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Genealogy Lesson Number Four: Organizing Your Information
Now that you have done all your homework on home sources and started researching print resources and online records, the next thing to do is begin organizing that information. You might as well do it...
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The 1940 Census Is Here! Were Your Ancestors Counted?
For genealogists, family historians and the curious, a long wait is over. The opening of the 1940 census–after the 72-year waiting period–has arrived. The National Archives decided for the first time,...
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Ancestry.com Library Edition Offers Information About Your Civil War Era...
The Daniel Boone Regional Library currently subscribes to two databases that can help you locate information about your family members who might have taken part in or been affected by the Civil War and...
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Great Googly Moogly! (Using Google for Your Genealogy Research)
(Google and the Google logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc., used with permission) When I was growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, this phrase meant that something was cool, unbelievable or...
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Holiday Gifts for the Family Historian
Have a family historian on your holiday shopping list? Here is my list of five great gifts any genealogist would love to receive. An application for a library card. In addition to the genealogy...
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A Son’s Tribute to His Mom’s Story (and History)
We all could say something nice or special about our moms, and I’m no exception. What makes my mom amazing and notable is the way she lives her life. But before I tell you about her life today, you...
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Roots of the Local Genealogical Movement
Thirty-five years ago this October, the Missouri State Genealogical Association (MoSGA) began its grass roots efforts to protect old family cemeteries, preserve precious records and help people...
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Researching Family Histories: Resources for Adoptees
Many library users take advantage of DBRL’s online tools, classes and reference collections to research their family trees. Creating a family history takes a lot of time and effort for anyone, but it...
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Online Genealogy Resources From Your Library
Genealogical research is becoming more and more popular with our patrons – have you caught the bug? Here at DBRL Next, we will continue to share news and resources that might help you in your search of...
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Genealogy Tips, Programs and How-to Books at Your Library
New to researching your family’s history? The Daniel Boone Regional Library is a great place to start, especially if you would like some in-person guidance. If you pick up one of our current program...
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Free Genealogy Events and Family History Research Help
In addition to drop-in classes and presentations on the online resources (HeritageQuest and Ancestry.com) for family researchers available through your library, there are a couple of upcoming events...
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