Ancestry Blog: Thanksgiving Recipes

Next week is Thanksgiving, and that means family and feasts. Recipes passed down from generation to generation can help us to connect to our family's past. From the Ancestry.com blog.

Grave Stone Symbolism

 Read about it  here.

Climate and immigration from Germany

 Your German ancestors may have immigrated in the 19th century due to changes in climate in Europe.

DNA and Genealogy

 From WebMd.com: another article on DNA and genealogy

Becoming a Professional Genealogist

Considering becoming a professional genealogist? You'll want to earn either the Accredited Genealogist (AG) or Certified Genealogist (CG) credential. 

In the U.S., the most prominent organizations to offer these credentials are the The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists and the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG). 

Gravestone Preservation

 This website provides some advice on what to do and not to do to preserve cemetery markers.

Genealogy fiction

 British author Steve Robinson writes historical mysteries featuring Jefferson Tayte, a genealogist who uses his expertise to solve crimes. 

This list from Goodreads.com includes books by Robinson as well as other genealogy-related fiction.