Genealogy Help for All of the Caribbean
Was hoping that I would be able to post one more island before classes start for me on Monday, however my weekend proved to be too busy. I will not be able to post again until Spring break as I’m in classes full time and studying for a certification exam. However, I failed to mentioned…
What To Do With Your DNA Test Kit And How To Understand It?
So now that you’ve had your DNA tested for genealogical purposes, what to do with it? One of the best free tools online that I’ve come across is GEDMatch. GEDMatch is a website that allows you to upload your DNA file, analyze it further, and provides an ability to find genetic DNA cousins who tested…
Dominican Republic Civil Registration Records – Free Access
Familysearch just updated Dominican Republic’s Civil Registration Birth Records search database on December 21st; just in time for those of you researching in Dominican Republic over the Christmas holiday. A nice discussion with family members over Christmas. The database covers from 1801 to 2010; a long period of time. The link can be found below:…
Francisco Caba from Tavera
This post has been in the making since July of this year. I figured I’d finish it tonight and post it. It goes with many of my half-written posts still sitting in draft. I wanted to at least release this one. One of the challenges in researching my maternal Rivas and Cabreja lines is the…
Challenging Relationships with Our Ancestors
While I haven’t posted in quite awhile, I thought today would be the perfect time to update my blog. We all face challenges in our relationships with our spouses, significant other, our family members, and friends. One of the things I have discovered is that our ancestors are truly no different than any of us…
Using the International Genealogical Index for Research
When I first started off researching and heard about Family Search’s website, I didn’t realize how much information it held. One such database is the International Genealogical Index also know as the IGI. The IGI contains millions of records that have been submitted by people that are directly related to the deceased person. The database…