Family History and Genealogy

Learning More About Your Famous or Infamous Ancestors

• Notable Women Ancestors
• Cyndi's List has several categories for you to explore on finding your unusual ancestors! Here are a few to get you going:
  • Bastardy & Illegitimacy
  • Royalty & Nobility
  • Famous People
  • Prisons, Prisoners & Outlaws
  • Cowboys, Ranchers & The Wild West

For the Young Genealogist

• Genealogy Activities For Kids!

• How to Make a Family Tree With Kids (Parenting Magazine article)

• Tips for Reading Old Handwriting

• Genealogy for Kids (PDF)

• Conducting a Family Interview (PDF)

• Genealogy Forms for School Projects and Research

• Genealogy for Kids: Interview Your Relatives (Video)