Sergeant Stubby was one of the most famous World War I military dogs. His valiant service on the battlefields of France proved that war heroes can come in many shapes and sizes. Here’s his story—and how to start exploring the stories of WWI military heroes (albeit mostly human) in your own family history. A Stray […]
Five Great Records about Your Military Ancestor
November 8, 2017 By
by Katy Barnes Are you looking for a way to honor your American military ancestors this Veteran’s Day? How about using historical records to learn about them and their service? You can use various repositories, collections, and websites spanning many conflicts to find your soldier-ancestor. From the Revolution to World War II and later conflicts, […]
Using Military Records to Bring Your Ancestors to Life
October 17, 2017 By
Although military service is part of most of our family trees, military records are often overlooked in learning about our families. Perhaps part of the hesitation is that many people aren’t sure what military records have to offer. Much more than telling if your ancestor was involved in a certain war or conflict, military records […]
Discover Fascinating Details About Your Ancestor’s Life Through Military Records
December 22, 2015 By
Many of us are familiar with some of the common records available to find information about our ancestors, such as immigration, census, birth, and death records, among others. But did you know military records are also a valuable resource for researching our family history? Many countries required young men to serve in the military, and […]
Fold3: Your First Source for Military Records
November 25, 2014 By
If you’re searching for information about a relative who served in the United States armed forces, Fold3 is the place for you to begin. This site, owned by Ancestry.com, provides convenient access to military records ̶ including stories, photos, and personal documents ̶of men and women who served in defense of their country and to […]
War of 1812: Preserve the Pensions!
January 24, 2013 By
FamilySearch has made a generous donation of $250,000 to support this community effort to the War of 1812 “Preserve the Pensions” Digitization Fund.These 7.2 million images, among the most requested documents at the National Archives, are part of an industry effort led by the Federation of Genealogical Societies that will provide free online access to […]
Genealogical Treasures Kept in a Castle
September 6, 2012 By
About 100 kilometers northwest of Madrid, Spain you can find the beautiful city of Segovia. Its stately Roman aqueduct is an incredible feat of ancient engineering that has withstood the test of time. It is believed to have been built sometime between the second half of the first century and the early years of the second […]