International Internet
Genealogical Society
NEWSLETTER

Research Your Resources

IIGS™ member Barbara Brown advises genealogists who shop the on-line auction to check out the product first. Too many people are paying higher prices than they have to.

Practical Advice for Preserving Old Documents

Diane Nichols first shared her experience in document preservation with the PAALLEGH-L list. It is reprinted here with the author's permission.

Dating Your Ancestors

When you trace those family lines back, be aware of calendar changes. Penny Bonnar points you to some sites which describe the change from Julian to Gregorian calendars and when those changes occurred.

From the Research Help Desk

IIGS™ members share their genealogy research expertise with those who post queries to IIGS-RCT. Each month we publish a selection from the RCT archives so others can benefit.

Unpuzzling the Past Via Naming Patterns

Figuring out to which branch of a family an ancestor belongs can be a daunting task. Penny Bonnar reminds researchers that families sometimes named their offspring according to fairly rigid naming customs. If you can spot the pattern, you've discovered a valuable clue.

Help Wanted

A classified section created for IIGS™ teams which need volunteers. Other Internet-based genealogical organizations also are welcome to participate. Contact the editor.