About Genealogy: Tips for a Successful Genealogy Vacation

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Genealogy Genealogy Learn How Search Online Share & Preserve From Kimberly Powell, your Guide to Genealogy I've been packing for the past two weeks, preparing for a move into a new house today. It's just 10 minutes from where we currently live, but after almost 20 years in our current house I can't believe how much stuff we have accumulated. It's really hard to not be a pack rat when you're a genealogist! While the move is exciting it is also exhausting, and I'm looking forward to vacation with my family in South Carolina in a few weeks when I'll be able to take a day for some onsite research on my own ancestors. Do you have any upcoming research trips planned? Planning a Genealogy Vacation Combining a summer vacation with a genealogy research trip can be rewarding and fun for you and your family. When your genealogy research next sends you on the road, try these tips for preventing frustration and achieving success. 10 Tips for On-Site Research The day-to-day joys and hardships of your ancestors' lives can often be found documented among the numerous original records of the local court, while the library may contain a wealth of information on their community, neighbors and friends. Before heading out for a fun day of onsite research, however, it helps to prepare. Try these 10 tips for planning your visit and maximizing your results. 10 Questions to Ask a Research Facility Before You Visit Whether you're planning a trip to the State Historical Society, the Family History Library, the National Archives or the local courthouse, it pays to be prepared. Avoid frustration and increase your research time by asking these 10 question in advance of your visit. Search Related Topics:  genealogy research  courthouse records  family history library Related Searches Genealogy Search New York Genealogy LDS Genealogy Free Genealogy Mormon Genealogy Featured Articles 5 Places to Find Historical Books Online for Free 5 Golden Rules for Growing Family Trees Case Studies: Learning from the Experts Proper Place Name Pronunciations   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kimberly Powell Genealogy Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Genealogy newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Research Success at the Family Reunion 10 Fun Family History Activities for Family Reunions 18 Steps to a Successful Family Reunion 50 Questions to Ask Your Relatives   Follow me on: Advertisement