Tag: family history

Defining Family History Research Goals: 10 Must-Ask Questions

Defining Family History Research Goals: 10 Must-Ask Questions

If you are a beginner genealogist, the task of researching your family history can feel overwhelming! While tracing your roots requires patience and dedication, there are ways to make the process easier by first establishing clear family history research goals. Before diving in headfirst, ask 

Genealogy 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Family History

Genealogy 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Family History

Are you ready to jump-start the unique journey into the depths of your family history, but find yourself confused and unsure of where and how to begin? Genealogy 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Family History will explore the fundamentals of research and will help you 

Looking for descendants of Austin Lewis…

Looking for descendants of Austin Lewis…

One of my dreams as a family historian is to find a picture of my great-great-grandparents. I have imagined their faces and wondered if I resemble them; I think this is why I am fascinated with old pictures. Every time I acquire an old picture, I spend time analyzing it, and wondering about the story behind the person/people while looking at every detail hoping to find clues that would help me find the identity/identities. While collecting these pictures, I realized that many other researchers probably feel the same and also dream of finding pictures of their lost relatives as I do.

So I decided to dedicate some time and try to reunite some pictures I’ve collected through the years to the descendants and rightful owners. I know it won’t be easy, but hopefully, with everybody’s help, it can be done.

I found this picture in an antique shop in the town of Martinez, California. The only clue I have is that on the back the name “Austin Lewis” is written with a pencil. I would love to find his relatives and descendants, know more about his story, and return the picture to them. If you have any clues please let me know. #letsreunite

Who will tell your story when you’re gone?

Who will tell your story when you’re gone?

The study of Genealogy started in the Middle Ages with the sole objective of recording a direct link of descendants or lineage of kings, rulers, and nobles and to prove a legitimate claim to land, wealth, and power. Contemporary Family History differs from previous positions