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The Biggest Mistake of Online Ancestor Hunting and How to Avoid It

When you find a mention of your family tree online it's thrilling. Especially if the site lists long sought-after dates, more names, and stories about your ancestors. Who doesn't like knowing the details of a Civil War soldier, a Revolutionary-era patriot, or a wild west frontiersman? Unfortunately, though, the information you find online can be correct, almost correct, or totally false - - and you have no way of knowing which is which. That's because most online sites don't include documentation on their web pages. Genealogy is a fascinating hobby that requires the skills of a detective and the scientific techniques of a forensic analyst. It's all about proving the connection from one generation to the next. You can guess about the connection, but until proven they remain guesses (albeit it good guesses). So, how do you avoid falling into the "no source materials" online trap? If a website has information about your family but no sources, you can either ...

3 Super Easy Ways to Sidestep the Challenge of Finding Ancestors Online

In the many years that I've been climbing the family tree I'm amazed at how much can be found online. And, even more genealogy information comes online with each passing year. However, I'm surprised at how often I hear people tell me that they can never find any genealogy information about their family. Nothing could be further from the truth. You see, I think there's information online about everyone's family - - but people just don't know how or where to look. If you'd like to get started discovering your ancestors, here are 3 super easy way to sidestep the challenges. 1. Have a plan. This sounds simple, doesn't it? But, like anything else, you'll achieve far more if you have a game plan. Here's an analogy: Think of genealogy searches like family vacations. If you don't have an end destination and a map or GPS, it's guaranteed you will wander around and around. In terms of genealogy, when you go online to search for ancestors, know wha...

Finding Farming Machinery Online

As the Internet moves us forward into a new age of technology, almost every industry seems to have incorporated online aspects into their business method. From sharing information, to publicity and networking; the Internet is taking over in almost every facet of business. Things are no different for the agricultural sector. Farming machinery is one of the most important investments you will make for your business; everything you do relies on having dependable equipment. A good purchase will give you a trustworthy machine that lasts for years while choosing a dodgy tractor will see you down the road with a wealth of problems in tow. Fortunately the Internet can help you choose your farming machinery easier and more effectively. Reviews are an obvious place to start. Most brands will put new product lines on their websites with lists that boast features and statistics; but you don't want to be looking at their marketing to choose the best - you want to see what other customers have ...