Articles written by Darlene Vaillancourt

Dr. Livingstone was a missionary with an adventurous spirit who explored and mapped much of south-central Africa.

May 27, 2008 - Darlene Vaillancourt

The Gutenberg Bible is one of the most well-known rare books in the world. With only 48 of them in existence today, they still represent the dawn of the printing press.

May 5, 2008 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Good shortbread is a delicacy, and it's really not a hard thing to bake. Don't settle for store-bought. The real thing is so much better.

Apr 12, 2008 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Summer just isn't summer without a dish or two of potato salad. It's great anytime, but practically expected at a picnic or bar-b-que. Don't bring store-bought this year.

Mar 30, 2008 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Loud, bright and campy Clifton Hill is a must-visit if you are seeing Niagara Falls in Canada. One stretch of street that is packed with strange and unusual attractions

Mar 27, 2008 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Algonquin Park is a favorite destination for campers, hikers, canoeists and anyone just looking to get away from the city.

Mar 24, 2008 - Darlene Vaillancourt

It may be the resting place of the Holy Grail, or simply home to many varied historical sites. Either way, it's a dramatic sight on the horizon.

Mar 19, 2008 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Her books are known around the globe, and her own life often formed the inspiration behind her stories. She's seen many romances and failed relationships herself.

Mar 13, 2008 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Patrick Swayze comes from a family full of performers and his family tree is well-documented going back a number of generations.

Mar 7, 2008 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Its hard to believe these sweet treats only require a few ingredients and are so easy to make. Freshly baked tarts always make a lovely dessert

Mar 1, 2008 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Built to protect the Roman Empire from the savage Picts, Hadrian's Wall still exists today as excavated ruins across Britain.

Feb 22, 2008 - Darlene Vaillancourt

It was the life of Karen Blixen that was immortalized in the movie, "Out of Africa". Her story illustrates the life of a European settler in Africa.

Feb 10, 2008 - Darlene Vaillancourt

The Dawes Rolls is a record of the Native Americans who left their tribes in exchange for homestead land in the late 1800s.

Jan 16, 2008 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Computer files can be vulnerable to technical problems or viruses. Protect your genealogy research with a regular backup routine.

Jan 7, 2008 - Darlene Vaillancourt

An overview of a relatively new genealogy website that is fast becoming a major resource for scanned historical documents, records and photos.

Dec 25, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

As a writer of more than just horror novels, Stephen King's work can be found world-wide, both in print and on the big screen. He has a long family history in New England

Dec 16, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

By transferring your home movies to a DVD format, you can preserve some priceless family treasures and make it easier for everyone to watch them.

Dec 5, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

The DAR is a historical and genealogical organization that is open to any women descended from an American patriot. Their resource library is valuable to genealogists.

Nov 26, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Now you can produce a quality hard-cover book of your genealogy research and family tree charts. All with a few handy online tools from Ancestry.com

Nov 18, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Timelines can help you put all the events in your family tree into a historical and chronological format, giving you a great view of how your family fits into history.

Nov 12, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

There is ongoing debate whether or not our behavior is controlled by our genes, which can make some of your genealogy discoveries a little troublesome.

Nov 7, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

The perfect way to ensure your genealogy research is put to good use. Donate your research materials and documents to a local historical society.

Nov 2, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Don't shy away from genealogical archives on microfilm just because you are afraid of the machine. Microfilm machines are easy to use and can provide lots of information.

Oct 21, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

A prominent figure in the news these days, George W. Bush is a president with genealogical ties to old English royalty.

Oct 15, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

When cousins marry, especially first cousins, your tree can have a few connected branches. Learn more about why cousins marry and why they shouldn't.

Oct 10, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

The hereditary disease hemophilia is a well-known example of how genetics can travel through a family tree. It struck the royal families of Europe last century.

Oct 5, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

A collection of family recipes can be a great way to get your relatives all involved in a project that looks into your history. Everyone has favorite family recipes.

Sep 26, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

You may have difficulty recording complex names that have extra components, like Duke or "the Third". Knowing how to properly organize names can come in handy.

Sep 24, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

As photograph styles changed through the 1800s, you can learn to identify the different types of photos and put a rough date on them based simply on their format.

Sep 20, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

A map can lead you in the right direction for all kinds of further genealogical research. Many old maps are now available for browsing online.

Sep 14, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Even if you don't have ancestors who were criminals, there may be information to be found among the court, prison or trial records of your area.

Sep 10, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Joining a genealogy mailing list can help you find other people doing the same research as you are, and possibly link up with other distant family members.

Sep 5, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

The story of Annie Moore is a long and somewhat complicated one. Folklore history gave her one life story, but research proved something else entirely.

Aug 26, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Though there is some dispute over the origins of his family, you can still find several generations of the Presley family online.

Aug 17, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

GedHTree will convert your standard Gedcom file into a series of linked HTML pages that you can then put online as a website for all the world to see.

Aug 9, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Not everyone in the genealogy business is worth dealing with. There are plenty of scams, hoaxes and bad deal out there. Be aware of these common ones.

Aug 3, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

If you have old photographs with no dates, there are ways to narrow down the time frame of when they were likely taken. Look at the clothes, and the type of photo itself.

Jul 29, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

The Homestead Act of 1862 led to millions of people being given large tracts of land, for free. These claims resulted in lots of documentation that you may want to find.

Jul 21, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

If you are serious about your genealogy skills and research, and are thinking about becoming a professional, the first step is getting certified.

Jul 19, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Taking a look at the ancestral history of the first president of the United States, just in time for the Fourth of July holiday.

Jun 27, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

The history of the famed Scottish tartans might not be what you expect, and you might have difficulty locating an authentic pattern for your family.

Jun 14, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Don't forget this often overlooked source of family history. Land deeds can offer a lot more genealogical information that you may realize.

Jun 10, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Many old documents were written out longhand, and if you're lucky to have access to records like this, you may have a challenge to actually read what they say.

Jun 6, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Pedigree charts are a very visual way to organize your relatives, but they take up alot of space. An ahnentafel chart can map out ancestors in a compact manner.

May 30, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

You can create a whole new heirloom to pass on to your children, with a scrapbook to display your genealogy research. Display photos and other precious family items.

May 25, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Publishing personal facts in an online family tree may put your relatives at risk for identity theft. Or is the threat more of an urban legend?

May 21, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

May 24th is celebrated in Canada as Victoria Day, to commemorate the life and reign of this commanding British Queen.

May 19, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

There are all kinds of genealogy programs, and not just the ones to house your growing collection of relatives and their information. Utilities can be helpful too.

May 14, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Do you have prominent or historically significant people in your tree? You might be able to join one of these notable lineage societies.

May 7, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Researching ancestors who were slaves can be one of the most challenging jobs a genealogist can undertake. It's not impossible, though.

May 2, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt