Kim McDonald's List: Genealogy

Practical, down-to-earth advice for genealogy.

Family tree lesson plans help teachers and students learn the important steps and principles of family history research -- genealogy -- including how to trace their family tree, understand immigrant origins, explore history in the cemetery, discover world geography, etc.

How-to on getting started, getting organized, develop research skills, share family Stories, reference guides, beginning genealogy, internet genealogy and tracing immigrant origins.

Various type of forms for genealogy.

Search for your coat of arms or family crest.

Determining the birthplace of your immigrant ancestor is the key to the next branch in your family tree. Learn what and where to search to find your ancestor's country, town or village of origin."

It is getting much easier these days to research your family tree from the comfort of your armchair. Learn how with these 10 time-saving tips and techniques."

Make Your Coat of Arms to create your own family coat of arms or family crest based on your family ancestry or on the values that are important to you and your family today.

The immigration activities are designed to help students understand, interpret and appreciate the story of immigration to America.

See how changes in the movement of people, goods, and ideas have affected ways of living in the United States.

Search hundreds of free ships' passenger lists 1400 to 1600. Find your immigrant ancestors on ships arriving in U.S.A. ports

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