Hispanic Heritage Month
The latest UpFront with NGS blog post shares helpful genealogical resources in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month which is September 15 to October 15. The blog article provides direct links to research guides, databases, and church records covering Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, and the American Southwest.
And for more resources, Legacy Tree Genealogists recently shared a quick beginner's guide for anyone starting to search for family from Latin America. It explains how to use Catholic Church records and civil registration records (birth, marriage, and death) and concisely explains how two-surname naming traditions work, how to handle name spelling changes, and how DNA tests can help unlock your family history. It’s brief, basic, but definitely a great place to start.
October is Family History Month!
The resources below, provided by the National Genealogical Society, show a few ways to explore, preserve, and share unique stories and memories from our families. Click on the links to download pdfs with ideas and easy-to-follow steps to make your Family History Month projects manageable and successful.
Scan and Label Family Photos and Documents
Tips to digitize family items and save them for generations to come.
Record and Preserve Family Memories
Guidance to plan and record interviews and capture meaningful conversations.
Join the Family History Community
Benefits of NGS, family associations, societies, libraries, archives, and museums.