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Starting your genealogy research – how to get your family tree back to your great-great grandparents – Part one
This post on how to start your family tree is designed for total newbies to genealogy in general. The best step you can take today is to actually start your family tree research, and get as far as...
DNA Tests: 10 things to be aware of before you test
Thinking about getting a DNA test? This list will help you be aware of what you should know before you get your DNA test. 1 - Know your end goal Why do you want to DNA test? Is there a...
Welcome to Toll Genealogy!
Welcome to Toll Genealogy! If you don't know me already, I am Rachel, and I've been interested in genealogy for about 25 years. My very first foray into the world of family history was when I was...
My story: Searching for my Great-Grandfather – 3rd and FINAL part!
Welcome! If this is your first time catching up with my story, please check out the first part here, and the second part here. Up to date? Carry on! Hunting down a Toll / Ledgerwood...
My story – searching for my American great-grandfather (part two)
Welcome to part two of my story - searching for my great-grandfather! For Part one, click here. Where we left the story After DNA testing in an effort to find my grandfather Jack's father, I had...
My story – searching for my American great-grandfather (Part One)
When I was young I was fascinated with my grandfather, Jack. Jack was a man I only knew from pictures, in all of which he just seemed so handsome and mysterious. I could also see that he...