The Moment You Finally Do It
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Family History
How to Preserve and Share Family History at Your Next Reunion
There’s something magical about family reunions…generations gathering under one roof, stories resurfacing, and bonds being strengthened. Whether it’s a backyard barbecue
“Now What?”: Turning Your Family History Research Into a Legacy That Lasts
You’ve done the research. Built the tree. Traced the names. Now comes the most meaningful part: figuring out how to turn all that
The Power of Asking: How Family Stories Connect Us to Who We Are
At MyCanvas, we’ve seen it again and again: some of the most meaningful family history starts not with a deep dive into documents,
Creating a Custom Family History Book: A Journey Through Time
In our fast-paced digital world, losing touch with our roots is easy. However, there’s something truly magical about preserving family history in a
A Glossary of Tricky Genealogy Terms What’s a 2nd Cousin? Why Great or Twice Removed? And, What Does That Make Us?
Did you know that it is legal in all 50 states to marry your second cousin?¹ Your first instinct is probably “Gross!” or is
9 Tips for Putting Together Your Family Tree
Whether your child was given the infamous “family tree assignment” in grade school, or you decided to map it out with great grandma Dorothy
6 Tips for Creating Your Own Family History Book
Every family has a story to tell. Perhaps one of your relatives crossed the country in a wagon on the Oregon Trail, or you
How to Preserve and Pass Down Your Family’s Best Stories
Stories, especially true stories, affect our lives and can inspire us. The story of someone who overcame circumstances that were stacked against them can
How to Turn Your Ancestry Research into a Family Heirloom
Whether you’ve already put in the time to gather your genealogy on Ancestry.com, or are considering doing just that soon – we are