Articles written by Jennifer Jensen

How does a sidepull bridle work, and how is it different from other types of bitless bridles? Advantages and disadvantages for training horses.

Oct 18, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Celebrate Family History Month in October with fun and easy genealogy projects: photographs, free website subscriptions, personal history, gifts and more.

Oct 9, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Finding your Irish family tree will be easier when you understand Ireland's townlands, poor law unions, civil and church parishes, and counties.

Jul 23, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

The BBC's 2010 line-up of Who Do You Think You Are? includes Rupert Everett, Jason Donovan, Bruce Forsyth and Alan Cumming.

Jun 19, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

The NAI has finished digitization of the 1901 Irish Census. Indexed and searchable transcriptions and original census images are free to access online.

Jun 5, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

The Tithe Applotment Books are used as an Irish census substitute. What information will genealogists find?

May 29, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

The British Library and brightsolid partnership will digitize 40 million historic newspaper pages over ten years for online public access.

May 21, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Watch UK and US celebrities trace their family trees on Who Do You Think You Are? Their search for ancestors can help start your own genealogy.

May 15, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Griffith's Valuation has clues to trace family tree details and fill gaps left by missing Irish censuses. Also read tips to find Irish immigrant families.

Apr 21, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

What information does Griffith's Valuation include? How does finding Irish ancestors' names and locations help with tracing your family tree?

Apr 10, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Early Irish census records were burned in the 1922 Four Courts fire. What substitutes will recreate this genealogical information to trace your family tree?

Apr 7, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Why were the 1861 through 1891 census records in Ireland destroyed? Do census fragments exist? Where can genealogists find substitute information for lost censuses?

Apr 3, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Civil War soldiers and widows gave personal information in pension applications: birth and marriage dates, children, proof of death, physical description, residence.

Mar 20, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Search the International Genealogical Index for free online to find birth, christening/baptism & marriage records. Here are IGI search tips and what batch numbers mean.

Mar 13, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Children's author Jane Yolen gives a lesson example of revising a first draft into a more poetic form for picture books.

Feb 27, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Prolific children's author Jane Yolen talks about writing picture books: what makes a good picture book idea, leaving room for the illustrator, and other tips.

Feb 27, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Baker, Miller, Brewster, Baxter are names that may be traced to old jobs. When genealogy records show food and drink occupations, just what did these ancestors do?

Feb 24, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Ackerman, Granger, Swain, Thresher are names that may be traced to old farming jobs. When genealogy records show farm occupations, just what did these ancestors do?

Feb 17, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Gifts from the heart will express love for your Valentine better than store-bought presents. Here are cheap, romantic gift ideas for him or her to feel cherished.

Feb 13, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

When vital records don't have marriage certificates, alternatives include church records, family Bibles, newspapers, census, military records, pension applications.

Jan 23, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Parents with young children need exercise as much as anyone, but it's hard to work in a fitness routine with kids underfoot. Here are some ideas.

Jan 22, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Busy schedules make it hard to fit cardio and strength exercises into daily life. Here are some easy tips to squeeze exercise time into work and home life.

Jan 18, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

If death certificates aren't available, search the SSDI, old newspaper obituaries, cemeteries, family Bibles, military, census, probate records for death dates & place.

Jan 16, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

When birth certificates can't be found, alternative sources of birth dates and places include newspapers, family Bibles, military, census, probate records & more.

Jan 7, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

When actual birth records can't be found, look for dates, places and clues in old, historical newspapers: birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, social events.

Jan 2, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Dating old photographs can help identify ancestors. Clues include 19th century hairstyles, fashions and photographers' stamps. Here's what to look for.

Dec 18, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Author Selene Castrovilla shares her experience and advice on writing YA novels, creating characters, developing voice, and using profanity in young adult literature.

Dec 9, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Environmental factors and chemical reactions damage old photos. Use archival storage products, mats and frames to protect; scan antique photos to share.

Dec 4, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Cartes de Visite and Cabinet Cards, Tintypes and Daguerreotypes - it doesn't matter what type they are, old photographs of ancestors are a genealogist's treasures.

Nov 23, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Award-winning children's author Selene Castrovilla talks about writing non-fiction historical books for children, choosing topics, bringing historical characters to life.

Nov 3, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Award-winning children's author Selene Castrovilla talks about writing non-fiction historical picture books for older children, research, and getting published.

Nov 3, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

When there is an unclaimed inheritance, genealogists do probate research to trace relatives back in time and then forward again to find the missing heirs.

Oct 31, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Buying gifts for genealogists isn't difficult - here are ideas to make your family historian happy, including genealogy books, magazines, software and memberships.

Oct 14, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

After a search of the BMD Index for England and Wales, order the actual birth, marriage or death certificate, or connect with others on a certificate exchange.

Oct 10, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

The General Register Office holds all the BMD (birth, marriage and death) records for England and Wales since 1837. Find ancestors in the BMD Index to order certificates.

Oct 3, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Cemetery records for some English & Scottish councils are free to search online, with more to come. Register details, grave images & maps are available for a small fee.

Sep 26, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

The 1911 Irish census was the first to be searchable online, and includes genealogy information for ancestors of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Sep 18, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Genealogy libraries and archives have many documents and resource books to help find your ancestors. Plan ahead to make the best use of your research trip time.

Aug 29, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Binders let genealogists organize documents and research by family surname, without the risk of losing papers from file folders. Location and other binders can be added.

Aug 21, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Children's book author Sharon Siamon shares how her first book got published, writing multiple drafts, and a bit of her writing life.

Aug 19, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Children's author Sharon Siamon answers the question "Is a literary agent necessary?" and shares what a new writer should do to choose the right book agent.

Aug 19, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Author Sharon Siamon shares her experience and advice on writing children's books, creating characters, and plotting new adventures.

Aug 19, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Use a filing system of colored folders to organize genealogy papers by family. Find records easily, plan new research, prepare quickly for a library or archive trip.

Aug 13, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

A genealogy timeline shows ancestors' birth, marriage and death, other life events, plus world events. Timelines prompt questions & hints for further ancestry research.

Aug 8, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Do a genealogical home survey to find info for your family tree. Look for birth, marriage, death certificates; legal & citizenship papers, military and school records.

Jul 22, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Do a genealogical home survey to find info for your family tree. Look for old photographs, letters and diaries, scrapbooks, family Bibles, heirlooms.

Jul 22, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Use pedigree charts and family group sheets to organize ancestors' information in your family tree. Genealogists also use research logs to track searches and save time.

Jul 17, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Genealogy sites such as Ancestry & Genealogy.com have many records & databases, but can be expensive. Free or low-cost access is available if you know where to look.

Jul 7, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Bestselling romance author Celeste Bradley gives her ideas on character and plot, writing love scenes, and keeping romantic tension high throughout a novel.

Jul 6, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

The genealogy information in US census records is only the start. Use birth & marriage years, occupation, immigration, home ownership data to find more records & sources.

Jul 3, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen