The Year Ahead – August 7

In the January/February 2024 issue of Family Tree Magazine, they have introduced The Year Ahead, 366 genealogy tips will make 2024 your best research year yet by Lisa A Alzo. Lisa mapped out a day-by-day research plan.

August 7 – Almanacs gave your ancestors planting schedules, local event listings and weather forecasts. Look for historical almanacs at libraries and societies.

My husband still likes to buy an Almanac. I think its from his days from growing up on a farm and his father probably would buy them. He liked to look up planting schedules, see weather forecasts and look up the moon phases.

Remember to have fun and Just do Genealogy!