The eBay Community offers family historians another research tool.  Don't miss out on this valuable, often overlooked, resource!

Click on "Community," scroll down to "eBay Blogs," and click.

• What is a blog?  Basically, a blog is a message board; a series of comments, or "posts," pertaining to a certain theme, question, photograph, etc.
• Enter "genealogy" in the search bar and click "Search Blogs."
• You can also search blog Titles or Members by clicking the arrow beside "Posts."
• Try other searches, too.  For instance: surnames, places, family history, coat of arms, etc.
• Don't forget the scrapbookers!  They can offer advice on preservation and where to find supplies!

(Some of the blogs listed will not be specifically for genealogy.  Some members list genealogy as a hobby or profression.)

If you see a blog that interests you, just click on the title.  Once you have read and/or posted comments to the blog, watch the blog for updates by subscribing to the RSS feed or by bookmarking the site.

The Blog I started is called "Mickey's Genealogy Research on eBay."  My posts consist of genealogy items that I stumble across during my own research.  Other categories include research assistance, links, and tips. 

eBay member tsa-li has a very active and thorough genealogy blog specializing in German ancestry.

The blog by vintageads4u reminds us to look for family history where we might not expect it...in vintage advertisements!

G R O U P S

Click on "Community," scroll down to "Groups," and click.

• eBay Groups require membership.  Once you have selected a group, click "Join This Group."  Some require approval before reading or posting in the group.
• Groups have photo albums, calendars, and discussion boards.
• Use the "Watch Discussion" to quickly access topics that you frequently.
• Be sure to set your "Preferences" by clicking the link on the left side of the group page, under "Group Controls."
• Genealogy Corner is an excellent group to join.  The members are helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.  New discussion posts everyday!

Don't see a Blog or Group that interests you?  Do you specialize in a particular area of genealogical research?  Want to attract researchers for a specific region or surname?

Start your own Blog or Group!

• NOTE:  To start an ebay group, you must have a feedback rating of at least 50 and have been a registered user of eBay for a minimum of 90 days.

What are you waiting for?  Start blogging!

Read my blog and other guides for more tips, resources, and items I stumble across during my own research.  If you have a suggestion or comment for my guides, please post it on my blog.  I am always pleased with feedback!

Michelle (Siler) Roux

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