Your mom doesn’t need another scented candle or framed photo. In fact, she’s probably trying to get rid of all the junk in the house.
This Mother’s Day, how about giving her something meaningful that won’t gather dust?
A subscription to Ancestry.com will allow her to access billions of historical records and create a family tree. She can read the local newspaper from the day she was born, discover where her great-grandparents lived, and page through your dad’s old yearbook.
In other words, it will show her that she raised a thoughtful gift-giver. Isn’t she a great mom?
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She might be related to a queen
Give your mom reason to hold her head high: She may well have descended from royalty.
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Your last name could be your first clue.
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She can verify family rumors
Settle the family disputes once and for all. Does your mom allege that her ancestors came over on the Mayflower? Stop rolling your eyes and let her prove it.
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She'll get new stories to tell
If you’re tired of hearing the same embarrassing stories over and over again, give your mom some new material.
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It will give her an excuse to travel
If your mother has always been curious to explore her ancestral homeland, historical records practically plan the itinerary for her.
She can pinpoint the village church in Ireland where her grandparents wed or the port where they boarded a ship to America. It will get her off the tourist track, help her connect with the local culture, and give her reason to research her heritage in country pubs.
Maybe she’ll even take you along on the adventure! Get her an Ancestry gift subscription today.