<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[First Step Genealogy]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Step Genealogy]]></description><link>https://www.firststepgenealogy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:42:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.firststepgenealogy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Life of Events]]></title><description><![CDATA[March 27th was my great-grandfather's, Jesse Carr's 158th birthday which made me wonder what occurred during his lifetime, so I did a bit of investigating.  The following are just a few of the world events that happened. 19th Century: Industrialization &#38; Empires 1869:  The Suez Canal  opens in Egypt, and the First Transcontinental Railroad  is completed in the United States. 1871:  The Unification of Germany  occurs, shifting the balance of power in Europe. 1876:  Alexander Graham Bell...]]></description><link>https://www.firststepgenealogy.com/post/a-life-of-events</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c783124b5dfe0bfdaefe1e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:39:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cca65_4fc72569d9204caaad7b3c5138cbd986~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_854,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ron Kellar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover Your Roots: A Guide to Starting Your Ancestry Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting your ancestry journey can feel overwhelming at first. You might wonder where to begin, what tools to use, or how to make sense of the information you find. I’m here to help you take those first steps with confidence and curiosity. Exploring your family history is not just about names and dates; it’s about connecting with the stories that shaped who you are today. Why Start Your Ancestry Journey? Understanding your roots gives you a sense of identity and belonging. It can reveal...]]></description><link>https://www.firststepgenealogy.com/post/discover-your-roots-a-guide-to-starting-your-ancestry-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973ccdc4c5d7ca6b9bb8202</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:33:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ron Kellar</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>