When people find out I am a genealogist, one of the first things they often express is their own lack of knowledge or maybe even desire to "do family history." I generally respond with the idea that they are already doing family history, whether they ...
In my last blog post, I introduced my research project for the Research Like a Pro with DNA study group that I participated in over the last three months. William Munford Stubbs was born to single mother Ann Munford. Records indicate that he used his ...
I have recently been participating in a Research Like a Pro with DNA Study Group offered by Diana Elder and Nicole Dyer of FamilyLocket. My objective for the study group has been to further my work on a long-standing family history mystery, discoveri ...
Over the last several weeks, we have been walking through the tools and techniques for beginning genealogy research using the acronym F-A-M-I-L-Y. In step one, Find Someone to Research, we used descendancy research to find Francis Donaldson, who had ...
Over the last few weeks, I have been sharing tools and techniques for beginning genealogists using the F-A-M-I-L-Y acronym. We have have completed the first four steps: Find Someone to Research. Analyze What is Already Known. Map and Time ...
I just checked the RootsTech conference countdown and there are only 4 days and 22 hours left before it begins! Have you registered for the in-person event? If not, it's not too late! They've extended early bird pricing, so if you register soon it wi ...
Over the last few weeks, I have been sharing tools and techniques for beginning genealogists using the F-A-M-I-L-Y acronym. We have have completed the first three steps: Find Someone to Research. Analyze What is Already Known. Map and Time ...
RootsTech is hosting both Virtual and In-Person events this year. I will be presenting at both events, and I would love to have you join me! When prepping for a conference like this, it can feel overwhelming to try to decide what sessions to attend. ...
Over the last few weeks, we have been working through some tools and techniques for beginning researchers using resources at FamilySearch and following the F-A-M-I-L-Y acronym to guide our progress. We have covered the first two steps so far: Find So ...
Last week I wrote about the first letter in the F-A-M-I-L-Y acronym for family history research: Find Someone to Research. At the end of the post, I shared that I chose to research Francis Donaldson, who does not have a wife or children on the Family ...
As an Accredited Genealogist® professional, I am excited to help you connect with your ancestors through family history and genealogy research. Whatever your age or skill level, there is something here for you!