In an episode of Relative Race a few years ago, I was struck by one contestant’s joy that he was finally meeting “people who look like me.” While there are many ways to foster a sense of belonging among family members, this story illustrates that sha ...
As genealogists, we seek historical records to help us piece together the stories of our ancestors’ lives. However, finding the records is only half of the equation where solid genealogical research is concerned. The second half includes analysis and ...
This series focuses on how I applied the steps in the Research Like a Pro process for a personal research project. I walked through these steps in a study group I participated in last fall. The first step was to create a research objective. This was ...
You are the one who should tell your stories. Whatever your age, it’s never too early or too late to start recording them. This year, consider making a goal to begin! If you record one story per week, you will have fifty-two stories written by the en ...
Have you wanted to learn more about a particular aspect of researching your family history but didn't know where to start? Creating a genealogy education plan can provide the motivation and guidance needed to gain additional skills in your areas of i ...
I participated in a Research Like a Pro study group over the last nine weeks. I love these study groups because the structure motivates me to make progress on my own research. The first step in the Research Like a Pro process is to create a research ...
October is Family History Month! How will you celebrate? There are many ways to be intentional about connecting with or researching your ancestors this month. Here are three ideas. Make a Family Recipe Making and enjoying recipes that have been ...
In my last two posts about my ongoing project to discover who fathered William Munford Stubbs, I shared that Y-DNA test results revealed two possible surnames: Dale and Brock. I then discussed my methodology for finding men of the correct age with th ...
In my previous post about William Munford Stubbs, I shared that the Y-DNA results for this objective revealed two different surnames: Dale and Brock. Could one of these surnames have been William's father's surname too? The next step in my attempt to ...
A couple of years ago I adapted an idea for a youth activity created by Diana Elder of FamilyLocket so the missions could all be completed using the Family Tree app on a smartphone or tablet. This activity has a Mission Impossible theme, and is a fun ...
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!