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 ...
Research 101 Step 6: You Did It!
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 ...
Research 101 Step 5: Look for Additional Records
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 ...
RootsTech 2023: How to Register and Prepare for the In-Person Event
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 ...
Research 101 Step 4: Instant Records
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 2023: How to Register and Prepare for the Virtual Conference
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. ...
Research 101 Step Three: Map and Time Line
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 ...
Research 101 Step Two: Analyze What is Already Known
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 ...
Metes & Bounds Land Platting: A SLIG 2023 Course
I spent last week in an institute course offered by the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy titled Metes & Bounds Land Platting. It was a fantastic course and I'm excited to share a little bit about my experience. First, a little bit about metes ...
Research 101: Step One: Find Someone to Research
To prepare for the first step in the research process, I suggested creating a free FamilySearch account and connecting yourself into the family tree. The next task was to learn how to navigate FamilySearch by completing the Signin and Naviation lesso ...