A couple of years ago I created a presentation called 5 Ways to do Family History in 5 Minutes. I presented it at least a dozen times the following year. COVID put an end to my in-person presentations, and I have been meaning to create a video pres ...
Looking at photos is a great way to recall memories and to begin telling family stories. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but only those who have memories associated with the photos will be able to really bring the photos to life for fu ...
In a previous post, I demonstrated how the browser extension RecordSeek can help you quickly attach sources from outside websites to FamilySearch and Ancestry. RecordSeek offers a mobile option so that you can easily attach sources to your tree anyt ...
Do you know why your parents gave you your name? If you have children, why did you give them their names? Learning about your name can bolster your sense of identity and connect you to your ancestors. FamilySearch has created a couple of activitie ...
When you are working on your family tree in FamilySearch, attaching records discovered within FamilySearch is easy using their source linker. The same goes for Ancestry - attaching records found within Ancestry to your Ancestry tree is quick an ...
Have you registered for RootsTech Connect? This is a virtual family conference to be held February 25-27, 2021, and will the largest family history conference in the world. The best part about it is that it is 100% free. Whether you are a new gene ...
Attaching records to your ancestors' profiles at FamilySearch is a great way to work on adding validity to the tree. Attaching one record takes less than 5 minutes, which is why this is included as part of my 5-Minute Family History Series. Furtherm ...
Every genealogist would agree that census records are valuable sources for genealogical research, often providing solid evidence for family relationships. They can also help establish a person's residence in a time and place and can be used to trace ...
Are you excited about the idea of learning more about your family history but don't feel like you have time? Today I am beginning a new series titled 5-Minute Family History. This series will focus on ways you can connect with your ancestors and eve ...
Last January I shared my process for using OneNote to keep a digital journal. In my blog post, I illustrated the way I use my journal as a planner as well as for writing traditional journal entries. This year, I decided to add a couple of features t ...
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!