When I began to get serious about genealogy research, I thought I was pretty familiar with census records. I quickly learned I didn't realize how to maximize the value of these records, which was the topic of my last post. Another thing I quickly l ...
This post is part of a series of articles I am creating as I study different record types in preparation for the ICAPGen Level 2 & 3 accreditation testing. Being very familiar with important record types for your region is the key to success for ...
This is the third in a three-part series about records created at the time of a person's burial. In part one I talked about cemetery records. Part two discussed clues found in cemeteries themselves and on headstones. Today I will explore funeral h ...
I am currently preparing for the ICAPGen Level 2 & 3 testing. One of the things I am doing to prepare is creating a Genealogy Research Reference Guide. The creation of this guide will serve me in three ways: first, I'll be studying and learnin ...
RootsTech Connect was amazing! Were you a part of the 1.1 million people who participated? My favorite part of the RootsTech Connect weekend was connecting! Thanks so much to those of you who reached out with questions and comments about my presen ...
It’s here! RootsTech Connect officially begins at 9 pm Mountain Standard Time (GMT-7) tonight. I’m so excited to be involved in this historic event as a presenter, ambassador, and participant. Be sure to add my presentation “3 Easy Ways to Document ...
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 ...
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!