Delving Deeper Into Our Ancestor’s Lives
So, we’ve been researching our ancestors’ lives and we’ve hit a stone wall. There are no more records to be found on our forefathers. But we want to know more about his or her life. There is a … Continued
8 Ways to Organize Grandpa’s Genealogy Research
Last week, we discussed the options of what to do with Grandpa’s genealogy research now that he’s gone. This week let’s flip the coin. You decide to keep the research, but it is disorganized, and you are overwhelmed. So, what … Continued
What to do with Grandpa’s Genealogy Research?
I’ve heard the question time and time again. What do I do with Grandpa’s Genealogy research? Grandpa spent many years searching for his ancestors and gathering as much information as possible. Now he’s gone, but his research remains. What do … Continued
10 Secrets Exposed Through DNA Research
DNA research is wonderful and many of us have taken DNA test to learn more about our ancestry and who we are. However, DNA can also open up a pandora’s box of secrets. Murderers caught—recently DNA has been making the … Continued
8 Ways to Grow Your Genealogy Arsenal
When I began researching my family history more than two decades ago, I was overwhelmed and had no idea where to start. Thankfully my local library provided genealogy lectures and classes every month, which I faithfully attended for years. Through … Continued
10 Reasons to Attend Genealogy Conferences
This past summer I had the opportunity to attend a large genealogy conference in my area. I have attended many genealogy conferences, but this was one of the better’s ones I have attended. There was something here for everyone whether … Continued
Checking the Weather
Recently, I was reading a tip from another genealogy blogger, who mentioned checking the weather for a specific date or event. This researcher primarily referred to when ancestors arrived at Ellis Island for the first time. This was a unique … Continued
What Mattered to Our Ancestors?
Last week, I shared strange inheritances we may receive. But, how do we discover what mattered to our ancestors? After all, they are long gone. We can’t go back in time and ask them. But there are a few ways … Continued
Strange Inheritances
I enjoy watching strange inheritances and there are some very interesting and unique inheritances that are left at times. These inheritances often provide a life long passion or obsession for the now deceased relative. This led me to think about … Continued
Investigating Strange Circumstances
I have a great-uncle who disappeared. Family tradition stated that he disappeared while selling Bibles home to home. This intrigued me and made me wonder what happened. So, I began digging deeper. So, how did I dig deeper? Checking the … Continued