Relatives At Roots Tech
I’ve been a member of the RootsTech media team for quite a few years, and before the conference starts, we have a dinner to get briefed on everything happening during … Continue Reading →
Unlocking Hidden Gems with FamilySearch and AI!
That’s the title of my newest YouTube video. In the video, I share another hidden gem from FamilySearch. At RootsTech 2024, FamilySearch launched their Full-Text Search in their Lab, which … Continue Reading →
There Are Just 40 Days Until RootsTech
As of today, it is just 40 days until RootsTech. Whether you’re going in person or virtually, there are things you need to do to prepare. But before we get … Continue Reading →
True Crime in My Family Tree: William Beaton’s 1947 Bootlegging Arrest
I’ve created a YouTube video about this case that you can watch HERE. I’ve written about William Beaton, my great-grandfather, many times. Over the years, he’s become my most challenging … Continue Reading →
Organizing the Past: A New Year’s Genealogy Resolution
In the past, I’d decided that making New Year’s resolutions was setting yourself up for failure. Well, at least that was the case with dieting. But genealogy is another matter. … Continue Reading →
Reflect on Your Genealogy Journey with the Genie Jar
In 2017, I started something called the Genealogy Jar. Then, in 2021, that jar got a new name. The Genie Jar. Here’s how it works. You choose a jar, and … Continue Reading →
Connecting Generations: Military History in Family Research
(image created with ChatGPT with the prompt: create a graphic of someone looking at Canadian WWI records) It’s been a great week for me. The first thing that happened was … Continue Reading →
It’s Another Findmypast Weekend
I know what I’m doing this weekend—tons of genealogy. This weekend, Findmypast is finishing its campaign “No Story Left Behind” with a big finish: complete access to its site. Check … Continue Reading →
Faces In My FOREVER Account
A few weeks back, FOREVER launched its newest feature, facial recognition, which was a huge hit. Over 3,000 people purchased it on the very first day. Because I’m a FOREVER … Continue Reading →
Going Through Old Genealogy Papers Or Watch Out Ellen That’s A Genealogy Rabbit Hole
(I think the critical thing to remember is that you should review old research from time to time, especially things you did when you were starting out. Available information changes, … Continue Reading →