In Search of Willie Beaton

Today I  continue with what I call the “Beaton/Batten” Mystery. So as I told you; when I was in Victoria, British Columbia I had a chance to go to several … Continue Reading →


Creating My Family History Book

This is the first page of my family history book. It’s a work in progress, and I’m adding pages as I have time or if I have a particular story … Continue Reading →


Reading Genealogy? What Do You Read?

When I tell people I have a genealogy addiction, it’s not far from the truth. For the most part, when I’m awake, I’m doing something that has to do with … Continue Reading →


Do You Have A Favorite Ancestor?

The first question is, do you have a favorite ancestor? When I started doing genealogy, I would have a family of the month. I’d work on that family, and if … Continue Reading →


Asking For A Friend

I spend a lot of time working on genealogy and DNA, and organizing my genealogy and photos, so that gives me time to think about things. I know I probably … Continue Reading →


Christmas Past

At my age, Christmas is often when you remember past Christmases. This year I was reminded that after a family get-together on December 23, 2006, I sat down and worked … Continue Reading →


Update: Calling All Genies (Genealogist, I Mean)

Where does the time go? On June 6, I posted a blog asking for some Genie help. Continue Reading →


Calling All Genies (Genealogist I Mean)

Last week I told you that I would ask for some help. The help I need is some sleuthing to see if we can find a couple who has disappeared … Continue Reading →


Who’s Your Daddy, Harold Alfred Thompson?

I blog about DNA quite regularly, but it’s usually about the mystery on my mom’s side of the family. I call that mystery the Beaton/Batten Mystery. But today, I want … Continue Reading →


Four Things I’m Doing To Break My Brick Wall

So I thought of four things that I’m going to do to help me with my brick wall, and I wanted to share them with you. Even if it doesn’t help my research, I’m hoping they might help you. Continue Reading →