About

My name is Ellen Thompson-Jennings, and I’m the self-proclaimed Family History Hound.

On my Bio, you’ll find my other social media links.

About Ellen Thompson-Jennings

The Family History Hound

Are you trying to organize your family history, understand your DNA results, or finally solve a genealogy mystery that’s been bugging you for years?
You’re in the right place — and I’d love to help.

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🧭 What I Do

I help family historians:

• Get started or get unstuck in their genealogy research
• Understand their DNA results and use them to make real discoveries
• Organize their digital and physical family photos and documents
• Preserve their legacy using FOREVER® — a secure, permanent platform for safeguarding your memories

Whether you need a quick consultation, hands-on research support, or guidance on organizing your legacy, I’m here to make it easier (and even fun).

🛠️ Where You Can Find Help

• Visit Shop the Hound – curated tools, books, and fun products for every family historian.
• Check out my Genealogy Help Services – from hourly consults to custom research bundles.
• Want to talk? Book a consultation — we’ll discuss your project and how I can help.
• Explore FOREVER® Solutions – including digitization, storage, and photo organizing support.
• Subscribe to my YouTube Channel – tutorials, interviews, and legacy ideas in bite-sized videos.

👋 A Bit About Me

My journey began as a teen when I interviewed my great-grandmother with a little book of questions. Her answers ended up in a cardboard box that I kept for over 40 years.
Like many of you, life got busy — until 20+ years ago, I decided it was time to pick it all back up. That’s when my deep dive into genealogy really began.

Over the years, I’ve:

• Discovered dozens of cousins
• Solved family mysteries through DNA
• Helped adoptees find their biological families
• Preserved thousands of family photos and heirlooms digitally using FOREVER® Storage
• Built out multi-generational family trees that future generations can enjoy

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🧬 Why DNA Matters

Since 2010, I’ve been using DNA in my research. I’ve tested my parents, their siblings, and cousins and learned how to use the results to make real breakthroughs.

I’ve trained with some of the top minds in genetic genealogy, and I regularly help people:

• Understand confusing DNA matches
• Build mirror trees
• Identify unknown ancestors
• Work through surprises (yes, I help with those too)

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📸 Organizing & Preserving with FOREVER®

Preserving your family history doesn’t just mean discovering it — it means protecting it. That’s why I use and recommend FOREVER® for:

• Digitizing old family photos, slides, videos, and documents
• Backing up irreplaceable memories in permanent, private cloud storage
• Organizing collections that your family can actually use and enjoy

As a FOREVER® Ambassador, I offer tools, guidance, and hands-on help to make this process simple — whether you’re starting from a shoebox or a full hard drive of files.

I’m a proud member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the DNA Special Interest Group Chair for the Edmonton Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society.

Whether you’re just starting or deep into your research, I’d love to be part of your journey.
Let’s bring your family history to life and ensure it lasts forever.

🐾 Ellen
The Family History Hound

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If you’d like to organize your photos, you may want to join my Facebook group called Getting Organized With The Family History Hound.

Hound on the Hunt has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 100 Genealogy Blogs on the web.

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