#AncestorChallenge2018
Sometimes it’s tough figuring out which topic I’ll post about.. and sometimes, although I don’t think I’m a writer per say.. I sometimes get writer’s block. Well that’s what happened this week … Continue Reading →
Category: Beaton/Batten Mystery
MyHeritage Matching Has Improved and DNA Angel News
Several years back when MyHeritage introduced their #DNA kits they also enabled you to upload your raw data from other sites. Well, as you can imagine I was all over that … Continue Reading →
If You’re My Cousin Why Don’t You Answer My Email? Part Two
Now that you’ve read Part One and are sure that your message is getting through from your side.. you can only hope that your cousins are fixing their system on their side. … Continue Reading →
We’re On The Road Again & A DNA Angel Announcement
The Hound is on the road to Kingston, Ontario to see if she can discover new clues for the Beaton/Batten Mystery and then it’s off to Ottawa for the British Isles Family … Continue Reading →
DNA Cousins Wanted
You know me I’m always looking for cousins and because I live in Canada I’m happy to announce that AncestryDNA is having a sale I’m especially hoping that someone connected … Continue Reading →
I’m Hot On The Trail And Using #DNA To Solve A Mystery (Part 1)
(permission was given by John M to use photo) I have a mystery in my genealogy. I call it the Beaton/Batten mystery. The whole mystery is based on family stories, … Continue Reading →
Queries – Inquiring Minds Want to Know
Queries can be a useful tool for doing family history. They can be posted on genealogy society webpages or to genealogy boards. When creating your query be sure to … Continue Reading →
Serendipity
This article was originally posted on May 21, 2015 (The first photo I took first) (The second, well, read below you’ll understand) Very early in my family history, I heard … Continue Reading →
Are You Doing Cluster Genealogy?
One technique that can help a genealogist is cluster genealogy. That’s where you not only look for your ancestors but you also look for extended family members, neighbours and friends. … Continue Reading →
Where did I put that?
When your start doing family history it’s also a good idea to try, and try is the optimum word, to stay organized.. I know at one point when I was starting … Continue Reading →