A Random Msg Lead To More Info – The Beaton/Batten Mystery

Recently I received a random message from an Ancestry user. The Kathleen Ann that she referred to was my great uncle’s wife, and I hadn’t done any research on her … Continue Reading →

RootsTech Is Going Virtual

RootsTech 2021 is going virtual, and it’s going to be amazing. This event is called RootsTech Connect 2021 and will be held on February 25–27, 2021, as a free, virtual … Continue Reading →

Walking The Genealogy Talk

How are you engaging the younger generation in your genealogy? I might have found a way. Continue Reading →

Using Tools To Preserve Family Photos

When you’re the keeper of the family photo collection you have a responsibility to keep it the best way you can. Continue Reading →

Ancestry Launches StoryScout™

StoryScout is included in your Ancestry DNA purchases, and that’s not only good news for people testing their DNA, but it might be good news for the seasoned genealogist or genetic genealogist. Continue Reading →

WATO At DNA Painter

Last week I watched a webinar on Legacy Family Tree Webinars that threw everything I had planned to do out the window. The webinar was,“What are the Odds? An online … Continue Reading →

Did My Family Not Hug Because of the Spanish Flu?

As the world begins the stages of the “new normal” and we slowly get back to interacting with people it’s made me wonder about how my family handled things during … Continue Reading →

Photo Reminiscing Therapy

Whenever I hear of a way to help with the problems associated with Alzheimer’s or memory loss, I’m all over it. But funny enough, when I read the article from … Continue Reading →

MyHeritage Flash Sale

MyHeritage -Exclusive Offer

Hello Family History Followers, I’m excited to share an exclusive offer for Family History Hound followers: 50% off the ultimate subscription to MyHeritage, valid through 4/25/2020. (This is a Two … Continue Reading →

How Do You Keep Track Of DNA Matches?

I’ve been working with my DNA matches for over ten years now. In fact, I’ve tested at every company that I think it’s of value to test at. Ancestry, MyHeritage, … Continue Reading →