Tracks Through Time
This past weekend my husband, my sister-in-law, Debby, and I spent time in Barrie, Ontario at the Tracks Through Time, OGS Genealogy Conference. Debby was a participant and Kevin helped me … Continue Reading →
Category: Knowledge is Power
Can’t Find that Birth Record?
Sometimes when you’re looking for a birth record you can be disappointed because it’s not there and it should be. Before your disappointed, check the other children’s in the families birth … Continue Reading →
It’s May, It Must be Jennings Month
When I first started doing Genealogy I decided that I’d have a family of the month. What that meant was that you worked on one family for the month and … Continue Reading →
Discoveries in Your Own Home
When your just getting into your family history you don’t realize all the things you have available at your fingertips… well maybe they are tucked away in a drawer or … Continue Reading →
Never Assume… Cuz You Know What Happens
At one point in my life I had this one terrible boss, but if he taught me nothing, he taught me the saying; “to assume makes an *ss out of … Continue Reading →
Cyndi’s List
Over the weekend I met Cyndi Ingles. Yes, Cyndi Ingles from Cyndi’s List. I know if you aren’t a genealogist you don’t know what Cyndi’s List is but if your … Continue Reading →
Do You Have a Genealogy Will?
There have been many times that I’ve thought about what should happen to my research in the event of my death. In fact I’ve threatened, ok, strongly suggested, that my sons … Continue Reading →
X Marks the Spot
On a previous post I mentioned that you can learn so much as a genealogist. One of the things I mentioned was geography. It was a light-hearted post but now … Continue Reading →
You Will Learn So Much
I often tell people who I’ve learned so much from doing genealogy. Not just about my family but about geography, history, language, occupations and so much more. When you work … Continue Reading →