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 →
Category: Thoughts
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 →
Begin at the Beginning
When I started this blog I remember one of the people who followed said that they hoped to learn as we progressed and that is my hope as well. So … Continue Reading →
You’ve Got it Wrong
I’ve been doing my family history for quite a while and I was always excited to share what I’d found with other family members. As you know, if you’ve done this … Continue Reading →
Are you responsible?
This past week the news is about Ben Affleck’s asking Dr. Gates to remove from the episode of Finding your Roots, the fact that his ancestors owned slaves. Then the rest … Continue Reading →
The Storytellers
I come from a long line of storytellers. Most especially on my dad’s side of the family. I do know things about my mom’s side but my dad was always … Continue Reading →
I’m on a Hot Trail, That’s Only 100 years old
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve used that line. But when I do use it, it’s actually true. I’ll get caught up in a hunt and won’t get … Continue Reading →
Ok it was like this….
If you’ve been doing genealogy for a while, and sometimes it doesn’t have to be that long, you know that you either are told or discover family secrets along the … Continue Reading →
The Joy of Discovery
Yesterday I told you about how I got involved in genealogy. One of the things that I think is important if you want to get into family history is that … Continue Reading →