Genealogy Conferences – Why Should You Go?

(Roots Tech)   Over the next few months, my store; Shop the Hound will be busy going to genealogy conferences. So why should you go to a genealogy conference? There are … Continue Reading →

Are You Backing Up Your Family Photos?

It’s a brand new month and a great reminder time to back up your files and your photos.  Today I’d like to talk about one of my favorite subjects; your … Continue Reading →

Understanding AncestryDNA’s Genetic Communities

Free Recording Available I watched this webinar yesterday and I have to tell you that it was excellent. Even though I’d been part of the beta test group, there were … Continue Reading →

Expand Your Genealogy Education Without Spending a Cent

There’s nothing better than learning something new to enhance your genealogy education, and if it’s FREE that’s even better. This week I’d like to tell you about a couple of FREE … Continue Reading →

Why Is Collaboration So Important?

I’m a firm believer in collaboration and I’ve blogged about this on several occasions. Making an effort to connect with cousins is a way that you can extend your tree … Continue Reading →

Your DNA Opportunity is Knocking

It has nothing to do with the luck of the Irish, but it doesn’t hurt that it’s St. Patrick’s Day on Friday and Ancestry has decided to put their DNA … Continue Reading →

Do You Have Irish Ancestors?

  St. Patrick’s Day isn’t until this Friday, but I wanted to let you know that Findmypast is offering FREE access to their Irish records. You can access Findmypast’s Irish … Continue Reading →

Have You Unlocked Your DNA?

Have you heard the latest news that you can again transfer your AncestryDNA or 23andMe raw data to Family Tree DNA, and it’s FREE? Free, not just for 20 matches but for all … Continue Reading →

Let Your Creativity Shine and Even Save 50%

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, then you know that I’m a bit of a nut about old family photos. Don’t get me wrong I actually love … Continue Reading →

The DNA Angel Project – Only 2 Days left to enter

The Hound is always looking for cousins, so what better way to get a new one than to offer a DNA Kit for this month’s draw. Shop the Hound is … Continue Reading →