Don't Bark Up The Wrong Tree
November 11, 2018, will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War; WWI. I had three great grandfather’s that fought in that war; Francis Johnson Middlebrough (who … Continue Reading →
National DNA Day is April 25th so this week and next week’s blog will be dedicated to the three types of DNA tests that you can take. Then if you … Continue Reading →
It’s Valentines Day today and love is in the air. 180 Million cards will be given out today, 85% of which will be purchased by women. On the other … Continue Reading →
(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 →
Today would have been my mom’s 81st birthday. My mom; Eleanor Louise Thompson (nee Middlebrough) didn’t actually do genealogy but when I discovered my love of family history she was … Continue Reading →
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 →
I have always felt that my ancestors are waiting to have their stories told. It feels like they are waiting in a large white room, devoid of pictures, windows or … Continue Reading →
In the play; Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Juliet says “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Meaning that she … Continue Reading →
Why does it never fail that when you have the idea for a question to ask of the Archivist in the last few minutes of research time, that that’s when … Continue Reading →