Oriental Vase

Do You Have A Collection? Did One Of Your Ancestors?

Over the years I’ve collected a few things; spoons, coins, and thimbles when I was younger and now I collect Oriental vases.   A person who collects objects is called a “collector” or a … Continue Reading →

Connecting With DNA Cousins

Stead Family Right now it seems my life is about connecting with cousins and in both cases, it was through DNA. But let’s go back to how this all occurred. … Continue Reading →

Virtual Genealogical Sciety

What About A Virtual Genealogy Society?

I have been a member of the Alberta Genealogical Society since 2006. I’ve had several positions in the organization and I’m currently co-chair of the DNA Special Interest Group. But sometimes … Continue Reading →

Disconnected Branches

I haven’t written about the Beaton/Batten Mystery for quite some time, but I work on the DNA connections that I get daily. I thought that it may be of interest … Continue Reading →

#AncestorChallenge2018 – #WriteYourStoryDay

In 1970 my family took a vacation to California. It was a trip of firsts. One of which was meeting my first movie star. I met Clu Gulager at Universal … Continue Reading →

Count Down To #RootsTech In #Salt Lake City

My trip to Salt Lake City is just less than a week away and I won’t deny it; I’m getting excited. I’m excited not only to go to RootsTech and … Continue Reading →

Do You Have A Genealogy Succession Plan? Part 1 – Genealogy Rewind – Getting My Poop In A Group

I’m sure most of you reading along are genealogists or genetic genealogists, scrapbookers or maybe you’re someone who hasn’t quite decided if they want to get involved in this addiction; … Continue Reading →

Father’s Day Week DNA Deals

DNA Deals There are so many DNA deals we had to add a new page to our site. A terrific gift for that hard to buy for Dad but you … Continue Reading →

On The Road To The OGS Conference In Ottawa (#OGSConf2017)

Road Trip It’s June already and time to hit the road to Ontario for the Ontario Genealogical Society’s Conference in Ottawa. Shop the Hound has been attending OGS for the … Continue Reading →

20 Questions About Your Ancestors?

Often you see lists that people copy and paste into their Facebook feed where there is a list of questions to answer and you share them with your friends. So … Continue Reading →