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 →

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 →

RootsTech Roundup

Last week I spent time at my favorite conference; the largest genealogy conference in the world; RootsTech 2018. Each year RootsTech is the highlight of my year because it’s the … 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 →

RootsTech Live Schedule Now Available

Can’t go to RootsTech? Not a problem. Why not watch from the comfort of your home from February 28 to March 3rd, 2018.  You can now see the RootsTech live … Continue Reading →

#AncestorChallenge2018

Sometimes it’s tough figuring out which topic I’ll post about.. and sometimes, although I don’t think I’m a writer per say.. I sometimes get writer’s block. Well that’s what happened this week … 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 →

What’s Your Geni Resolution For 2018? Getting My Poop In A Group (Genealogy Rewind)

I know the typical resolutions might be to lose that Christmas weight or to get back in the gym and although those things are important I’d rather make another genealogy … Continue Reading →