Why Organizing Your Genealogy and Photos Matters

Let me ask you a question:Have you ever opened a box of family photos or a folder of genealogy records and instantly felt overwhelmed? You’re not alone. As genealogists, photo … Continue Reading →

Are Genealogist Different?

A friend recently shared with me a survey conducted by ScanMyPhotos, which revealed that only 24% of people who are digitizing photos and old media have completed the task. It got me … Continue Reading →

The Miracle Morning for Genealogists: A Daily Ritual to Power Up Your Passion

I think I’ve told you before that I spend a lot of time in the car, and when I’m driving, I enjoy reading self-help books. Two books that have really … Continue Reading →

The Hidden Tool on Ancestry You Should Be Using: Recognize Ancestors

I just launched a new video on my YouTube channel called…. you’re right… The Hidden Tool on Ancestry You Should Be Using: Recognize Ancestors. Continue Reading →

Genealogy Sunday – Telling A Lost Family Story

One of the lost family stories I found was on a trip to the Provincial Archives of Alberta. I looked at some research guides and discovered the “Returning Soldiers” file. … Continue Reading →

Sunday Is My Genealogy Day – Ancestry Profile Project

Recently, I’ve decided to commit one day a week to my genealogy. Over the years, my passion has evolved into client work, blog posts, YouTube videos, and presentations. Don’t get … Continue Reading →

Happy Anniversary To Me

Today marks the 10th Anniversary of this blog, Hound on the Hunt. When I looked at the numbers (because if you want to change your numbers, you need to know … Continue Reading →

Chatting With Your Chatbot

I started using artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, in the spring of 2023. I joined a Facebook group called Genealogy and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to learn more about what I’d been … Continue Reading →

Relatives At Roots Tech

I’ve been a member of the RootsTech media team for quite a few years, and before the conference starts, we have a dinner to get briefed on everything happening during … Continue Reading →

Unlocking Hidden Gems with FamilySearch and AI!

That’s the title of my newest YouTube video. In the video, I share another hidden gem from FamilySearch. At RootsTech 2024, FamilySearch launched their Full-Text Search in their Lab, which … Continue Reading →