Local Genealogists Speak Podcast Series In January, we launched a new genealogy podcast series called “Local Genealogists Speak." This series is a monthly opportunity to hear from a local genealogist as they share their experiences with and knowledge about family history research. Each episode contains tips and suggestions which may be helpful for your own…
Did you ancestors speak a language other than English? If so, you likely know the challenge of learning another vocabulary and the reward of being able to translate their records. This additional skill and knowledge can unlock a trove of information, and online tools are making it even easier to transliterate and translate. March is…
Local Genealogists Speak Podcast Series In January, we launched a new genealogy podcast series called “Local Genealogists Speak." This series is a monthly opportunity to hear from a local genealogist as they share their experiences with and knowledge about family history research. Each episode contains tips and suggestions which may be helpful for your own…
What do gardening and genealogy have to do with each other? Well, many genealogists also like to garden, but there are other connections as well! Pairing these two hobbies together can lead to fertile ground and fruitful harvests. There may be records about your ancestors that are just waiting to be unearthed and devoured! Check…
Local Genealogists Speak Podcast Series In January, we launched a new genealogy podcast series called “Local Genealogists Speak." This series is a monthly opportunity to hear from a local genealogist as they share their experiences with and knowledge about family history research. Each episode contains tips and suggestions which may be helpful for your own…
Did you know that there is a whole community at FamilySearch that is dedicated to answering your questions? That’s right! You may only think of FamilySearch as a place to find records and possibly build a tree; however, this resource is one of the many others that they offer. Through the FamilySearch Community, you can…
Local Genealogists Speak Podcast Series This year, we are launching a new genealogy podcast series called “Local Genealogists Speak." This series will be a monthly opportunity to hear from a local genealogist as they share their experiences with and knowledge about family history research. Each episode will contain tips and suggestions which may be helpful…
You may not always think of genealogy as a gift, but it is one that you can give yourself without feeling selfish. Take a trip into the past this holiday season! As they say, “The Past Is a Present.” So, why not give yourself this gift by learning more about YOUR past? Maybe a ghost…
When you smell something baking this time of the year, does it immediately bring to mind a particular relative or time? Maybe a certain song on the radio takes you back to your childhood? That is not surprising, as the holidays are often filled with very special memories. During December, many families gather together to…
This is the season of giving thanks, and in genealogy, practicing gratitude can take on various forms. Of course, giving thanks for our ancestors and the ways that their lives have shaped and impacted ours is one way. This can be a powerful way to honor those who have come before us in our families,…
