I am thrilled to announce that I’ll be doing a brand new free and live webinar the afternoon of Friday, May ,1, 2026 for Legacy Family Tree Webinars. My topic is Insight into State Archives: ARCs, IRADs, ONAHRs, and Other Branches and there will be a syllabus of six pages for those who are members […]
Have researched basic censuses, some vital records, and some newspaper research. Imagine going further into these and then finding more after some sessions. Need ideas for where more records can be found online and in libraries, archives, courthouses, and other places? Know that keeping track of where you found a record is vital and you […]
Do you know what libraries in your area have to offer? A simple library card can open up a world of reading, researching, recreation, and extensively beyond. “National Library Week as a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the […]
I’ve had several questions about the course Digging Deeper: Records, Tools, and Skills that is part of the virtual week of learning via the GRIP Genealogy Institute this June 22-26. Others may need the same information. This is a rather long post, but it should help. I’ve pulled this out of some responses to emails […]
The Library of Congress has new video tutorials about using the great newspaper collection called Chronicling America. The collection is huge, searching is a bit discombombulated after a recent updating but generally falls into place after a few searches. Thankfully these new aids will help further! I know what I am going to be watching […]
A book review. A book I finished weeks ago. Suddenly moving out of my apartment meant that review had to wait. That meant today I had to skim back through the book. Remembered enjoying this book, how it entertained, made me think, and then look at places in England on maps. That would be Nathan […]
Due to moving out of my apartment and still unpacking (and trying to figure out where some things are) I am behind in sharing press releases related to history and genealogy. It’s likely you read about this collaboration a few days ago, but in case you didn’t, please read on. Press releases were received from […]
One of the many reasons I love coordinating and teaching in a certain course is that we provide a chance for a student’s ongoing genealogy issue to be solved or at least a path provided. I’m beginning work on my mid-April letter to those registered for the upcoming June 22-26 GRIP Genealogy Institute virtual course, […]
News Release from MyHeritage. MyHeritage DNA has an Easter sale for just $19.90 in the U.S. (excluding CA, WA, and MD). Order a MyHeritage DNA kit . On the MyHeritage website, free standard shipping for 2 kits. Be sure to check all the details on the order page and especially for when this deal expires. […]
The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society presents individual webinars and multi-day seminars among other educational offerings. In May, “Work, Craft, and Calling: Understanding Ancestral Occupations” is an online seminar. As one of the presenters, I am doing a special version of my railroad talks, “Research in Railroad Records and History: Methods for Tracking Workers.” […]