UPDATE: My website had to be restored to earlier last week and I think I have reposted those that were thus deleted. Next up is to update that presentations page. In the meantime, I am reposting a handful of upcoming dates. The original blog post: I appreciate Tami Osmer Mize letting me know that the […]
I have been doing family history research in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, and several U.S. northern border states for many years. What are your areas of interest? This course takes you beyond the usual. Being a part of this course might show that you have some additional Great Lakes region connections. Will […]
UPDATE: The course is now 2/3 full so don’t delay your registration. Join us for the 23-27 June 2025 virtual week long course Beyond Digging Deeper! The day before, 22 June, is when we gather virtually for a short while to learn more about GRIP, Zoom, meet each other, and get questions answered. This course […]
I recently learned of a new addition to the Minnesota Digital Library (MDL). The Northwest Minnesota History Center at Minnesota State University Moorhead recently contributed the Solomon G. Comstock collection, which includes documents and correspondence “with over 200 Civil War veterans or widows of veterans about their pension claims, from about 1889-1891.” I knew that […]
On January 14, 2025, I posted about the new online availability of Saint Paul, Minnesota building permits via the Ramsey County Historical Society. Apparently it was a popular subject to blog about. On social media and through this blog, I’ve been asked about those for Minneapolis. Yes, they are available and at NO COST! No, […]
On Saturday, February 15, 2025, I will be in Sun City West, Arizona with the West Valley Genealogical Society. It’s an all day in-person Seminar. The seminar location is Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church in Sun City West. It’s great to be returning to the WVGS! I will be presenting four topics, including […]
FREE BCG-SPONSORED WEBINAR“Applying Research Standards to the Census”by Diane MacLean Boumenot, CGTuesday, February 18, 2025, 8:00 p.m. (EST) After years of using census records, genealogists may take for granted that they’re using them fully and correctly. But as they learn about genealogy standards and best practices, do they go back and re-think their census practices? […]
It’s almost here. 2 more days! Online registration for GRIP Genealogy Institute 2025 is on Tuesday February 4 at 1:00 pm EST for the June online courses, 3:00 pm EST for the July in-person courses. Please join my NEW online course 22-27 June and also enjoy fantastic instructors & an extensive syllabus that is only […]
What are you doing in June and July? Maybe some genealogical research and hopefully that will be accompanied by continuing genealogical education? There’s always more to learn and I have some wonderful suggestions for that education. This institute has been around for quite a while and the number of returning students is a testament to […]
If it’s not one thing, it’s several more. Yes, that’s a bit of a change from the usual phrase, but it applies in this case. Great that the New York Department of Health and the Governor’s current budget proposal strives to provide quicker action for requested vital records. However, it also means much higher costs […]