News feed reminders often bring railroad news to me. If you have heard any of my various lectures on railroad employees and finding records, you know it includes discussion of the Harvey Girls as an example of workers related to the railroad industry, but who didn’t work directly for a railroad. A September 13, 2019 […]
Frustrated and embarrassed when a genealogical publication reprints something I wrote 15 years ago and didn’t even check to see about updates. Yes, my name was on the article in the current issue of Family Tree Magazine. My guide to Montana research was compiled and published in 2005. A fellow researcher who subscribes to the […]
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Visit the Minnesota Genealogical Society North Star Page for Registration Links! October 4-5, 2019 Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, Plymouth, MN Mark your calendar for the 12th Annual North Star Genealogy Conference, October 4-5, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West. Learn from featured speaker John Philip Colletta and 20 other topical […]
If you are attending the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Conference next week in Washington, DC, here’s a special offer from one of the vendors, Findmypast. From the FMP blog: “Will you be joining us in Washington, D.C. for the FGS Conference 2019? This incredible family history event, organized by the Federation of Genealogical Societies, […]
Two very different presentations are on my calendar over the next ten days. One is online as a webinar and the other is an in-person event. Both are free and open to the public. August 3, 2019, Saturday, WebinarSouthern California Genealogical Society Jamboree FREE webinar. “Railroad Records Research in Today’s World.” 1:00 EDT, Noon CDT, […]
I recently updated my speaking calendar for the balance of 2019. It’s a variety of in-person and online presentations. Today, I am working on the handouts for a couple of August presentations. It’s amazing how quickly things are changing in the world of genealogy. Click here to go directly to the updated list.
I have been a member of the Minnesota Genealogical Society since 1982 and am looking forward to this event with library hours until 11:59 p.m.! Update at 8:15 pm: Capacity has been reached! Saturday, August 10: Potluck & Pedigree — Member Only Social Event 5:00 pm to 11:59 pm . The Minnesota Genealogical Society […]
Yesterday, I taught a class on 20th and 21st century research at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh and it made me think more about the path we take. Finding living cousins who may share family genealogy information with us is a task most genealogists undertake. At times, we need to hire professional genealogists in […]
I spent many hours the last couple of weeks working on my syllabus material for the July week of the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh. I coordinate and teach in the course Digging Deeper: Records, Tools, and Skills. I’ve made a few changes in this course over the years but it still remains mostly at […]
Please join me this Thursday, June 13, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. for my free presentation that is accompanied by a handout plus time for Q&A. Room 219, free parking, Hudson, Wisconsin main library. “Major Midwestern Archives & Their Records.” Presented by Paula Stuart-Warren. This lecture will highlight some major Midwestern archives and their holdings, […]