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 […]
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 […]
Do you know about https://conferencekeeper.org/? A great website to learn about genealogy events, both in-person and online. Tami does an excellent job with the website and with the weekly email update. Sign up for that at the URL at the top of this post. I was scrolling down today’s email and suddenly stopped when I […]
Next Thursday, 5 February 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EST, Noon CST, 11:00 a.m. MST, and 10:00 a.m. PST, registration opens! Ready for a week of learning, networking, analysis, and insight to a variety of records to further your genealogy research. Would you like an opportunity to receive help on one of your own genealogy dilemmas? […]
Omigosh!! 6 February 2026 is less than a month away. That’s when registration opens for the 2026 summer GRIP Genealogy Institute courses. The virtual week is 22-26 June and the in-person week is 12-17 July. I’m just a bit partial to the course Digging Deeper: Records, Tools, and Skills that runs during the June virtual […]
Friday, 15 August 2025, is when the GRIP 2026 courses will be announced. GRIP says “Lots to choose from! Courses will be virtual and in-person at the University of Pittsburgh. New and familiar instructors! AND…a few surprises.” Add these important dates to your calendar. 15 August 2025 is the course announcement 3 February 2026 Registration […]
Last week’s GRIP Genealogy Institute was a blast. I’m a bit caught up on sleep and lots of housework.I have been a course coordinator with GRIP since 2012. In 2024, I developed a companion course to the one that I had coordinated since 2012. It’s not a replacement course, but they complement each other. 2025 […]
GRIP Genealogy Institute virtual week is getting close! June 22-27. From your own residence, own computer or tablet, own syllabus, own beverages, and Monday-Friday all those days of learning. WARNING: registration closes on Friday, June 13th. Register today or even on Friday. We have lots to share in this NEW course. It’s BEYOND Digging Deeper. […]
One month from now, you’ll be sitting in your most comfortable chair and reading through the fabulous syllabus that accompanied the virtual GRIP Genealogy Institute course “BEYOND Digging Deeper: Sources, Methods, and Practices.” It will be the day AFTER the course ends. But, only if you have registered and attended this online course! It’s not […]
Exciting news from the Hennepin County Library System! More online and free city directories have been added for Minneapolis and other cities in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The following can now be accessed from the already valuable online collection. This announcement fits into one of the sessions I am teaching online June 23-27 . It’s part […]