Only 2 weeks left to register for the June 22-26 virtual “Digging Deeper: Records, Tools, & Skills” virtual blockbuster course. I lead this long running course and teach along with 4 specialists in the field of genealogy. We cover 19-21st century US records, online resources, “hidden” records, analysis, & methodology. This course can prepare you […]
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 […]
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the 2026 courses offered by GRIP. My interview about Digging Deeper: Records, Tools, and Skills for the June virtual week is on the National Genealogical Society’s YouTube channel. Jeanette Shilega does a fantastic job of asking coordinators some questions and understanding what we are saying! Check […]
Sunday is for updating my speaking calendar that can be viewed by clicking on the Speaking tab at the top of the blog. A few dates are waiting for the organization to fully execute our contract and to make their own announcement. If your organization needs a speaker in April, July, and months beyond, 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 […]
I’ve been a bit busy since the virtual week of GRIP Genealogy Institute ended on June 27th. A couple days off after teaching all week in two courses, work on some client research and reports, a gift of a Minnesota Twins baseball game for my birthday, celebrated the U.S Independence day with family, and then […]