Sometimes when I stumble upon a new record, the information enclosed can really be a surprise. I experienced one such unexpected surprise...

In my lecture 'World War I Genealogy - Where Do I Start?', I cover a combination of digital and archival resources. While a majority of ...

As the current year is winding down, I have been going through my pandemic-generated research accomplishments. Much of the in-person res...

When my grandmother passed in September 2000, I kept every bit of paper I could relating to her family history research. Her passing was...

When I was visiting my grandmother one summer, I saw a few bulldozers digging up part of a neighbor's field next door. I can't recall th...

I was sorting through my emails earlier this week to finish up the last few tasks I needed to complete before the new year. One of the l...

I received an official membership acceptance letter last night from the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 (USD 1812). I'm...