Interested in DNA?
Many folks are part of a genealogical society and many of them have Special Interest Groups (SIGs). One might be on DNA and you should consider joining it to learn … Read more
General Thoughts
Plan Your Genealogy Trip
I am finishing up a fairly successful research trip to the South Carolina State Archives which was in conjunction with the South Carolina Genealogical Society’s Annual Workshop. I have some … Read more
Do you have Patriot Ancestors?
Whether you have or are interested in joining a lineage society or not, it is often quite exciting to learn that one or more of your ancestors either served in … Read more
Some Father’s Day Thoughts
Is your father still living? You are blessed. Have you ever recorded some of his stories that sheds light on who he is and about who his father was? Are … Read more
Memorial Day Thoughts
I am way behind on blogs and I promise I am getting back on track. I have felt overwhelmed with work and the pressure of my one and only vehicle … Read more
Genealogical Acts of Kindness
If you are a regular researcher then there are probably times you need something but are unable to travel somewhere to get something or it is just not financially feasible. … Read more
Tomahawks and Genealogy?
Last night I went with my favorite female and several others to a place here in the Atlanta, Georgia area called, “Bury the Hatchett.” It is a hatchet and tomahawk … Read more
Tenacious Research for accuracy
How tenacious are you as a researcher in ensuring your research is accurate? So often, bad information just gets perpetuate again and again and again. Take for instance, the Ancestry.com … Read more
Understanding Wills
Many researchers hunt high and low for a will believing it will answer all of their questions and find themselves disappointed. Before we begin, remember, the overwhelming number of wills … Read more
Mortality Schedules
Did you know the U. S. Census created a Mortality Schedule in 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, and some states did it in 1885? These can be a valuable find if … Read more