Source Analysis and Networking Solves Census Mystery
Source analysis and networking provide clarification for hard to read census record. Continue reading →
Going Virtual during the Pandemic and Beyond
These past few weeks have been a strain on everyone, from the front-line workers to the “essential workers” to those forced to stay home. Professional genealogists and hobby family researchers are eagerly waiting for archives, government offices, and libraries to … Continue reading →
CASE Act of 2019: A Genealogical Nightmare
The U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 (aka CASE Act). For family researchers and professional genealogists who have a passion for sharing family history, navigating copyright laws is already … Continue reading →
Uniting the Joneses
At the age of 47, Rob was ready to search for his paternal family. With the help of his niece, Professional Genealogist Kristina Gow Clever, his journey began in 2014. Despite a very common surname, the document trail and DNA testing provided clues to finding the right Jones family. Continue reading →
Lisa’s Search
I was contacted by Lisa in November 2016. She was looking for help to analyze her DNA matches, build her family tree, and identify her birth parents. As with many adoptees, she had no information about her birth family and … Continue reading →
Our Tree NOT my Tree
When I first started researching my family history, one thing my mom stressed was that it was a family history not just my history. The story of my grandparents lives didn’t just belong to me. Their story was important to … Continue reading →
DNA Presentation West Florida Genealogical Society
I am excited to announce that I will be doing a presentation about the use of DNA in family research at the West Florida Genealogical Society on Saturday, January 6. With sale of over 1.7 million AncestryDNA kits during the … Continue reading →
Get set for more AncestryDNA matches!
It is a very exciting time in the world of family research (aka genealogy) and DNA testing. Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Ancestry sold over 1.7 million AncestryDNA tests. Of course, this will mean longer processing times as these kits start … Continue reading →