Category Archives: GenBlog

I’m at it again… Last month I challenged myself to go Live on Facebook each week. I had so much fun, I’m going to do some more Lives in May. Here’s the schedule: Tuesday, May 11 @ 9PM EDT3 Resources for Researching in Another Country […]

I have some good news for you! Genealogy Problem-Solving Academy is open for enrollment! The Academy is a 6-week coaching-led experience that walks you through a proven framework to get you from stuck to unstuck on even your toughest research problem. As you go through […]

I have a weekly calendar entry that reminds me to check out the new records that have been added to the major genealogy websites. When I find something of interest, I investigate it further and if it’s worthwhile I add it to my locality guide(s). […]

The Connecticut Society of Genealogists is now accepting entries for both the Essay Contest and Literary Awards. Submission deadline for both is July 15, 2021. Winners for both will be notified by September 1, 2021.  Details for each are below.

Did you know that you can create quick genealogy charts in Microsoft Word (or PowerPoint) using the Smart Art feature? I picked up this little tip from Paul Woodbury during a SLIG practicum a few years ago. You can use this to create family tree […]

Title: Family Tree Factbook: Key Genealogy Tips and Stats for the Busy Researcher Author: Diane Haddad Format: Paperback Published: 2018 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Spring 2020); reprinted with permission. This post contains affiliate links. The […]

March is Women’s History Month! This year, I plan to celebrate by learning more about my female ancestors and what life was like for them. There are a lot of fabulous free resources available online and I can’t wait to dig in. In case you […]

Title: The Family Tree Historical Atlas of Germany Author: James M. Beidler Format: Paperback Published: 2019 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Winter 2019); reprinted with permission. This post contains affiliate links. The history of Germany is […]