I remember years ago, several GeneaBloggers posted about the things on their genealogy bucket list. Over the years, I’ve knocked several off my own list that I’ve kept in my head. I thought it was time to get them out of my head and onto paper, so to speak. So here it goes…
Events I’d Like to Attend
These are the events I’d like to attend, in person, some day.
- Gen-Fed
- Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree
- ✅ (2024) Ohio Genealogical Society Conference
- Ontario Genealogical Society Conference
- Genealogy cruise (not picky as to which one)
Repositories I’d Like to Visit
I’d like to be able to visit these repositories in person (instead of research from afar).
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
- Library of Congress
- DAR Library
- Library and Archives of Canada
- Ontario (Canada) Archives
- Newberry Library
Looks like I need a trip to Washington, DC!
Ancestral Places I’d Like to Visit
- Luxembourg
- Oakland County, Michigan
Fortunately, I have genea-friends in both of these locations that would love to show me around!
Track Down Immigrant Ancestors’ Origins
I’d like to drill down to a townland, or at least something other than a broad country! Still have a few that I need to work on, including:
- Herman Leppin (Germany)
- Philip Rottman (Germany, Bavaria??)
- Eva Lesser (possibly Alsace-Lorraine)
- Timothy McMahon (Tipperary, Ireland)
- Margaret Ryan (Tipperary, Ireland)
- James Mulligan (Ireland)
Solve These Family History Mysteries
- Is Solomon Norton the father of my fifth great-grandmother Sarah Norton? I have not found any definitive proof of this, but it seems to be the consensus. Still working on it!
- Figure out the parents of Susan [—?—], the mother of my great-great-grandfather James Garrison.
- Determine whether the Emil Miller who died in East Moline, Illinois, is my guy or not. I know the fate of all of my second greats, except him!
Other Items
- ✅ (2023) Finish the accreditation process.
- Complete the certification process. I have a lot of work already completed, but I kept running into issues with my case study, but I think I’ve got it figured out now.
- Publish an article in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly.
What about you? If you have a genealogy bucket list posted to your blog, pop a link in the comments. If not, tell me what your top two or three items are.
I see some of goals are on Irish people. I just that NYG&B is offering a free webinar on March 9 on how to use DNA to track down your Irish ancestors. Check it out on their webite. Karen
Thanks for the tip, Karen!
I’ve got a few, but not nearly as organized as this list! I’d like to go to the Allen County Public Library, revisit Salt Lake FHL (it’s been 38 years!), attend a conference in person (any!), actually go to a society meeting in person, attend an Institute (hope this year), and, of course, find a few new ancestors.
Great list! Hope you’re able to do those in-person things soon!!!! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
I had a bucket list a few years ago and ticked many things off. You’ve reminded me that I should revisit it. I’ll link my post back to you. The pandemic certainly has played havoc with our genie research trips but I have loved the virtual conferences that have been available.
Glad you’re going to revisit your list. All the best is checking things off, even during these crazy times 🙂
Here’s a link to my post… https://writingmypast.wordpress.com/2021/03/01/my-genealogy-bucket-list/
Thanks for sharing! Made me realize I forgot two repositories I want to visit LAC and Ontario Archives…updating my list now 🙂