Genealogy Education: Watch

Education is important for genealogists to undertake. With a vast array of records that we consult to the techniques that we use to solve tough problems, it’s vital that we stay in the know and continually learn. This is a topic that I am passionate […]

Massachusetts Society of Genealogists 2020 Writing Contest

Entries for the 2020 Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (MSOG) Writing Contest are due by August 3, 2020. Anyone may enter, but if you are not an MSOG member, there is a $10 submission fee. Entries must be original content (i.e., not previously published) and relate […]

Genealogy Education: Read

Education is important for genealogists to undertake. With a vast array of records that we consult to the techniques that we use to solve tough problems, it’s vital that we stay in the know and continually learn. This is a topic that I am passionate […]

Review Your Research…Again

Are you stuck on a genealogy problem? There are many ways to tackle tough genealogy projects, but I think the first step should always be—review your research. We all started our research as a beginner. During that time, we were prone to making mistakes and […]

Facebook for Genealogists: Pages

Since I’ve been on the topic of Facebook this month, I’ve got one more idea to share. Facebook pages are typically the Facebook “home” for a business, organization, or public figure. A page is similar to a personal profile, but a page is public and […]

You’re Invited! Join My Genealogy Scavenger Hunt

I get it. This “safer at home” thing is getting old. Everyone’s going stir-crazy! So, I thought I’d put together a fun little genealogy challenge to take your mind off the craziness…and to let you have some FUN in the process! What is this challenge […]

How Can I Help?

I’ve had a ton of thoughts spinning in my head about how I can better serve my blog readers, email subscribers, and the genealogy community in general. Right now, I am providing weekly blog posts for my dedicated readers and a monthly newsletter Genealogy Quick […]

Facebook for Genealogists: Groups

In my previous two “Facebook for Genealogists” post, I mentioned Facebook groups. I just realized that some Facebook users might not know what a group is or why you might want to join one (or many). Those who are genealogists, especially those new to Facebook, […]