Book Review — Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide

Title: Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide Author: Diana Elder, with Nicole Dyer Format: Paperback, Kindle Published: 2018 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Summer 2018); reprinted with permission. If you’re looking for a research […]

52 Ancestors #24: Nana’s Travel Log

Week 24 Prompt: Dear Diary This week’s 52 Ancestors theme is”Dear Diary.” I actually do have a “diary” that belonged to my maternal grandmother. It’s really a travel log, where she recorded where she went, what she did, and expenses.   I posted about it […]

I’m Registered for APG PMC, Are You?

This year’s Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) Professional Management Conference (PMC) will be held September 19-21, 2019, at the Hotel RL in Salt Lake City. The PMC is a great way for professional genealogists (and those transitioning) to learn from experts on topics ranging from […]

52 Ancestors #23: How I Got My Name

Week 23 Prompt: Namesake This week’s 52 Ancestors theme is “Namesake.” I don’t really know how many of my ancestors got their names. Some followed naming patterns, such as first son named for father’s father and second son named for mother’s father. Others seemed to […]

52 Ancestors #22: Schwartz Family Plot

Week 22 Prompt: At the Cemetery This week’s 52 Ancestors theme is “At the Cemetery.” I haven’t written about my Schwartz family in awhile, so I thought I’d take the opportunity to do so. Johann Schwartz and Margaretha Kremer are my second great-grandparents on my […]

52 Ancestors #21: WWII Draft Registration Cards (Young Men)

Week 21 Prompt: Military This week’s 52 Ancestors theme is “Military.” There are lots of things I can write about, but something’s that had my attention lately is the World War II Draft Registration cards that are now available for the “young men.” Previously, only […]

52 Ancestors #20: Nana’s Favorite Tree

Week 20 Prompt: Nature This week’s 52 Ancestors theme is “Nature.” Boy, this month’s themes are certainly lending themselves to photos, so why stop now. Here’s another favorite of my maternal grandmother. This was taken in the mid- to late 1980s in front of her […]

52 Ancestors #19: Mom & Me

Week 19 Prompt: Nurture This week’s 52 Ancestors theme is “Nurture.” Since this coming weekend is Mother’s Day, I thought I’d share a favorite photo of me with my nurturing, wonderful mom.