Julie's Genealogy & History Hub

2015 has been the year from hell (sadly, it’s been the case for many, too many, people).  Sometimes when tragedy strikes, we are forced to reevaluate our lives and priorities.  I’ve gone through a number of tragedies this year and have been doing a lot of soul searching as a result. I’ve realized that there are other things I need to be doing in my already limited hours (due to health).  Things I once valued and treasured have been put on the back burner, and continue to gather dust year […]

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found, such as new blogs, interesting posts/articles, useful websites and resources, and of course upcoming webinars.

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found, such as new blogs, interesting posts/articles, useful websites and resources, and of course upcoming webinars.

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found, such as new blogs, interesting posts/articles, useful websites and resources, and of course upcoming webinars.

It’s that time again!  The Southern California Genealogical Society’s Annual GENEii Writing Contest is now underway.  Entries will be accepted from now until December 31, 2015.  You do not have to be a member of SCGS to enter, nor does your submission have to relate to California.  Entries must be family or local history articles, memoirs, or character sketches, which may or may not have been previously published.

Submissions are now being accepted for the Chicago Genealogical Society 2015-2016 Writing Contest.  Entries are due by May 30, 2016.  You do not have to be a member of the CGS to enter.  According to their website, “Submissions may be either a family history that covers three to four generations, or a personal history about life in Chicago, and must demonstrate proper use of genealogical methodology, techniques, and sources.” Monetary prizes will be awarded to the winners, and winning entries will be published in CGS’s quarterly magazine Chicago Genealogist. For […]

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found, such as new blogs, interesting posts/articles, useful websites and resources, and of course upcoming webinars.

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found, such as new blogs, interesting posts/articles, useful websites and resources, and of course upcoming webinars.