AncestryDNA: Is That Tree Owner a DNA Match?

Did you know that on Ancestry, you can check to see if a tree owner is a DNA match or manages a kit for a DNA match? Let’s say you’re checking out a tree on Ancestry and you find a promising lead and wonder if […]

Book Review – New Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy

Title: New Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy Author: Brian Mitchell Format: Paperback Published: 2020 My Rating: This post contains affiliate links. The New Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy is an updated version of the Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy, which was first published in 1991 […]

Heirloom Project

I know of a few people who use private groups on Facebook to collaborate with a small group of people on genealogy projects. Although I haven’t participated in one, I understand the concept and have heard great things. Last week, my mom finally agreed to […]

Free Records Lurking in Genealogy Subscription Sites

Did you know that many of the major subscription genealogy sites have free records? We’re still living in uncertain times, and that may mean that you’ve had to forego one or more of your genealogy subscriptions. Plus, with libraries either closed or limiting services, you […]

Going Live in May

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 […]

The Academy is Open!

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 […]

Check Out New Online Genealogy Records

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). […]

Entries for the 2021 Connecticut Society of Genealogists Literary Awards & Essay Contest Now Being Accepted

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.