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How far back can you go back on your family tre...
I have a confession to make. When people ask “how far back can you go on your family tree,” the truth is, not far. Decades of research has taken me...
How far back can you go back on your family tre...
I have a confession to make. When people ask “how far back can you go on your family tree,” the truth is, not far. Decades of research has taken me...
A brief history of St. Patrick's Day in America
St. Patrick’s Day takes place on Sunday. In the past, I’ve lamented its transformation from what was once a quiet religious observation (commemorating both Saint Patrick's death and the arrival...
A brief history of St. Patrick's Day in America
St. Patrick’s Day takes place on Sunday. In the past, I’ve lamented its transformation from what was once a quiet religious observation (commemorating both Saint Patrick's death and the arrival...
The joys and challenges of researching a spouse...
Over the weekend, Nicole and I sat down and worked on a branch of the family tree we should have done years ago: her mother’s family. We don’t have any...
The joys and challenges of researching a spouse...
Over the weekend, Nicole and I sat down and worked on a branch of the family tree we should have done years ago: her mother’s family. We don’t have any...
How Facebook supercharged my genealogy and fami...
Facebook has long been a place for families to connect. But in the past few years, it’s turned into a goldmine of genealogy information. For instance, the post below describing...
How Facebook supercharged my genealogy and fami...
Facebook has long been a place for families to connect. But in the past few years, it’s turned into a goldmine of genealogy information. For instance, the post below describing...
Rootstech 2024: Free online sessions we recommend
It’s that time of the year - Rootstech is about to start! The theme of this year’s show: Remember. Even if you are not able to attend the genealogy expo...
Rootstech 2024: Free online sessions we recommend
It’s that time of the year - Rootstech is about to start! The theme of this year’s show: Remember. Even if you are not able to attend the genealogy expo...
OpenAI Sora's “historical footage” of the 1849 ...
We have two known “Forty-Niners” in our family tree. The knowledge of these two men is based entirely on an account written in longhand (reminder: stories matter for future genealogists!)...
OpenAI Sora's “historical footage” of the 1849 ...
We have two known “Forty-Niners” in our family tree. The knowledge of these two men is based entirely on an account written in longhand (reminder: stories matter for future genealogists!)...