Recently, I described the genealogy records that a beginner could use to start writing their ancestor’s story. They included census records and vital records. And from those records, you learned what clues could lead you to more interesting records to enhance their life story. In this blog post, let’s take that extra step and findContinue reading “Learn With Me: How To Enhance Your Ancestor’s Story”
It’s important to teach the younger generation about family history. Those of us who are older won’t be around forever, and we need to know that others will carry on our work. In October 2025, I began mentoring an 8th-grader interested in genealogy. Talking with her has put me back in touch with the basics,Continue reading “Learn With Me: How To Empower Your Genealogy Knowledge”
Genealogists are born detectives. We’re the keepers of our family history, extending our lineage through careful and accurate research. But we are also keepers of the stories, ones we’ve heard ourselves, and others passed down from generation to generation. In this post, you’ll learn how to collect those stories, test their truth, and decide whatContinue reading “How To Make Oral Stories Part Of Your Family History Research”
