When most of us first start using Ancestry, we immediately type in a name, and maybe a place or year. But are you finding everything you can? Do you even know what each record collection contains? In this article, I will tell you how to look with more intention, more focus. This will save youContinue reading “How To Search Smarter In Ancestry Record Collections”
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”
