How Cleaning My Office Led To New Genealogy Research

It was time. As I set out to declutter and organize my home office, little did I know that such a routine task would lead to a wonderful new database to explore. In genealogy, we are looking for records that provide more names, dates, and connections to our ancestors. In this blog post, I’ll shareContinue reading “How Cleaning My Office Led To New Genealogy Research”

3 Reasons To Believe In Genealogy Serendipity

Do you believe in serendipity? I’m not sure I ever gave it that much thought, but now my answer is a resounding YES! As I’ve pursued my love of genealogy and the research process, I’ve had several instances of genealogy serendipity. The first came when I looked through some framed photos of my dad’s family,Continue reading “3 Reasons To Believe In Genealogy Serendipity”

Do You Know Where Your 8x Great-Grandparents Are Buried?

My husband, Rob, is only a little interested in genealogy. Usually, his eyes glaze over when I tell him something about his ancestors. I’m sure you can all relate. But he surprised me. When I suggested going on a trip to find the burial locations of his ancestors, he was all for it. We hadContinue reading “Do You Know Where Your 8x Great-Grandparents Are Buried?”