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”
One of the most rewarding parts of genealogy is transforming an old document into a meaningful story. A census page, a deed, or even a simple death certificate can look like just facts at first. But once you take the time to analyze it, compare it with other records, and think about what it meansContinue reading “How To Transform Genealogy Documents Into Meaningful Family Stories”
