52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Week Two (January 8 -14, 2024) Origins Prompt With the interest in all things Scottish lately, I felt it may be...

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Series Week Three (January 15 – 21) Favorite Photo Prompt Hello, I have accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks...

The new year is quickly approaching and as the old year closes and a new one begins; I thought it may be beneficial to reflect on what I...

As the holidays are upon us once again, I wanted to suggest a simple yet important task for you. That is to write or audibly record your...

By Deborah Morgantini My maternal great-grandmother, Elsie Goble Lord circa 1910-1920 There was a story in my maternal family oral...

Do you own an old house? If you didn’t inherit it from a family member and know the history of it, did you ever wonder who the family or...

I like to think that embarking on a genealogical journey to discover your family's history can be an exciting and rewarding experience....

A family tree pedigree is not just a collection of names and dates; it is a beautiful tapestry that weaves together the stories,...

The Northeastern United States is a region steeped in history, culture, and diverse immigrant populations. From the early settlements of...

Book Review for The Sawtooth Slayer (Venator Cold Case #2) by Nathan Dylan Goodwin We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC...

Genealogy is a fun and interesting hobby as evidenced by the number of people who have ancestry.com and familysearch.com accounts. People...

As a genealogist, I see a lot, I mean A LOT of dates in my research. I became interested in those dates in my family tree and in the...

Sometimes the interest in genealogy seems to skip a generation and sometimes family members just have no interest in learning about their...

As Memorial Day 2025 approaches I thought that a fitting tribute to commemorate this day would be to write a biographical narrative about...

Note: Before you read this blog, I want to state that I am of the Christian faith, I am spiritual, but, as a genealogist and researcher,...

Did you know that there is an International or National Genealogy Day? I didn't and I've been working on my family tree and genealogy for...

In commemoration of Black History Month, I find it fitting to help with researching and discovering any African American ancestors you...

Did you know that you can begin to build a family tree or add information to your current tree through a simple obituary of an ancestor?...

As the holidays begin many of us will be gathering with friends and family for dinners and visits. This may give your “designated family...

In my last blog post you may have read about how my interest in genealogy began. This blog is about why and how visits to cemeteries can...