Back across the pond we go, even if only virtually, to do more genealogical research in Wales and Scandinavia. In Episode #87 we talk about our current research and the many websites that can help you with your research in these countries. Check out the links to all the places we mentioned plus a few … Continue reading Across the Pond part two
A trip across the pond is just what we needed in this episode and even if it wasn't in person, it was still fun. We did some genealogical research in Scotland and Germany and wanted to share some great websites and how to's with you when researching these countries. In Scotland we used ScotlandsPeople and … Continue reading Across the Pond
In this episode we track three men named Daniel Bonawitz, one of which is my husband's ancestor, through the civil war using FOLD3 and other websites. If you are searching for your ancestor in the military here are some great resources for you to try: Fold 3, Ancestry and Family Search, are your basic go … Continue reading Three Daniels Go to War
How many times do you save something somewhere on your computer and then you can't find it again later? In Episode #81 we discuss this very problem. We offer some suggestions on getting your genealogy files in order and cleaned up. You have spent a lot of time working on your genealogy and you want … Continue reading Why Can’t I Find It?
In this podcast episode Amy concludes the research on Beulah Grace Lay, nee Baker and we finally learn the truth in the family story. Beulah Grace Lay, née Baker died on May 12, 1970, in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.The family oral history says that her father was a German immigrant named John Baker fromBonn, Germany. … Continue reading Family Stories Fact or Fiction Part 2
Join us for episode #79 where Amy takes us on a journey trying to find the truth in a family story. Beulah GRACE Baker died on May 12, 1970, in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Her obituary states she was 88 years old at the time of her death and lists the names of her five … Continue reading Family Stories Facts vs Fiction – Part 1
I am sure you can find some documents in your stash that need transcribing and you have been putting it off for a bit. Well wait no more, bring them out into the light and find out what genealogy diamonds await you. Using GenScriber and a good pair of glasses these documents can really come … Continue reading Who Bought the Farm, literally…
There is nothing more exciting than finding the missing link in your family’s history in the newspaper! An article about man’s mysterious death led to the discovery of a new paternal family. Locating an engagement announcement exposed the groom’s true identity. Listen in to hear more about these fascinating stories and how using the newspaper … Continue reading Newspapers Are More Than Just Obituaries
It is finally 2021 and it is all still a crazy mess out there. What better time to reboot, hunker down, and start fresh in our research. Let's get back to some basics and look at records we already have and those are easily accessible. Let's start with understanding the census records. In our latest … Continue reading Understanding the Census and Finding Those Hidden Gems
The year is coming to a close and the latest podcast Episode #60, is all about our year in review. Did we complete our resolutions we made way, way, way, back in January? Tune in to find out. We also discuss what we have been working on since our last podcast. Here are a few … Continue reading End of the Year Wrap Up
Every family has stories…stories that should be told, handed down, and recorded for future generations. The stories may not be about fame or fortune but are most likely about the extraordinary lives of ordinary people. Author and educator Annette Gendler’s book How to Write Compelling Stories from Family History is an excellent guide to inspire … Continue reading Telling Family Stories
In our recent podcast about genealogy research, Episode #58, we discussed what we have completed and what we want to work on in the next month or two. Amy completed her proof statement and went through the process of how that is laid out. What documents were used and what information in those documents was … Continue reading The Genealogy Research Never Ends
During this crazy year of distancing, we have learned to podcast from two different locations and so far so good. We are not experts at technology and do not have recording studios but we do ok and get the job done. We also discovered that we were drinking the same type of wine for this … Continue reading What do Wales, Archives, and DNA have in common?
In Episode #56 we take a closer look at school records and what you might find in them. Melissa Barker, otherwise known as The Archive Lady, joins us to discuss researching for our family in these records. When it comes to genealogical deep-diving, don’t overlook school records. For an ancestor who was born before birth … Continue reading USING SCHOOL RECORDS IN GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH
Okay, my DNA results are in and I have matches, now what? If you are asking this question, then Your DNA Guide: the book (Your DNA Guide; 2020), is for you! For years author Diahan Southard has been helping individuals explore what their DNA results can tell them about themselves and their family, and now … Continue reading Your DNA Guide: the book by Diahan Southard
Grab a glass of your favorite wine (or beverage of choice) and jump into researching your female ancestors! In Episode #54 of our podcast, we discuss the struggle in finding our female ancestors with Lisa Lisson, genealogist, writer, educator and author of the blog Are You My Cousin? We all have women in our tree … Continue reading Finding Female Ancestors
THE LOST FAMILY by Libby Copeland Many family historians and genealogists have taken the plunge and had their DNA tested and probably with more than one commercial company. Most tests confirm the lineage that the subject had already documented in their genealogical research. Some individuals might be surprised at the distribution of ethnicity in their … Continue reading The Lost Family
So far so good on our new year's resolutions. Amy is weeding through her piles of documents in her home office, watching webinars but not ones that count, and she submitted her DAR supplement application. Penny has been working on her French genealogy of her maternal grandmother which is taking up quite a bit of … Continue reading Research is always ongoing
Ok, ok, we realize it's almost the end of January and this is just now being written and posted. But hey, at least it's completed. Like most genealogists out there we also have made a few new years resolutions. Amy plans to get rid of her piles of paperwork that are currently living in her … Continue reading 2020 Here We Come
It's December and that means Happy Holidays and that means gift-giving and why not ask for something you truly want...more genealogy knowledge! In our latest podcast, Episode #48, we talk about continuing our pursuit of knowledge in the genealogical field with new books for our shelves and educational opportunities either in person or online. There … Continue reading Genealogy Gifts of Knowledge
