I really like your approach and like the idea of including some of the details of my research.
I have started recording what I call "vignettes" about family. They are snapshots of people and events - I include the bare facts then…
Warren Blatt of JewishGen addressed the issue of inaccurate spellings in a recent lecture. His suggestion was to think like the person who recorded the information - what would they have heard (especially if the speaker had a an accent) and how…
This group was created for anyone interested in knowing what censuses are available around the world. Also when they were written ,what appeared on the censuses, where to get blank census forms, where to find census records, and how to read them.
This group was created for anyone who would like to add a link , or a tip for anything to do with genealogy. I really would like to get as many free tips , or sites as we could. However, I know there are some great pay sites out there for research.
Many genealogy resources help you find your ancestors little or no cost. Join this group to share or gain ideas. My blog Relative Musings is filled with entries about such resources plus examples showing how they really work.
I have scrapped for several years and the digital concept intrigues me. I don't think it would replace what I love doing now but I can see the possibilities for books or pages that you want more than one copy of. First I need to choose software…
I have dabbled with genealogy for several years but have only gotten down to it seriously this past year. I have been recording family stories and "legends" from the few remaining "oldsters" who love to talk about the past.…
I am also going to the conference and it is my first time. I found so many sessions that I want to attend that I know I am going to be very busy! Looking forward to learning and connecting and perhaps finding some more relatives.
I have scrapped for several years and now want to focus on doing something with the boxes and boxes of family photos that go back several generations. i have been collecting stories to go with some of them and have my own memories for others. I hope…