"My genealogy is all done. Every ancestor has been identified and their life stories have been meticulously recorded," said no...

Genealogy often feels like a thrilling detective story. Every document uncovered, every piece of evidence, and every long-lost letter is...

Every year on the 28th of September, National Neighbor Day provides us with an opportunity to appreciate the bonds we share with those...

Vital records, such as birth, marriage, and death certificates, hold a significant place in our lives. They provide essential information...

Independence Day is a time when Americans come together to celebrate the birth of our nation and reflect on the sacrifices made by our...

Embarking on a genealogy heritage trip can be a transformative experience, offering a glimpse into the lives of our ancestors and...

Is genealogical research ever done? The short answer is a resounding, "No!" Even the most focused research project should be revisited...

Thanks to everyone who has been following along on this journey. Moving onto Week 18 of the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge, the...

April 25th is National DNA Day. DNA Day is an annual celebration of the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery...

I've previously touched on my ongoing research into Juliette DeVries here and introduced her parents and specifically her father here....

Solitude can be a complicated thing in a person's life. An introvert may desire a peaceful and quiet environment where they can recharge...

My email this week advised me that we're more than a quarter of the way through the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks writing challenge! Some of...

Tomorrow, Thursday, March 30, 2023, is Major League Baseball (MLB) Opening Day! The freshly cut grass. The player introductions. The...

Moving right along to Week 12 of the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge, the writing prompt this week is "Membership." Lineage societies...

My current AncestryDNA Ethnicity Estimate states I am 28% Irish. My traditional genealogical research suggests I am closer to 22%. St....

Genealogy requires a lot more than simply clicking the wiggling green leaves on Ancestry.com, saving the predetermined information, and,...

I imagine we all have ancestors or family members that we wish we could still pick up the phone and talk to. Whether they died hundreds...

Week 8 of the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks writing challenge has the potential to be a bit heavier than some of my previous posts. The topic...

Long before Snapchat, Tiktok, Instagram, and Facebook, even before MySpace, AOL chat rooms, and BBSes (where are my former Wizard...

My mom always believed that she was a relatively "new" American, with all of her ancestors immigrating in the late 1800s. This is another...