Research Tips

Originally published on genealogyatheart.blogspot.com on 30 Jul 2016. I spent the past two weeks researching in several states.  Each archive I visited had different policies and procedures but there were commonalities that helped me use my limited time efficiently.  On a visit to one of the libraries I had a co-worker tag along and she … Continue reading “Research Tips”

Heirlooms and Hand Me Downs – Who Cares?!

A FABULOUS FIND of 13 May 2016 Originally published on 11 May 2016. I read recently an online article about the glazed over look that family members often get when we genealogists start talking about the past.  The author mentioned that he was frustrated that his family doesn’t seem to care while the actors featured … Continue reading “Heirlooms and Hand Me Downs – Who Cares?!”

Genealogy and Your Genes – Experiencing Trauma Can Last Longer Than a Lifetime!

Originally published on genealogyatheart.blogspot.com on 21 Nov 2015. This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I may receive compensation. A week ago I attended The Science of Character Learning and the Brain Conference in Boston.  Lots of theoretical and not a lot of practical info … Continue reading “Genealogy and Your Genes – Experiencing Trauma Can Last Longer Than a Lifetime!”

The Scoop on Salt Lake City’s Family History Library – Views of a First Time Researcher

Originally published on genealogyatheart.blogspot.com 26 Apr 2015 If you haven’t been bitten by the genealogy bug you don’t understand why anyone would spend a week of their hard earned vacation time in a library far from home researching dead people.  My work colleagues gave me polite bemused smiles last month when I shared my exciting … Continue reading “The Scoop on Salt Lake City’s Family History Library – Views of a First Time Researcher”