Carol Stetser
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Finding Recent Obits
July 16, 2021 With the growth of DNA testing as a genealogy tool, many genealogists are researching forward to find the living descendants of their relatives. This reverse genealogy helps genealogists figure out how various DNA matches fit into their family tree. Reverse genealogy is really no different than regular genealogy. It just researches …
Using the National Archives
July 9, 2021 Recently I watched a recorded presentation about preparing for research trips. It focused on getting the most from trips to various archives, especially local, regional and state. Most of the presentation was well done, and while most of it wasn’t new to me, it reinforced my ideas about researching at archives. …
Hiring a Professional Genealogist
July 2, 2021 For many genealogists there comes a time when they can go no further with their genealogy. It may occur when they make the long-awaited “jump across the pond” only to realize that researching in an unknown language in a foreign country is nearly impossible. Or, it might be when the genealogist recognizes …