August 28, 2026 Some of my favorite genealogical memories include visits to county courthouses. I’ve written about some of those trips in prior posts. There’s nothing like digging through boxes of actual probate packets where each packet is folded into a neat package and tied with a thin black ribbon. Climbing on to a rickety …
Unexpected Finds
August 21, 2026 This week I found an autobiographical sketch written by one of my paternal great aunts. Ellen Fernelius was one of my Grandfather Fernelius’ sisters. I remember visiting her when she was an old woman, but I’ve never known much about her life. Ellen was born and raised on the family farm …
Underutilized State Archives
August 14, 2026 This week I took a tour of the Wyoming State Archives. As the archivist explained many of the documents and records that the archives hold, I was reminded how much I enjoy research at state archives. They hold a wealth of information that is frequently underutilized. If you aren’t using state …