June 19, 202 Years ago, I attended a presentation on using photo editing software. The idea that amateurs could edit their own family photos was new then. As the presenter showed slides of before and after pictures, I was excited to see amazing upgrades on old family pictures. Scratches and gouges become almost invisible. …
Genealogy is Never Done
June 12, 2026 Over the years, many people have told me their genealogy is done. Some say that their grandmother finished it years ago. Others say they’ve done all the research that can be done on their family lines. After thirty plus years of working on my genealogy, I don’t agree with those folks. …
More Vital Records: Marriage and Divorce
June 5, 2026 Last week I discussed birth and death certificates. Two other types of vital records, marriages and divorces, are also important to genealogists. Marriage records are especially useful since they mark the merging of two families. They are also often the only source of a woman’s maiden name. A maiden name opens …