January 16, 2026 Newspapers are one of my favorite research resources. They contain tons of information that can’t be found anywhere else. Where else would you find stories about men running off with “shady” women or the tragic tale of a young hunter who accidentally shot himself while pheasant hunting? Not to mention the obits, …
Another Genealogy Resolution
January 9, 2026 Last week I talked about visiting and interviewing older family members. This week I want to suggest another possible genealogy resolution. This resolution concerns your files. New genealogists assume that most of their work will be done online. Any files they accumulate will be digital. However, as anyone who has been …
A Genealogy Resolution
January 2, 2026 It’s January – the month that many people make New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve never been particularly inclined to make resolutions, but I’ve sometimes made genealogy resolutions. Some of them have helped me progress on my genealogical journey. Maybe they’ll help you too. My first genealogy resolution is to talk to your …