RootsTech, March 5-7, 2026, will be here before you know it. Behind the scenes, people are scurrying around like crazy! Let’s take a peek! You’d Think January Would Be Quiet… January seems like it would be a quiet, “down” time, after the holidays, but for many of us, it’s not. It would seem like the …
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Jean Blanchard (c1611 – 1686/90), First Footfall to Final Farewell – 52 Ancestors #467
Before I share Jean Blanchard’s life story, I’m going to confess right up front that while all of my ancestors’ stories move me, this one was particularly heartwrenching. Incredibly emotional. Just get the box of tissues and a cuppa tea and settle in. We’re going on a journey together, and we’re visiting Jean. I was …
Y-DNA Results at 20 Years: Answers, Lessons, Methods, and Workarounds
Our goal as genealogists is always to learn what we don’t know and reveal anything we should know. I’m going to share the evolution of four tests, purchased exactly twenty years ago. I haven’t cherry-picked these, so you’re getting the raw story. Successes, challenges and regrets, plus a few hacks to help you out when …