Genealogy research can often be a long and challenging journey. It requires patience, dedication, and most importantly, persistence. Genealogy research is not just about finding immediate answers, but rather, piecing together a story that spans gene…

I never thought I would be giving a genealogy presentation ( DNA & Family Research ) when I started my family research journey over 15 years ago. I have met or communicated with so many people during my journey, which led to the invitation to p…

Below is a great guide, especially for those who have Irish ancestors that emigrated to the U.S. in the late 1800’s – 1900’s. I have successfully traced several friend’s ancestors back to their home county in Ireland. They emigrated to NYC in the la…

Reflections after a night of good food and lots of laughter…. Did I sleep wrong last night, or did I crack a rib from laughing so hard? I wonder how Cousin Jeremy is doing. I knew I was marrying into a large family, but nothing prepared me for t…

I never know how to approach shady/terrible pasts of my ancestors but uncovering information like this is a part of family research. I have ancestors from Middle Tennessee, specifically Perry, Wayne, Hickman, and Lewis counties. I’ve dealt with my f…

I’ve noticed a trend in my family research: I tend to use the backdoor approach in finding an elusive ancestor. Family research can be very frustrating and sometimes you need to walk away for a while. Sometimes I am stubborn and will not give up! …

Below is a great article on how to begin international research. As the article states, “international research can be confusing and daunting. But the journey is worth the trouble…” I stepped out of my comfort zone when I started researching in NYC,…