The news has had lots of stories regarding 23andMe. Many news outlets have stated 23andMe is declaring bankruptcy, so they stoke the fears that all the private data will somehow be released to the public. Some are declaring everyone with a 23andMe account should delete their data now. I wanted […]
In early 2025, a limited series was released on Netflix called The Breakthrough. This 4 part series is based on a true story, set in Sweden, about a double murder, solved by a genetic genealogist analyzing DNA left by the criminal at the scene of the attacks. Genealogy is merely […]
Sometimes things take longer than you wish they would. It pays to be patient. I ordered Union Civil War records for my 2nd great grandfather, the Compiled Military Service Record, from NARA. I placed the order on 2 June 2023. By November I still had not received the records. Their […]
Today I received my Nov/Dec 2023 issue of Family Tree Magazine. One of the cover stories is “Genealogy Societies: 5 Reasons to Join.” Genealogy Societies are often overlooked. During COVID, most of us stayed home and were less social. A Society suggests being Social! With a common goal! From Merriam-Webster […]
A client of mine who is already a member of GSMD (General Society of Mayflower Descendants, commonly called the Mayflower Society) wanted to prove she is also descended from another passenger. For lineage societies, this is called a supplemental application for every one done after the primary application. But, she […]
I was a presenter at Genealogy Jamboree again! I spoke about Colonial Currency, details at the link. All presentations were recorded, and you can register and view presentations up until December of 2023. Go to the registration page to virtually attend Jamboree!
MASSOG is a Genealogical Journal of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists. I submitted an article which was the 3rd Prize Winner of their 2022 Writing Contest, and it was published in Vol. 47, NO. 3 (2022-2023) beginning on p. 79. All issues are available to members of the society online. […]
Like me, most of us learn about traditional genealogy research first. DNA seems overwhelming. The truth is, doing DNA alone does not solve any genealogical questions, you still need traditional documentary research. For example, there is nothing in an ancestor’s DNA that states when they got married or when or […]
On Sunday, 19 February 2023 at 3:00 PM the Los Angeles Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution will host the Massing of the Colors and Salute to Our Armed Forces. Actor Gary Sinise of Forrest Gump is a strong supporter of our troops and veterans, and tweeted the event […]
Interested in some genealogy education to improve your skills? Has your genealogy research become stale, or have you exhausted your skill set and come to a standstill in moving forward? Join us on Saturday, November 19th to turn over a new leaf and resume your research with purpose and excitement. […]