Category: General Genealogy

Lately I have been taking some time to research my husband's ancestors in Norway to present to his family following a reunion last summer.  I have come across a variety of good resources that I wanted to share (and remember myself) that help when researching family in Norway. Just a few points for background when researching individuals in Norway… Continue reading How to Research Family in Norwegian Records →

The Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS) recently announced their 2017 Webinar series schedule here.  This is the society that hosts the Genealogy Jamboree each June in Burbank, such a good time.  There are two webinars each month.  Registering for webinars is free.  Then after each webinar, only members of SCGS can see them.  They have… Continue reading Jamboree Webinar Extension Series →

Genealogy is about learning about the people in our trees, not knowing their exact dates.  The dates add context, and that is great, don't get me wrong.   I share a birth date with one of my great-great-grandmothers, who was a real pioneer.  It helps me make a connection to her.  But even after thorough research we… Continue reading Genealogy: It’s About the People, Not Their Exact Dates →

I came across Dick Eastman at the 2009 Southern California Genealogy Jamboree, and I was a little star struck.  I read then, and still read now, his site nearly every day to get the latest genealogy news.  As I wrote before, one of his posts encourage me to start a blog of my own.  He… Continue reading Must-Read Genealogy Blog: Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter →

This is going to be awesome.  The BCG, Board for Certification of Genealogists, is hosting a series of five lectures on October 7th in Salt Lake City.  Speakers include such genealogy greats as Elizabeth Shown Mills.  You can even sign up to view them remotely for free!  This website has the links to the webinar registrations.… Continue reading BCG Skillbuilding Lectures: October 7 →

A few years ago I discovered a great resource for interviewing relatives, the StoryCorps question generator.  Interviewing relatives is a great way to learn more about your family.  Records may tell you when and where someone was born or died, but in an interview you can learn more about a person's personality and what they… Continue reading How to Interview Your Relatives →

One of the most fundamental steps in genealogy is to keep track of where you got your information.  At first it can be exciting to gather names, dates, and places.  In your excitement, also write a complete citation for where that information came from. I love the book that Elizabeth Shown Mills wrote about sources… Continue reading Citing Your Sources →