Musings from
Rooty Branches Genealogy Services
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Certified Genealogist vs. Certificate Programs: Understanding the Difference
In genealogy, there is often confusion between earning a certificate and becoming a Certified Genealogist®. These are two entirely different accomplishments. When hiring a professional genealogist, clients should understand the difference because genealogical conclusions often involve complex analysis, conflicting evidence, and written reports that may be used for lineage societies, legal matters, or written family… Read more
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2024 RECAP – Part 1
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve had a chance to update this blog. It’s been a busy year and I’m not complaining! I have had a nice mix of forensic and family research clients. Most researchers choose one or the other, but I do enjoy both types of research. While I “specialize” in a… Read more
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2024 Mid-Year Review
2024 Mid-year review I am still here and happily researching! The first part of this year has been filled with lots of education along with plenty of client research. January through June was spent working on the post-graduate certificate in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies (online) at the University of Strathclyde. This was a fantastic… Read more
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Genealogy Enthusiasts: From Hobbyists to Professionals
Someone recently posted on social media, questioning the need to become a certified genealogist. Their reasoning was that it is not a regulated profession and that they had been helping people – for free – for a long time. I starting typing a snarky response, but decided I wasn’t interested in getting into a debate.… Read more
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New to genealogy? Start here!
Many people are interested in the their family history, but are not sure where to begin. We know the names of our grandparents, and maybe our great grandparents, but little else. Finding our older generations may help to explain family traditions, identify potential genetic medical conditions, or prove those sketchy family stories. For many of… Read more
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Getting a #grip on my education
As a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, I am required to complete a minimum of twelve hours of relevant education every year. This year, I will have exceeded that requirement by an astronomical amount. As will probably every professional genealogist I know. There are a number of ways to fulfill the educational requirement,… Read more