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 […]
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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
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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.
Genealogy Enthusiasts: From Hobbyists to Professionals Read More »
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
New to genealogy? Start here! Read More »
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,
Getting a #grip on my education Read More »
My 2022 year in review post included my goals for 2023. It is always a good idea to take time to evaluate or re-evaluate goals, and the progression to those goals. So far, I’m on track here in 2023, and have a couple of new long-term goals in mind. The NGSQ Study Group with Cyndi
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June 2023! It’s time for a midyear update and reflection. Here is my updated Seven Levels: No, there have not been a lot of changes. For one, I have been doing a deep dive into identifying my maternal great grandfather (that red block on Generation 4). I am pretty confident that I am in the
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Week 15 – #52Ancestors Merriam-Webster defines solitude as “the quality or state of being alone or remote from society.”[1] Elizabeth Forrester, my paternal great-grandaunt is the closest ancestral relative I have who fits this description. Elizabeth was born 19 March 1837 in North Carolina to William and Nancy (Greer) Forrester. Elizabeth had nine (9) children
Solitude and the Single Mother Read More »
Week 14 – #52Ancestors Way before I took the deep dive into genealogy, I always stated that my parents were from Tennessee. This is true. My father grew up in Johnson County, Tennessee. My mother grew up in Bristol, Tennessee – but if you’re familiar with the city you know that part of it is
Begins with a Vowel – Ashe County Read More »
Week 13 – #52Ancestors Having gone from knowing virtually nothing about my ancestors, to having researched numerous generations, I find that I feel a deep connection to these grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. When I come across an accidental death, or someone who died young, I really do feel a sense of grief and loss.
