I sure am. I've found it invaluable as I go to research immigration records on Ancestry.com and on the Ellis Island site. You see he's got extra filters you can apply for your searches if you use his Gold Form. Steve Morse has spent a huge amount of time creating his website to be of … Continue reading Are You a Fan of Steve Morse’s One-Step Page?
The Latest on Shannon Cemetery in Bluffton, Ohio
The past week has been a flurry of emails, blog, and Facebook comments of concerned people interested in the Shannon Cemetery in Bluffton, Ohio. This week I have not been actively engaged in much beyond sharing what I know based on news articles and information provided by people in the area. All the same, it … Continue reading The Latest on Shannon Cemetery in Bluffton, Ohio
“Paved Paradise and Put Up a Parking Lot”
This week my mind has been focused on Shannon Cemetery in Bluffton, Ohio. I have no known connection to this town, but I feel strongly about preserving our nation's cemeteries and so it has become a hot topic for me. You see, one of the local influential men in the area decided that he didn't like seeing … Continue reading “Paved Paradise and Put Up a Parking Lot”
52 Ancestors: #7 Samuel Engel
Now's the time to resume the No Story Too Small challenge from last year! This time I am going to introduce you to my Great Great Grandfather, Samuel Hirsch Engel. He is the father of my maternal great grandmother, Tony. Here's what I've learned over the past few years since I began researching Samuel's life. Samuel Engel and his family … Continue reading 52 Ancestors: #7 Samuel Engel
Genealogy & GIS: Are You Making the Connection?
Last month I had the pleasure to present at RootsTech 2015 and introduce a large crowd to a favorite topic of mine! Ever since I was a kid I have loved maps. By the time I had my driver's license I had traveled all over the United States with my family. Most of the trips … Continue reading Genealogy & GIS: Are You Making the Connection?
Jen Alford 