Hello dear readers! I know it has been a long time since I last posted to this blog and I thought that this was a prime time to share what I have been up to. So in late 2017 I began a new job working as a city Traffic Engineer. I have been very happy … Continue reading Goodbye 2018, Welcome 2019
See You in Fairfax Virginia
If you live anywhere near Fairfax, Virginia and have an interest in genealogy... you should try to attend this wonderful Spring Conference. This year I am excited to speak about Jewish genealogy! Four sessions! Friday, April 6, 2018: Four sessions on Jewish Genealogy hosted by the Fairfax Virginia Genealogical Society as part of the 2018 … Continue reading See You in Fairfax Virginia
Florida State Genealogy Society Virtual Conference
Did you hear? I am one of the presenters for the Florida State Genealogical Society 2017 Fall Virtual Conference! It's going to be a great time as I share some cool tools for using GIS with your genealogy. Check out the information they provided below: Friday and Saturday, 17-18 November 2017 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Join us for our … Continue reading Florida State Genealogy Society Virtual Conference
What Clues are in the Newspaper?
Another month has flown by since the last time I posted! That’s the hard thing about working a full time job… it takes away from my genealogy time. I really can’t complain since I do appreciate having my engineering career and the challenges it presents, but I would like to have some brain power left … Continue reading What Clues are in the Newspaper?
Planning My Research
Recently, I had the opportunity to spend a whopping 4 hours on my own research while I was in northern Indiana. I had to be selective on how I spent my time and narrow my list to items that I felt would be possible to accomplish. It was tough! At first stab, I made a … Continue reading Planning My Research
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