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”
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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?
Starting a New Blog
Why is it so intimidating to create a new blog? Does every blog post need to be a manifesto of your business intent? While I do intend for this blog to be focused on the goals for my business I think that it's probably going to be a mix of my personality, topics that interest … Continue reading Starting a New Blog
Do You Back-up to the Cloud? Why Not?
The last month has been a hectic one for me as I have had some amazing opportunities to travel and present to a number of different groups. As I traveled from Ohio to Salt Lake City for the first time there were one big worry that were on my mind. What would I do if something happened … Continue reading Do You Back-up to the Cloud? Why Not?
Jen Alford 