Yesterday I was surprised to see this news article pop up as a suggestion for my family through Myheritage.com. Agnes Gilsinger is my 2nd grand great aunt on my dad's side of the family. I can only imagine how the elopement went over with the family. From The Logansport Pharos, Saturday, June 6, 1903, … Continue reading An Elopement in the Family
My First Periscope: All About Genealogy Education
Yesterday I finally got up the nerve to broadcast my first Periscope! It's funny how long it takes to get the background cleaned up, angle for the phone just right, and your topic organized. It's all fun once you get broadcasting, but the prep was a bit much. You see I am a bit of a … Continue reading My First Periscope: All About Genealogy Education
My First Civil War Ancestor!
My Alford side of the family will be excited to hear that I've located my first Civil War Ancestor! It's been a nagging thing on my list since I started researching my family history, but at last I've made a connection. I'm pretty stoked about it. I've had a MyHeritage membership off and on for … Continue reading My First Civil War Ancestor!
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 