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 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?
Week 2 of My Genealogy Do-Over
Since I'm a busy gal it looks like I'm just getting around to wrapping up Week 2 of my Do-over. I was surprised at the time it took for me to do my self interview. I'm not one who really talks about myself much, but in the 40 years I've been around... I've done a lot … Continue reading Week 2 of My Genealogy Do-Over
Jen Alford 