Shannon Combs-Bennett, Terri O'Connell, and me at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City I can hardly believe we're a month away from RootsTech virtual genealogy conference. I've attended both virtually and in-person and will admit that I love the virtual option. It's expensive to travel to Salt Lake City and trying to do … Continue reading One Month Until ROOTSTECH!
Getting Back into Genealogy
Earlier this year I decided to join a couple of genealogy societies that were of interest to me. I thought that "baby steps" back into the genealogy community might help me find the joy of genealogy again. So I joined the South Bend Area Genealogical Society (Indiana) and the Northeast Indiana Jewish Genealogy Society. Both … Continue reading Getting Back into Genealogy
Win a Pass to RootsTech 2018!
Have you been to RootsTech yet? Is the cost holding you back? Well, now is your chance to win a pass! I am pleased to announce that I have been selected as a RootsTech Ambassador and that I will be attending the conference in just two months! I am so excited to offer you the … Continue reading Win a Pass to RootsTech 2018!
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
Planning For RootsTech 2017
Last year I had to come to the decision that I was not going to attend RootsTech 2017. I was pretty bummed about missing it, but I knew that it was more important that I save my vacation time to go on a "real vacation" with my husband. As the announcement of all those great … Continue reading Planning For RootsTech 2017
Jen Alford 