Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the Ohio Genealogical Society’s Fall Seminar with J. Mark Lowe as the presenter. I had been to one of his sessions at the OGS conference back in 2011 and knew that this was a day I did not want to miss. He’s an excellent researcher as well as … Continue reading The Word for the Day- MULL
2012 Goals and Progress Made
Here it is October and I've not checked on my goals since June! General Genealogy Goals Education 1. Attend the Ohio Genealogical Conference in Cleveland, Ohio (April 12-14). I decided not to attend this year. 2. Attend the National Family History Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio (May 9-12). Yes, I was able to go! It was a fun experience and I’m … Continue reading 2012 Goals and Progress Made
“Branching Out” for All Ages
Earlier this year, Jennifer Holik published several series of books for homeschoolers and other educators. Her books entitled, “Branching Out” are based on her original blog writings and were fleshed out for several age groups: 1st–3rd, 4th-8th, and High School Students. She also had additional genealogists assist in these books. Her editor was Stephanie Pitcher … Continue reading “Branching Out” for All Ages
Genealogy Education “On the Cheap”
If you are anything like me, you look for those opportunities to get the most bang for your buck. The mainstream airing of "Who Do You Think You Are" on network television and "Finding Your Roots" on PBS has resulted in a boom of interest in genealogy by people of all ages. This also means … Continue reading Genealogy Education “On the Cheap”
Researching Your Jewish Family History and Heritage
(Originally a guest post on the JewishGen blog on June 17, 2010) In 2008, I suffered a great loss when all three of my remaining grandparents passed away. As I began to reflect on the relationships that I had with them, I realized how little I really knew. I spoke with my parents and … Continue reading Researching Your Jewish Family History and Heritage
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