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!
Hurrah! Steve Morse One-Step Site is Back
Luckily we didn't have to wait as long as we thought we would. It's back! I thought I might highlight some more of the great information and tools that he has shared on his website. For those of you interested in learning more about Jewish research he has several articles and many tools available. This … Continue reading Hurrah! Steve Morse One-Step Site is Back
Are You a Fan of Steve Morse’s One-Step Page?
I sure am. I've found it invaluable as I go to research immigration records on Ancestry.com and on the Ellis Island site. You see he's got extra filters you can apply for your searches if you use his Gold Form. Steve Morse has spent a huge amount of time creating his website to be of … Continue reading Are You a Fan of Steve Morse’s One-Step Page?
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?
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 