On January 1st I feel the possibility and potential of the year ahead. Everyone I know talks of their future plans and new goals for the year. Part of my goals this year involve setting new habits and …
Why a Podcast Just for PA?
Podcasts are the new blogs. Or at least that's what I've heard. Podcasts are more than just reading something out loud for people. They are a way to connect with others who share your interests …
Why Certification?
To build my family trees prior to 2019, I used Ancestry and FamilySearch. Like most people I ended up stuck. I couldn't figure out why I hit so many brick walls. I felt like I needed a professional …
What is PA Ancestors?
What is the purpose of PA Ancestors? What is it about? PA Ancestors provides people the tools, resources, and skill development to discover and understand their ancestors who lived in …
New Place? Look Around First
A common scenario: We get a new record for an ancestor and that ancestor is in a new state we have never researched before or in a new county we didn't know existed. When you have an ancestor who …
New Decade, New Goals
One month until the end of 2019 and in the middle of the holiday season spurs reflective thoughts. What goals are you setting for 2020 and the beginning of a new decade? If you are like most …
Stuck? Here’s My #1 Tip
Everyone gets stuck while doing their genealogy research. We lose the trail of our ancestor’s lives and aren’t sure how to pick it up next. This is my top tip to get your research back on …
Why Genealogy?
Why do I spend so many of my waking hours doing genealogy? What captures my attention about finding and studying everyday regular people who lived over a hundred years ago? Why is 1840, 1760 or …
What to Pack to Do Research
When I go to do research in an archives or other repository, I like to be prepared and stay organized through out the day. I have a bag I use just for genealogy research trips so I can throw items I …