When doing research in an archives or courthouse, I like to be prepared. I have a bag that I use just for genealogy research trips. This way I don't have to try to remember to what to pack each time, my genealogy research bag just stays packed! Here's what I have in my … [Read more...] about What to Pack in Your Genealogy Research Bag
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Podcast Episode 45: Making a Research Plan
Going back in time in genealogy means fewer and fewer records to search. For me to be effective at researching John Curry's family, I need to make a research plan. I did it in three steps looking at all the possible records I could chose from. Inner Circle Members gets access to … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 45: Making a Research Plan
Three Steps in Making a Research Plan
As we go back in time in genealogy research, records are fewer and more are on paper rather than online. To make sure I find and examine all the possible genealogy records, I write up a research plan. My research plan is consists of three steps: Step 1: The Research … [Read more...] about Three Steps in Making a Research Plan
Podcast Episode 44: Ulster Surnames Book with Robert Bell
Knowing the history of our ancestor's surnames can help us in research, particularly Irish research. In this episode I interview author Robert Bell of The Book of Ulster Surnames, reissued in 2021. Robert share why surname research matters and some pieces of Scots Irish history … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 44: Ulster Surnames Book with Robert Bell