Don’t get me wrong, I like FamilySearch and all the digital images of records they have […]
The genealogy-world is aflutter over MyHeritage’s free photo colorization feature on their website (https://www.myheritage.com/incolor). Color me […]
The phrase “complete relative” is one that I made up because it seems to fit the […]
After a few years, we have brought back this five-session class on United States land records […]
This illustration appeared in Genealogy Tip of the Day a few days ago, but I decided […]
Genealogy isn’t just about people. There can be stories in animals and inanimate objects. There’s a […]
While I have more than my share of colorful relatives, it’s not often that I find […]
I am thinking out loud here. I’m typing up my ahnentafel chart for presentation on my […]
I have two group research trips scheduled in 2020. Visit our site for more information or […]
It’s easy to focus on the direct line ancestors in our research. Their names appear in […]
I’ve been doing a little thinking about the 1950 United States Federal Census which will be […]
This is part of a blog post I wrote nine years ago about Ancestry.com. It’s still […]
We’re still excited about the release of Genealogy Tip of the Day–the book. Repeat tips, time-sensitive […]
Before any analysis of autosomal DNA tests results for genealogical research, it’s suggested that the following […]
Keep in mind that blogs, websites, genealogy “network” sites, etc. are great places to share and […]
This is a follow up to my post, “How Many Samuel Joneses Are in Luzerne County, […]
The recording and handouts for my AncestryDNA 2020 webinar have been released. More details are on […]
ThruLines(tm) at AncestryDNA is automated. I understand that. Can’t it be automated to not include obvious […]
Searching for common names is bad enough, but when there are two individuals of them in […]
There are not always wrong and right answers. Some times there are only suggestions. That’s how […]
I am blessed or cursed with multiple relationships to individuals. In many cases, I’m aware of […]
Shared amounts of autosomal DNA can vary from one relationship to another. One should not assume […]
I’ve updated my speaking schedule to reflect current 2020 events. Email me at mjnrootdig@gmail.com if you […]
This image is from part of the 1880 U. S. Census agricultural schedule for Montebello Township […]
There are lots of little clues in this oath of allegiance for Joseph Sledd which appears […]
I am making my way through the pension file of Emerson Randles of Coshocton County, Ohio. […]
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