Education
Family History Minute #2
Tweet
Family History Minute #1
Tweet
Finishing the Story Presentation
On Tuesday, September 18, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. I will present Finishing the Story. This lecture consists of three case studies presented on World War I and II military ancestors who died in service, locating their records, and telling their stories. The presentation is being held at the Algonquin Public Library. Hope to see you there! [...]
Breaking It Down – Put It In Date Order
I have been working on a friend’s genealogy off and on when I have time for the last three years. Found out he has two Civil War soldiers on his dad’s side. We have not done his mom’s side yet. My friend ordered the pension files for these two soldiers and had them shipped to [...]
Don’t Underestimate Your Power
This weekend I spoke at the Illinois Family History Expo. One of the lectures I gave was Finishing The Story which is three case studies about my World War I and World War II ancestors who died in service. My lecture basically goes like this for each case study: Tell the story I heard from [...]
Friday at the IL Family History Expo
Yesterday Terri O’Connell and I drove to Springfield, IL, for the IL Family History Expo. Our first stop, of course, was Starbucks for coffee and a snack before we hit the Illinois State Archives for research. Then we were off to lunch and a little shopping before checking in at the hotel. Apparently we missed [...]
Italian Ancestors