I’m not sure why I’ve pulled back from the blog so drastically lately, but I have. Don’t take it personally. It’s not you, it’s me. I get this way around the holidays. Sit with me while I ramble a bit about the last few weeks.
Genealogy Archives
The home of my genealogy research. It's all about sharing the story and the work. If you're related to Johann Karl Müller, Matthew Kreisle, Carl Louis Diefenbach, George Walter Singleback, or other people in my family tree, this is one place to learn what I know about them.
Chipping Away at The Brick Walls in My Family History
One of the most frustrating parts of any genealogical project is the inevitable brick walls researchers run into. Records disappear in a fire or other disaster. Names change through marriage, immigration, or misspellings. Sometimes people just disappear off the face of the earth. Place names change when towns are consolidated or die. Genealogists deal with Read More
Family History, Three Graves and a Courtship
It’s often said that answering one question in your family history will create two more.
This is Totally Not a Last-Minute Post
I feel a little guilty putting up this kind of post.
Start Your Genealogy Research The Right Way
The genealogy bug has regained its grasp on me as I wait for one last thing with The Sad Girl, so here’s a tip and a tool to help you get off on the right foot with your genealogy research.