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So, Rootstech is a conference about technology and genealogy. I have wanted to attend this conference since I first heard of it in 2010. And in recent years I have taken advantage of the live streaming or videos available. But this year, Rootstech is 100% virtual and 100% free. I signed up the minute itContinue reading “Rootstech 2021”

As the saying goes, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Or something like that. And in the world of genealogy research, it is especially true. In general, a research plan is a roadmap to take you from a question to a conclusion. And as any good map or GPS navigation, it willContinue reading “Planning a Research Trip”

I have conducted research for dozens of families, both my own, my husband’s, and clients’ families. But some of the people I talk to want to do the research themselves, they are just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. Here is my advice: Talk to your living elders. Get their stories and information onContinue reading “Where do I start?”

Today feels odd. A new routine. And new goals. But also a new hope.