5K Award Typically I blog on Saturday mornings but yesterday I participated in a very special event for me; I took part in my first 5K. I do like to walk but not run. My husband signed us both up to be in the race that we were already going to be attending to cheer … Continue reading “Racing and Genealogy”
Looked at the calendar this morning and realized this will be my last Genealogy At Heart post for 2021! I will be taking a hiatus due to the holidays for the next 2 weeks. Hoping you have a delightful time – enjoy, reminisce, and stay safe. 10 Fantastic Photos! MyHeritage Does it Again! 9 Resolving … Continue reading “GenealogyAtHeart’s Top 10 Posts of 2021”
I’ve blogged in the past about the weird finds that I make in locations that had no connection to the relative I was searching. I just had another strange occurrence. Since I did a surname study, my public Ancestry.com and MyHeritage.com trees contain all the Harbaughs in the U.S. Although they are not all my … Continue reading “Rose is Found – But Not In A Likely Location!”
Recently on a beautiful spring (in Florida – the robins just returned so hang in there northerners) afternoon, family members invited me to go to lunch at a local cafe in our downtown area. Because this was a spur of the moment invitation, I hadn’t changed from my casual Saturday morning attire. I was wearing … Continue reading “What’s a Genealogist? Hint: It’s not a Gynecologist”
Memorial Day Weekend is here in the States! As many reflect on their deceased loved ones I’m pondering those loved ones’ records. Why? In my area, we’re under the first Tropical Storm warning of the year (and Hurricane Season doesn’t begin until June 1st) and a flood watch. Records loss happens to all of us. … Continue reading “Memorial Day – Record Preservation”
If you haven’t seen the latest news about renting microfilm for use at local Family History Libraries, then you need to check out this link NOW. I don’t rent as much as I used to because the records for the areas where I do the most research are online at FamilySearch or it just never … Continue reading “Goodbye, FHL Microfilm Rental!”
There’s no better time than the start of a brand new year to fine tune genealogy habits. Need some ideas? How about: Spring Clean Now! That’s right, in the dead of winter. Sort your loose papers into 3 piles. Pile 1 is for whatever you view as most interesting to pursue. Pile 2 is interested … Continue reading “Genealogy Resolutions”
Originally published on genealogyatheart.blogspot.com on 7 Aug 2016. I’ve been blogging about my recent genealogical hunt in Pennsylvania. After packing essential research tools and visiting the County Courthouse I was off to the Franklin County Historical Museum. Problem was, due to my rental car delay, I arrived later than I anticipated and with only a … Continue reading “Making the Most of Your Research Trip Part 1”
Originally published on genealogyatheart.blogspot.com on 30 Jul 2016. I spent the past two weeks researching in several states. Each archive I visited had different policies and procedures but there were commonalities that helped me use my limited time efficiently. On a visit to one of the libraries I had a co-worker tag along and she … Continue reading “Research Tips”
A FABULOUS FIND of 13 May 2016 Originally published on 11 May 2016. I read recently an online article about the glazed over look that family members often get when we genealogists start talking about the past. The author mentioned that he was frustrated that his family doesn’t seem to care while the actors featured … Continue reading “Heirlooms and Hand Me Downs – Who Cares?!”
