Yesterday I received an Ancestry.com message from a woman in Ohio who had found a Bible that had a name that appears in my public tree – Landfair. She said she would mail it to me if I would pick up the cost. I was warned that the Bible was heavy. Unfortunately, there are so … Continue reading “Genealogy Acts of Kindness or Scam?”
Here’s a warning, Dear Readers, I’m in a mood! I’m not sure if it is my location or if you, too, are experiencing difficulty in finding local archives open for use. I blogged last year about my problem in locating someone who has a key to unlock a mausoleum where one of my husband’s great … Continue reading “Accessing Restricted Genealogy Records”
You learn a lot when you attend a genealogy event but I had no idea that I was going to learn something that changed my understanding of a situation that personally happened to me in childhood. Recently I served as a Summer Judge Assistant for our local 4-H organization in the Genealogy category. I was … Continue reading “A 4-H Genealogy Event Unveils the Truth”
Dear Readers, This is the most difficult blog I’ve ever written. My family and I have decided to make some significant life-altering changes. It all began a month ago when I attended my first in-person conference since the pandemic started. I was so excited to be “back to normal.” Little did I know how it … Continue reading “Changes for Genealogy at Heart”
Last week was the first time I skipped posting a blog; it was so hectic in my part of the universe I just couldn’t find the time. If you were looking for me, my apologies! Today’s blog will be short and sweet as I have my area’s historical society’s annual picnic to set up for … Continue reading “Genealogy This and That”
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”
Do you have Zoom fatigue? Does the thought of watching one more online class make you want to throw something at your computer screen? If so, this blog is for you! I keep a record of the courses I take on my website for several reasons. As a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, … Continue reading “Getting the Most Out of Online Genealogy Classes”
This past week, I began to identify all my Gateway Ancestors – those are the folks who were the first to come to the U.S. In some cases, they don’t go back very far. For example, my maternal grandmother came with her mother and brother in 1912 to join her husband who had come earlier. … Continue reading “Autumn Genealogy Project Idea”
It’s Independence Day here in the U.S. and this one will be like none I’ve previously spent. Got a 3 part text from the Surgeon General of our state notifying us to “Avoid the 3 Cs Closed Spaces, Crowded Places & Close-Contact Settings.” Kind of catchy! Later that day, the bureaucrats came out stating the … Continue reading “Genealogy, Freedom and Acceptance – Black Lives Do Matter”
I’ve blogged previously about by attempt to analyze my ancestor’s health records to make lifestyle choices to keep me well (See Using Your Genealogical Info to Make You Healthy). This past week, MyHeritage.com has added a new feature that you can use to include your family’s medical history. It is purportedly private and secure, allowing … Continue reading “To Your Health – Genealogywise!”
