Today, I would like to apologize for this morbid but very important topic: The Obituary and why it is important that it be written. As a genealogy researcher Obituaries are vital pieces of information of an ancestor who has passed away. As a daughter of a mother in hospice, it is extremely difficult to write … Continue reading Why An Obituary?
FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH…WHERE TO BEGIN
When I began my journey into Family History Research, I had just finished binge watching ROOTS by Alex Haley and a longtime friend and mentor, Dorothy, invited me to go hear Alex Haley speak at The World Conference On Records in Salt Lake City, the year was 1982. What a fantastic way to begin the … Continue reading FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH…WHERE TO BEGIN
Advertising in 1898
Today I thought I'd like to share a fun posting with everyone. I was researching my Milley ancestors from Newfoundland and found my great, great-grandfather Solomon Milley in a directory. As I was looking through this directory, I was taken back by the advertisements. So, here's a little peek at what life was like back … Continue reading Advertising in 1898
Memorial Day Roll of Honor 2025
Today, I would like to introduce ancestors who served God, Country, and Community. As we celebrate Memorial Day here in America, I find myself thinking about these ancestors who served in the military and fought for our country. Many of my uncles, brothers, nephews, cousins, grandparents all fought in various wars. All are considered heroes … Continue reading Memorial Day Roll of Honor 2025
Figuring Out The Cousin Thing!
Hello Readers! One of the most confusing parts of doing family history is figuring out the cousin thing. Cousin, First Cousin, Second Cousin Twice Removed, etc. It can be mind boggling! Well, I have found a solution with using Cousin Calculators. There are several "Free" sites where you can download from, but some of those … Continue reading Figuring Out The Cousin Thing!
WWI and WII Ancestors
Hello Readers - Today I would like to honor the ancestors I was able to find records on. These ancestors served the United States & Canada during a dark time in our World's history; the Two World Wars. It is a great honor for me to name them, explain my relation to them and from … Continue reading WWI and WII Ancestors
My Scottish Ancestors
As I was researching the names, dates, DNA markers, and places in Scotland where my ancestors hailed from, I decided to take a closer look at these places and try to find the history of the areas during their timeframe. I want to know what was happening in their world at that time. I want … Continue reading My Scottish Ancestors
Ancestor Arrival in North America – Part 1
ANCESTOR ARRIVAL IN NORTH AMERICA – Part 1 Good Morning Readers! I would like to talk about the ancestors who first arrived in North America. I want to look at the timeframe, what was happening at that time, where they came from and how the established the family line in North America. As a Genealogist … Continue reading Ancestor Arrival in North America – Part 1
Saving Family History for the Next Generation
Saving Family History for the Next Generation By Sandy Evans Today I would like to open a discussion on Saving Family History for the Next Generation. The thought came to me as I began flipping through shoe boxes full of old photographs, postcards, birthday cards, and handwritten letters that have been gathered and passed down to … Continue reading Saving Family History for the Next Generation
Genealogy: What Does It Mean?
Genealogy: What Does It Mean? By Sandy Evans & Guest Blogger Todays blog is special because I would like to introduce a guest blogger. I asked my guest to describe what Genealogy means to him. So, without further delay, enjoy today’s blog! When I think of Genealogy, I see a huge family tree in my … Continue reading Genealogy: What Does It Mean?
The Family History Workshop 