So we’ve reached the end of another year, which means we’ve had another year of researching, and another year of learning how to be a better researcher as well.
In this edition of Inspiring Genealogy Blogs we cover: how to not bore people with your genealogy, genealogical tune-ups, genetic inheritance, online trees, research back in the day, writing your first ancestor story … and more!
So get comfy, and enjoy some great reads.
As I mention every time, I find that reading blog posts helps me keep up with the latest news, products as well as what’s happening in general in the world of genealogy. And if you happen to already follow me on Facebook and Twitter, you already know that I like to share with you the interesting things I read.
How Not to Bore People With Genealogy
We’ve all seen the rolling eyes and glazed look on people’s faces when we talk genealogy. So how can you tell them about it WITHOUT boring them? Amy Johnson Crow has some great ideas for just this. Read the full article …
Are you due for a Genealogical Tuneup?
Do you have numerous genealogical ‘projects’ that you are part-way through, but they don’t seem to have any end in site. James Tanner of the Genealogy’s Star blog does, and he when analyzing what partly done projects he has, he decided he needed to focus and prioritise. Have a read of the full article …
Cancer & My Family’s Genetic Inheritance
Daniel is the author of The Genealogy Corner blog, and after a few cancer related deaths in his family, he went searching harder, to see if there was genetic trait that was being passed down. He writes “Cancer is very often wrongly perceived as a “recent” illness. This is because of its commonality and the frequency with which it strikes nowadays, and because in our modern lives it has replaced smallpox, cholera, typhoid and tuberculosis as one of the biggest threats to human health. And yet, for all its apparent newness, cancer and the tumours that it causes have been present for millennia.” Read the full article …
Do ONE Simple Thing to Save Your Genealogy
Genealogists aren’t just interested in the past. We want to save our genealogy. Most of us care about preserving our legacy for the future, whether or not another generation is ready to continue our family history research. Denise of The Family Curator blog has a suggestion for you. Read the full article …
The Future of Online Trees
Tony Proctor of the Parralax Viewpoint blog has a very interesting article on online trees. He writes “Much damage has already been done to the collective knowledge of our family histories, but also to the reputation of genealogy itself. If online trees are wrong then those errors will propagate through simplified collaboration …” Read the full article …
When You Can’t Start from Scratch
When you can’t come at the idea of doing a “Genealogy Do-Over” and starting from scratch, why not do a “Go-Over” instead. Read the full article …
Back in My Day: Old Genealogy Techniques You should Be Using Today
Gena Philibert-Ortega of the Genealogy Bank blog writes … “Genealogy has changed quite a bit from when I first started doing serious research – over 20 years ago … However, despite the evolution in genealogical research, sometimes the old ways of doing things are the best ways. Let’s consider some of those “old ways” of researching and how they can help you today.” Read the full article …
5 reasons to take your family tree sideways
Do you know how many siblings your grandparents had? Great! And the married names, too, for their sisters? How about your grandparents’ first cousins? (And both maiden and married names, for the girls?) Why is that important for genetic genealogy? Read the full article …
How to Write Your First Ancestor Story
It can be overwhelming writing that first ancestor story. Who do you start with, how do you start? How do you know what to write? The best way to relieve your anxiety is to have a plan in place before you begin to write. Preparation is key. Follow these four steps, and you’ll have your first story written in no time. Read the full article …
Happy reading!
