Top 10 Things to DO in Family History Research Get More out of Your Family History Research This is the second post utilitzing two handouts I created for a family history fair my husband and I were asked to staff. Please read the other post, Top 10 Things to Avoid in Family History Research. … [Read more…]
1. Do not add an ancestor to FamilySearch for which an entry already exists because the name is spelled wrong or the details (like the dates or places) are not exact. (Instead, search the records available to prove or disprove the information.) 2. Do not merge two ancestor profiles together until after you check the sources … [Read more…]
Meet a Fellow Researcher by Adrienne Z. Milligan Welcome Back to Our “Meet a Fellow Researcher” Series Hello to our Twisted Roots viewers! Meet a Fellow Researcher by Adrienne Z. Milligan Meet a Fellow Researcher: Adrienne Z. Milligan Hi! I am so excited to introduce myself. I am happy to have you visit our family history … [Read more…]
Adding Labels to Ancestors on FamilySearch A FamilySearch Blog Post You Need to Read! There are so many family history books and blogs available that, at times, it feels like there is a never ending stack of physical and digital ‘books’ on my nightstand. I came across the blog post, “Don’t Label Me-But Do Label … [Read more…]
Off and on through the years, I have helped friends (you know who you are) with their family history research. I have and continue to enjoy the challenges of finding their ancestors. Each friend (obviously) has different research needs as we do all. I love being able to step in and help them find records that have alluded them … [Read more…]