How to be a Library Cat
A pictorial guide. Not for peoples . . . Continue reading
Author: Brandy Heineman
What’s in a Name
Sometimes I think about how ordinary, common things tell secrets about big, invisible things. For example: I have three different unrelated “Smith” lines in my family tree. And if I’m honest, Continue reading
Lost and Found in Coudersport PA
A repost from my old blog. Originally published on 8/26/09 as “How I Got Lost In Pennsylvania and Found My Grandparents,” presented in a slightly edited format now … Enjoy! Continue reading
Exploring the 1855 New York State Census
FamilySearch.org added the New York State 1855 Census on February 1st. When I saw the wealth of information inside, I went on a marathon dig for every ancestor living in the area Continue reading
Does human creativity reflect our Creator?
In Christ’s example, we find the position and the quality of mastery inherent to creating. But what does that mean for us? Continue reading
Finding Fanny Short (Or, The Case Against Fanny Stiles)
An elderly parent who lives with an ancestor’s family is genealogical gold. Even better if it’s the woman’s side of the family and you’re able to score her maiden name! Continue reading
5 Reasons I’m Letting My Ancestry Subscription Run Out
What makes a happy customer give up her Ancestry.com subscription? The answer might surprise you… Continue reading
4 Reasons To Lend Books (and the ONE reason not to!)
People differ on this point, so let me state my position upfront: I’m happy to lend out my books. I don’t keep a list, other than a sketchy, forgetful one Continue reading
Courting in Clippings
Today, we make it “Facebook-official,” but in 1921-1922, our great-grandparents had other ways of declaring themselves to the world . . . Continue reading
A Genealogist’s Guide to Storytelling: Two Types of Editing
In this series, we’re talking about how to craft your genealogical research into engaging stories to share with family. The first post covers the facts, clues, and in-between bits that Continue reading
