by Brandy Heineman | May 14, 2013 | Blog, Family History
I first considered the question of attempting to solve mysteries as I read after loaning a book to a friend. I raved about it—in fact, I’ve loaned that book at least three times now—but she found it just okay, partly because she figured out the...
by Brandy Heineman | May 7, 2013 | Blog, Family History
By now you know that I’m a fan of mysteries. Locked doors, secret messages, forgotten stories. Old photos–maybe with a name on the back, maybe not. Brushing dust from bones, in hopes of finding something beautiful. Yesterday I read of Daniel, interpreting...
by Brandy Heineman | Mar 26, 2013 | Blog, Family History
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! A while back, I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to visit the Potter...
by Brandy Heineman | Mar 19, 2013 | Blog, Family History
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 at the time. Yes, it’s really that good. Even if you don’t think you have any...
by Brandy Heineman | Mar 5, 2013 | Blog, Family History
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! New lines! New mysteries! That is, if you’re sure that elderly person...
by Brandy Heineman | Feb 26, 2013 | Blog, Family History
Surprise! The Ancestry subscription cost isn’t the only–or even the main–factor. The decision to let my Ancestry subscription go just kills me. I’ve been a happy customer for years, and I don’t have one complaint. Still, I have my reasons, and it’s...
