October 1, 2013
I recently returned to the Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies where I pretended to be a conservator for a week. Located among the rolling farmlands of Northeast Illinois, the Campbell Center is like summer camp for library and museum enthusiasts. Profess...
July 6, 2013
When I was an undergrad studying history at Arizona State University I used to spend my free time roaming the shops along Mill Avenue in Tempe. I bought all of my books (used, because I was a poor college kid who’s library paycheck barely covered a monthly Ramen suppl...
June 10, 2013
Rivaling my love of genealogy is my love of vintage clothing. I grew up basking in my parent’s nostalgic admiration of the cars, clothes, films, and music of their youth. Also, it was the 80’s so there was a steady supply of sock hops and Donna Reed, Patty Duke and Dob...
June 2, 2013
Thinking about getting your feet wet with family research?
Yay you!
Here are five easy steps to help you get started:
1. You’re Number 1! You’re Number 1!
Start with yourself on an ancestral chart and work backwards to your parents, their parents, and...
May 27, 2013
In honor of Memorial Day let me tell you about the time my blood turned blue.
When I started researching my father’s lineage three years ago, I thought it would be a quick jump from Eastern Tennessee to Ireland or England after just a couple of generations. I ne...
May 20, 2013
Thanks for stopping by.
I’m just getting started with this space, but am super excited to help others discover their unique family history as well as track my own research and offer advice on how to navigate through this wondrous, historic rabbit hole. Genealogy re...