All Over the Map

In college, I majored in history and minored in geography.

The Royal Treatment

Have you always heard that your family can be traced back to royalty?

Chasing a Fire

My dad told me several times about the fire that burned down the farmhouse that he and his mother lived

Engraved in My Memory

A couple of years ago, I was driving through a small town on Memorial Day.

Let’s Celebrate

Do you remember where you were on June 1, 2008?

It’s All Fun and Games

My kids don’t have fond memories of trips to the genealogy library when they were young.

A Disaster Waiting to Happen

Why has everyone heard about the sinking of the Titanic, but never heard about the

Nothing Is Certain but Death and Taxes

While I was doing my income taxes, the history nerd in me surfaced, and I wanted to know whe

For the Record

My kids dreaded when their teacher asked what their parents did for a living because when th

Royalty and Long-Lost Relatives: What’s Your Family Story?

National Genealogy Day occurs each year on the second Saturday in March, which this year falls on March 10.

Find Your Ancestor’s Address & So Much More

Everyone wants to find that clue that can help to break a genealogy brick wall wide open.

No Small Potatoes

Potato chips, French fries, and loaded baked potatoes are just some of the ways I love to eat potatoes.