Month: December 2020

Starting the Journey with Artifact DNA

My fascination with DNA began when I took my first DNA test as a participant in the National Geographic Human Genome Project in 2005.

Be part of the Dallas Genealogical Society’s 2021 Genealogy Research and Writing Contest

Have you ever noticed a historical marker and wondered more about the person named in it? Or wondered how a local landmark or local school got its name?  

When Your Ancestor’s Possessions Tell A Story

The political leanings and beliefs of our ancestors can be interesting to study – and perhaps unexpectedly so.

Virtual Roots Tech 2021- What a Difference a Decade Makes!

In 2011, I joined 3000 others in Salt Lake City for the first RootsTech conference.

An ancestor links Elvis to Jimmy Carter

Genealogy can be approached in a variety of ways. Some seek to identify as many of their fore-bears as possible.

Making the most of WorldCat and Internet Archive while the Library is Closed

A detailed tutorial on borrowing books online using the Internet Archive, WorldCat, and the National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections.