What an amazing first day of RootsTech. It was more than I could have ever imagined and I've already learned so much. After a quick rush to the convention center to get registered, I was able to get my tote bag with all its goodies and my name badge. In the rush of the morning crowd,... Continue Reading →
The Hipster Historian Goes to RootsTech!
For the very first time, I will be attending the largest genealogical conference in the world, RootsTech -- being held in Salt Lake City, Utah. This will also be the first genealogical conference I have ever attended (exciting!). In past years, I've attended other conventions (mostly Comic Cons) but this is only the second conference in... Continue Reading →
Genealogy in the Works: The Ultimate Genealogist Blogger
Genealogy waits for no man (or woman) and it's been a few weeks since I was able to get an interview for Genealogy In The Works out on the blog. But wait no longer, today's interview is with Thomas MacEntee from Geneabloggers. Thomas and I met when I posted my first Genealogy In The Works... Continue Reading →
Genealogy in the Works: What it Means to be a Genealogist
Genealogy. When you hear it most often images of older folks or Mormons come to mind, but put that aside for a moment. Genealogy is so much more than dates and places. It is people, it is lives, it is stories that we shouldn't forget. In this series, Genealogy in the Works we will be... Continue Reading →