The second step in the genealogy research process: ASK QUESTIONS as you turn your heart to your ancestors! You are having a good time turning your heart to your family, right? Great! Step 2 of the research process is a natural byproduct of your heart-turning activities. It just takes a simple flip of a switchContinueContinue reading “Ask Questions”
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To Test or Not to Test (Your Autosomal DNA)
“Should I take a DNA test?” you ask. Great question! First, it is helpful to know exactly what autosomal DNA testing (abbreviated as atDNA) is and what it is not. I will briefly summarize some key points, but I highly recommend that you read more on these topics in reputable articles, blogs, and books.1 WhatContinueContinue reading “To Test or Not to Test (Your Autosomal DNA)”
Genealogy Research: an Overview
Learn how to do your genealogy research with A PLAN. *This post will be the first in a series that describe my genealogy research process. I have studied in university courses and applied the research process followed by genealogy professionals. However, I think amateur researchers can also benefit from thinking of their work on theirContinueContinue reading “Genealogy Research: an Overview”
Turn Your Heart
The genealogy research process begins with turning your heart to your family! In another post, I introduced my genealogy research process and said the first step is represented by the turning heart on the left: Turn your heart It may sound awfully sentimental, but I believe this step is imperative for two reasons: #1 IfContinueContinue reading “Turn Your Heart”
