The third step in the genealogy research process is to PLAN YOUR SEARCH! You’ve got a burning question about your family. Now where are you going to get the answers you seek? An effective search begins with a review of what you already know. This is a key principle in genealogy research, so I’ll sayContinueContinue reading “Plan Your Search”
Category Archives: Genealogy
A Little Help with Questions
If you are looking at your family tree and have no idea where to begin asking questions, try these! Sometimes as we look through an online family tree or the thick binder passed around at our reunions, we see something like this: Screen capture created 7 June 2021 of https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L4QK-WSS, Kristine H. Lyon Clearly JosephContinueContinue reading “A Little Help with Questions”
Ask Questions
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”
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)”
connectthedotsgenealogy.com 