As genealogists, we constantly seek ways to enhance our research and streamline our writing process. Writing a research report can seem overwhelming, so using artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help us overcome writer’s block. This is the final blog post in my series on how I used AI for a...
As genealogists, we know the importance of keeping detailed research logs. Today, I’m excited to share insights from my recent project on Isabella Weatherford, demonstrating how I used both traditional methods and AI assistance to log my research effectively. In previous blog posts, I shared how I used Artificial...
As genealogists, we often get excited about diving into records and searching for clues about our ancestors. However, taking the time to create a solid research plan can make our efforts much more productive. In this post, we’ll explore the elements of effective research planning and how artificial intelligence (AI)...
Diana and Nicole discuss tracing ancestors back to the Colonial Era in the United States, emphasizing the scarcity of immigration records before the establishment of the U.S. Federal Government in 1789. They highlight strategies such as cluster research and the use of DNA testing to overcome the challenge of limited...
Welcome to the final post of our six-part series, “Key Records and Repositories,” where we’ve journeyed through the multifaceted world of genealogical research in the Southwestern United States. This concluding article highlights an often-overlooked treasure trove for genealogists: University and Private Collections. Venturing beyond the usual archives and public records,...
In the second post of our six-part series, “Key Records and Repositories,” we focus on church and cemetery records in the Southwestern United States. Today, we’re exploring the unique aspects of church and cemetery records in states like Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. These records are not...
Welcome to the first post in our six-part series on genealogical research in the Southwestern United States, encompassing Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. This series is dedicated to guiding genealogists through the complex system of records and repositories in this region. The series will include the following...
Knowing the history of U.S. immigration and the types of immigration records created when our ancestors arrived is key when considering finding their origins. Did they arrive as part of one of the original colonies or emigrate during the 19th or 20th century? Each era varies in record availability. In...
Learn from monthly case studies presented by Diana Elder, AG, Nicole Elder Dyer, and other researchers using the Research Like a Pro and Research Like a Pro with DNA process. Each webinar will feature the Research Like a Pro steps and how they were applied to a particular case study. Some months will focus on the Research Like a Pro with DNA process and associated steps. The syllabus will be a research report. The webinars will be presented via Zoom and recorded for those who cannot attend live.
When researching our female ancestors who have few records naming them, to make progress, we need to do cluster research. We determine the people in her FAN club (Friends, Family, Associates, and Neighbors) and research them! My first post in this series discussed my ancestor, Mary Clemsy Cline, who was...