Category Archives: Family Research

Finding a Comfortable Place Outside of My Comfort Zone: Online Trees. Plus, a Quick DNA Sale!

Posted on March 1, 2015 by debbiemieszala

The great online tree debate is over, at least for now. I read your input and spoke with colleagues. My online tree is a reality.

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Smash and Grab Genealogy, or Deciding Whether to Post an Online Tree

Posted on January 27, 2015 by debbiemieszala

I have not posted a family tree online. I’m not hoarding ancestors.

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Fishing in Another Pond — But Seriously, Folks!

Posted on January 9, 2015 by debbiemieszala

I’ve obsessively checked Ancestry to see if my DNA results would ever come in.

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Newspaper Research: The Importance of Being Thorough

Posted on January 8, 2015 by debbiemieszala

“The cry of fire was raised in Catharine st. at 10 o’clock this forenoon, and in a minute the street was black with people.”[4]

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AncestryDNA: Fishing in Another Pond

Posted on December 14, 2014 by debbiemieszala

I’ve heard many times that when doing DNA testing for genealogy it is best to fish in all DNA ponds.

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V Bar Lazy 5

Posted on November 17, 2014 by debbiemieszala

It came to me in the best way, as a heartfelt gesture. Some gifts stick with the recipient. I have kept it for years. After all, it has a family connection. I thought about that gift received over two decades … Continue reading →

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