Genealogy

The Psychogenealogist Pic of the Week (#17)

The Psychogenealogist Pic of the Week (#17)

The Psychogenealogist Pic of the Week (#17) - A boy, his dog, and what I learned about mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA).

An Interview With Polish Genealogy Expert Ceil Wendt Jensen

An Interview With Polish Genealogy Expert Ceil Wendt Jensen

Ceil Wendt Jensen is an internationally renowned expert in Polish Genealogy. She was gracious enough to answer some questions about her professional and personal story.

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How to Use Facebook to Boost Your Genealogy Research: A Case Study

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How to Use Facebook to Boost Your Genealogy Research: A Case Study

This is a story of how I discovered the power of Facebook to help my genealogy research. I hope you find these tips helpful.

The Psychogenealogist Pic of the Week (#10)

The Psychogenealogist Pic of the Week (#10)

The Psychogenealogist Pic of the Week (#10) - Ragar, Lina and Ragar Jr. - 1953

The Psychogenealogist Pic of the Week (#6)

The Psychogenealogist Pic of the Week (#6)

The Psychogenealogist Pic of the Week (#6) - "Mom, 1945"

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The Psychogenealogist Pic of the Week (#5)

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The Psychogenealogist Pic of the Week (#5)

The Psychogenealogist Pic of the Week (#5) - "Do they miss me at home?" 1908

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The Stabbing of Albert Grzeskowiak (updated)

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The Stabbing of Albert Grzeskowiak (updated)

The story of how my 2nd Great Grandfather, Albert Grzeskowiak, was stabbed with a chisel in the streets of Detroit in 1910. 

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Photo: The Mystery Monkey of Manistique

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Photo: The Mystery Monkey of Manistique

Have you ever opened a tattered shoebox of old family photographs? Or discovered a sepia toned image poking out the back of the family bible that has been tucked away in your attic for decades?

Genealogy, DNA, and the Discovery of Wilfred Miles

Genealogy, DNA, and the Discovery of Wilfred Miles

For several years I have dabbled on and off with genealogy. When I took my Ancestry DNA test last summer I transitioned from occasional hobbyist to ardent life long genealogy enthusiast. The discovery of Wilfred Miles (about 1770-1825), my 5th great grandfather, marks the precise moment I became hooked. 

Genealogy Case Study: Maria Tsardoulia and Her Travel Records

Genealogy Case Study: Maria Tsardoulia and Her Travel Records

Learning about your family story through travel and immigration records can be an exhilarating experience. Here is a brief, though incomplete, case study in how I learned more about my great-grandmother, Maria Tsardoulia (1894-1951) and her journey to the United States from Greece in 1916.

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