Little Reflections
Genealogy has a way of teaching us something new almost every day — a fresh research method, a newly discovered archive, or a deeper understanding of the records we rely on.
These are some of my little reflections on the craft, curiosity, and continual learning that shape family history research.
The Gifts and Shadows of Online Family Trees
An online family tree can open up new possibilities — but the trees we find don’t always connect to our family, and the stories they suggest may not be our own.
What A Death Certificate Can Tell Us About Life
A death certificate doesn’t just record how a life ended — it can offer cluesbout a person’s life, their community, and the times they lived in.