Elyse's Genealogy Blog

Before I search for specific information, I want to find something to serve as a guide, because I want to narrow down my research on this rather unknown line. So I began to do a Google Book Search in hopes of finding some published books that would serve as a guide to me. So I [...]

For the last two weeks or so, I have been actively researching my Downer line. This line has been extra exciting for me, because I’ve never researched in the New England states before (like New York, Vermont, and Connecticut) and this would be the farthest generation I’ve ever gotten to. But with the excitement, I [...]

This semester I am taking a statistics course that requires that I complete a semester long statistics research study. So as I pondered over possible research questions, I knew it has to relate to genealogy somehow. After discussing some options with my professor, we formulated the following research question: Are there any differences between beginner, [...]

Genealogy societies are an important tool for genealogists: It is a way of making this hobby a social one. By talking to other genealogists, you are bound to learn something new or interesting – and you get to make some really great friends too. While I wish I had unlimited amounts of money to join [...]

Family Tree Builder 4.0, the new and free genealogy program from MyHeritage.com is good choice for genealogists looking for a free program. Every genealogy program has it’s pros and cons – just like every genealogist has their preference on genealogy programs. Personally, I don’t believe that there is a “one program fits all”. So keep [...]

I remember being 4 and 5 years old living with both my parents on the bottom floor of an apartment building on 23rd Street. I spent a lot of time playing outside in the warm California sun. Adopting the Neighbor’s Cat At my house we had one cat who would put up with me only [...]