Elyse's Genealogy Blog

If tomorrow you lost all of your genealogy files – would you cry?  Or would you say, “no big deal” and then download your back up files? If your answer to the above question was “cry”, then it is time you change your ways.  It is time to make a plan to insure that your [...]

This third and final part of this series is dedicated to some specific suggestions, tips, and special circumstances that weren’t covered in the other two posts. What If The Paper Mountain Takes Up An Entire Room?If your paper mountain looks like Randy Seaver’s Genea-Cave, then this section is just for you.  In this case, it [...]

So how is the organizing going so far?  Are you feeling like your moving in the right direction?  In this post I will continue to give you step-by-step directions to conquering the overwhelming paper mountain.  If you want a refresher, read part 1 of this series here. Step Four Now that you have your divided [...]

As genealogists, we collect a lot of data and with all of that data comes lots of paper.  At first the paper flow is manageable, but the paper monster quickly takes control.  So how do you tame the paper monster and get back in control? Over the next week or so, I will be doing [...]

I promised you that I would continue my search for Fredrick Harney.  This is Part 2, where I am continuing trying to break down this brick wall.  You can refresh your memory of what I’ve already found by reading Part 1. The 1910 U.S. Federal Census: Thanks to a comment left by Cynthia on part [...]

I just wanted to let everyone know that I have a brand new Youtube video out.  I’m hoping to make another one tomorrow, but with editing and all, it probably won’t be up until Saturday or Sunday. Here is the video: To subscribe to my Youtube channel, please click here. If you have any suggestions, [...]

At the start of a new year, everyone is making resolutions. One of the most common resolutions in the genealogy community is to finally get organized. While we may begin energetic, excited, and with the best intentions, things don’t always continue that way. Before long, you’re overwhelmed, bored, and frustrated with trying to get organized. Then [...]

I’ve been awarded the Happy 101 Award. Since I’ve been awarded by so many people and I want to thank each of them, I am going to list them. Here is a big “Thank You” to the following people: Thomas MacEntee of Destination: Austin Family and Geneabloggers Linda McCauley of Documenting the Details Researching O’Connells [...]

My great-great grandfather, Fredrick Harney has been a brickwall for me since I began doing my genealogy. His story has been a bit of a struggle for me to find because he is an Austrian immigrant and German/Austrian genealogy is not my strong point. To make matters more complicated, his wife has been married before, [...]

I have never participated in Follow Friday before. I think that this can be a valuable way for the Geneablogging community to get to support one another and gives a chance for readers to learn more information. Here are my suggestions for this week: The Armchair Genealogist: I always learn so many useful tips from [...]