GeneaBlogie

I came across the name of one of my cousins on a genealogy website. I’d never heard of her before, but I decided to write her a letter. “Dear K, You don’t know me, but I’m your cousin. My mother, L, is your grandfather P’s sister . . . .” That was seven months ago–still [...]

Some people think I’ve become obsessed with this genealogy thing. But see the last post, “Resistance is Futile.” I suppose it can become an addiction. With the growth of computerized databases and widespread availability of technology, it’s never been easier to do some basic research. Finding one’s way past the brick walls still requires actual [...]