Genealogy has never been just a pastime for me – it is a key to understanding the stories, connections, and identities that shape our families. Over the past five years, my academic journey at the University of Strathclyde has not only enriched my expertise but also deepened my personal passion for a more scholarly approach Read more…
This August, I was incredibly fortunate to attend Gen-Fed – the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records – in Washington, D.C. It was my first time at any genealogical institute, and just finding out that I had been selected felt amazing. With so many professionals hoping for a spot each year, having my name among the Read more…
Over the past few weeks, I have been thoroughly reviewing the burial registers of Tilburg. Not because I was looking for additional information about my own family members, many of whom came from this city in the Dutch province of Noord-Brabant. No, I wanted to get to know these registers better. Burial registers are often Read more…