On October 1st, I posted on Twitter: “Today marks my 1 year anniversary as a full time professional genealogist. I have done incredible things this year: attended #RootsTech SLC, spoke at #THEGenShow2019 and at @OntGenSociety, graduated from @GeneaStudies, and met many fellow genealogists.” I used an extra hashtag: #grateful. I wanted to add that there […]
One of the most frequently asked questions I get from clients is: “Where in the Netherlands did my ancestors live?” This question is easy to answer if an address is mentioned in one of the records that are available for your Dutch family members. Most bigger cities in the Netherlands introduced addresses (street name plus […]
I believe that everybody with a strong interest in genealogy should attend one or more events a year. Whether it is a small gathering from your own local society or a big event like RootsTech (Salt Lake City), MyHeritage Live (this year in Amsterdam) or THE Genealogy Show (United Kingdom), all events give you the […]