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Free Webinar – Reading Gravestones

Hosted by American Ancestors, by New England Historic Genealogical Society Reading the Gravestones of Early New EnglandPresented by John G. S. Hanson via Live BroadcastThursday, August 25, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (ET) Virtually all genealogists have an appreciation for old graveyards: inscriptions often reveal birth and death dates, family relationships, and other details. Yet the epitaphs inscribedContinue reading “Free Webinar – Reading Gravestones”

Motivation

What are your motivations to research family? I recently watched an episode of brainchild on Netflix about how to hack your motivation. And today I attended a webinar hosted by Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (MSOG) where Diana Elder spoke of her method to Research Like a Pro. As the two programs swirled in my head,Continue reading “Motivation”

“These are a few of my favorite things….”

I love listening to Julie Andrews sing about her favorite things – and the Sound of Music is one of my favorite movies that I’ll always watch when I come across it showing on TV. (along with the reboot of StarTrek with Chris Pine as Capt. Kirk!). Genealogy is definitely a favorite hobby, and sinceContinue reading ““These are a few of my favorite things….””

Supplies and Products

Genealogy is a hobby or profession for people who LOVE puzzles. Unlike other hobbies, you don’t need many supplies or products to start. Most people can start easily by using supplies and products they already have at home: a library card and a computer. Family Search and National Archives are for the most part freeContinue reading “Supplies and Products”

Longevity

The topic was “Longevity.” Longevity is defined as long life, or long existence or service. Amy Johnson Crow offers a writing challenge every few years called 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. One week the topic to write about was “Longevity.” Her prompt was to write something about the oldest person in your family tree, or maybe explore theContinue reading “Longevity”

Who was Jeremiah’s wife, and the mother of Harriet? A tale of rabbit holes and trees.

I’m researching a family for a client who is looking for an American Revolutionary Patriot. Her research project started on an island in GA when I met her and her friends feeding the turtles off a bridge. My son and I joined the group of women and shared our frozen peas while my son [all-knowingContinue reading “Who was Jeremiah’s wife, and the mother of Harriet? A tale of rabbit holes and trees.”

Beginnings

How I started this journey This week I’m writing about a favorite photo, and how my journey got started. Tell the story of the people, place, and event in a favorite photo. Where did the photo come from? Who has the original now? How did you get a copy of it?” I couldn’t pick justContinue reading “Beginnings”

About Me

I’m Pam Heald: a mom (to human and dog children), a wife, and an avid lover of genealogy and Young Living products. I’m an active member of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), served as Membership Chair and am currently in my second term as the Registrar (genealogist) for my chapter. My love for genealogyContinue reading “About Me”