Category: Genealogy Education
Adoption (1) Cemeteries (4) Creative (3) Crime Discoveries (2) DNA (6) Epigenetics (2) Genealogy Education (10) Genetic Genealogy (8) Identity & Genealogy (3) Neuroscience (2) NPEs (2) Personal Family History Stories (27) Records (14) The Record Keeper Book (7)
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Counting Cousins, Removing Cousins
Curious about your family tree and those distant cousins you only see at reunions? Understanding counting cousins can unravel the intricate web of familial…
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Epigenetics & Generational Trauma in Family Trees: Part 2
The blog post delves into the complexities of nature versus nurture, discussing the impact of genetic memory and familial traits on individual identity, with…
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Epigenetics & Generational Trauma in Family Trees: Part I
Epigenetics involves behavioral and environmental influences on gene function, with reversible changes that don’t alter DNA sequences. The author reflects on their curiosity about…
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A Titanic Connection
A family connection to history, detailing my great-grandpa Frank Bowers’ ownership of a book on the Titanic, their grandma meeting survivor Frank Goldsmith, and…
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Sly as a Fox
My great-grandmother Fox would ask about her husband’s parents, especially his father’s family but very short answers were given. “He was born in New York…
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Uncovering the Truth About Your Ancestry and Family History Through DNA Testing: Part II
This post expounds on interpreting DNA test results, specifically shared matches and centimorgans (cMs), which indicate genetic relationships’ closeness. It addresses potential surprises and…
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Uncovering the Truth About Your Family History Through DNA Testing: Part I
Unlock the secrets of your ancestry and delve into your family’s history through DNA testing.
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The Tragedy of Michael Nevins: Part II
Tracing the Nevins family origins in England to their immigration on the S.S. Borderer to Boston, they faced hardships in America they were hoping…
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The Tragedy of Michael Nevins: Part I
Michael Nevins just vanished from family history four years after marrying Ellen and having a daughter—my great grandma. So what really happened to him?…
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The Paint Me House: Out of its Misery
The “Paint Me House” was an eyesore on Eastern Avenue. Neighbors pushed to demolish it, and it finally came down in 2013. Originally built…
