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  • WorldCat is a powerful tool to have in your genealogy toolbox! Spend time exploring what it has to offer. 
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    Starting out in genealogy, I set out to learn more about my great grandmother Esther Richardson and the Richardson family of Pittsylvania County, VA.  I was new to genealogy and loving every minute of the search for records. I also enjoyed connecting to other Richardson researchers.  (I am so appreciative of their help!) One query into a Richardson forum returned an intriguing response. My Richardson family history was documented in a printed family history book titled The Collie Family of Pittsylvania County, Virginia: Their Scottish Origins, Relatives, and Descendants : Including Connecting Families of Cornwell, Jennings, and Richardson by Betty Cox Collie and Robert E. King. Unfortunately, the book was out…

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    This post contain affiliate links.  Read my full disclosure policy here. Ideas for the Perfect Genealogy Stocking Stuffer Ever wonder what the genealogist in your family wants to find in their Christmas stocking? Finding the perfect genealogy stocking stuffer ideas can be tough. but here are 12 great ideas of what genealogists really want in a stocking on Christmas morning! Tree of Life Charm Necklace – A classic and a favorite, this is always a favorite! Genealogy Bracelet – Let your jewelry reflect your passion for genealogy. Flash Drives – Back up, back up, back up! Take away the worry of losing valuable research. Magnifying Glass with Light – A good…

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  • Genealogy books make great gifts for the genealogist and family historian in your family. Fiction or non-fiction are included in this Genealogy Gift Guide.
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    One thing about genealogists and family historians….. We all love books!  Fiction or non-fiction, we are voracious readers. Find a dozen genealogy resource and family history books below for the family historian on your gift list this year! Non-Fiction Resource Genealogy Books Organize Your Genealogy: Strategies and Solutions for Every Researcher  by Drew Smith – An excellent resource for getting your genealogy organized! Unofficial Guide to Ancestry.com: How to Find Your Family History on the No. 1 Genealogy Website  by Nancy Hendrickson – An opportunity to learn how to be more efficient and productive when research Ancestry.com. Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the Largest Free…

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  • What genealogist isn't interesting DNA testing these days? A DNA Genealogy Gift Guide is just the thing to help you finish your Christmas shopping.
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    I’m loving genetic genealogy! What genealogy researcher doesn’t these days?! It’s a great combination of science and traditional paper genealogy research. With the holidays coming up, a DNA Genealogy Gift Guide is just the thing to help you finish your Christmas shopping. These are some of my favorite DNA themed gift finds for the genealogist on your gift list! [Pssst!  It’s okay if the gift is for you!] DNA Genealogy Gift Guide Ideas This post contain affiliate links.  Read my full disclosure policy here. AncestryDNA Test Kit – A popular choice for DNA testing. FamilyTree DNA Test Kit – Another popular choice for DNA testing. 23andMe DNA Test Kit – A third great option…

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Wonderful Detailed Reports

“After both my parents died, I thought my links to my family history were lost forever. I turned to a genealogy website to try to track down information about my heritage, and found evidence that I qualified to be a Daughter of the American Revolution. Knowing that the official paperwork would require documentation of my ancestors, I turned to Lisa Lisson (no relation) for assistance. She helped track down the links between my Patriot ancestor and me, and helped me to submit my documents to become a Daughter of the American Revolution. Lisa also sent me wonderful detail-filled reports on different members of my family. I have built quite a collection of reprints of family history books based on the sources she found. Lisa’s reports and my book collection will be a resource for my young nephews when they get older and begin asking about where they came from. I can share stories of Puritans and farmers and witchcraft and Irish butchers and Indian raids and pioneers!” 

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“After both my parents died, I thought my links to my family history were lost forever. I turned to a genealogy website to try to track down information about my heritage, and found evidence that I qualified to be a Daughter of the American Revolution. Knowing that the official paperwork would require documentation of my ancestors, I turned to Lisa Lisson (no relation) for assistance. She helped track down the links between my Patriot ancestor and me, and helped me to submit my documents to become a Daughter of the American Revolution. Lisa also sent me wonderful detail-filled reports on different members of my family. I have built quite a collection of reprints of family history books based on the sources she found. Lisa’s reports and my book collection will be a resource for my young nephews when they get older and begin asking about where they came from. I can share stories of Puritans and farmers and witchcraft and Irish butchers and Indian raids and pioneers!” 
https://lisalisson.com/testimonials/wonderful-detailed-reports/

A Partner In Research

I have been a family history researcher for over 30 years ever since my father left me his notes on his family.   Since then I have worked with a number of other researchers who have helped me find good sources as I am a stickler for documentary proof of facts.
I consider myself very fortunate to have come in contact with Lisa Lisson.  She is diligent and clever about finding those small bits of data that connect people in obscure past records.  Beyond that, Lisa is a joy to work with, adaptable, insightful and flexible.  She takes a suggestion and works it into a plan of action adapted to my schedule and budget.  Above all she is honest about what is possible and prudent in terms of cost and results.   I have come to consider her a partner in my work.

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2016-09-05T15:17:32-04:00

Jim S.

I have been a family history researcher for over 30 years ever since my father left me his notes on his family.   Since then I have worked with a number of other researchers who have helped me find good sources as I am a stickler for documentary proof of facts. I consider myself very fortunate to have come in contact with Lisa Lisson.  She is diligent and clever about finding those small bits of data that connect people in obscure past records.  Beyond that, Lisa is a joy to work with, adaptable, insightful and flexible.  She takes a suggestion and works it into a plan of action adapted to my schedule and budget.  Above all she is honest about what is possible and prudent in terms of cost and results.   I have come to consider her a partner in my work.
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Thank you for the great ideas and the incentive to get what photos we have identified. I know I have photos from that my grandmother saved that are not marked in any way and no one seems to know who they are. She didn’t share them during her lifetime, but they were found after she passed away.

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Michelle T.

Thank you for the great ideas and the incentive to get what photos we have identified. I know I have photos from that my grandmother saved that are not marked in any way and no one seems to know who they are. She didn’t share them during her lifetime, but they were found after she passed away.
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