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    Can’t Find Your Great Grandmother? 3 Places You May Not Have Looked (Yet)

    Finding an ancestor’s maiden name is tough. Discover 3 often overlooked genealogy resources to identity your female ancestors. Finding a female ancestor’s maiden name is at the top of many genealogy researchers’ minds. It’s usually at the top of mine! Few days go by when I am not mulling over Joanna Barrett of Surry County, NC. One day….. One of my goals is to help genealogy researchers discover uncommon resources and places to seek out more information on those female ancestors. Moving beyond the traditional genealogy records is critical to breaking down those brick walls surrounding our ancestors. The Usual Genealogy Records and Resources For An Ancestor’s Maiden Name Before…

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    Discover Your Ancestors Genealogy Masterclasses, Tutorials and VIP Days Book a VIP Day Now! 7 Steps To Your Cemetery Research Your Step by Step Guide Want to get the most out of your cemetery research trip and avoid common mistakes? Download your free step by step guide to find all the clues in the family cemetery.Genealogy Categories Genealogy Research Genealogy Tools Researching Female Ancestors Old Family Photos Heritage travel Start Learning VIP Genealogy Intensive Day A customized day of 1:1 genealogy research taking action to find your ancestors. Book a VIP Day Now! Courses & Masterclasses In-depth genealogy trainings to help you find your ancestors. Start Learning Today Hi, I’m…

  • MASTERCLASS: Who Is In That Old Family Photo?

    A Masterclass To Identify The People In Your Old Family Photos! You stare at the faces in those old family photos and wonder…..Who is this? Are we related? You are frustrated. You know that woman in the photo is one of your ancestors. You feel a sense of connection and perhaps even see vaguely familiar features. But who is this person? What is their relationship to you? What is their story? You are wondering how to begin the process of analyzing and identifying the people in those photographs. Is it even possible? Where should you even start the process? What is the first step in analyzing a family photograph? Yes,…

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    Set Sail on a Genealogy Cruise with Are You My Cousin?!

    Genealogy Talks + A Carribean Cruise 🚢 = A Vacation of a Lifetime! 8 Night Cruise to Aruba, Bonaire, & Curacao! Aboard the Celebrity Beyond! 27 April – 5 May 2024 Join us for an unforgettable adventure on the high seas as we delve into the world of genealogy research! The 4-lecture series, “UnStick Your Genealogy: Underutilized Genealogy Resources & Strategies,” is led by me, genealogy expert Lisa Lisson. I will guide you through the lesser known record sets and community archives that can unlock the mysteries of your family’s past. But that’s not all! This cruise isn’t just about genealogy research! As we travel to the exciting destinations of…