Category Archives: Genealogy

Genealogy

The Amateur Genealogist Blues

This is for those who are considering publishing their genealogical data on the web. This is not trivial. I am going to try it, of course, though the waters look very cold and deep. It’s like this: When you have collected enough data that you can’t remember it all off the top of your head it’s time to use software to help you get a grip.

The Blogfodder

Why a blog? The short answer is legacy. We all want to leave our mark on the world, and few of us do anything “historical”. I want to at least try to leave behind more than some vital records, photos and stories that will fade after a couple of generations. As an erstwhile genealogist…