Lineage Journeys

04/15/2026

Ancestors Calling: Science, Synchronicity and Sources

Image created with ChatGPT 4.0 by author Back in the 1980s, there were two books that dramatically influenced me and shaped some of what I believe about my relationship to my Ancestors and my family tree research. In those days, there weren't computers, technology of linking to cousins or DNA research to help us with proving our connections to each other and ancestors....

Image created with ChatGPT 4.0 by author Back in the 1980s, there were two books that dramatically influenced me and shaped some of what I believe about my relationship to my Ancestors and my famil…

04/09/2026

The Burton Collection of the Detroit Public Library is MY favorite!

50 Top U.S. Genealogy Centers, Museums, and Libraries for Research (Updated Quicksheet)

When researching your genealogy, it helps to know where documents and other resources are. Here is a list of 50 top institutions in the United States. The list includes museums, genealogy centers, libraries, societies, etc. Visit these websites and the institutions in person if you are able.

Get the Quicksheet PDF of Links and Holdings Abstracts of these fabulous institutions at https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/50-top-u-s-centers-museums-and-libraries-for-genealogy-research/

04/09/2026

Kirk Session records are available to view free on Scotland’s People.

These church records offer a fantastic insight into the daily lives of people all over Scotland, covering almost 350 years.

Our church records officer explains more 👉bit.ly/KirkSessionsNRS

04/08/2026

Thank you to Judy Sheldon and the Lenawee County Family Researchers for joining the group lunch (thank you, Judy, for lunch!) and having a fun discussion about - what else! - our family research! And then I appreciated the opportunity to share "Ancestors Calling: Science, Synchronicity and Sources" with the group - with some wonderful stories shared by some in the room. Yes, those weird and wonderful events that happen to help you find your ancestors, is actually based in some solid science! Thank you to all!☺️

04/01/2026

With Wisconsin State Genealogical Society (WSGS) – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉Great organization and great resources to help all of us from around the Great Lakes (and fur trade!).

04/01/2026

Honored to be presenting at the Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar hosted by the Archives of Michigan! Are you registered? More information is here for registering! Join me for my talk on Social Media and Connecting Researchers

Using Facebook, Instagram and more to assist in finding cousins and locating information about ancestors and the places they’ve lived, learn to use social media for own research. The importan…

03/15/2026

Update from RootsTech and my FAVORITE PC software for my genealogy - Roots Magic - check out this video!! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EU8vRg5Jk/

Can AI actually write your family history? 🤖✍️

RootsMagic just released a new AI feature that promises to turn your research into stories in seconds. But before you click "generate," there are a few things every genealogist needs to know!

In my latest video, I’m putting the RootsMagic AI to the test. We’re looking at:
✅ How it handles your existing research.
✅ Where it shines
✅ The critical "red flags" to watch out for to keep your stories accurate.

AI is an incredible assistant, but it still needs a human touch to ensure our ancestors' true stories aren't lost in the "fluff."

Watch the full breakdown here: Write Family Stories in Seconds with RootsMagic AI (But Read This First!)

RootsMagic Genealogy & Family Tree Software

03/12/2026

With Ohio Genealogical Society – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉AND I'm going to their statewide conference in April - can't wait!!

03/12/2026

Excited to be presenting to the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society (WSGS) on Tuesday, March 17th at 7 p.m. Central. Join us??

WSGS is a statewide genealogical organization. Founded in 1939, WSGS' basic purpose is to encourage, facilitate and improve the quality of genealogical study in Wisconsin & about Wisconsin families.

02/25/2026

Many of our friends and family traveled through Ohio on their way to Michigan or other parts of the USA - you may want to consider attending the Ohio Genealogical Society conference - friendly people, great speakers!