Regular readers know that I recently completed a really great DNA course through SLIG. Conveniently, just today, I received a notification from MyHeritage that they have a big sale on their DNA test kits for the holidays. For the next two days, you can get a MyHeritage DNA test kit Read more…
A few years ago my husband and I were in Denmark the week before Halloween. Tivoli is one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, and it’s right in the middle of downtown Copenhagen. We passed by the very decorated park entrance a few times each day. That weekend Read more…
Since the holidays are quickly approaching, I thought I would write about Feast Days this week and explain why we as genealogists care about them. Every Sunday of the liturgical calendar is associated with some type of feast or “church holiday.” This may be something like Easter or it may Read more…
I think I mentioned a while ago that I signed myself up for a SLIG (Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy) course on DNA. While I feel like a really competent researcher, DNA is truly a weak spot for me. I’ve needed the help, and it becomes to apparent any time Read more…
I just completed one of the messiest same-name research projects I have ever worked on. Researching an individual who shares the name with others in the community is something I feel I’ve become a bit expert at doing. If you’ve done any measurable amount of research in Scandinavia, then you Read more…
A few weeks ago this article was featured on BBC. I loved it. Without doing any long-term studies, I already knew about the mental health benefits of knowing your family story. Enjoy this read. No matter what your family background might be, I guarantee there are inspiring stories. I come Read more…
The term parish has several different meanings in our research. The first and most basic meaning is the actual church building. We say things like, “The marriage took place in Vor Frue Parish,” or “The child was christened in the parish,” and both of these mean the event took place Read more…
The following excerpt is from a life sketch of my ancestor, Martha Larsen Peterson. She was awarded “Local Mother of the Year” in 1962. I love seeing this idealic image of her life. The tone of the article just makes me smile. Martha was the mother to nine boys. She Read more…
I just submitted my AG renewal application. It’s always such a good feeling to have that done and to know I don’t have to think about it for five more years. For those unfamiliar with the Accredited Genealogist credentials, I will give a brief explanation. Accredited Genealogist professionals undergo a Read more…
Just thought I would share this beautiful church in central Denmark. This is Hvirring Kirke in Skanderborg County. I’ve done a lot of research here. I have a lot of my mom’s family that comes from this area. This is one of those places that I feel really connected to. Read more…