Scenes from Scandinavia
Bike Shop in Denmark
I really enjoy seeing the cycling culture in Denmark. Maybe I love my bike because it’s in my DNA. I hope everyone is having a great Summer!
Scenes from Scandinavia
Bicycle Parking
Just some more of my favorite cycling scenes in Scandinavia. Check out the double-decker bicylce parking.
Words to Know
Words to Know: Estate
It was only a few years ago that I really began to understand how important the estates were in the lives in our Scandinavian ancestors. An estate consists of one main, large farm and manor with many other smaller farms Read more…
Scenes from Scandinavia
Bikes of Scandinavia
I love to ride my road bike, and with Summer finally arriving, I’m putting the miles on my bike again. One of the fun parts of the culture of Scandinavia is that everyone cylces. I remember my first trip to Read more…
Current Projects
I Learned Something About Indexes
This week I finished a really fun client project. Of course it was based in rural Denmark, about 50 miles outside of Copenhagen. I know this area very well in terms of genealogy research. I was searching for any information Read more…
Current Projects
DNA Test Kit Sale
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 Read more…
Scenes from Scandinavia
Happy Halloween from Tivoli
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 Read more…
Words to Know
Words to Know: Feast Days
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 Read more…
Current Projects
SLIG DNA Course
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 Read more…
Current Projects
Thoughts about Same-Name Research
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 Read more…
General Interest
Mental Health and Genealogy
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 Read more…
Words to Know
Words to Know: Parish
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 Read more…
Ancestor Spotlight
Martha Larsen Peterson
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 Read more…
Current Projects
What is an Accredited Genealogist?
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 Read more…
Cool Churches
Hvirring Kirke
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 Read more…