Looking back over the year, I could think of many things to be thankful for. But, I am most grateful to several Azorean cousins who have taken the time to share their family stories with me. I would have never found them had it not been for Facebook. Who Knows What Happened in the Azores…
Category: Around the Web
Portuguese Genealogical & Historical Society of Hawaii has a Website!
I don’t know how this got passed me. I was web surfing the other day and found that the Portuguese Genealogical & Historical Society of Hawaii now has a website. You can visit them at: PGHSH. The website includes information about their current location, hours, and contact information. If visiting the society in person, be…
Social Security Application Database at Ancestry is a Boon For Finding Female Ancestors
Researching female relatives is challenging. Often, they are listed as a first name or worse “Mrs. So and So”. If you are looking for records to help with your more current female relatives, look no further. The Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 is online at Ancestry.com and it’s a winner! An Important Genealogy…
Net Neutrality Day: Fight for the Open Internet
Today websites across the internet are participating in Net Neutrality Day to send the FCC a message loud and clear: Keep your hands off the internet. Net Neutrality is important for website owners and visitors alike. As website owners, we already pay for our domain names and web hosting (some incur more costs in servers,…
What a Week for Genealogy!
Okay, so I didn’t blog at all. Excuse me if I was a bit distracted. I have good reason. Three new cousins found me this week and I’ve been awash in new details, photographs, and research. One of my reason I blog is about my ancestors is to share my research experience. But equally important…




