This weeks challenge from Randy at Genea-Musings is to blog about one of my most satifying genealogy moments. Without a doubt, it has to be finding out that my Great Grandfather, Theodoro Pacheco (aka Theodore P. Smith) died of leprosy. As a child I was told that Theodoro brought his family to California from Hawaii. …
Is Your Blog Accessible for the Disabled and Elderly?
Thomas MacEntee over at the GeneaBloggers Blog wrote this post about making your blog more welcoming to visitors: Your Blog’s Welcome Mat. He gives some tips on making visitors feel more welcome when reading your blog. It occurs to me that while we are making our blogs prettier and more presentable we may be making…
The Dolan Project Part Two: Are You My Dolans?
You may remember that I’ve been trying to figure out the parentage of Michael and William Dolan who appeared in the obituary of Patrick Dolan, my Great Great Uncle, who died in 1905. I had been searching one family for a couple of years, only to realize they did not connect to my tree. So,…
Saturday Night Genealogy Fun: Earliest Childhood Memories
Randy of Genea-Musings has set out his Saturday Night Genealogy Fun Challenge. This week we are to recall one of earliest childhood memories and blog about it. As many of you know I got a puppy in July. Having Misha in my home reminds me of when I was about 3 1/2 years old and…
What’s the Best Way to Add Information to FindAGrave.com?
I have decided to do something with the photographs and information I’ve collected from cemeteries. After playing with different websites, I’ve decided that I want to add my information to FindAGrave.com. After looking at the website, I realize that there are a few options. Is anyone out their an expert in working with FindAGrave.com? I’d…