I’ve seen the pros and cons about sharing your family tree online. On the plus side, you share your knowledge with others about your ancestry. You put cousin bait out on the web. On the negative side, others may take your data and call it their own. Others will take your data and mangle it…
Reassessing the Surname Algravia
I’ve written before about how my great grandfather, Theodoro, changed his surname from Pacheco to Smith. We were all told for generations that he thought there were too many Pacheco’s in Oakland, CA so he changed his surname to Smith. Ha Ha silly immigrant! The truth was far more complicated. My great grandfather contracted leprosy…
That new database feeling
I wonder if anyone else experiences this. A new database becomes available. You’re happy, but remain skeptical. How many times before have you tried to research and a new database has let you down? Your area isn’t included or the year stops one before the year you need. You do the first search, a general…
SNGF: Questions about me
This week Randy is asking us to answer six questions he heard in in a keynote address given by Judy Russell at RootsTech. I’m going to try to answer as best I can. a) What was your first illness as a child? I’m not sure what was first, but the first one I remember was…
Getting A New Computer: Prep Work to be Done
My blogging has been light this month for which I apologize. I am getting a new computer for my birthday from my family. It took me two weeks to select one with in the price range that would be a step up from what I have. My computer is 7 years old so probably anything…