Often times while researching, I’m humbled by my lack of knowledge of word roots and naming traditions. Several years ago while working in Azorean records, I came across a name that made my laugh. Geronimo! I don’t know why, but I really thought this was a Native American name. There is the famous Apache, Geronimo,…
Calvary Cemetery Records are Online
As a San Francisco researcher, I’m overjoyed to the point of ecstasy whenever a new index or database becomes available online. With the lack of pre-1906 vital records, I have to take full advantage of whatever records there are. So, I was thrilled beyond belief when the San Francisco Genealogy website added the Calvary Cemetery…
The File Organization Project: How Did I Do?
As another year has ended, I thought I would update everyone on my computer file organization project. I have made considerable progress. I’m nowhere near done, though. I can’t find an exact number, but I believe I started in 2011 with over 150 folders to go through. Today, that sits at 105 folders. As I…
Turning over a new leaf
As the new year approaches, I’ve been assessing my research habits. I’m always striving to improve on my methods, organization skills, and research habits. I’ve been working diligently on my project to input all my old documentation. It’s slow going–but it’s going! I had hoped to have it completed by the end of this year,…
Happy 2013!
As this rose discovers the world one petal at a time, may your new year open with new discoveries and joys. Happy New Year!!!