Archives for January, 2010

A new perspective


I’m new at ProGenealogists® so I have an outsider’s perspective, although I have been a professional researcher for several years, and an adjunct professor at Salt Lake Community College teaching genealogy courses. Customer service and client care have always been important to me.
When I decided to join ProGenealogists® many aspects of the company appealed to [...]

Make 2010 a Milestone Year for your Family History


Starting a new year can be very exciting! It is often a time to review the events of the year that is past and to look forward to making the New Year all it can be. You can make 2010 a milestone year for your family history. You probably already gathered some new information from [...]

Of History Detectives, Footnotes and Methodologies


One of my favorite things about being a genealogist is knowing how to find information. I’ve found that because of the variety of research tasks our clients present to us, I have learned how to find a lot more than just genealogical information. I don’t watch much TV, but one show that I have caught [...]

Trip Preparations


During college football season this year, I got to see the following commercial quite a lot.

And I always thought after it was over that the father and son should have hired us before embarking on a European journey to discover their ancestral lands.

Surprising Holdings of the New England Historic Genealogical Society


The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is one of the oldest genealogical libraries in the nation.  Located in Boston’s Historic Back Bay, it is a premiere location for research of one’s New England ancestors.  However, their holdings encompass more than published records from the six New England states.  A visit to the library showcases [...]