by Josephine Hardy | Mar 29, 2016 | Research Tips
After years of genealogical research you will quickly realize that discovery is entirely based on evidence and analysis. Assumptions are the devil of research. If you think you’ve got it all then you are willingly admitting to ignorance. I learn this lesson over...
by Josephine Hardy | Sep 1, 2014 | Motivation Monday
In the beginning the tree is incredibly easy to climb, and the information almost seems to fall from the sky into your hands. But as you climb further, the distance between the branches grows, the leaves begin to thicken, and suddenly it’s difficult to assess...
by Josephine Hardy | May 27, 2014 | Travel Tuesday
Ellis Island’s website has become a wonderful and famous resource for finding your immigrant wannabe American ancestors. Not only can you find out what country your family originated from, but you are also able to learn intimate details about your...
by Josephine Hardy | May 21, 2014 | Hardy/Stringfellow Family Tree
Since my last post I have been quite busy going through the requirements to get my certification from BCG. I finally completed the client report, which took almost 2 months, and have now progressed onto compiling a three-generation narrative genealogy. I love...
by Josephine Hardy | Mar 24, 2014 | Military Monday
Every day is a learning curve when it comes to genealogy. Today I was lucky enough to receive a document from the Archivo Di Stato Di Catania. I wrote to them on March 8th so I only waited 17 days for a reply, which I think is a great turnaround. This document was the...
