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5 Reliable Places to Find Genealogists Online

Now that you’ve decided that you need a genealogist to help you with your ancestors. Where do you find one? Do you Google them? Do you find one that’s in your local area or one that’s from a major genealogical website? In this post, I’ll share some online places where genealogists like to hang out.Ancestry or AncestryPro GenealogistsThis...

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How to Know When You Need a Genealogist

It’s not easy to know when you need the help of a genealogist for your ancestor research. There are many factors that go into making that decision. So I’m here to share some clues and situations that might inspire you to hire out your genealogy research.First of all, let’s clear up a misconception we all have when wanting to hire...

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How I Work as a Genealogist Q&A

Want to know what it would be like to work with me as a genealogist? Then you’re in for a treat because I answer some questions that have come my way in the hopes that it will inspire you to get the genealogy help that you need.What does a one-on-one consultation look like for you?I tell people that they have a free 30 minute consultation with...

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What Do Professional Genealogists Do?

Have you ever wondered if you needed to hire a professional genealogist? How much would they cost? What do professional genealogists do that’s different than a regular family historian? Why would you need one if you can find your answers on your own?This post will shed some light on what a professional genealogist does for you. So let’s...

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RootsTech and Becoming a Professional Genealogist

RootsTech logoHello everyone! How’s it going this week? It’s Roots Tech week! What’s that you say? It’s a genealogy convention held in Salt Lake City, UT that covers everything genealogy.  They have classes on just about everything, DNA, photos, preservation, tech, regional research, maps, social media, latest news and trends, etc.  They...

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Wednesday Wisdom-5 Genealogy Books and Magazines that I Use and Love

Hey everyone! It’s almost Christmas! Who’s ready and who’s scrambling for last minute gift ideas? Don’t worry I’ve got you covered for ideas. Today’s post is all about last minute genealogy Christmas gifts! You’re welcome… Here’s 5 items that I have personally used or owned and loved! 1. Professional Genealogy-Preparation, Practice,...

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Should I Hire a Professional Genealogist?

Hello readers! I was thinking about what I should write about today. I have written a lot about the practical side of doing genealogy. I decided to take a break from that on this post and focus instead on some stories and concerns that people might have about hiring a genealogist. First, I want to share a story with you about my own genealogy...

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