by shaunahicks | Mar 29, 2010 | Blog
Weeks 7 and 8 of the 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy were all about online map collections with the first exercise looking at Google Maps. Although I have briefly looked at Google Maps online, I have not really taken the time to explore it from a family history...
by shaunahicks | Mar 20, 2010 | Blog
The past week has been very busy with three genealogy events and while I do feel a bit weary, it was a worthwhile experience going to all three. The first was the Second Australian Jewish Genealogy conference in Melbourne where I was giving a talk on Caring For Your...
by shaunahicks | Mar 16, 2010 | Blog
Challenge 6 in the 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy challenge is about using online databases at your local library. I never seem to get time to go to the library much less spend time there doing research. The best time of the day for me to research is between 4-6am and...
by shaunahicks | Mar 12, 2010 | Blog
My presentation on Caring for your Family Records at the Second National Australian Jewish Genealogy Conference in Melbourne last weekend was very well received. I had intended to spend the whole day at the conference but we experienced some minor roof damage from the...
by shaunahicks | Mar 6, 2010 | Blog
This week’s blog is my contribution to the Carnival of Irish Heritage & Culture, 18th edition With four gg grandparents born in Ireland it is no wonder that I am interested in Irish heritage and culture. Of the four it is only my gg grandmother Maria Jeffers...