This Friday: Geneablogger's Radio

Title: Military Records and Genealogy
Date: Friday, May 27, 2011
Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/geneabloggers/2011/05/28/military-records-and-genealogy
More Information: http://www.geneabloggers.com/geneabloggers-radio-friday-night-27-2011/

I'd recommend tuning in and chatting with listeners if you can, but you can download the podcast later if you can't make it. If you click the link to blogtalkradio when the show is broadcasting, at the bottom of the page you will find a chat filled with listeners. I've found it to be a great way to talk with fellow genealogists while also learning about some great topics.

You also have chances at some door prizes if you call in at the right time.

Research Requests

I've been alerted by a couple people that the contact form wasn't working well for them. I have tried it and it did work for me in that I got an email sent to me by using the form.

If you have tried to contact me for a research job and I have NOT replied to you within one day, please either comment on a post (preferably this one) or send me an email at branchesfamilyhistory at gmail.com

Thanks!

"5 Tips for a Successful Research Request"

I recently discovered the old issues of Ancestry Magazine that are posted on google and I wanted to share the link to my article "5 Tips for a Successful Research Request" that appeared in the Nov/Dec 2009 issue on page 14.

Ancestry Magazine, Nov/Dec 2009

News and a Future Presentation

I wanted to spell out exactly what I'll be doing on this blog in the near future. This is probably more of a help for me I guess, given the blog's sudden and necessary creation, but it'll give a head's up to anyone wanting to keep an eye on this page. This will be my main web presence advertising my family history research service (hence the blog address) for the time being, but I fully plan on posting a variety of genealogical and historical topics.

For instance, I've bought the first season of the American version of "Who Do You Think You Are" on DVD and plan on catching up with what I'd missed, since I'd been in Wales when it was originally airing. When the show starts airing its second season on NBC beginning February 4th, I'll be catching each one and providing a recap for anyone interested enough to read it. Later on, when I've gotten some more business, I'm going to be purchasing the United Kingdom version of the show on DVD and reviewing all four series/seasons of that show as well.

In addition to that, I'm currently brainstorming several different articles that I hope are a mix of being informative and helpful for researchers and other visitors. This is my first run at a public blog, so pardon the dust and bad writing while I'm getting settled into this!

Meanwhile, I've got my first non-school related speaking engagement! I'm busy getting things ready for it right now. I'm very excited and nervous, but I think I'll have that well in hand by March. (Hopefully!)

Here are the details:

Presentation @ the Jefferson County Genealogical Society (Website: Link)
Date: March 19th, 2011
Time: 9:30 a.m. (Speaker begins between 10:15 and 10:30)
Location: Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy PP, High Ridge, Missouri
Presentation Title: Records of England and Wales: An Introduction
Description: Focuses on some of the basics of English and Welsh Genealogical Records for Researchers.
Public Welcome!