Category: History

PODCAST Episode 4: The Glory of the Story

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
PODCAST Episode 4: The Glory of the Story
Best Practices, Courtesy, DNA, Family Lore, FamilySearch, Folklore, History, Podcast, Podcast episode, Tips and Tricks

“The Glory of the Story” is about the fun of gathering family stories. Folklore is great for finding facts and hints to start a tree, but it’s equally wonderful for entertainment and for preserving the memory of family elders for all generations, current and future, to enjoy. If your family tells stories, this is for … Read More “PODCAST Episode 4: The Glory of the Story” »

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PODCAST Episode 2: Consecration, Recy Thomas and African-American Genealogy, or Reparational Genealogy (with transcript)

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
PODCAST Episode 2: Consecration, Recy Thomas and African-American Genealogy, or Reparational Genealogy (with transcript)
Accessible, Ancestry, DNA, Documents, Family Lore, FamilySearch, History, My Discoveries, Podcast, Podcast episode, Reparational Genealogy, Show Notes

This episode is directed primarily toward European-American Latter-Day Saints, but no matter what, you will get something out of it. I discuss the Mormon Law of Consecration and how I apply it to family history work and working with others; the differences between African-American and European American genealogy; and the specific case of my research … Read More “PODCAST Episode 2: Consecration, Recy Thomas and African-American Genealogy, or Reparational Genealogy (with transcript)” »

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Folklore, Genealogy, and the Holiday Season

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn 2 Comments on Folklore, Genealogy, and the Holiday Season
Folklore, Genealogy, and the Holiday Season
Best Practices, Courtesy, Family Lore, History, How To, Tips and Tricks

So many festive events, so little time. While it is VERY bad form to work on your laptop while sitting on the couch in the middle of a holiday meal or party, it is possible to add to your family tree during the joy and mirth surrounding the Christmas tree or the Hanukkah bush. In … Read More “Folklore, Genealogy, and the Holiday Season” »

Digitally Gathering Family Lore

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Ancestry, Best Practices, Family Lore, History, How To

Over Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s, I’d like to encourage everyone to take advantage of family gatherings, or technology, or both, to talk with family elders and record valuable stories about your ancestors. Ways to do this: • Write a list of open-ended questions to start discussions, like “What do you remember best about life … Read More “Digitally Gathering Family Lore” »