This weekend is the RootsTech Genealogy Conference. If you can’t attend the conference they are offering some fun streaming classes online, here is the list and times that these will be streaming. Thursday 8:30 a.m. Keynote speakers 11:00 a.m. The Future of Genealogy – panel 1:45 p.m. Tell it Again – Kim Weitkamp 3:00 p.m. [Read On]
Old Memories renewed.
March 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I was cleaning up my laptop bag, it had been awhile since I used it last and Squeak(my cat) must think I need all his extra fur, when I came across an old paper. I almost just tossed it, looked like an old coupon. But the writing on the back caught my eye. It was [Read On]
Vintage Shamrock
February 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Here is another wonderful Vintage kit from Touched by a Butterfly-Vintage Shamrock. Some of my families roots can be traced back to Ireland/Scotland when my Akin Ancestors migrated to America in the 1700’s. I have a lot of wonderful information about the Akin family history from my Great Great Aunt Lovella, who was only a [Read On]
Sparkle and shine
February 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Last month my computer crashed, thankfully I had already backed up all my photos and didn’t lose to much. Now I have a new computer and in the process of placing things back onto my laptop, I rediscovered so many old family photos. Touched by a Butterfly has been creating so many wonderful antique style [Read On]
Journal from Gip Akin
February 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
A few years ago I reconnected with family that had journals and diaries that my Great Great Grandfather and Akin family had left. Here is the accounts of the Lobo Cleanup by Gip Akin. LOBO CLEANUP By Gip Akin The wind had been blowing from the west for two days [Read On]
New Year, New Genealogy Conferences
January 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It is that time of year, Family Tree University and RootsTech are having their annual Conferences within the next few months. There are some positive changes to both conferences. Family Tree University has 15 Virtual Classes that you can view whenever you have time. Here is more details on their classes. February 22-24, early Bird [Read On]
ICAPGen Conference
October 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This weekend is the ICAPGen.org Genealogy Conference. ICAPGen.org is where Genealogists can obtain their Accreditation in Genealogy. There are Genealogists for Hobby, Accredited Genealogists, and Certified Genealogists. My overall goal is to become a Certified Genealogist through the Board of Certified Genealogists. When I made this decision there were three books I bought to help [Read On]
Research made easier
October 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Researching your family history can be challenging at times. When I first was learning to do research with my Grandma, it meant contacting record departments, and visiting libraries. Now you can connect almost instantly with relatives via the internet. Ancestry.com and other sites has made sharing information much easier. You can Try Ancestry.ca FREE for 14 [Read On]
Preserving your Memories with Flip-pal
October 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. My favorite scanner is honoring the cause with a lovely pink bag and cover with the Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon. Normally the bundle costs 176.99 and on sale for 159.29. Last November my Aunt and Cousin gave me this scanner as a Birthday/Christmas gift. I have used this scanner [Read On]
October is Family History Month
October 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Happy Monday, it is amazing that the year is nearly over. October is Family History Month, and with the Holidays around the corner there will be plenty of time to share memories, both past and present with family. This year I met a distant relative through my Grandfather Tryon’s side. We have been exchanging information [Read On]
