Should You Attend a Genealogy Conference?

Published: Thu, 04/18/19

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Vol. 24, No. 16 — April 18, 2019

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The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 12:

The Cloth and the Portrait

The Willick cousins have a new clue in the search for Francis Wainwright’s lost treasure. Written on the cloth Philippa’s portrait was wrapped in, the clue is vague, but points to something of enormous value commissioned by Francis to honor Philippa’s memory. What could this mysterious thing be?

Should You Attend a Genealogy Conference?

Have you ever considered going to a genealogical conference? If not, you should think about it. There is a lot of good information at these conferences that can help you break through brick walls and make you a better genealogist. Here’s how to decide if you should attend one, and which one to attend.

3 Genealogy Societies Every Serious Genealogist Should Join

Even if you just do genealogy casually, you should join a few genealogical societies in order to learn about the newest research collections, research methods, and to read stories of genealogical successes that can inspire you. If you do genealogy professionally or as a serious amateur researcher, you probably need to belong to several societies in order to keep on the cutting edge of the profession/hobby. Whether you are a casual or professional/serious genealogist, these are the three genealogical societies you should definitely join, at a minimum. Everyone who does genealogy on any level should belong to these groups...

American Folklore: Mississippi

Mississippi has some interesting folklore. From mermaid worshipping Native Americans to witches and ghosts of all kinds, the folklore ranges from creepy to touching, and from weird to sad. Here are some of the intriguing highlights of it.