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March Genealogy To-Dos
Posted by Tonia Kendrick in And More, Research on March 2nd, 2010
I’m getting a better feel for what can be accomplished in a “normal” month, with only weekends and a few weeknights to do genealogy.
The to-dos for March are:
- Write 8 blog posts
- Abstract (or update previously-done abstractions, if necessary) 8 census pages and update the citations.
- Index some
Genealogy To-Dos – February Wrap-Up
Posted by Tonia Kendrick in And More, Research on February 28th, 2010
February turned out to be a good genealogy month. I thought I might get sidetracked from my original plans by playing in the Geneablogger Games, but I was able to combine many tasks and make them work for both the Games and my To-Do list.
February Plan:
- Write 10
Winter 2010 Geneablogger Games – Week 1 Status Update
Posted by Tonia Kendrick in And More, Research on February 20th, 2010
The Winter 2010 Geneablogger Games are half over. Where do you stand?
Here are my standings:
1. Go Back and Cite Your Sources – 17 last Saturday and 33 on Sunday. Platinum Medal!
2. Back Up Your Data – have not competed in this event.
3. Organize Your Research –… Read the rest
52 Weeks to Better Genealogy – Google Maps
Posted by Tonia Kendrick in And More, Military, Research on February 19th, 2010
This week’s challenge from Amy at WeTree is to play with Google Maps, a “a helpful tool for determining the locations of addresses in your family history.” My genealogy software uses Google Maps to map all the locations… Read the rest
The Notebook Project
Posted by Tonia Kendrick in And More, Research on February 9th, 2010
If you are a regular visitor to this blog, then you know that I keep all my genealogy records online (click on the Family Tree tab above). I decided long ago that online publishing was the right format for me and I’m still quite happy with the arrangement. Not only… Read the rest
February Genealogy To-Dos
Posted by Tonia Kendrick in And More, Research on February 2nd, 2010
I’m setting more modest goals this month, since I didn’t get much genealogy done last month.
So, for February:
- Write 10 blog posts
- Abstract (or update previously-done abstractions, if necessary) 10 census pages and update the citations.
- Index some names on FamilySearch
Genealogy To-Dos – January Wrap-Up
Posted by Tonia Kendrick in And More, Research on January 31st, 2010
I got away from genealogy a couple of weeks this month, spending my time on other pursuits (reading and scrapbooking, namely).
How did I do toward my goals?
- Write 10 blog posts – completed 7
- Abstract (or update previously-done abstractions, if necessary) 20 census pages and update
Weekly Updates for 2010-01-27
Posted by Tonia Kendrick in Research, What's New on January 27th, 2010
- RT @OurGeorgiaRoots: RT @georgiapioneers: Clarke Co GA wills added to http://www.georgiapioneers.com #
- RT @baysideresearch: Bayside Blog >> Requesting Vital Records from the Maryland State Archives http://bit.ly/5EHtYs #genealogy #
Surname Saturday: Top 10 Ellis Research Resources
Posted by Tonia Kendrick in Research on January 23rd, 2010
Ellis is the second-most common surname in my genealogy database. These are the 10 resources that I have found to be most helpful in researching these family members.
- “Ellis and Keener Connections” – a family tree compiled by Lynda Gibbs and housed at Rootsweb World Connect. Some of you


