Family History Hound

02/20/2026

I always have a fun time chatting with Myrt.. and this Mini-Myrt was no exception. We had a tough time staying within 5 minutes. I guess we’ll say they are like genealogy minutes. We're talking about SubStack, RootsTech, and all the ways you can participate.

Myrt's guest is one of her Mondays with Myrt panelists -- Ellen Thompson-Jennings, also known as The Family History Hound. She's even admitted to being a DNA...

02/19/2026

Join me on a Mini-Myrt Thursday, Feb 19, 2026 ⋅ 9am – 9:15am (Pacific Time - Los Angeles) Click this link to be notified

Myrt's guest is one of her Mondays with Myrt panelists -- Ellen Thompson-Jennings, also known as The Family History Hound. She's even admitted to being a DNA...

02/18/2026

This past Monday with Myrt brought with it "homework." It happens often. No, not really, just that there is so much to learn, and I like to try new things. Find out if there is something you haven't thought about in genealogy. Watch the recording here.

Let's help each other out when tackling the research conundrums. Family history and DNA research doesn't have to be difficult.SPECIAL GUEST - to be announce...

02/17/2026

I just posted my newest video about creating album covers at FOREVER. It was so easy and fun to do. I felt so organized. Feel good about your own collection of photos. I can help you with that. #

02/13/2026

02/12/2026

On Friday, a crew found hundreds of family photographs from the 1980s and 1990s on US 97 Blewett Pass. They were able to find someone from the pictures on Facebook and connect with her. The owner’s storage unit had been broken into, and the photos had been dumped during the getaway.

Hats off to the crew.. There are good people in the world

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says hundreds of family photos from the 1980s and 1990s were found scattered across US 97.

02/10/2026

Hats off to this organization for taking the time to gather this person's family photos. There is good in the world.
On Friday, a crew found hundreds of family photographs from the 1980s and 1990s on US 97, Blewett Pass. They were able to find someone from the pictures on Facebook and connect with her. We learned that the owner’s storage unit had been broken into and that the photos had been dumped during the getaway.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14WgP7yuAFL/

02/10/2026

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02/05/2026

At the end of December, I posted my intended list of blog topics for my blog and Substack account. If you want to see the list, I've posted the graphic at the bottom of this blog. January's topic was about research logs. I'm posting this in February because, after reviewing the current logs, I wondered if they could be improved. Then I asked one of my genealogy heroes, Elizabeth Shown Mills, if I could use something she posted on her personal Facebook account. That led to further information, and I wanted to take the time to write this to give proper credit to Elizabeth and do a good job. I hope you have a read and download and try out my new and improved research log.

At the end of December, I posted my intended list of blog topics for my blog and Substack account. If you want to see the list, I’ll be posting the … Continue Reading →

02/03/2026

MyHeritage has just added a major new historical record collection: Spain, Names & Stories in Newspapers, featuring 285 million structured records extracted from Spanish newspapers using MyHeritage’s advanced AI technology.

Historical newspapers capture details that rarely appear in official records. They document everyday life — family relationships, occupations, achievements, community events, and personal milestones — helping place individuals within a fuller historical and social context.

In this new Spanish newspaper collection, your audience can discover:
• Full names and identified family relationships
• Occupations, institutions, and places tied to daily life
• Mentions of life events, public recognition, and local news
• Newspaper titles, publication dates, and locations
• Article snippets, AI-generated summaries, and links to the original scanned pages on OldNews.com

01/31/2026

Stay in Control of Your Digital Life

Keep track of your essential digital accounts—from photos and financials to social media and cloud storage. This easy-to-use checklist helps protect your digital legacy and ensures your loved ones can access what matters most.
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01/30/2026

The Kindle version of this book is available for FREE, but the offer ends at midnight UK time. So hurry. https://amzn.to/4rmfVZI