Hound on the Hunt

01/30/2026

The power of . https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GpcSKqXwp/

01/30/2026

Do you need a DNA Survival Kit for RootsTech? My newest YouTube video just might help you plan this genealogy event coming up in March.

Are you heading to RootsTech in 2026 and planning to tackle DNA sessions, tools, and discoveries? 🧬This RootsTech DNA Survival Guide is designed to help you...

01/29/2026

I created this video about a new tool for all FOREVER customers, whether they have free or paid FOREVER Storage. I love this new tool. After organizing my photos by year and then decade, I can make covers that make my account look and feel organized. I haven't posted this video on YouTube yet I thought I'd post it here first. Give it a try and tell me what you think.
If you're not a FOREVER customer, you can sign up and have me as your Ambassador. You'll get a 2GB account to try and $20 to spend, and I'll help you feel like you're in the driver's seat of your own collection. https://www.forever.com/ambassador/ellenthompson-jennings

01/29/2026

You have a story to tell — and it matters.
The Story of You: The Star gives you weekly prompts (plus bonuses) to help you capture your life your way, at your own pace. You can take a full year to do it — no rush, no pressure.

Start telling your story today ✨
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The Story of You takes an easy approach to writing your life story. Each week, you’ll have access to a prompt to reflect and write—at your own pace. If a prompt doesn’t fit or doesn’t feel right, you’re free to skip it or explore a different memory. The course includes 52 prompts plus a fe...

01/28/2026

Did you watch Finding Your Roots last night? I found the segment on comedian Hasan Minhaj genealogy especially interesting. His genealogy was incredibly difficult to do, and the pictures of the records were something to see. But what I found so interesting was his reaction. At first, he was chatting and joking, but as he learned more, you could tell he was deeply touched and at a loss for words.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of actor Lizzie Caplan and comedian Hasan Minhaj.

01/28/2026

I know when I created my list of blog posts for 2026 .. January was to be about Research Logs. But I need a bit more time. I want to get this right. Stay tuned as this is coming soon. Watch for it at Family History Hound https://blog.familyhistoryhound.com/

01/27/2026

Thanks to genealogy a la carte who posted about this interview between Dr. Gates and Jimmy Fallon.

Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. talks about discovering Pope Leo's genetic ties to Madonna, Angelina Jolie, Justin Bieber and more before challenging Jimmy to a g...

01/22/2026

The perfect gift for your children or grandchildren . Cali and Katie's No-No adventure. Find out what mischief these two can get into. https://amzn.to/4rpq73J

Join Cali the spunky Morkie with perky ears and Katie the wise Red Setter as they trot off on one of their biggest mischief-filled adventures yet! From desert detours to duck pond blunders, these two lovable pups find themselves in one "no-no" moment after another.

01/21/2026

🐾 Come Hang Out at the Dog Park! 🐾
I’ve created a space called the Family History Hound Dog Park—a place where genealogy lovers, DNA explorers, and photo organizers can gather, can find tips and courses that can help them on their journey. Share wins, and even admit when they’re stuck.

I have great plans for more things at the dog park so please keep returning to see what's new

Think of it as the picnic table at the park:
✔️ No pressure
✔️ No “dumb” questions
✔️ Lots of encouragement
✔️ A little fun mixed in
If you’re working on your family history, organizing photos, or just need a friendly place to talk shop, I’d love to see you there. 🐕💚
👉 Come take a look and join us!


Family History Hound Dog Park https://share.google/qRkgGdiK3ZTSAcuIT

Dig into your family history with the Dog Park—where genealogists get tools, training, and support for photos, DNA, and legacy projects.

01/20/2026

If you have a few minutes, this is the best eulogy

"The funniest funeral I have ever attended." — Gail L."I was dying of laughter. Oh $hit...too soon?" — Brian M."Ten out of ten. Take this funeral on tour!" —...

01/19/2026

4 major U.K. and Ireland record collections are now live on MyHeritage, including rare passenger lists and Nonconformist vital records that open up entirely new paths for British and Irish family history research.

This release includes the complete surviving U.K. and Ireland incoming and outgoing passenger lists from 1878–1960, alongside England & Wales Nonconformist births, baptisms, deaths, and burials dating back to the 1600s. Together, they cover nearly 40 million passenger records and more than 6 million Nonconformist vital records — all with high-quality images from The National Archives, London. With this update, MyHeritage now offers 678 U.K. collections totaling over 2.03 billion records.
Learn more at the MyHeritage blog

We’re excited to announce the release of four major historical record collections from the United Kingdom and Ireland, now available on MyHeritage. These

01/12/2026

Take a bit of time today and tidy up the areas of your desk that may have gotten out of hand.