Jeanette's Genealogy

12/01/2025

Just finished giving a presentation on maps and wanted to share this beautiful Bird's Eye View map of Niagara Falls from 1882:

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Bird's-eye view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.) 608 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Indexed for points of interest. Vault AACR2: 100; 651/1; 651/2; 700/1; 710/2

09/16/2025

Have you ever heard of a "romance map" before? AI says the purpose is: To present a region's history and attractions in an engaging, charming, and often idealized way, making it appealing to viewers.

Fun! Here is the Romance Map of the Niagara Frontier from 1931:

09/14/2025

I spoke today at the Niagara Celtic Festival! 🍀

09/08/2025

Hey… That’s me!! 🥰

When genealogy shifts from a passion to a profession, the joy of learning can sometimes fade. Jeanette Sheliga shares creative strategies for reigniting that spark—whether it’s changing your study environment, trying new learning formats, or organizing your materials so they inspire rather than overwhelm. Her practical tips remind us that professional development doesn’t have to feel like a chore—it can be energizing, rewarding, and even fun.
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08/27/2025

Genealogy Summer Day 59 has taken me to Canada! 🇨🇦 I am dropping off a family history donation that was given to NCGS (but was more Ontario than NY). 🥰 The border guard was curious and had to ask me why I was crossing the border to visit a library. 😄

08/21/2025

🎥 I was interviewed at LCTV about genealogy and NCGS! 😬 That’s my mom taking a selfie with me! 🥰 Genealogy Summer Day 52!

PS - We need to update our website as the wonderful Shelley Richards is our head librarian. Oops! Sorry, Shelley!

08/19/2025

I got to hold a letter written by Susan B. Anthony at the McClurg Museum!! ✉️ Genealogy Summer Day 51!

08/19/2025

Chautauqua County road trip with Rhonda on Genealogy Summer Day 51! 🚙

08/16/2025

✈️Waiting at the airport for my flight so I finished up a blog post on the DAR GRC Reports that I had some success searching in this week! Genealogy Summer Day 48!

DAR GRC Reports – Part 1 of 3: Background August 16, 2025 jsheliga A collection that I am aware of – yet, often forget to search in – are the Genealogical Records Committee (GRC) reports. I really need to drill this into my brain that this record collection should to be included in every “re...

08/15/2025

I think the oldest record that I touched this week was from 1789 which was from the Post Office Department. I love crashing GenFed each summer! Hopefully, I will win the lotto next year and can actually attend GenFed.🤞🏻 If not, I will likely crash again! Genealogy Summer Day 47!

08/15/2025

Last day at the archives! Genealogy Summer Day 47!