The Formidable Genealogist

12/09/2025

9 Dec 2025 Launch day for my newest research guide. Only $7 today only. Link in comments.

12/09/2025

10 minutes ago, I made this live on my website. A brand-new research guide.

People have often told me that they'd like to watch me work on a case in real time so they can see how I analyze details, notice things that others don't and pull on threads until the brick wall comes crashing down.

So I did that with 4 client cases and wrote down every step and thought I had in the process.

This guide is 60 pages full of simple and concise examples of how I solved these cases. My guides are not wordy and academic. They're straight to the point and written the same way that I speak.

https://www.theformidablegenealogist.com/product-page/research-in-focus-vol-1-case-studies-by-a-professional-genealogist

With this product launch, I'm doing something different with staggered pricing. Get in early for the best deal.

Tuesday, Dec 9th - $7
Wednesday, Dec 10th - $8
Thursday, Dec 11th - $9
Friday, Dec 12th - Monday, Dec 15th - $10
Tuesday, Dec 16th - Full price of $19

In the 4 cases, the first 2 are U.S. based and the second 2 are tracing European immigrants, though the strategies I use would apply to any research.

12/09/2025

Tonight is the final live online class I will teach. Want to catch my final class? Sign up at the link below, but only if you can attend live. This is not recorded.

This class goes through tips and strategies that anyone can use in their research. After the class, we have a lengthy Q&A where you can ask me anything. The last class had a 1.5 hour Q&A!

Already sign up but didn't receive the download with the class info? Check your spam folder as it's emailed to you immediately at checkout. I will also send a reminder to everyone who has signed up soon. Don't delay if you're not sure how to access the class. Contact me at theformidablegenealogist@gmail.com ASAP. I'm a one person business so if you wait too long, I may not be able to help you troubleshoot and access the class.

https://www.theformidablegenealogist.com/product-page/12-9-25-level-up-your-genealogy-3-live-online-class

12/08/2025

8 Dec 2025 Fold3 Korean War Era Draft Cards. Link to the collection in the comments.

12/08/2025

I might even finish this today.......stay tuned.

Yes, I know I said the FamilySearch Catalog guide was my next one and it is half done, but this one was in my brain and I needed to get it out first. :)

FamilySearch Catalog guide will be coming in a week or two.

12/08/2025

Tomorrow is the final live online class I will teach. Want to catch my final class? Sign up at the link below, but only if you can attend live. This is not recorded.

This class goes through tips and strategies that anyone can use in their research. After the class, we have a lengthy Q&A where you can ask me anything. The last class had a 1.5 hour Q&A!

https://www.theformidablegenealogist.com/product-page/12-9-25-level-up-your-genealogy-3-live-online-class

12/07/2025

7 Dec 2025 Here’s how to find Rev War pensions for free.

12/07/2025

7 Dec 2025 What a nice surprise! An unsolicited testimonial about my research guides from the founder of DNAngels! Glad they’re helping your volunteers find biological family!

12/06/2025

6 Dec 2025 My final live class is next Tuesday. Click on my profile and the link to my website to sign up.

12/06/2025

6 Dec 2025 Reading between the lines.

12/06/2025

Final live class in 4 days!

Reminder that Tuesday, December 9th is my final live online class before I stop offering them. The value here is that 60-90 minute Q&A with me after the class.

Only sign up if you can attend live. There will not be a recording available. Looking for a pre-recorded version? I have 5 on-demand webinars on my website.

https://www.theformidablegenealogist.com/product-page/12-9-25-level-up-your-genealogy-3-live-online-class

12/05/2025

5 Dec 2025 A cool newer record set on Ancestry.