Did your ancestors fight on the Mexican side of the Battle of San Jacinto during the Texas Revolution? Learn about a key collection to help you document their service.
The California State University System Interviews Me as a Faculty DNA Expert
I recently served as a faculty expert an article that the California State University system wrote about those popular direct-to-consumer DNA tests for family history.
Tips from Legacy Tree Genealogists on Researching Spanish Genealogy
When teaching Hispanic genealogy classes, I am often asked for advice about researching our ancestors in Spain. Legacy Tree Genealogists recently published a good introduction on their blog for researching your ancestry in Spain.
I Am Speaking About DPLA, HathiTrust, and Mexican Genealogy in Camarillo this Saturday
If you live up on the Ventura coast, or you want to spend a Saturday morning driving or taking the train up to the beautiful Ventura coast, join me this Saturday afternoon at the Camarillo Public Library!
Hispanic Texas: Locating Mexican Revolution-Era Texas Border Crossing Records
These records are critical for those of us with ancestors and collateral relatives who immigrated from Mexico during the early-to-mid 20th century, and particularly during the violent Mexican Revolution.