Articles about genealogy research methods.
When you encounter a name like “Maria del Refugio Nieto” in a U.S. border arrival record from Mexico do you wonder which part is the fist name and which part is the last name?
Hispanic Naming Conventions: Given Names Read More »
Hispanic Genealogy Research Methods
Are oral history interviews part of your family history research strategy? Don’t pass up the opportunity to capture the memories and stories of your loved ones.
My Webinar on Conducting Family History Interviews is FREE Through September Read More »
My Work Research Methods
Canva has been my favorite graphic design app for about five years now. It is so much easier to learn and use than Adobe Illustrator or InDesign, both of which are overkill for 99% of the design work I do for all of my teaching as well as my genealogy storytelling.
My 12/21 Webinar on Designing with Canva for Genealogy Read More »
My Work Research Methods Societies & Organizations Technology
If you have Mexican ancestors or relatives who immigrated to or temporarily lived and worked in the United States in the 20th century, U.S. border crossing records for arrivals from Mexico are an essential source for researching twentieth Mexican and Mexican-American individuals and families. This FREE downloadable article of mine will help you more thoroughly work with these invaluable records.
Getting the Most Out of U.S. Border Crossing Records for Mexican Genealogy Read More »
Hispanic Genealogy Repositories & Sources Research Methods