2023.03.08 – RootsTech 2023 Innovations

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RootsTech 2023 InnovationsBy Dale E. Lee2023.03.08 Ever since RootsTech decided to go virtual because of Covid 19, I have enjoyed reviewing the technological advances being made in Family History by viewing the Innovation Forum section of the website, and this year did not disappoint. As a matter fact, I think the technologies I’m seeing in the forum are probably some of the most advanced I’ve seen so far. The following is a summary of the new technologies shown. If you want to see further detail on each, hop on over to https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/series/innovation. The ability to scan normal records and create […]

2022.01.19 – A Hard Lesson

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The Grumpy Old Man Learned a Hard Lesson This is a hard post to write. I look at posts that admonish new Genealogists to sit down with their Parents, Grandparents, and Older Relatives. That is great advice as far as it goes. As a matter of fact, I took that advice. I asked friends and family if they had Memories, Stories, and Pictures. Afterward I realized that most if not all those I asked were OLDER. Not as old as me, but if they weren’t retired, they were close to it. We, as Genealogists try to document the past, in […]

2022.02.16 – A New Perspective

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The Grumpy Old Man has a New Perspective Genealogy and Family History. Are they the same? Yes and No. I read an article and it gave me a new perspective. Genealogy is the research side of the Adventure. Family History is the story side that brings the Adventure alive. Both are equally important. I fell into the Genealogy side. I was looking for information to fill in the blanks. I would look for a name to place on a branch of my tree. Once I got the name, on to the next. What I missed is that there’s a lot […]

2022.04.13 – The Grumpy Old Man Starts a Journal

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The headline above should read: The Grumpy Old Man Starts a Journal, AGAIN. I bet I have started “Journaling” a dozen or more times. Now, at 72, it’s time to get serious. One of the first things you should do in Genealogy is to ask your relatives. Usually that means getting information from a Grandparent or a relative that has lived a full life, and has a lot to remember. But what if you are the Grandparent or relative that has lived a full life, and no one asks? The reason I have had so many starts and stops was […]

2023.02.01 – The Grumpy Old Man Goes to RootsTech Again

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If you are into Genealogy, you really need to be into RootsTech. Here is a quote from their website: “A family history conference. An on-demand learning library. A way to grow closer to the people, places, and stories that matter most.” This should get you excited about RootsTech. I know I am. RootsTech is in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States this year, from March 2nd thru the 4th. At RootsTech, you get Exclusive classes from expert genealogists, access to the world-renowned family Search Library, face-to-face connections with friends and industry experts, and much more. All this for only $98.00. […]

More Ramblings of a Grumpy Old Man

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Wouldn’t it be nice to be immortal? If you have seen the movie Highlander, you know there can be only one. Well, maybe not. I was an Instructor at an Advanced Individual Training (AIT) School. A school for Veterinarian Assistants, better know as VET TECHS. We taught our soldiers procedures similar to that of the Medical Techs. Our students had to learn each procedure on multiple animals, Rats, Cats, Dogs, and Horses. We also counseled them on their career in the military. One may never know the impact on has on another person. My Immortality came when I least expected […]

A Grumpy Old Man at it Again

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I once wrote that one should take time to talk to their relatives, and then sit down and interview them, especially from the generations past. But what if you are the “Generation Past”? No need to wait. No time to waste. I am 70 yrs old. Granted my plan is to live to 100. But what if God, Fate, or Events have a different plan? One’s life experiences, if not passed on, are forgotten, lost forever. The secret to immortality is to pass on the events of one’s life so they live on in the memories of generations to come. […]

2020.09.01 – Another Random Thought from a Grumpy Old Man

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The Corona Virus has had an impact on my life. I still go to work, but have cut back, not out of fear, but as an excuse to pursue other adventures. The downside is, I have more free time, and sometimes I get bored. One can’t pursue greatness 100% of the time. When I get bored, my mind tends to wander. Sometimes, it goes to wild and wondrous places and sometimes, well, not so much. I was thinking, how do you talk to your Kids, Grand Kids, and in my case, my Great Grand Kids? How do you set them […]

2023.01.11 – Navajo Family History Research

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Navajo Family History ResearchBy Dale E. Lee2023.01.11 Research in American Indian genealogy can be challenging. I recently talked with a friend and discovered that he had Navajo heritage. As something nice for him, I did some research and put together the following resource list. You can gain a lot of information by following the links listed below. Especially useful is the FamilySearch Wiki, but there are others that are also very helpful. When research gets tough, it is always a good idea to turn to experts to point out the way. And it really helps if the information is readily […]

2023.01.04 – Roots Tech: Register for 2023

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RootsTech: Register for 2023By Dale E. Lee2023.10.04 Join the largest Family History conference in the world. RootsTech is scheduled for March 2-4 2023 and this time you have the ability to go to the conference either Virtually or In Person at Salt Lake City. Register here: https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/event/rt2023/ RootsTech has exhibits for: Learning – With over 3,000 classes on demand … Innovation – RootsTech partners with over 100 companies each year … Inspiration – Family History starts and ends with great stories …” And more. You can: Tour the site Connect with Living Family Share your story Learn the basics of […]

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