"The Google Genealogist"

One day, while searching YouTube for genealogy information, I came across The Google Genealogist. While I haven't finished watching all five of the videos below, they seemed (at least at first glance) worth sharing.

 

"Inchelium Couple Adopt Girl"

In my last post (Family Old Photos, published August 22, 2012),  I talked about family resemblences. Well, in my family, that's not always the case. The photo of my sister & I (right), was taken in 1983 or 1984 & published in a local newspaper. (The photo was taken at the same time as the photo below.)

The story that went along with the photo - “Inchelium Couple Adopt Girl” - was her welcome-to-the-family (vs. birth) announcement.

 

Family Old Photos

A few months ago, I discovered Family Old Photos,
which is a free site for sharing ... old photos!

 

You can follow me on this site by clicking on the following link. 

Family Old Photos: Photos Submitted by Dawn Fifer

 

Below are the photos that I have uploaded ... so far.

 

 

 

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 Growing up, I heard that I looked like my parents.
If I was with my mom, I was told "you look like your mother".
If I was with my dad, I was told "you look like your father".

I think that I have my mom's general look, but my dad's eyes & nose.

In looking at these photos, I could take the above statement a step further.
I have my maternal grandmother's general look
(who got her look from her dad).
I have my paternal grandfather's eyes & nose.
(My mom, however, always said that my dad looked like his mom. IDK!)

I will definately have more photos
along with what I think are resemblances.

"Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lectureres, and Librarians"

As an aspiring Genealogist / Family Historian, it seems only fitting that my first post (aside from my intro) should be on Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Librarians. I ordered this book off of Amazon, and it appears to be an absolute necessary resource!

introduction

Hello. My name is Dawn Fifer. I live in Washington State (USA).

I have always loved stories (including family stories) since childhood.

What I didn’t love was my mother teaching me research skills in the library.

(But am I ever thankful!)

For some time I’ve considered Genealogy / Family History.

So this blog will chart my road from hobbiest through certification & beyond.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit.

Please “follow” my blog if you feel so moved.