The In-Depth Genealogist a digital community for all genealogists

May seems to bring changes every year. Spring is in full bloom. Gardens are being planted. Students around the country are graduating and moving on to new adventures. The same holds true for family historians. We plan new research trips and family reunions. We update our blogs and websites with new designs and features. It’s the time of year so many of us get the itch to try new things after fabulous learning opportunities at conferences. We learn, grow, and challenge ourselves with new experiences – just like the IDG leadership team did at the 2013 National Genealogical Society Family History Conference last week. The In-Depth Genealogist has been such an important part of my family history journey. From the earliest days of a handful of friends writing articles for a newsletter over at Corn and Cotton Genealogy to the resource you know today, IDG has been first and foremost a labor of love for me. It has grown and evolved over the last year into something that still leaves me awestruck. We strived to be a place where all genealogists felt welcome when others may focus on dividing the community into labels such as “hobbyist” or “professional.” I think we’ve done a pretty good job so far! It has grown from a small group to a large family, and I love it. However, as with all journeys, sometimes we notice that the path in front of us is heading in a different direction than we expected. I’ve been blessed over the last year to not only work with a great team growing The In-Depth Genealogist but to also grow my business, Corn and Cotton Genealogy. The time has come that I need to pour myself full time into my business. Starting this month, I’ll be stepping down as the ... Read More »

This Learning Genealogy Round Up is the second in a new series of monthly posts on genealogy education presented by The In-Depth Genealogist. For March 2013, we have conferences, institutes, webinars, and more! Read More »

Genealogy is becoming more and more popular with young and old alike. Many companies offer services for discovering the records that show the relationships and events in your family’s history, however few focus solely on the part of our hobby that most people are drawn to: family stories. Saving Memories Forever is a new and exciting resource that helps us record these stories for our family. Their easy-to-use system helps us discover, preserve, and share these stories. Read More »

If you are interested in learning about resources, skills, methodology and techniques to further your family history research, the help you need may have just arrived. Three genealogy professionals: Stephanie Pitcher Fishman, owner of Corn & Cotton Genealogy; Terri O’Connell, owner of Finding Our Ancestors; and Jen Baldwin, owner of Ancestral Journeys; are reaching across state lines using the power of Twitter to answer your questions and create an environment of collaboration. Read More »

Are you looking for a way to get your kids excited about family history? Would you love to do it in a way that it makes history (and other subjects!) come alive? Now's your chance to do both for FREE! Read More »