Category: Online Genealogy

May 18th, 2010

Craig Manson’s Genealogy Motto: Learn, Share, Enjoy, Appreciate

In an earlier post I mentioned that I recently asked a few genealogists to comment on the following questions related to online genealogy research:

  • What do you think the future can bring with regards to online genealogy research?
  • What online tools do you use to research your genealogy and why?
  • What is your general opinion of the advantages and/or disadvantages of using some of these online research tools?
  • Craig Manson runs a blog called GeneaBlogie and is the second Genealogist in this series of posts who replied with his opinions of online genealogy. Craig Manson has a diverse and varied ancestry that spans African American slaves, Native Americans and Colonial Settlers.

    Craig Manson’s heritage is truly an American heritage and he chronicles his research on his blog. In my opinion, he is one of the foremost genealogists for American ancestry but he would tell you he is just researching his own ancestry and sharing what he learns along the way. Check out GeneaBlogie and see if you agree.

    This is what Craig Manson had to say:

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    March 23rd, 2010

    Joan Miller, Passionate Genealogist

    This is the first of a series of guest posts by expert or experienced genealogists. Online Genealogy is a growing field and there are lots of great resources out there as well as some horrible resources that claim to have valuable information but you end up going around in circles trying to find something you can use.

    I recently asked a few genealogists to comment on the following questions related to online genealogy research:

  • What do you think the future can bring with regards to online genealogy research?
  • What online tools do you use to research your genealogy and why?
  • What is your general opinion of the advantages and/or disadvantages of using some of these online research tools?
  • I was amazed by some of the answers I got back, and I can’t wait to share them with you! My first guest post is by Joan Miller, a passionate genealogist who enjoys sharing her research techniques with others through the use of genealogy social networking and interaction online. This is what Joan Miller had to say:

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