by Laura Hedgecock | Family History, Writing and Sharing Memories
AKA My More Ancestors’ Intersections with the Histories of Waverley Abbey and Loseley Park: The November 2019 Rabbit Hole, Part 1 For me, part of the allure of attending RootsTech London was touring around southern England with my husband before the conference. We...
by Laura Hedgecock | Family History
Comparing RootsTech London versus RootsTech Salt Lake City, you see tons of similarities. Similar sponsors. Breakout session structure. Excitement and inspiration are in the air. (For more of an overview of RootsTech London see RootsTech London: Not your Average...
by Laura Hedgecock | Family History
RootsTech London is almost here y’all! And I’m almost there. By there, I mean England. Here are some last-minute tips to make sure you can enjoy it to the max, whether you’re there in person or not. For an overview of the conference, see Win a Free Pass to RootsTech...
by Laura Hedgecock | Family History, Writing and Sharing Memories
Of course, a legacy includes your stories and memories, but to most people, passing on your legacy entails writing your will. Take a moment to think about why you do all the family research, record oral histories, and tell stories.. My guess is that it’s love that...
by Laura Hedgecock | Storytelling, Family History, Writing Advice, Writing and Sharing Memories
Family storytellers often overlook the importance of describing family dynamics. When that happens, readers are left to make their own assumptions. If they come from a June-and-Ward-Clever-style family, they’ll interpret the story we tell in that context. If their...
by Laura Hedgecock | Family History, How-to
Tantalized by the entertaining commercials? Promotional discounts tap dancing across your feed? Do DNA tests help you discover your family story? Should you take one? The answer depends… Despite the advertising, DNA testing shouldn’t be a knee-jerk decision....