by Catherine Desmarais, CG | Jun 23, 2014 | Genealogical Education, professional genealogy, Uncategorized
Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) Now Accepting Applications for APG Young Professional Scholarship APG to Honor Student and/or Young Professional with Strong Interest in Developing a Career in Genealogy WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., 23 June 2014-The Association of...
by Catherine Desmarais, CG | May 1, 2014 | Forensic Genealogy, Uncategorized
The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy is pleased to announce its 2014-15 Board of Directors. Joining the board are: Wanda Smith, Secretary: Wanda I. Smith is an attorney licensed to practice law in both Texas and Arkansas. She is a member of the...
by Catherine Desmarais, CG | Dec 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
As if I wasn’t overwhelmed enough by just being in Ireland, entering the most beautiful library I have ever been in put me over the top. I love this place. If I didn’t have to find food eventually, I might never leave. Well, not for a long time anyway....
by Catherine Desmarais, CG | Sep 6, 2012 | My research projects, Uncategorized, Vermont Genealogy, Vermont Historical Society, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration
I start my client research projects with the best of intentions to stay on task, and within the budgeted hours. I’ve yet to accomplish this. Instead I usually find myself falling down one rabbit hole or another. (On my own dime, of course.) I was researching a...
by Catherine Desmarais, CG | May 28, 2012 | Family, Military Repatriation, Uncategorized
I wasn’t sure what to write about today. I have a broken wrist and was tempted to use that as an excuse not to post. But it’s Memorial Day, and I’ve been thinking about those who served our country, past and present. I always think about my...