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How's it going?
I have arrived at the end of January, so it’s time to check in and see how things are going. Getting organized is never as easy as it...
Jan 31, 202411 min read

Are you looking in the right place?
Who knew that retirement was going to be so busy! My husband was scheduled for Mohs surgery when I got back from Ireland for a basal...
Nov 27, 20233 min read


The End
And so, the Irish Research trips have come to an end in 2023 and I am now retired! Some of the group worked until the last minute,...
Oct 22, 20231 min read


Off to Ireland
I'm currently sitting at JFK airport waiting for my 9 pm flight to Dublin. This in the last year for my Dublin and Belfast Research Trips...
Oct 2, 20236 min read


Why I Think Writing is Important
Over the years I've posted multiple blogs about writing, and why I think it is important for your genealogical research. Too often we're...
Sep 19, 202315 min read

Margaret Johnston Curry
There are a number of issues in trying to do Irish research, most of which relate to the loss of records for the 19th century. From...
Aug 28, 202310 min read

James Johnston of Unshinagh, Leitrim
I’m embarrassed that it’s been two months since I wrote a blog. My intent (as I retire) was to write about every two weeks. I was off...
Aug 7, 20236 min read

Johnston of Rossinver, Leitrim One Name Study
Over the past 20 years, my personal genealogy has taken a back seat to my business with client work, consultations and lectures. Now, as...
Aug 15, 20223 min read


Mackeys and Johnstons of Kinlough, Leitrim
My trip to Ireland in June/July is a combination of client research, a choral tour and personal research. After spending a week in...
May 17, 20125 min read
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