Upstate NY Genealogy by Lisa Dougherty

Context is everything when it comes to understanding the records we use to find information about our ancestors. Here's some thoughts on a source I use frequently, baptism records from Ireland.

Merry Christmas and thank you to everyone who took the time to read my posts, attend my Zoom classes, ask me a question or simply follow my page. One good thing about this year is that we may have a had bit more time to devote to family history, and I'm so happy to have played a part. Here's hoping some of us will get to meet in person in 2021! In the meantime, happy ancestor hunting!

Need a last minute gift for the friend or family member who has everything? I can produce a family tree like the one below for your special someone- there's still time! 5 hours of research for only $100! Contact me and I'll guarantee Christmas delivery!

Love this idea from the New Bedford Public Library! Some ideas for getting everyone involved!

It's Cyber Monday!! What better gift can you give this holiday season than the gift of family history? Just provide me with a few names and I can create a decorative family tree chart just like the one below, personalized for the gift recipient! Contact me today and we'll get started!

What are you doing for lunch next Monday. December 14? At 12pm, I'll be presenting ideas on how to overcome your family history "brick walls". Eventually we all have them! Head over to the Clifton Park Library website and sign up! See you there! https://cphlibrary.org/

I've had a cancellation for my last remaining in person appointment of the year, this Wednesday, November 25 at 12:30 at the Irish American Heritage Museum, 21 Quackenbush Square, Albany. Appointments are conducted around a large table in an open room, socially distant, masks on at all times. Don't miss this opportunity to get help with your family history questions before you are stuck inside for the long haul! https://www.irish-us.org/ Contact me via PM or email me at [email protected]

It's not too early to start thinking about Christmas shopping, and this year it will look a little different. How about a Christmas gift the whole family can enjoy, and you will never have to leave your house? I can create a family tree like the one below, suitable for framing, with 5 hours of research for only $100! Contact me today and I will have your project ready before Thanksgiving!

NOW is the time to get to work on finding the origins of your Irish ancestors so you can be ready when we can travel to Ireland again! This Thursday evening at 6:30, I'll be speaking via Zoom for the Troy Irish Genealogy Society to offer suggestions and strategies for finding out exactly where your Irish ancestor called home! https://www.facebook.com/TroyIrishGenealogy/

Like it or not, the time for holiday shopping is upon us! What do you give the person who has everything? The gift of family, of course! I can fill in a family tree like the one below, suitable for framing with 5 hours of research for only $100! I've already completed one project and am almost finished with another! Contact me today and have your shopping done by Thanksgiving!