An overview of home resources and outreach to family members whose memories and insights can help start the process off right—how things on a bookshelf or a storage box can be of especial use, and a source of clues…if not outright answers.
Dr. David Mc Donald, The Preacher Genealogist, has been an active genealogist for nearly 50 years. He took his first client as a sophomore in high school, and taught his first classes in genealogy as a teen. Dave’s lectured nationally and in
Dave McDonald gives out tips and information in such a way that you know that it’s a passion! He makes you aware of the pitfalls and the urgency of getting started by asking questions and gathering STUFF. Nobody in my family wanted the old pictures when my parents passed but I have 3 boxes full!
Absolutely fantastic! Dave is such a great presenter. I love his sense of humor and his down-to-earth advice! I’ve been doing genealogy longer than Dave has, but I learned — or at least was reminded of — things I need to do. I’m sharing the link to the recording with my family history students. I hope they all watch it and enjoy it as much as I did. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
This was superb! I also have been doing some genealogy since the early days of computers. Dave describes so many of my own experiences. His presentation brings reiterates the enjoyment I also feel. Every person interested in family history should hear this presentation!
I have been “playing at” genealogy for perhaps 15-years. I’m currently 75-years old. This has been fun, and Dave has “pegged” me accurately. I’ve been the “hunter-gatherer” d/l everything I could get my hands upon. I have become the family repository for my parents, in-laws and some relatives. Sadly, I seem to be the only family member who is interested in collecting and organizing. Dave’s seminar has been excellent and helpful. I only wish they weren’t spread so far apart. I want to watch the next one!
Not a beginner (been doing this a little less than 40 years), but so on point. A great reminder of what we sometimes forget to do and a great lesson in knowing we’re not the only ones to have encountered these issues. Thanks for a wonderful reminder of how much I really love doing this.
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Enjoyed Dave’s presentation, hearing most of the same mistakes & still going down rabbit holes in doing family research. Thank you, Dave & Geoff!
Most enjoyable. I loved the humor and the casualness, making the study of genealogy important while keeping it doable.
Loads of information and not just for beginners. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Dave McDonald gives out tips and information in such a way that you know that it’s a passion! He makes you aware of the pitfalls and the urgency of getting started by asking questions and gathering STUFF. Nobody in my family wanted the old pictures when my parents passed but I have 3 boxes full!
Absolutely fantastic! Dave is such a great presenter. I love his sense of humor and his down-to-earth advice! I’ve been doing genealogy longer than Dave has, but I learned — or at least was reminded of — things I need to do. I’m sharing the link to the recording with my family history students. I hope they all watch it and enjoy it as much as I did. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
This was superb! I also have been doing some genealogy since the early days of computers. Dave describes so many of my own experiences. His presentation brings reiterates the enjoyment I also feel. Every person interested in family history should hear this presentation!
I have been “playing at” genealogy for perhaps 15-years. I’m currently 75-years old. This has been fun, and Dave has “pegged” me accurately. I’ve been the “hunter-gatherer” d/l everything I could get my hands upon. I have become the family repository for my parents, in-laws and some relatives. Sadly, I seem to be the only family member who is interested in collecting and organizing. Dave’s seminar has been excellent and helpful. I only wish they weren’t spread so far apart. I want to watch the next one!
Not a beginner (been doing this a little less than 40 years), but so on point. A great reminder of what we sometimes forget to do and a great lesson in knowing we’re not the only ones to have encountered these issues. Thanks for a wonderful reminder of how much I really love doing this.