Dear Family Historians,
When I started
this blog back in November 2011, I had no idea where the journey would take me.
What began as a supplement to my Family Tree Firsts writing, a place to share
discoveries, frustrations, and the occasional triumph, became something much
more. Over the past thirteen years, this little corner of the internet has been
my genealogical home base.
Today, I’m
excited (and just a little nostalgic) to announce that I’m moving to a new
digital home.
Ancestors & Annotations
You can now
find me at:
The new site
brings together everything from my blog to information about my research
services, speaking engagements, publications, and more, all in one place. It’s
a fresh start that better reflects where I am now.
What’s Happening to This Blog?
Good news: Trials
and Tribulations of a Family Historian isn’t going anywhere.
This blog will
remain online as an archive. All 500+ posts, the research stories, conference
recaps, Fearless Females series, family discoveries, and yes, even those early
posts where I was still figuring out what I was doing, will stay right here. If
you’ve bookmarked anything or want to revisit old content, you’ll still be able
to find it.
However, I
will no longer be publishing new posts here. All new content will be
published at Ancestors & Annotations.
A Quick Look Back
I can’t let
this moment pass without a little reflection. When I look back at over a decade
of posts, I see:
·
Brick walls that finally crumbled (and a few
that are still standing strong)
·
Family myths that turned out to be completely
wrongand others that turned out to be true
·
Conferences attended, lectures given, and
colleagues who became friends
·
The evolution of DNA testing from novelty to
essential research tool
·
Countless late nights squinting at microfilm and
digitized records
·
And through it all, a community of readers who
made the journey worthwhile
Thank you.
Truly. Whether you’ve been reading since 2011 or just stumbled across these
pages recently, your readership has meant the world to me.
What to Expect at the New Site
·
If you enjoyed what I’ve shared here, you’ll
feel right at home at [New Blog Name]. You can expect:
·
Research stories and discoveries the wins, the walls, and the “wait,
WHAT?” moments
·
Education and tips practical advice for researchers at every
level
·
Conference coverage insights and highlights from genealogy events
·
Family stories because every tree is full of characters worth
meeting
·
The occasional myth-busting sometimes the truth is even more interesting
Come Along!
I hope you’ll
join me at the new site. Here’s how to stay connected:
·
Visit the new website and blog: www.t2familyhistory.com
·
Bookmark this page: This blog will remain as an
archive if you ever want to revisit old posts.
This isn’t
goodbye; it’s just a change of address. The passion for genealogy, the love of
a good research puzzle, and the joy of sharing stories? Those are coming with
me.
Thank you for
being part of this journey. I’ll see you at the new place.
Happy
researching!
Shannon
P.S. If you have any posts here that
you’ve bookmarked or referenced, rest assured, they’ll stay live. And if you
ever have trouble finding something, just reach out. I’m always happy to help!
