Family History Hound

07/28/2026

Check out my latest blog and what my brother's text said.

Yesterday I received a text from my brother, which actually is something all on its own. I’m not saying I don’t hear from my brothers very often, but let’s just say the texts are often “Are you still alive?” This text was different. Within a few seconds, I was able to give him a link that ...

07/28/2026

My new course, Scapple - Mind Mapping for Genealogy Research, is now live. When you sign up, you will automatically be signed up for discussion boards to ask questions or to interact with other students. Have a look. https://fhhdogpark.podia.com/scapple-mind-mapping-to-for-genealogy

07/24/2026

Where Would Your Family Find It?

Imagine that a family member needed to locate your most important genealogy research tomorrow.

Would they know:
📁 Where your family tree is stored?
📁 Where your photographs are kept?
📁 Which files contain your completed research?
📁 How to access your digital accounts?
📁 Which items are most important to preserve?

Organizing our family history is not only about helping ourselves. It is also about making sure the next generation can understand and continue our work.

What is one thing you could make easier for your family to find?
Need a FOREVER home for your genealogy, photos, videos, and other important documents? DM me, and I can help you.

07/24/2026

Not sure where to start?
The Family History Hound Checklist Collection

✔ U.S. Research Checklist

✔ Canadian Research Checklist

✔ Australian Research Checklist

✔ English Research Checklist

⭐ FREE Starter Pack Included

Buy them separately or get all for just $3 USD

Everything you need to begin researching with confidence.
https://fhhdogpark.podia.com/ancestral-checklists

07/23/2026

I've been playing with an AI song site. This song is about my great-grandfather, William Beaton, who was charged with Bootlegging. Was he guilty or framed? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYkJ9YkZ_8Y

07/23/2026

Don't leave your family hunting through computers, phones, and online accounts.

The Digital Asset Checklist helps you organize:

• Devices
• Passwords
• Financial Accounts
• Cloud Storage
• Websites & Domains
• Online Shopping Accounts
• Digital Purchases
• Intellectual Property

Everything in one organized guide.
https://fhhdogpark.podia.com/p/products/digital-asset-checklist

07/21/2026

The perfect gift for the genealogist or DNA buff. Available on Etsy at Shop the Hound. https://buff.ly/1Wh2Ajh

07/18/2026

I'm watching Little House on the Prairie. The new version, not the 1974 version. I'm already on the last episode; there are nine episodes. Saving that one for tomorrow night..
Got me thinking. I wonder if what the world is missing is just some good old wholesome TV like I used to watch back in the day growing up or when my children were young. No blood, guts, and gore. No reality TV where I watch someone else's problems.
Maybe a little less screen time altogether might even be the answer. Get out. Enjoy the day! Read a book, lie on the ground and watch the clouds go by. Talk to family in person if you can. Don't text them. If autocorrect hasn't killed family relationships, then not understanding tones. Certainly has.
This isn't a rant; it's just an observation while watching a wholesome television program.
Enjoy your day and let me know what you're going to do.

07/17/2026

If you've been thinking about picking up a copy, now is the perfect time!
The Genie Journal is so much more than a blank notebook. Inside you'll find: 🧬 Genealogy and DNA-inspired graphics ✍️ Journaling prompts to help you tell your ancestors' stories ❤️ Space to record your own life story and memories 💡 Tips and inspiration from genealogists around the world 📖 Plenty of lined pages for research notes, family stories, and discoveries
Whether you're just beginning your family history journey or have been researching for years, The Genie Journal is a wonderful place to preserve your family's legacy—one story at a time.
🛒 Now available on Amazon at its new lower price! https://amazon.to/4h9bG1y
Have you already started writing your family's story? I'd love to hear what you're working on in the comments! 🐾📖

07/16/2026

https://bbc.com/news/articles/cn0vnx2192vo

23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.