March 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to AncestrySeeking Newsletter!
Hi, I’m Barbara—a professional genealogist, passionate family historian and enthusiast of all thing’s genealogy including preserving family history. I created this monthly newsletter to share helpful genealogy tips, digital archiving methods, and creative ways to preserve and pass down your family legacy.
Whether you’re just starting out or have been researching for years, I hope you’ll
find inspiration and guidance to support your genealogy journey. Have a topic you’d like to learn more about or a family history story you’d love to share with other readers? I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out—and don’t forget to visit my website: AncestrySeeking.com.
NEWS RELEASE!
My new Book is now available in paperback and eBook formats.
Want to learn how to:
✔️ Identify risks to your genealogy records and take steps to prevent loss
✔️ Organize physical and digital records for easy access
✔️ Digitize documents and use cloud storage for secure backups
✔️ Create a “Genealogy Grab-and-Go Bag” for emergencies
✔️ Navigate estate planning for genealogy, including wills and donations and more.
What You’ll Find in My Newsletters
Genealogy Preservation tips:
Exclusive resources & free downloads. Stories & insights in family history Updates on my presentations, webinars, online courses and more! Link to my blog posts.
Genealogy Tip of the Month
Did you know scanning old photos at M600 DPI ensures better quality images?
Events Worth Digging into
The National Genealogical Society (NGS), which merged with the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) in 2020, will host its 2025 Family History Conference, titled “Tales & Trails,” from May 23 to 26, 2025, at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.
For more information
A Personal Story
When I first started researching my ancestors, I didn’t realize how many records I would end up collecting and how they were at risk. One day my mother gave me a shoebox full of old photos and documents. The shoebox had been stored in the basement for years. Everything was moldy and curled up. It was so sad because many of the photos were not able to be restored. This is one of the reasons I’m passionate about preserving family history and helping others before it’s too late!
Join the Conversation
What is the oldest family document or photo you’ve saved? Reply to this email and let me know!
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Why Genealogy Preservation Matters More Than You Think
When most people start researching their family history, they’re focused on the thrill of the hunt—finding long-lost ancestors, uncovering fascinating stories, and piecing together the past. But what happens to all that hard work when you’re gone? Without a proper preservation plan, decades of genealogy research can be lost in an instant. Whether it’s a natural disaster, digital failure, or …
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Thank you for being part of this journey! keep an eye out for my next
newsletter, where I’ll share “How to Protect Your Family History from Unexpected Disasters”.
Best,
Barbara Beauregard
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