September Newsletters
| AncestrySeeking Newsletter September 2025 |
| Welcome to the September Issue of AncestrySeeking! As the seasons shift, September is the perfect time to refocus on preserving the stories that matter most, our family histories. In this issue, I’ve gathered resources to help you take simple but powerful steps toward protecting, organizing, and sharing your genealogy. From free mini webinars and practical filing strategies to storytelling tools like maps and timelines, there’s something here for every family historian, whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your genealogy knowledge and preservation efforts. |
| New Free Mini Webinar Series |
 Discover, Protect, and Share Your Family History — One Mini Webinar at a TimeThis September, I’m excited to share my growing library of Mini Webinars designed to help you take small, practical steps in preserving and exploring your genealogy. Each webinar is short, focused, and packed with actionable tips you can put into practice right away.Whether you’re just beginning your family history journey or looking for advanced strategies to safeguard your research, these sessions are created with you in mind. Topics range from sparking curiosity in younger generations, to protecting your genealogy from unexpected disasters, to organizing and sharing your legacy with confidence.For a limited time, you can watch at your own pace and revisit the sessions as often as you like. Think of them as your personal guidebook to building a stronger, more lasting family history.👉 Start your journey today and explore the series here: Ancestryseeking.com for more information. |
UPCOMING WEBINAR  Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society WebinarSeptember 20th, 2025 2:00-3:00 p.m.Go to OBCGS.com to registerOther Events Worth Digging IntoTue, Sept 16 – BCG Webinar (Board for Certification of Genealogists) (evening Eastern; topic varies). Live online; registration required. BCG Webinars – Board for Certification of GenealogistsGenealogy Term of the Month: Nuncupative WillA nuncupative will is an oral will declared in front of witnesses, usually made when someone was near death and unable to write. These were later written down by witnesses and submitted to the court.🧬 DNA Tip: Why “Shared Matches” Matter  When you’re trying to figure out how a DNA match connects to you, don’t just look at them in isolation. Use the Shared Matches tool (available on sites like AncestryDNA and MyHeritage).Here’s why it matters: If a match shares DNA with both you and your known cousin on your mother’s side, chances are they also connect through your mother’s line.Shared matches create clusters of relatives that point you toward the right branch of your family tree.Even if the match doesn’t have a tree, shared matches can still give you strong clues about where to look.It’s like building a family puzzle, each shared match helps you fit another piece into place.“Did You Know?”Before 1850, U.S. census records only listed the head of household by name, everyone else was just a tally mark for age and gender. |
| Genealogy Tip of the Month!How to Write Brief but Powerful Ancestor Biographies |
 Because every life deserves to be remembered, even in just a few paragraphs. Have you ever stared at a blank screen, wondering how to sum up an ancestor’s life in just a few lines? You’re not alone. Many family historians struggle to write short biographies that still feel meaningful. The truth is: you don’t need pages of detail to tell a powerful story. A well-crafted paragraph or two can bring an ancestor to life and preserve their memory for generations to come.Here’s how to write short, compelling ancestor bios that your relatives will actually read and remember .Read more |
| Create a Digital Genealogy Filing System That Works |
Tired of losing track of important documents or opening 17 versions of the same family tree file? You’re not alone. A cluttered digital desktop can be just as overwhelming as a box of unlabeled photos. That’s why every genealogist, whether beginner or experienced, needs a digital filing system that’s organized, searchable, and sustainable. Let’s break it down into simple steps so you can create a digital genealogy filing system that works for you.Read more |
| Using Timelines, Maps, and Charts to Tell Your Family Story |
 When we think about family history, most of us picture stacks of records, names, and dates. But those details can feel flat unless we bring them to life. One of the most powerful ways to do that is by turning data into visuals timelines, maps, and charts that let us see the story. Why Visual Storytelling WorksA simple chart or map can transform dry facts into a narrative that captures both the researcher’s interest and the attention of relatives who might not be “into genealogy.” Visuals reveal connections and patterns that words alone often miss.Read moreIn my next newsletter, learn about”Hosting a Family History Night: Make Your Stories Come Alive!Thank you for being part of this journey! Wishing you success in search,Barbara Beauregard4i***@*************ng.com |
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