Lilian's Tree

 The next two months see two events happen, virtually for the third year running. Firstly is RootsTech, which is usually held in Salt Lake City and is the biggest genealogy show in the world. Below is the link for you to register for this year's virtual show and if last years numbers are anything to go by, this year will be just as big. Talks are available any time, for ease of access, there is a virtual Vendor Hall and so much more. The BEST bit is that it is FREE! So why don't you join me and 1,000's of others, this 3rd -5th March, (adjust for your time zone) and discover this wonderful show. RootsTech The first THE Genealogy Show was held in Birmingham, in June 2019 and I made the long journey from Australia to attend and Kirsty Gray and her wonderful band of helpers pulled off an amazing show, that had us wanting more. 2020 and Covid hit and THE Genealogy Show went virtual, now in 2022 it is again virtual and on from the 1st April to 3rd April, (adjust for your time zon...

Arriving late on the evening of the 22nd, dinner and bed were my only two options and both were very welcome. Sunday dawned cool and blue skied and Kristy Gray and her navigator James Green took several of us on an amazing sight seeing tour. First stop was on the causeway leading to Antelope Island. Why, you may ask? Well look at the photos. The reflections were stunning.                        Stopping next at Ladyfinger Point, we walked to the viewing area. From there we could see across the lake and the water was so very calm. I spotted a coyote. We spent several hours exploring the island, gazing is awe at the mountains and the reflections. Bison and antelope were view, including one bison who crossed the road in front of us and then did a bit of a dance. The antelope are called Pronghorn and are the fastest land animal in North America. There are over 500 Bison on the island and they ...

Friday dawned cool and cloudy and after breakfast Jennie Fairs, Sylvia Valentine and I wandered over to the NEC, Birmingham. A small crowd was there so we joined the queue. It was lovely to chat with those waiting and people were surprised that we had come so far. As my first talk was at 11.30, I caught up with friends, collected hugs and ribbons and gave out the gifts.  They were tea cosies and scarfs. Nathan Dylan Goodwin, talking on how he writes his Morton Farrier, series. Very interesting and useful. Alison Spring, was my next talk on Finding Scottish Ancestors, before 1855.  As this was my time period,  I found it helpful and it also re-enforced that I was on the right track. Lisa Louise Cooke, gave a fabulous talk on Time Travel with Google Earth. I had missed her speak at Congress 2018, so was thrilled to hear this talk. During the talks, it sounded like there was a large number of people talking. No it was very heavy rain and Jennie and I c...

On a grey, wet and coolish day in Sydney I am writing my Christmas Post early. I have soooooo much to do before we head of to be with family, at Christmas, so,  I would like to wish all my loyal readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your support, throughout the year. Now 2019, what will it bring??? The Society of Australian Genealogists will start 2019, with a new President. Melissa Hulbert will take over from Martyn Killion. The FIRST female president in the Society's 85 years. Congratulations! [Not a member, well join.   www.sag.org.au  ] 2019 also see me heading to the United Kingdom, in June to attend The Genealogy Show,    https://www.thegenealogyshow.uk/      Kirsty Grey, of Family Wise, Jill Ball, our own Genieaus and Pat Richley-Erickson, aka Dear Myrtle are the main organisers, of what is promising to be a great conference. From there I am heading to Ireland, Scotland and the ba...