Dr Ahearn

Interviewing is an important skill for the life storywriter, no matter what the size of your family memory project. You will want to do plenty of it as you build the research you need to write your family stories. How will you begin? 1. Establish Trust with Simple Questions You want to establish trust and empathy with your interview subject, so small talk at the beginning of an interview is not necessarily a waste of time. You may want to ask a few simple questions, such as date and place of birth, and chat about those answers to put your subject at ease. 2. Follow Up with Open-Ended Questions The important thing to remember with interviewing is to ask questions which are as open-ended as possible...

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It's overwhelming enough to decide on a perfect first name for your baby, but if you're not considering its effects on your baby's last name you may be setting him up for future disaster. It's easy to overlook how the combination of your baby's first name and last name will work together. Let's look at a few pointers in this area. Perhaps the most obvious place to start is using a duplicate name for your baby's first and last names. William Williams or John Johnson for example. These names may cause some flack for your child going through school or they may provide a way to really set them apart. Mitch Mitchell, for example, was a famous drummer with Jimi Hendrix. Common words as last names can...

As people start their family genealogy research they often will ask about Mexican addresses. A common problem for many is knowing what the names mean. Is the address the name of a city or a state? An example would be: Magdalena Jalisco Autlan. Knowing the Mexican state is one piece of the puzzle as you gather the information you must have so you can find the person you are looking for or do your family genealogy. The easiest way to handle this is to first identify which is the state name. The answer to the example above is: Magdalena and Autlan are the names of cities in the state of Jalisco. From the many emails I receive, it is obvious there are general misunderstandings about the Mexican states...

In some cases of royal genealogy, it is hard to believe the claim. For example, some people claim to be descended from Charlemagne, King of the Franks, and Emperor of the West. He lived over 1200 years ago and many people could be related to him, but it would be a miracle if any records had survived through fire, flood, worms, and the fury of the Vikings, the Black Plague, and numerous wars to prove such a claim. But it's such fun to look into your family tree and see if there was any royalty involved. What makes it daunting is that many royals had so many titles and names that it is hard to nail them down. Only Blue-Blooded Persons Need Apply The main reason why there is a lot of information...

There are many causes of baldness, including serious illness, reaction to certain medication and stress, but by far the most common is Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) or Andogenic Alopecia. MPB is caused by a combination of two factors - a genetic predisposition and Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is a byproduct of testosterone, and is therefore present in every male. Scientists have shown that DHT shrinks hair follicles, and that if DHT is suppressed, the follicles will continue to thrive. In 1949 a landmark study was performed that explained the causes of MPB. A group of castrated convicts, males who were therefore not producing testosterone, were divided into two groups. The first group were those who...

With leads of 3-0 and 4-3 and Bobby Holik's goal with 1:22 remaining, the NY Islanders almost found themselves in a third straight loss at Philips Arena. Even their own coach referred to it as a bad hockey game. With 3 straight goals the Thrashers scored in the 2nd period to tie the game at 3 things seemed to be falling apart. Fortunately, they found a way to get the 2 points. The Islanders aren't the best team for 4-on-4 play in overtime. However, forwards Josef Vasicek and Trent Hunter found a way to make it work. Vasicek lost a faceoff to Holik but still got the puck on the back wall and passed out front to Hunter, whose goal with 1:09 gone in overtime gave the Islanders a 5-4 win. Vasicek...

In some cases of royal genealogy, it is hard to believe the claim. For example, some people claim to be descended from Charlemagne, King of the Franks, and Emperor of the West. He lived over 1200 years ago and many people could be related to him, but it would be a miracle if any records had survived through fire, flood, worms, and the fury of the Vikings, the Black Plague, and numerous wars to prove such a claim. But it's such fun to look into your family tree and see if there was any royalty involved. What makes it daunting is that many royals had so many titles and names that it is hard to nail them down. Only Blue-Blooded Persons Need Apply The main reason why there is a lot of information...

Ever since ROOTS in the 70's, genealogy research has not been the same again. What a shot in the arm and not just for the ancestry study of the African American. The catchword of the day became family roots and origin across the board, Asian American, Hispanic, Jewish American and Native American and so forth. But what exactly is Genealogy and we do genealogist get out of their pursuit? A good way to view Genealogy is history of a particular individual or family. The scope is limited in that sense but the retrospective levels are not. They are in fact the exact opposite, the further it can be traced back in family history, the better the research. Genealogy did not start out as a hobby or...

There's no doubt about it - obtaining quality veterinarian care for your dog can be quite expensive indeed. In fact, just about every dog owner struggles at one time or another, to cover those routine medical costs and may find themselves in a financial bind if they have to pay for unforeseen veterinarian emergencies. In fact, many dog owners often have to resort to utilizing their credit cards to cover veterinarian care which unfortunately puts their families in a financial bind. In this brief article, we'll discuss proven techniques that you can use to ensure that you are able to afford quality veterinarian care for your dog. First of all, you have to plan ahead for the rising costs. After all...

The Y chromosome DNA test can be useful in certain cases where a normal DNA paternity test cannot be performed. The Y chromosome is present only in males and passed on through the male lineage of a family, that is from father to son to the grandson and so forth. Therefore determining whether two males have the same Y chromosome will assist in determining their biological relationship. The DNA test can be applied for testing between male cousins, grandfather and grandson, uncles and nephews etc. The only caveat of this DNA test is that the test will not pinpoint exactly who the father is in cases where related males are possible fathers (e.g. two brothers) but will confirm whether they are...

Although much has been discovered in recent decades to improve genetic testing, the history of genetics is really a rather old science and has been studied for many years. In this article we are going to give a brief history of genetics and genetic testing but if you are interested in a more comprehensive history of genetic testing and genetics please see our recommended reading list below. Cells were first discovered in plant and animal tissue in 1665 and in 1839 cells containing nuclei were recognized as the building blocks of life. It was also recognized that cells could only be formed through the dividing of other cells and so a basic foundation was laid for the future study of genetics. Between...

The Mormon Church (LDS or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) is well known for their collection of genealogy records. There are many ways you can find information on genealogy records: 1. Search the Mormon Church's huge genealogy record collection using a free genealogy search engine. You will find searches, indexes and a bottomless amount of helpful information on how to find genealogy records. There are many free genealogy sites on the internet you must bookmark and cannot be without. 2. The Latter Day Saints Church offers this free booklet to assist you in searching for your roots. Tips: You want to collect and collate as much information as you can. It is most exciting to start...

Hairstyle Goodie Bag Give Away on Valentines Day. As I began to write about my experiences on the joys of self-help hair care pleasure, the blarticle quickly begins to take a different turn. One cannot help feel the stresses that comes with Valentines Day, from what to wear on this day and hairstyle. We women know the importance of this day and we enjoy the pleasure we receive from having a total hairstyle make over or just the simple fact of running down to your local beauty shop and having our hairstyle done. Recently, on my way to work I stopped in at my favorite hair salon(SALON ZIBA) in N.Y.C. on 57st. I wanted to make sure that I had a secured appointment for a hairstyle with my hair stylist...

What are the leading five challenges that prevent people from finding someone in Mexico or starting their Mexican family genealogy research? The most common challenge that I have come across in my research is frustration. People may feel as though there may be no hope in finding the person they are looking for. Maybe they are frustrated because they don't know or speak the Spanish language. This can be especially upsetting for people who are doing their Mexican family genealogy and researching to find a mother or father living in Mexico. Some clients have told us that their biggest challenge is they do not speak Spanish, have never visited Mexico, don't know much about the country and have no idea...

The safety of our children has always been a priority, but recent troubles and lack of quality control in the toy industry have created an even greater concern for toy safety and potential play time dangers. Traditional toys are a choice we can feel comfortable with as parents. Traditional toys typically feature durable, non-toxic construction and undergo stringent testing to ensure that the toys exceed the expected standards of quality and safety while providing hours of educational fun. Ride on toys are no different. Wooden ride on toys are simple constructions, made of high quality, natural materials and featuring smooth connections that reduce injuries. Even though these traditional toys are...

For many of us, comprehending our family's rich and diverse history may not be the easiest task at hand. Many extended families are marked by numerous divorces and separations, the conjoining of several lineages and even adoption. While figuring out one's family tree may look intimidating, genealogy services are a reputable source in untangling even the most complex family background. A genealogy service allows inquisitive individuals to enter their family names and scour through results in the family tree database. While every service is unique in its search mechanisms, one popular genealogy service reported by is Ancestry gives users access to fun facts like the meaning of surnames and...

There are many great reasons to own a home. For one, the place is yours. When you own your own home you have a place to raise your children and to be a part of a community. You can even pass your home down to your children and their children, creating security for generations to come. Owning your own home can even help you reduce your taxes. You can deduct the interest on your mortgage and property taxes you pay on your home on the tax returns you file each year. These tax savings partially reduce, or offset somewhat, the actual cost of owning your home. Another good reason to own your own home is that your monthly payments won't ever go up, that is if you choose a fixed-rate mortgage! A fixed...

The creation of a family tree is like taking off the layers of memory and revealing the past in a truly mesmerizing way. The search for one's origins can be equally captivating and interesting, yet it is not effort-free or too easy either. Nevertheless, one cannot complain nowadays about the difficulty of making the family tree, not when we are to compare the way things used to be in the past. Presently, technological development and the fact that one can use a family tree template or a family tree maker as software items definitely indicate that family charting has got a whole new dimension, and this is all thanks to the extension of the data online. A family tree template is the perfect way to...

Being involved in a road traffic accident is difficult enough to cope with but when you are hit by an uninsured driver, things become a lot worse. It often isn't clear as to what happens when you are hit by an uninsured driver, well if you have a fully comprehensive policy then you will be covered for the damage caused to your vehicle. However you will have to pay the agreed amount of excess and you may be at risk of losing your no claims bonus if you are unable to trace and recover the amount from the uninsured driver. Unfortunately if you have any form of third party policy, you are not covered for the cost of the repair to your own vehicle but you should still inform your insurance company of the...

Studying abroad can be done by any age of student whether they need college credit for the classes attended or not. The act of studying abroad itself is when a student pursues an education in a foreign country for a length of time ranging from a single week, usually during a break in their homeland's studies, up to a full academic year. Reasons for deciding to study abroad may vary, but more often than not the reason involves getting a more hands on approach to the topic being learnt. A Short History The concept of studying abroad first came about in 1923 when Professor Raymond W. Kirkbride of the University of Delaware sent 8 of his students to Paris, France. Back then the idea of students studying...

If you've ever pondered the question, 'Who am I related to?' you aren't alone. While communicating by way of the Internet and the cell phone have brought many of us together, there are plenty of individuals who can count their family members on one hand. Genealogy services have special family tree features that allow inquiring minds to piece their rich ancestral roots together. If you want to build a family tree with ease, keep the following in mind: • Global connection-Even if your entire family lives in New Jersey, sites like One Great Family complete the puzzle by demonstrating where your family delineated from through their Family Tree Connection feature. • Census Collection-Don't...

Genealogy (which comes from the Greek words genea, meaning family and logos meaning knowledge) is the study of family lineages. Usually this is done by collecting names of family members (both living an dead) and looking for a link between them, based on evidence and documents. The results of these investigations are then used to build family tree. In the past genealogy was very important for nobles who depended on it to determine the rightful heirs to titles and inheritances. Detailed records were kept to ensure that titles were passed down to the right person. Nowadays genealogy is a science and hobby practiced by many people around the world. Genealogists usually begin their search with a person...

I have been involved in Family history for about twenty years now, and have been on the family history circuit attending various fairs around the country for about twelve years. In my time on the circuit, I have met lots of stall holders, some are 'fly by nights' who think you can shove anything onto a CD, flog it, make a pile of cash and then disappear, (they never last long, thankfully) some are genuine folk who really want to help people trace their ancestry, and then we have the 'big boys' or those that intend to be one of the big boys.' The 'fly by nights' have been known to pirate information, (census records, parish transcriptions, etc.,) or download free information from the Internet, copy...

Birth records can provide a wealth of information about an individual. For those performing genealogical research, this information can be invaluable. Hitting a wall in your genealogy search can be frustrating and sometimes new birth records are all you need to get the ball rolling again. Birth records document an individual's full birth name, the exact date and time of birth and their parents' full names. Depending on the time and location in which they were filed, you may also learn the parents' social security numbers, address at the time of the birth, occupations and other pertinent details. These details can lead your genealogical research in new directions. We tend to think of birth records as...

Discovering your Family Tree is becoming one of the fastest growing hobbies as more and more of us are inspired to trace our Family Trees. Genealogy, or discovering your family tree, can be a fun and valuable hobby. You will start to learn where you come from and what your family history is all about. You may also discover that your family played a role in historical events and you will certainly discover what impact historical events had on your family. The hardest part of getting into genealogy for a lot of people is getting started. They just don't seem to have direction or an idea of how to get going with their research. The best way to get started is actually by getting four things set so that...

The importance of family legacy can never be over emphasized. Do your children know their heritage? Who are your ancestors? What were their traditions? What religion were they? What beliefs did they have? Did they fight for a cause and what was it about? Each of us has a story from our ancestors or even our very own story to tell. If these stories are unwritten, then how are your children going to know of their ancestry, of their parentage, or even family traditions of the past? Are these stories and traditions going to be lost to your children simply because you failed to put them on paper? It's up to us to write these experiences down. You can turn your family history into a variety of interesting...

Giving personalized Father's Day gifts is a thoughtful way to show your father that you care. You could surprise him with a Father's Day gift basket that is filled with all of his favorites. This year find the perfect Father's Day gift in a gift basket customized just for him. For any special man in your life, whether it is your Dad, or your brother or husband who is a father, you will want to remember him on this day that is set aside to honor all that he does for his family. Although Father's Day is celebrated on different days and months of the year depending on which country you are in, in the United States Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June every year. The first...

Invitations are as much a part of a wedding today as the bride and groom! While many couples send traditional formal invitations, casual invitations are gaining popularity in today's society. Whatever invitation the happy couple chooses, there is little doubt that for every wedding planned, invitations will be created and sent by one means or another. When did wedding invitations first come into use? Most people agree that the tradition began in the 12th Century with the town crier, who would walk through the town and announce important events to the public. Word of mouth was an important means of spreading news, and anyone within hearing of the town crier was, by default, invited to the wedding...

My mother is your grandmother and my sister is your aunt....is this how you teach your kids about your family? How each of us relates to each other and who is a mother to whom? Why not use a family tree to elaborate on how each of us is connected to each other? A family tree is not only exceptionally useful as a teaching tool for kids, but it gives us a whole new perspective in life too. Building a family tree can also be a fun lazy-Sunday-afternoon activity with the kids. Building a family tree can be simple, depending on the kind of family tree you want to build. An elaborate one will take a much longer time, for example, if you want to cut out pieces of colored paper and pasting them with...

1. Genealogy is a research project. Treat it as one. Learn from the mistakes of others. Discuss your objective and targets with others who have researched family tree’s in the country that you want to. Look up online groups. Remember a good game plan will make you a more effective genealogist and give you a more complete family tree. 2. Speak to as many family members as you can. Ask them for the names of family members that they know, any old addresses or any towns that they ever heard of. Record everything, from family jobs to interests and reasons they emigrated. Look through photo albums, all personal and records that can be found in your family homes. Many genealogical searches hinge on...

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