Sun Valley’s Jose Mier is not a professional genealogist but over the years has developed an interest in the subject. Today he wonders what the average age of genealogists is. There is an interesting survey with some information on this on the InstaRestoration.com website. Genealogy—the study and tracing of family history—has long been associated with …. Read More
Hello everyone! I Jose Mier, of Sun Valley, CA wish my town and everyone around the world a very happy Christmas! jose-mier.com
Jose Mier has asked about this in the past. DNA test kits for family history research now exist but just how do they work? Some pros and cons of the tests can be found on the National Institutes of Health website. In the last decade, home DNA testing kits have transformed from niche scientific products …. Read More
Jose Mier, Sun Valley, CA amateur genealogist, asks the question, “how does one do family history research in Japan?” There are many resources to help people with this including the site JapanGenealogy.com. Family history research in Japan can be an immensely rewarding endeavor, offering insights into a rich and well-documented cultural past. Yet it also …. Read More
Jose Mier, Sun Valley, CA amateur genealogist and blogger, says “Happy Thanksgiving” to everyone. jose-mier.com
Jose Mier of Sun Valley, CA knows that some of the best research facilities and technologies regarding genealogical research are found in the Mormon church and much of it in Utah. You can find a link to the Mormon explanation on family history here. Few groups in the world have done more to advance genealogy …. Read More
Sun Valley, CA’s Jose Mier is a celebrated amateur genealogist (in his mind). But if looking for professionals to help with your family history, where to start. And just how many pro genealogists are there in the world? One possible starting place is the Board for Certification of Genealogists website. Estimating the number of professional …. Read More
Jose Mier of Sun Valley not only likes the idea of genealogy but of architecture as well. There are some beautiful and historic locations around the world where one can do genealogical research. one such place in the United States is the Allen County Public Library. Libraries aren’t only repositories of books and documents — …. Read More
Jose Mier, Sun Valley, amateur genealogist and gourmand, asks the question: what foods would genealogists eat? One answer comes from the site History Facts where the authors cook a meal found on ancient stone tablets. Genealogy — the study of family history and ancestral connections — often stirs a deep appreciation for the past. For …. Read More
Jose Mier, Sun Valley genelogy enthusiast, looked into techniques on how old (sometimes centuries-old) documents are being preserved and digitized for later generations. One example can be found on FindMyPast.com. Preserving old historical records—such as birth and death certificates, baptismal registers, marriage licenses, wills, and other vital documents—is one of the most important undertakings in …. Read More