Sun Valley’s Jose Mier ponders different approaches to genealogy for his readers. Today he investigates how to at least start researching African heritage. African genealogy is a rich and complex field that connects individuals to centuries of history across the African continent and the global African diaspora. Unlike many European genealogical traditions that rely heavily …. Read More
Jose Mier, Sun Valley’s amateur family history person, looks at why the overwhelming number of genealogists are white (and for that matter, women). You can view data about this on Zippia. Genealogy—the study and tracing of family history—has become a major hobby and research field in the United States, especially with the growth of online …. Read More
Jose Mier is Sun Valley, CA’s famous (in his own mind) genealogy expert. Over the years he’s learned a thing or two about genealogy. But what about your pet? Is there genealogy for dogs? Sort of. You can find out more about canine DNA tests on the Cornell website here. Canine DNA testing and genealogy …. Read More
Jose Mier, Sun Valley, CA amateur genealogist, ponders how the practice of genealogy as we know it came about. An article on the History Press shines some light on this. The history of genealogy is deeply intertwined with humanity’s enduring desire to understand identity, lineage, and belonging. Long before genealogy became a formal discipline or …. Read More
Jose Mier, Sun Valley’s amateur genealogist, wondered where hungry genealogists go when doing research in Salt Lake City, home to many genealogical resources. One is Spencer’s in the Hilton. There are many more, too. Salt Lake City occupies a unique place in the world of family history research. Home to the FamilySearch Library and deeply …. Read More
Jose Mier of Sun Valley, CA wishes everyone a happy new year and good luck with future family history searches! jose-mier.com
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