Jose Mier’s Latest Find: Founders of Mier, Mexico
Jose, Mier and New Spain Jose Mier-related searches are what I do and what started as a bit of fun has morphed into something that is sometimes quite interesting. The Mier surname has its orgin in northern Spain, but when the Spanish came to Mexico they brought many of the old Spanish area names with …. Read More
Jose Mier and the National Archives for Genealogy Research
Jose Mier Stumbles Upon Goldmine For those who are new to genealogical research (like me) you may wonder where to start. My search for people named Jose Mier is in some respects ridiculous since I’m merely looking for any other people around the world with the name Jose Mier. However, my search does touch on …. Read More
Spanish Jose Mier LinkedIn Search
Jose Mier Explores LinkedIn’s Buffet of Results As you know I try to find as many instances of my name, Jose Mier as I can. It’s really just a labor of love for me and there’s no earth-shattering purpose to it all, but it makes me feel good. I once had someone contact me because …. Read More
How to Google Search Images – Smartphone & Tablet (Family History & Genealogy)
Please click the SUBSCRIBE button for more of my videos. BEST VIEWED IN FULL SCREEN MODE Here’s how to use your smartphone or iPad / tablet and Google Chrome to identify some of your photos and images for family history and genealogy research. Google Chrome attempts to match the image you upload to other images …. Read More
Tech Tip: Google Books Image Search for Genealogy and Family History Research
Be sure to click the SUBSCRIBE button because I have more tips on the way! Here’s how to find photos, maps and other images FAST in Google Books that can enhance your genealogy research and family history. Google Books has over 25 million books and many of them are fully digitized and searchable. Scrolling through …. Read More
How to Save Images in Google Books for Genealogy & Family History
Be sure to click the SUBSCRIBE button because I have more tips on the way! Here’s how to clip and save images (like maps, drawings, photos, and more) from free Google ebooks for your genealogy research and family history. I’ll even show you how to use them on your own family history blog or website. …. Read More
How to Create Bookmark “App” Icons for Websites (Android & Apple)
Mobile Organization: Bookmarks! (Be sure to click the SUBSCRIBE button because I have more tips on the way.) Here’s how to create bookmark ‘app’ icons and organize them for your genealogy research and family history. Whether you use an Android smartphone or tablet, or an Apple iPhone or iPad, this video will help you quickly …. Read More
Speak Google’s Language: Google Search Operator Basics
Tech Tips for Genealogy: Here’s how to use Google search operators to be able to tell Google exactly what you are searching for. Whether it is a single word, a particular phrase, or variations on the phrase you are looking for, it’s essential that you speak Google’s language so it can deliver the results you …. Read More
Profile of the Day: Frank Lloyd Wright
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright was born on this day in 1867 in the farming town of Richland Center, Wisconsin. Considered one of the greatest architects in history, Wright has designed some of the most iconic buildings in the world. Image: Frank Lloyd Wright / Library of Congress He was born Franklin Lincoln Wright on June 8, …. Read More
Profile of the Day: Robert F. Kennedy
Today we remember Robert F. Kennedy, who was shot after giving a speech at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California on June 5, 1968. He would succumb to his wounds the next day. Image: Robert F. Kennedy / LBJ Library Robert Francis Kennedy was born on November 20, 1925 in Brookline, Massachusetts. He was the …. Read More