Jose Mier on How DNA Home Testing Kits Work
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 Looks Into Japanese Genealogical Research
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 Says Happy Thanksgiving
Jose Mier, Sun Valley, CA amateur genealogist and blogger, says “Happy Thanksgiving” to everyone. jose-mier.com
Jose Mier of Sun Valley: The Mormons and Their Interest in Genealogy
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 Looks for Numbers of Pro Genealogists
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 on Sun Valley (and Other) Beautiful Libraries for Family History Research
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 on Foods Sun Valley, CA Genealogists Might Love
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 Tells Sun Valley, CA The Value of Document Preservation
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
Jose Mier: Finding and Using Sun Valley, CA Baptismal Records for Genealogical Research
Jose Mier lives in Sun Valley, CA. It’s part of Los Angeles County and as such baptismal records for him and others can be found at the local parish church where the baptism took place. If the church was small or does not exist anymore, searchers can try the archives at the diocese of Los …. Read More
Jose Mier and His Sun Valley, CA Look at Genealogy Museums
Jose Mier searches from Sun Valley, CA for a lot fo family history information that may be of interest to real genealogists—his own efforts are purely for fun—and today he delves into the subject of specific genealgogy museums. Some, like the National Museum of African American History and Culture cater to one specific group. Genealogy …. Read More