Jose Mier’s Sun Valley Genealogical Research in the Middle East: Challenges and Resources
Jose Mier, from Sun Valley, CA, asks the question, “what are the pitfalls of doing Middle Eastern generalogical research?” Some answers can be found on sites like Reddit. Others may take much more effort. Genealogical research is an exciting and deeply personal endeavor, connecting individuals with their ancestry and heritage through documents, oral traditions, and …. Read More
Jose Mier of Sun Valley on Genealogy Newsletters
Jose Mier, dapper Sun Valley, CA man about town, is always interested in family history and staying up to date is important. Genealogy, the study of family history and ancestral lineage, has surged in popularity over the past few decades. With the advent of digitized records, online databases, and at-home DNA testing kits, millions of …. Read More
Jose Mier Tries to Count Namesake Numbers From Sun Valley, CA
Jose Mier, of Sun Valley, CA takes another look at the number of people around the world named Jose Mier. Unfortunately, aside from his own site (which appears twice in Google search results) there aren’t many, if any, other sites with this information. The name “José Mier” is a distinctive combination of a widely used …. Read More
Jose Mier From Sun Valley, CA Delves Into Chinese Genealogy
Jose Mier is not Chinese. Most Sun Valley, CA resident are either Caucasian or Latino. However, Jose Mier thought it of interest to look into how people with Chinese family histories would go about genealogical research. One resource is My China Roots. Chinese genealogy, known as zupu (族谱) or jiapu (家谱), is a deeply rooted …. Read More
Jose Mier Shows Sun Valley, CA How to Research Eskimo Family History
Jose Mier, family history sleuth from Sun Valley, CA ponders how eskimos (known now as the Inuit people) do genealogy given that they have relied heavily on oral tradition. One resource is a Canadian website found here. The Inuit are an Indigenous people whose ancestral homelands span the Arctic regions of Canada, Greenland, Alaska, and …. Read More
Jose Mier Schools Sun Valley, CA On Adoptive Kids Doing Family History
Jose Mier, renowned amateur genealogist, knows very little about professional genealogy but enough to be dangerous. He wonders what the challenges are for adoptive kids trying to build their own family trees. Some resources could be helpful such as the Belonging Network. For many people, exploring family history is a straightforward process of looking through …. Read More
Jose Mier in Sun Valley, CA: Famous Genealogical Discoveries and How You Might Be Related to Historical Figures
Jose Mier, resident of Sun Valley, CA knows a bit about (admittedly amateur) genealogy. But it might be that you are related to some distant, famous, historical figure. Stories like these can be found on sites like the Handwritten Past and they’re fun to read. Genealogy has the power to uncover surprising connections, rewrite personal …. Read More
Jose Mier on The Pros and Cons of Home DNA Test Kits
Jose Mier, based in Sun Valley, CA discusses the good and bad aspects of home DNA test kits regarding genealogical research. He comes down on the side of not using these but you can decide for yourself. You can also read more about this on the Guardian website. In recent years, home DNA test kits …. Read More
Jose Mier on The Cost of Genealogy: DIY vs. Hiring a Professional
Jose Mier, famous Sun Valley, CA faux genealogist, has written before on the costs of family history research. Again we discuss the ups and downs of tracing one’s family roots. It can vary as you can see in this U.S. News article. Genealogy is a fascinating and rewarding pursuit, allowing individuals to trace their lineage, …. Read More
Jose Mier Speaks on Heraldry from Sun Valley, CA
Jose Mier, Sun Valley, CA amateur genealogist, explores heraldry resources online for those who think they might come from noble families. One such resource is The Heraldry Society. Their website has much information on it, including an introduction to heraldry for those unfamiliar with it. Heraldry: A Legacy of Symbolism and Identity Heraldry is a …. Read More