by Emmerson Brand | Mar 11, 2022 | Reviews
When Judy Jacobson’s team reached out to The Hidden Branch in search of a book review for History For Genealogists (revised ed. 2016), I was delighted. Not only do I love the combination of reading and genealogy, but as a history major who loves providing...
by Emmerson Brand | Oct 12, 2021 | Reviews
When you first enter the genealogy community, one of the first personalities you will most likely encounter is Dr Janet Few. Ever-present in the social-media community with interesting blog-posts, speeches and presentations, Janet’s passion for all things...
by Emmerson Brand | Feb 26, 2021 | Miscellaneous
‘Oral history’ is a widely-used term that we are struggling to understand. On one hand, online searches for this term bring up synonyms such as ‘myth’, ‘folklore’, and ‘fairy tale’. On the other hand, Indigenous cultures...
by Emmerson Brand | Jan 29, 2021 | Reviews
This article was written in collaboration with P.J. Elias. A few months ago I (Emmy) began looking at ways I could get certified as a professional genealogist. While it may be a little while off yet, both P.J. and I were intent on furthering our genealogical journey....
by Emmerson Brand | Nov 5, 2020 | Miscellaneous
So, my first ‘tip’ for young genealogists is to not take names so seriously. Unless you have someone named, for example, Robert Herbert Marshmallow and you are able to find a vital record for a Robert Herbert Marshmallow. In that case, you are lucky. But...
