by Christopher Padgett | 1 Jan 2025 | Genealogy Tips
Each year, I love tuning in to the Vienna Philharmonic’s world-famous New Year’s Day Concert. There’s something magical about the elegant waltzes, spirited polkas, and deep sense of tradition that permeates this performance. A Bailey cousin got me into it years ago...
by Christopher Padgett | 29 Nov 2024 | Genealogy Tips
The Brothers Grimm—Jacob and Wilhelm—are celebrated for preserving German folklore and bringing stories like Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel into the cultural consciousness. Born in 18th-century Germany, the brothers faced early hardships but developed a passion for...
by Christopher Padgett | 23 Nov 2024 | Genealogy Tips
Heirlooms with Heart: The Power of Klediments When June Carter Cash published her book Among My Klediments, she introduced the world to the concept of cherished objects that hold deep personal and familial significance. The word “klediment” may not be...
by Christopher Padgett | 25 Jul 2024 | Genealogy Tips
Genealogical research has been a rewarding journey for me, requiring a combination of passive and active research techniques. While passive methods such as navigating online databases and family trees provide valuable information, active techniques like visiting...
by Christopher Padgett | 25 Jun 2024 | Genealogy Tips
When conducting my genealogical research, understanding the different types of evidence is crucial for piecing together my family history accurately. Each type of evidence has a unique role in verifying, corroborating, or challenging the information I find. Here is a...
