- Dig deeper in my research. It's time to delve into the realities beyond the infamous 1870 divide in African American genealogy. Who enslaved my kin? What did my kin experience while enslaved?
- Celebrate every new discovery, no matter how small. Each step takes me closer to knowing my Ancestors.
- Branch out in my search. I need to know more about the communities that my kin lived in. Thanks Sharon Morgan for posting in Our Black Ancestry the link to Angela Walton-Raji's video, Study Your Ancestors Community which gives great advice on how to do this.
- Participate more fully in the genealogy community, including encouraging the efforts of others, learning from those who have wisdom and experience to impart, and sharing what I know as well. I'll look for opportunities to collaborate in research.
- Gather clues about the "Caribbean connection" I have heard about from the Ancestors. Who is the obeah woman, and what island did she live on? I have seen the island in my "mind's eye," and believe I will know it when I step on it. That is why I am bound and determined to visit as many islands as I can. Barbados, Eleuthera, St. John, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, here I come!
Those are my genealogical resolutions for the coming year. What are yours?
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| From my last visit to the Bahamas |
Happy New Year!!! This year is the year of DNA for me. I plan to finally get tested and see what else is out there:)
ReplyDeleteHappy new Year to you as well. Now is a great time to do DNA testing as Ancestry is having a sale.
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ReplyDeleteI resolve to track down some of my mom's elusive ancestors as well as dig deeper on my dad's side. I also resolve to share their stories with the world.
ReplyDeleteI know you will find them, and I can't wait to hear the stories! They need to be shared.
DeleteHi Dawn...I resolve to do all of yours but in particular #5.
ReplyDeleteSounds great, Delores! Maybe I'll see you in the islands :-)
DeleteNice plan for 2014!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your resolutions! best wishes as you progress further with your research!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Terrence and Tracey. Best to you both in 2014.
ReplyDeleteLover your resolutions! I may have to borrow are few. I'm adding DNA testing for a few in my family. Much success to your in 2014!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bernita. I'm always excited when I hear people are getting folks' DNA tested. The more folks in the databases, the better!
DeleteHappy New Year and nice resolutions!!! #BLOGFEST2014
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephanie.
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