Tamarack Genealogy

02/03/2026

Diversity is not the enemy. Celebrating the accomplishments of one group does not diminish or denigrate another. Hiding or lying about the repression and trauma of one group does not lift up another. Stand and celebrate what has been achieved by the Black community in the face of slavery, Jim Crow and prolonged racial profiling and then acknowledge those achievements every month.

01/30/2026

While I knew about the campaign to take Ft. Duquesne, I had never heard of this. Yes it is long, but gripping. What a great read!

New evidence helps resolve enduring mysteries about a 1758 incident that nearly cost the future president his life—and shaped his views on the battles yet to come

01/27/2026

Holocaust Remembrance Day is more than just memorializing the lives lost through atrocities committed against our neighbors, families and communities. It is a moment for action to push back against totalitarian regimes and authoritarian ideologies and strongly say never again, before we are here.

01/27/2026

May there memories be a blessing this Holocaust Remembrance Day.

01/27/2026

The Scottish Indexes free full-day conference is coming this Saturday! Some pretty amazing talks this year (that's a misnomer, they have pretty amazing talks EVERY year)! Click here to register: https://www.scottishindexes.com/conference.aspx
While the conference is free, a donation helps them continue offering amazing programs and resources.

Do you want to learn how to trace your family history? Have you made a start but need some tips on how to proceed? Or perhaps you are an experienced researcher who is keen to discover new skills and new records. Whatever your experience level, you are welcome at the Scottish Indexes Conference.

01/23/2026

Oops, I forgot to share this earlier. Here's the list of upcoming programs. Lots of straight-up history this month! :) As always, please contact the host organization to register.

01/19/2026

Now. Right now. It is time to stand up for each other, and for human dignity. Stand up for the rule of law. Before it is too late.

01/08/2026

I have thoughts on desecrating/removing cemeteries for economic profit. Glad it ultimately worked out for the families of the descendants.

Relocating Black cemeteries in Virginia reveals how America has long denied full humanity, and how to reclaim it.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year one and all!