About the resources

Practical starting points.
Room for your own judgment.

The resource library supports people exploring family history, writing, and sharing stories.

How these guides were prepared

The 25 resource guides were prepared with AI assistance for this website refresh. They are general educational material, not accounts of Annette’s personal research or client work. They are presented as website resources rather than individually signed articles.

Examples and sources

Named people in teaching examples are fictional unless clearly identified otherwise. Where a guide discusses a particular archive or publishing platform, a further-reading link points to the relevant organization. Requirements and collection availability can change; check the source for your project.

Research and publishing decisions

A research tool organizes information; it does not verify a family relationship. A writing checklist supports revision; it does not certify that a manuscript is ready to publish. Keep uncertainty visible and seek advice appropriate to your project.

Corrections and suggestions

If you notice an error or an unclear explanation, send a note with the page title and the point you would like clarified.