Volume 1: Lillian and her Letters Lillian Parsons was born in Omaha, Nebraska on the 3rd of July, 1892 to Swedish immigrants Nels and Ida Parsons. The second of four children, her parents immigrated separately in the 1880s and met at church, most likely the Second Presbyterian Church of Omaha where they were married onContinue reading “The Lillian Letters: Volume 1”
Author Archives: Lisa Weaver
The Art of an Index: Why You Need a Professional Indexer
Most people understand that not everyone who “does genealogy” is a professional genealogist. Generally speaking, though, we agree that professional genealogists have expertise in methodology, research, and industry standards that go beyond the average family historian, have honed their craft with continuing education and practice, and follow accepted standards of quality and ethical behavior thatContinue reading “The Art of an Index: Why You Need a Professional Indexer”
July 4th: An Immigrant Birthday Story
Indulge me, if you will, because I have a family story to share this 4th of July about my great-great-grandmother and her daughter. It could certainly be called coincidence, or it could be called a pretty special 4th of July story. What is certainly true is that July 4th, 1892, was a momentous occasion forContinue reading “July 4th: An Immigrant Birthday Story”
Do I really need a professional genealogist?
Maybe! I suppose the better question is when do you need a professional genealogist? And what exactly makes a professional genealogist a professional? The best reason to hire a professional genealogist is because your time is valuable. Genealogy is a slow process. Few people aren’t at least a little bit interested in “where they cameContinue reading “Do I really need a professional genealogist?”
“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does sometimes rhyme.” – Mark Twain (maybe)
I heard this oft-repeated quote in an NPR story the other day, and thought it was brilliant. As a historian, I have always found the phrase “history repeats itself” too simplistic. This quote sums it up perfectly: history never exactly repeats itself, but eventually everything old is new again. This quote has long been attributedContinue reading ““History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does sometimes rhyme.” – Mark Twain (maybe)”
Introducing Weaver Genealogy
Welcome to Weaver Genealogy! I am Lisa Weaver, your friendly neighborhood genealogist, historian, writer, ballroom dancer, and Air National Guard Veteran. What do any of these things have to do with one another, you ask? Well, let me explain. I am fourth generation Omaha born (on my father’s side), raised in the Pacific Northwest, andContinue reading “Introducing Weaver Genealogy”