About Us

 

Welcome to Ancestor Dig

This site is designed to help you find the answers you’ve been searching for in your family history. My name is Julie French, and as a lifelong researcher, I built this platform to help others bridge the gaps in their own family stories.

Beyond Names and Dates: The "Why" of Research

Genealogy is often more than just a search for a person—it is a search for understanding. My articles are written to help you answer the difficult questions that so often stall a family search:

• The What: Learning exactly what types of records exist for a given time period, place, or background.

• The Where: Identifying the archives, digital repositories, and often-overlooked local sources that hold the answers you need.

• The Why: Understanding why records were kept the way they were, and why a specific ancestor might seem impossible to find—whether due to naming conventions, migration patterns, or historical record loss.

My Mission

I believe every family history is a puzzle waiting to be solved. This site moves beyond the basics of "who and when" into the deeper work of historical detective work—helping you think like a researcher, not just a record hunter.

Drawing on decades of personal research, I aim to provide a roadmap that helps you unlock the mysteries of your own past. Whether you are just beginning or have hit a wall that has stopped you for years, you are in the right place.