Mightier Acorns

Journeys through Genealogy and Family History

A parody of a family coat of arms designed with acorns as elements, with the motto "ex gladnis potentioribus" Latin for "from Mighty Acorns"
From Mighty Acorns

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Tad Callin has been working on family history and genealogy since the late 1990s. He does most of his research on Ancestry and posts what he learns to WikiTree.

Category: Research and Resources

Posts that discuss specific books or databases for finding information about ancestors.

  • Weekly Log 5: Nov 2023

    Veteran’s Day weekend I missed a Weekly Log last weekend – we were doing stuff around the house. This week was a bit longer for me, thanks to the Federal holiday. Sadly, I learned this morning that one of my Callin cousins passed away unexpectedly yesterday. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, I will…

  • Am I Asking A Lot?

    What, did you have other plans this weekend? Hello, cousins! You may notice that I refer quite often to putting my family history research on WikiTree. And I gently hint that if you’re not on WikiTree, you probably should be. Here’s why: There are dozens of options out there for building and maintaining your family…