No Research Goals for 2024, But Making Adjustments to my Research Routine

I never make annual research goals. I always keep a running list of larger projects I want to complete. The list is limited to five. These projects are not my brick walls but may be one of many projects needed to help knock down a wall. 

My current list includes completing timelines for five Bryan ancestors, completing an application to the Virginia Mayflower Society, and documenting and writing about the eight known children of my 4th great-grandfather, John Giddens - I only have one left to document. As one project is completed, another is added. 

I also have a list of smaller projects, often blog or newsletter articles. This gives me some variety. 

Although I have no specific goals for 2024, I do want to add two changes to my research routine. Both are ideas I found on other blogs. 

I have started the 30 x 30 challenge from Janine Adams at Organize Your Family
History. This is 30 minutes of genealogy for 30 days. Janine uses her 30 minutes to research but suggests that the time can be adapted to meet individual needs. I am going to use that time to organize my digital files. This is day three. I've already made quite a lot of progress and found several fantastic items that I had forgotten about.  

At A Family Tapestry, Jacqi Stevens wrote "12 for '24," explaining how she chose 12 ancestors to research each year - one each month. I will adapt this to coincide with my current large project list and choose ancestors that may help me complete these projects. My January ancestor choice is Huldah Pratt, wife to Benjamin Reed, a Revolutionary War Patriot and possible descendant of Francis Cooke, a Mayflower passenger. 

I am looking forward to these new additions to my routine. Thank you for reading my blog! Happy New Year!

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Diana 

© 2024

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