About me

I'm the Family History Hound

Welcome to the Dog Park! I’m Ellen, the Family History Hound — genealogist, genetic genealogist, photo organizer, and FOREVER Ambassador. This is your place to learn how to organize your digital memories, understand your DNA matches, and finally take control of your family history — one pawprint at a time.

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🏆 Become a Photo Organizing Hero in 2026!

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Become a Photo Organizing Hero! Get monthly challenges, digital or mailed punch cards, mid-month check-ins, end-of-month wind-ups, quarterly giveaways, and special guest inspiration. A full year of encouragement and progress! Once you've purchased your basic program, you can upgrade to a physical punch card and stickers, and purchase your branded journal. Be

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Digital Asset Checklist

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Stay in Control of Your Digital Life Keep track of your essential digital accounts—from photos and financials to social media and cloud storage. This easy-to-use checklist helps protect your digital legacy and ensures your loved ones can access what matters most.

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The Importance of End of Life Planning At Any Age

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Make life easier for your loved ones with this 27-page workbook that helps you organize every detail—financial, legal, medical, and personal. Created for both Canadians and Americans. Record key contacts, accounts, and passwords. Outline estate, insurance, and medical wishes. Plan final wishes and memorials. List heirlooms, keepsakes, and legacy details. Give your family the gift of peace and clarity—all in one place

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30 End-of-Year Journal Prompts for Family Historians

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A gentle reflection guide for genealogists and photo organizers who want to end the year with clarity—not pressure. If you want to read my blog about why I created this list you can find it on Hound on the Hunt at familyhistoryhound.com Note: this is a free download, but you will be auto-subscribed. Don't worry, you can unsubscribe at any time but I hope you'll stay ❤️

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DNA Coaching

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We'll get together to discuss your project. I offer a half-hour to discuss your project, and after completing the review and analysis (usually one hour), I will have a one-on-one discussion again to provide you with my findings. I will also provide my recommendations as to how to proceed. In total, it is approximately 2 plus hours

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Scapple - Mind Mapping To For Genealogy

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Unlock the power of mind mapping for genealogy! Learn how to use Scapple to visually organize your family history research, tackle brick walls, and map out DNA connections. Perfect for seeing patterns, building timelines, and brainstorming new leads. Includes tutorials, real-world examples, and a bonus DNA mind map template. Self-paced video course Approx. 60–90 minutes total content (short, digestible lessons)

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