When Census Records Don’t Exist
We often wonder how we can track our ancestors between the census or when, for whatever reason, they do not appear in the census. What other records might be available? … Read more
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Plan Your Genealogy Trip
I am finishing up a fairly successful research trip to the South Carolina State Archives which was in conjunction with the South Carolina Genealogical Society’s Annual Workshop. I have some … Read more
Do you have Patriot Ancestors?
Whether you have or are interested in joining a lineage society or not, it is often quite exciting to learn that one or more of your ancestors either served in … Read more
Searching for Proof of Parentage
Who were the parents of ______? We have all been there and will be there again. Here are some hints on how I go about trying to resolve that question. … Read more
Some Father’s Day Thoughts
Is your father still living? You are blessed. Have you ever recorded some of his stories that sheds light on who he is and about who his father was? Are … Read more
What do you do with information about your ancestor that occurred after they died?
Does that sound as strange to you as it does to me? I ask because I constantly see trees online that make no sense. After all, the event the ‘ancestor’ … Read more
Memorial Day Thoughts
I am way behind on blogs and I promise I am getting back on track. I have felt overwhelmed with work and the pressure of my one and only vehicle … Read more
Why don’t your DNA matches also match your sibling
I was wondering what to write when I received an interesting call from a former client who is also a distant cousin. When he was looking for a professional genealogist … Read more
Genealogical Acts of Kindness
If you are a regular researcher then there are probably times you need something but are unable to travel somewhere to get something or it is just not financially feasible. … Read more
Don’t let facts get in the way of a good family story
I am writing this from Chattanooga where I had the honor to be a key-note speaker and give two additional presentations at a family convention. This particular family originated in … Read more