When Direct Evidence Does Not Exist Part 2
We looked last week at a case where we lacked direct evidence connecting Daniel H. Ricks to his father, Richard Ricks, Sr. This week we will examine another case Is … Read more
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When Direct Evidence Does Not Exist
Too many people will take tradition or the easy answer as facts. I spoke a couple of weeks ago about how two consecutive census records a Rosa Lee as a … Read more
Navigating the 1950 U. S. Census before the indexing is complete
Shall I start with the obvious, Good Luck? Depending on where your person or family of interest was living in 1950 will determine just how difficult it might be. For … Read more
We learn something new all the time!
Even professionals can learn new tricks. I have been researching a Rosa Lee Corker who appears on both the 1920 and 1930 U. S. Census as the daughter of Gordon … Read more
Tomahawks and Genealogy?
Last night I went with my favorite female and several others to a place here in the Atlanta, Georgia area called, “Bury the Hatchett.” It is a hatchet and tomahawk … Read more
Are we related?
There are several mobile phone apps and websites which tell you if others who are logged in or have created accounts are related to you and just how they are … Read more
Using some DNA Tools
I had a new DNA match show up on GedMatch.com, I’ll call refer to him as Mr. D. Manning. I am thinking, “Cool, another MANNING descendant.” My hooligan ancestor, Edmund … Read more
Tenacious Research for accuracy
How tenacious are you as a researcher in ensuring your research is accurate? So often, bad information just gets perpetuate again and again and again. Take for instance, the Ancestry.com … Read more
Understanding Wills
Many researchers hunt high and low for a will believing it will answer all of their questions and find themselves disappointed. Before we begin, remember, the overwhelming number of wills … Read more
Mortality Schedules
Did you know the U. S. Census created a Mortality Schedule in 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, and some states did it in 1885? These can be a valuable find if … Read more