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
Basic Genealogy Research
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
Those pesky middle initials
Do you determine your connections based on an initial? Do you exclude people who may be your connection simply because they do not have the correct initial, some other initial, … Read more
Trusting Others Research
Have you ever wondered whether someone else’s research is truly accurate? Were they being thorough or just trying to tie in one or two lines? Might there have been an … Read more
“2022 Genealogical Goals “
I started this last weekend then was OBE, overcome by events. Does that happen to you? I hope and trust you discovered some good information last year in your family … Read more
2021 in Review
I started this last weekend then was OBE, overcome by events. Does that happen to you? I hope and trust you discovered some good information last year in your family … Read more
Using Timelines in your research
We have discussed timelines a little bit but let’s look more closely at the benefits of using this tool in our research. If we start by listing every event concerning … Read more
How do you search for your ancestor?
I have written and spoken many times about researching the family members for all hints. As we are looking for specific ancestors, we often find clues in other family documents. … Read more
Take advantage of those Free Days on Search Sites
Every year, all of the major genealogy research sites will offer free days such as Fold3.com’s recent free access to military records for Veteran’s Day. Many of these run through … Read more
Don’t forget to apply history
As family researchers, we are also historians. Have you looked closely and the history of the area as it might apply to your person(s) of interest when you cannot find … Read more