Benefits Researching with others
I have several family lines that I have researched with cousins. There are many benefits to research with other family members. Two pairs of eyes on the same research Someone to bounce ideas and information off of One may be … Continued
7 Ways to Write your own story for future prosperity
Do you wish an ancestor had left behind journals, a diary or their autobiography? There are many ancestors I wish had done just that, but they did not. We cannot change the past, but we can change the present. We … Continued
When Our Research Interlaces with History
A while back I shared a review of the book, His Other Life. The author, set out to determine her father’s connection to Tennessee Williams. Our ancestors were not solitary figures. They had hopes, dreams and friendships of their own. … Continued
Researching the Surviving Spouse
I had a great aunt that I had trouble finding. Finally, after some research I was able to find her. She died very young from pregnancy complications. But, I wanted to know about the man that she married. Who was … Continued
Researching an ancestor’s other life
Did your parents or grandparents have another life? We live in a world where divorce is more and more prevalent. Much more so than in the past, but it still existed. Even if divorce was not in your family, an … Continued
Genealogy Research Leads to Discovery of Self
My journey into genealogy began at a very difficult time in my life. I was going through a divorce. I had heard rumors about our relationship with David Crockett and a variety of other family stories all of my young, … Continued
Are there original Mexican War Records
I was recently asked if the original Mexican War Records still existed. So, I decided to do some digging. The Mexican-American War was a conflict between Mexico and the United States from 1846 to 1848. Many young men went to … Continued
Bastardy Bonds
I have several ancestors who were born out of wedlock in the 18th and 19th Centuries. When I began research, one area I was pointed to search was the bastardy bonds. So, what are bastardy bonds? These bonds were used … Continued
Orphan Trains
Last week, we discussed what happened to children who were left parentless in the 19th Century. Children that were left parentless or living in poverty or did not have someone to care for them who lived in large cities … Continued
Children without parents in 19th Century
Last week, I shared an answer to a guardianship question I received. This week, I’m answering the second part of that question. What happened in 19th Century when both parents died? I can turn to my own family history for … Continued