10 Reasons to Attend Genealogy Conferences
This past summer I had the opportunity to attend a large genealogy conference in my area. I have attended many genealogy conferences, but this was one of the better’s ones I have attended. There was something here for everyone whether … Continued
The Pilgrims: Illness
That first winter was brutal on the passengers of the Mayflower. A mixture of “a mixture of scurvy, pneumonia, and tuberculosis” moved through the group that first winter. Of the 102 passengers that arrived in the New World, only 53 … Continued
History of Weather Reports
I have shared the idea of checking weather reports for specific family events. As I conducted research I was surprised to discover that the history of weather forecast is not as old as one may think. So, what is the … Continued
How Do I Check Past Weather Reports?
Last week, I shared the idea from another genealogy research to check the weather for specific, special dates. But how do I check the weather? Farmer’s Almanac {Online goes back to 1945, so if you need before then check local … Continued
The Pilgrims: Building Begins
The Pilgrims have landed in Massachusetts, not their original destination, and construction has begun on the houses where they would live. Construction began on December 25, 1620. To us that is Christmas day, but the Pilgrims did not believe in … Continued
Checking the Weather
Recently, I was reading a tip from another genealogy blogger, who mentioned checking the weather for a specific date or event. This researcher primarily referred to when ancestors arrived at Ellis Island for the first time. This was a unique … Continued
What Mattered to Our Ancestors?
Last week, I shared strange inheritances we may receive. But, how do we discover what mattered to our ancestors? After all, they are long gone. We can’t go back in time and ask them. But there are a few ways … Continued
Strange Inheritances
I enjoy watching strange inheritances and there are some very interesting and unique inheritances that are left at times. These inheritances often provide a life long passion or obsession for the now deceased relative. This led me to think about … Continued
Investigating Strange Circumstances
I have a great-uncle who disappeared. Family tradition stated that he disappeared while selling Bibles home to home. This intrigued me and made me wonder what happened. So, I began digging deeper. So, how did I dig deeper? Checking the … Continued
Transcription mistakes on census records
When searching for census records, it is often difficult to find a family in the records. So, why is this? Especially when you know where they lived during that time. One reason may be transcription errors. I have found some … Continued