The holidays are upon us and the spirit of the season. However, after the true reason for the season {the birth of Christ,} come the most important part of the season. Spending time with family. Each family has their own … Continued
Last week, we discussed where to find records for our Revolutionary War Ancestors. We often think of these ancestors as the patriots who fought for independence. However, there were also many Tories on hand. Tories was the name used in … Continued
Our revolutionary ancestors are those that served in the American Revolution. But, where can I find their records? Fold 3—has the Revolutionary War Rolls {but many are missing} Ancestry.com—also has the Revolutionary War Rolls {1775-1783} DAR–The Daughters of the … Continued
All too often in speaking with people, I hear them say they wish they had asked their parents and grandparents more about their lives and own parents. This online quote echoes the sentiments of many, “There are lots of … Continued
With Thanksgiving approaching, we are focused on the Pilgrims. It is estimated that there are over 10 million Americans living that are descended from the Pilgrims. In 1620, 102 people set out on a journey to the new world. However, … Continued
When researching family history, there are times when we find information that is wrong or misconstrued. Trying to prove the facts is not easy and often not popular among ancestors, but is necessary. Some of the information could be something … Continued
Did you know there were other special census records other than the mortality schedules? During the 1850-1880 census, there were also industrial and agriculture census records. So, what does this include? Agriculture—as a genealogist these give you a glimpse into … Continued
Are you searching for a veteran that served in the Civil War? Looking for an ancestor on that missing 1890 census? If your ancestor served for the Union, you can check the 1890 Veteran Schedules. The 1890 Veterans Schedules is … Continued
Several months ago, I published an article on when the 1950 census would be available and what we could expect. Joel Weintraub from California reached out to me and with his permission, I am publishing his email. From his email, … Continued
Did you know there was a mortality schedule? They were only used for a short time, from 1850-1880, but they can provide invaluable information. Sadly, they were only taken when the census records were taken and not during the non-census … Continued