Genealogy Friday: New Records Constantly Appear
I’ve been sharing my struggle with breaking through a brick wall. I finally found enough circumstantial evidence to prove who he was, but I had no definitive proof. Not living in the area, I’d not been to check the records … Continued
Genealogy Friday: What is the Circumstantial Evidence?
Last week, I shared about my trouble with a brick wall. This week, I want to share more of the story. I kept finding a 1870 Census record for an Ario Davis, but he lived with no parents. My information … Continued
Genealogy Friday: Don’t Give up on Those Brick Walls
We all have brick walls we want to break through. Some seem nearly impossible to break through. I had one just like that. For 25 years I looked for the parents of my GG-Grandfather. All I had to go on … Continued
Happy 4th of July
The 4th of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence. The signing of this document declared the British colonies a new nation and affirmed our independence from the British Empire. The area that … Continued
Genealogy Friday: Creating a Timeline for a Major Event
I’ve shared in the past about creating a timeline and mapping ancestors. But, what if you need to go a step further? What if you’re like me and need to figure out when a specific event occurred? Below is a … Continued
Genealogy Friday: Search Ethnic Cluster Groups
Often when people emigrated from another country, they would join family that had already come to the new country. Many of these ethnic groups lived in clusters. We’ve all heard of Chinatown. This is a popular tourists attraction now, but … Continued
When an Ancestor is buried on Private Property
I have several ancestors buried on private property. Checking to see if a cemetery is on private or public property is important before planning a visit. Before going to visit, call and inquire if the owners mind if you visit … Continued
Genealogy Friday: What is the Difference between Immigration vs. Emigration
So we’ve seen immigration and emigration. We know that both are when you leave one country or area and move to another. However, what is the difference? Immigration is when a person leaves the area for another area. S/he … Continued
Genealogy Friday: How Cluster Genealogy Can Break Brick walls
You’ve heard the term cluster genealogy. However, what is it? Cluster genealogy is researching extended family groups and neighbors in the area. Why is it important? Brick walls can be broken down and other information revealed by researching other family … Continued
Genealogy Friday: 9 Tips for Cemetery Hopping
I’ve shared before about cemetery hopping, however recently I didn’t even listen to my own advice. In the process I learned a few more lessons I want to share: Have good walking shoes—you may be there for a while Have … Continued