Genealogy Friday: Vital Records
When researching genealogy, one of the best places to start with vital records. So what are vital records? According the Wikipedia, “Vital records are records of life events kept under governmental authority, including birth certificates, marriage licenses, and death certificates.” Why are vital records … Continued
Genealogy Friday: 9 Gems that Can be Found in Land Records
Along with probate records, have also used land records to track my ancestors. At times I have been frustrated by the lack of a will or probate record on my ancestor, but can find a land record … Continued
Music in 1924
Jazz gained popularity in 1920s. Radio and phonograph records were becoming popular and able to provide music in the home setting. Public dance halls, clubs, and tea rooms opened in the cities. Popular Tin Pan Alley composers like … Continued
Genealogy Friday: 7 Items of Interest in Probate Records
I just spent half a day combing through probate records in a neighboring town. Probate records can be a great resource for information on your ancestor and his/her life. So what can you find in probate records? Marriage Records—marriage records … Continued
City Life in 1924
City life was considerably different than farm and country life in the 1920s. New appliances were making life much simpler for those whom lived in the city. Cities had electricity and communication was much simpler due to the telephone. Homes now … Continued
Genealogy Friday: 9 Essential Items for Cemetery Walking
The other day I was walking an old family cemetery, that is in a residential community. The dog living next door quickly let me know I was not welcome. Thankfully I was finishing up and … Continued
Farm and Country Life in 1924
The Roaring 20s was not kind to the American farmer. They had many lean years of harvest, even before the Great Depression began. Farming was hard work, with long days and little money. Every family member had chores, whether … Continued
Genealogy Friday: 7 Ways to Discover Where Your Ancestor Is Buried
Where oh where is my ancestor buried? Where or where could s/he be? That is often the big question! There are several ways to discover where your ancestor may or may not be buried. You could begin … Continued
Fashion in 1924
In the 1920s, dress hemlines rose and waist lines lowered to the hip. Jumper blouse introduced and became very popular. The blouse was usually paired with a shirt and accented with a belt or … Continued
Why Aren’t My Relatives in the Census?
Help! I can’t find my ancestors anywhere in the census. Where are they? This is so frustrating. So why can’t you find them? There are several reasons: That locale was overlooked by the census taker {I had … Continued