7 Tips When We Can’t Find An Ancestor
Have you ever run into an instance where you know without a doubt that an ancestor lived in an area, but are unable to find any records on them? I know I have and it is very frustrating. So, why … Continued
7 Reasons to Revisit Brick Walls
No one likes to run across brick walls in their family history, but let’s be honest we all probably run across one or more at some point in our research. I’ve shared tips on breaking the brick walls and one … Continued
5 Things to keep in mind for a destination family reunion
Are you interested in having a destination family reunion? There are many families that enjoy these get away. This is allows for more time to catch up and a fun vacation in the process. However, as you begin planning for … Continued
9 Way to Find Missing Family Members
Would you like to host a family reunion, but don’t know where the descendants for a given ancestor are living? When I was hosting the McKee Family Reunion, I ran into this issue on over half of the still living … Continued
7 Places to Host a Family Reunion without Busting the Budget
So, it’s time to host a family reunion, but you don’t have a large budget. Where can you host a family reunion? State Park—many state parks have covered picnic area’s they rent out for a very reasonable rate. Most are … Continued
What was the primary religion of the Germans?
Question: My ancestors came from Germany, but I don’t know the biggest religion of the Germans at that time. A quick search showed that most German’s were Lutherans and about 1/3 were Catholic. You also have the German … Continued
Did the Civil War have Draft Cards?
Question: Why can’t I find draft cards for the Civil War? The Civil War did not have draft cards. However, on March 3, 1863 the Civil War Military Draft Act was passed by congress. This was for a required three … Continued
Many with my surname live in the same area but I can’t prove we are related
If they are all in the same area, than more than likely there is a common ancestor somewhere in the mix. However, finding that connection is not easy. Now, let me clarify. If the surname is a common one such … Continued
Why does my Ancestor Appear Out of Nowhere?
Question: It seems as though for my situation my 2nd great grandfather Robert, who was the one born in 1818, just appeared one day. This is more common than we may think at first. I understand your pain about Robert … Continued
Why did my family not serve in the military?
Question: do you have any idea why or where I could look to find out why none of them were in the military at all during the Civil War, WWI or WWII? Why was my ancestor not in the … Continued