Sources are very important in genealogy. These provide the proof that is needed to document each person’s life. In genealogy there is such a things as a standard of proof. Too often information is provided that is inaccurate and untrue. … Continued
Where or where has the missing child gone? This is often a question when searching for children of a core group. So how do you find them? Search obituaries—do the parents or siblings obituaries give any hints to a married … Continued
Thanksgiving is upon us! However, many of our ancestors did not celebrate the modern Thanksgiving we know today. Yes, the first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621. Not until George Washington was President, was another Thanksgiving celebrated … Continued
Are you searching for children for an ancestor and wondering where they went? You may want to try searching the records of neighbors and other family members in the same area. I have a couple of family groups that lived … Continued
Have you wondered how ancestors were divorced in the 19th century? Do you have an ancestor you know was married before but have been unable to find a marriage record? I’ve ran across this situation on several occasions. I have … Continued
Scrapbooking is a popular past time and hobby for many people today. Have you thought about scrapbooking your family history? With scrapbooking you can have fun and explore various ideas. You can even upload your scrapbook and have copies published … Continued
Somewhere along the lines you may find that you have an illegitimate ancestor or two. What does this mean? This means that your ancestor was born outside of wedlock. Often, this means the parents did not marry one another. So … Continued
Have you wondered where an ancestor lived but had trouble finding them? Recently, I heard a great piece of advice when reading a biography. To find the person they were searching for the researchers began with the census records. Using … Continued
Several weeks ago I was in an area of the state where my ancestors lived. I’d not been through that area on a genealogy trip in years and decided to drive around and acquaint myself with the roads. I decided … Continued
Genealogy Friday The biggest question I get asked about searching for your family history is, where do I begin. Well the best answer I can give you is to start with what you know. Sit down and write down … Continued