A while back I shared a review of the book, His Other Life. The author, set out to determine her father’s connection to Tennessee Williams. Our ancestors were not solitary figures. They had hopes, dreams and friendships of their own. … Continued
I had a great aunt that I had trouble finding. Finally, after some research I was able to find her. She died very young from pregnancy complications. But, I wanted to know about the man that she married. Who was … Continued
My journey into genealogy began at a very difficult time in my life. I was going through a divorce. I had heard rumors about our relationship with David Crockett and a variety of other family stories all of my young, … Continued
I have several ancestors who were born out of wedlock in the 18th and 19th Centuries. When I began research, one area I was pointed to search was the bastardy bonds. So, what are bastardy bonds? These bonds were used … Continued
Last week, we discussed what happened to children who were left parentless in the 19th Century. Children that were left parentless or living in poverty or did not have someone to care for them who lived in large cities … Continued
Family lore says that one set of my great-great-grandparents went to college, however we do not know where. We know that my great-grandfather went to law school but did not finish. However, his law books were passed down in the … Continued
When we look at census records or other primary sources, it can be very easy to become confused. There are occasions when things are not always what they seem. For instance, we look at a census records that provides a … Continued
I have several ancestors who were born out of wedlock. Through research and documents we have a hypothesis for one ancestor and DNA has proven the familial connection for the other. Neither one has provided a complete smoking gun to … Continued
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
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