My webinar “Researching Female Ancestors” was recorded today. In giving the presentation live, a few ideas for my own research crossed my mind as well. This presentation discusses approaches and techniques for determining an ancestor’s maiden name and locating “missing” females. Geared towards the advanced beginner or intermediate researcher, it focuses on American records and sources. The content is not specific to any one time period and many of the approaches can be refined for different locations or types of records. If you are stymied on your female ancestors–and half your ancestors are female–consider purchasing the webinar (and handout) at the introductory price of $6. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
The appraisers of an estate cannot have a direct interest in the estate they are appraising. This eliminates heirs and creditors of the deceased. What this means is that children cannot be appraisers, but other relatives can be–as long as the deceased did not owe them money. It is possible that relatives of the widow were appraisers. Or they just could be neighbors. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
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