Posts in June 2, 2012

If your ancestor “disappears” consider the possibility that he changed his name. In earlier times, a person could simply change their name without any court or other record thereof–especially if they were changing it to be distinguished from others with the same last name or similar names. It could also have been a way for an ancestor to make a new start. And it’s always a way to try and evade the authorities. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!