When was the last time you visited your local library? Are they able to subscribe to any databases that could help you in your research? Do they have any genealogical materials in their collection? Are they able to obtain materials for you via interlibrary loan? Even if you have no ancestors where you currently live, your local library may be able to provide some assistance with your research. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
Do you always carefully read every document on your ancestor for potential clues regarding alternate spellings or pronunciations of the name? The Declaration of Intent for John Schleicher lists his name as John Sliger in one location on the declaration, with “Sliger” crossed out and “Schleicher” written above it. Everywhere else on the document the spelling of Schleicher is used. If I was unaware of how German names were pronounced, the Sliger spelling would have helped me as that’s likely very close to how John actually said his name. And of course, that spelling may be used in census and other records. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
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