Local indexes to property, court, and other records can be set up differently from one location to another. Take some time to study any index when working in a new area. The index may be just by first initial of last name–with first names not sorted. The index may be by first initial and last initial. it may be by first two letters of last name. Or something slightly different. Failing to learn how the index is created may cause you to fail to locate the desired entry in the records. Genealogy Tip of the Day is proudly sponsored by GenealogyBank. Try their “GenealogyBank Search” and see what discoveries you make.
Many researchers make alterations and modifications to digital images. If you do make such modifications, consider including a comment about the modification on the image. That way someone seeing it later will know. There’s nothing to stop someone from removing your note if they copy and paste the image, but at least your image included the information. Genealogy Tip of the Day is proudly sponsored by GenealogyBank. Try their “GenealogyBank Search” and see what discoveries you make.
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You might not be aware of all the places where a relative’s obituary could be published–be careful restricting your searches too closely. Also consider searching for names of survivors in obituaries. After all, obituaries do not just mention the dead. Genealogy Tip of the Day is proudly sponsored by GenealogyBank. Try their “GenealogyBank Search” and see what discoveries you make.
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