If a relative was “locally famous” or involved in a notorious event, they may appear in numerous newspaper items. Many of these contain repetitive information and may be more than you can reasonably look through. Consider filtering out search results that contain items related to the event or the activity the person was involved in. My relative’s late 1890 era activities generated newspaper accounts across the nation. I decided to filter out results that also contained his alias and/or the name of his associate. There are drawbacks to filtering out results, but sometimes it is necessary. What filter works best will depend on your specific situation, but remember to keep track of your filter so that you know what you removed from your search results. That will allow you to […]
We still have room on my group trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The library is not terribly busy during our trip and it’s easier to use the facilities, access information, and make your way around. We’d love to have you join us. Registration deadline is 15 March! The dates of the trip are 30 May through 6 June. More details are on our announcement page.
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