We need to make assumptions in our genealogy research. Many times assumptions are necessary in order to get our work off the ground. But after a point, it may be that the assumption is hindering our work or that we have forgotten that an assumption was made. If you are guessing that the parents were married near where the first child was born, that is a good start. But somewhere in your notes, indicate why you believe where they were married and that you have no proof. If research does not validate your assumption, it may be that your assumption was incorrect. And if you enter your assumption in your genealogical database as fact, it can be very difficult for that information to go back to being an […]
Ancestry has released their initial index to the 1950 US Census. It’s not perfect, but for those who have no idea where their person of interest lived, it can be a start. Make certain to try a variety of searches based on name spellings, residence in 1950, date and place of birth, etc. Remember that information in the enumeration can be incorrect, difficult to read, or transcribed in correctly. Also bear in mind what surname variants will be caught with the various search options. Fortunately a relative of mine whose name was spelled as Niell was easily located. I’d initially work on the people who are easy to find and go from there. Make certain to review what you think you know about the person in 1950 as […]
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