I need to have a post-it note above my desk with this phrase on it. There were two men named Charles H. Shipe who lived in southwestern Hancock County, Illinois, and adjacent northwestern Adams County, Illinois, in the late 19th century and well into the 20th century. One was born in 1872 and the other was born in 1867. They had different fathers (one was the son of Samuel Martin Shipe and the other was the son of a Cornelius Shipe). The one born in 1872 was my uncle by marriage. The other one was probably his cousin. When I began researching my uncle, I was initially confused at first because certain details were inconsistent. Once I realized there were two Charles Shipes (the census made this realization […]
Organizing Genealogical Information with Michael John Neill We’re bringing this class back after a several-year hiatus. Session 1- Charts, Charts, and More Charts We will look at a variety of charts and tables to help you organize the genealogical information you find. In addition to traditional genealogical data, we’ll look at organizing information from larger data sets such as probate files and pension records. We will also look at graphical representations in addition to traditional grid format. Also discussed will be a general chart construction strategy to assist you in creating your own customized charts. Session 2- The 4-Step Research Process We will discuss an overview of the research process using the 4-step process and see ways to help you organize your search goals and your search process. […]
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