Some documents have several dates associated with them. Make certain that you clearly indicate what each date is. A deed may have a date of signing, a date of acknowledgement, and a date of recording. A will may have a date of signing and a date that it was proven in court. There is the official census date and the date on which the actual census was taken. Record the dates as specifically as you can. This can reduce confusion. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
A vendue is another word for a public sale or auction. So if you see the reference in estate or probate papers, it simply means there was a public sale or auction of some or all of the estate’s assets. This was discussed on the Facebook Fan page yesterday. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
After twenty years, I’ve finally discovered contemporary evidence that a relative was killed by Bushwackers in Missouri in 1864. Sometimes it just takes patience. We recently posted that information on this blog. Those with an interest can learn more about the discovery here: http://rootdig.blogspot.com/2012/10/killed-by-bushwackers-1854-getting-proof.html In celebration, we’re offering a Buy-One, Get-One discount on our webinars through 11:59 PM Central time on 6 October. There is a complete listing of our webinars at: http://rootdig.blogspot.com/2012/08/updated-list-of-genealogy-webinars.html Discount code is discovery at checkout. Topics include: Females Seeing Patterns Court Records Genealogical Proof Organizing Information Land Records Brick Walls and much, much, more Enjoy and good luck with your own research! ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
Keep in mind that an “unusual” first name could easily have resulted from a child being named for a neighbor and not necessarily a relative. And that neighbor may (or may not) necessarily be a relative. The name could still be a good clue, just not quite in the way you think. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
To technically be your ancestor’s judge would violate the laws of space and time. Remember that. Report the facts on your ancestor as clearly and as accurately as you possibly can. Let the information you locate determine the conclusions you reach about your ancestor. There are many reasons to leave the judgments to someone else, but the biggest one is that we, as genealogists, rarely know the whole story. The only information we have is what got recorded and we only have that recorded information which was preserved. And that often is a fragment of the reality. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
If a cemetery visit is to a cemetery on private property or requires access through private property, contact the landowner and get permission prior to making your visit. If the land owner knows what you are doing, it probably won’t be a problem. Most landowners frown on people they don’t know traipsing on their property. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
One location may be the local “court” office, but keep in mind that there may be several different courts in the same physical location, each with a separate series of records. Just because you’ve been through one series of indexes, does not mean you’ve been through all the records. There may have been a probate court, a criminal court, and a court of equity in the same physical location. And they may have had the same judge. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
This is your periodic reminder–do you have photographs with unidentified people in them? When was the last time you asked around as to who they might be? And do you have pictures with people you know, but where you have not noted the identities on the photo? Don’t let these pictures become future unknowns. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
October 2012 webinars–Intro rate of $4 through 2 OctRegistrants who are unable to attend will receive a download media file of the presentation at no extra charge. But don’t wait to register as spaces are limited. Time Topic Description Register 7:00 PM 16 October 2013 Crossing the Pond—Part II This webinar will discuss reading, interpreting, and using passenger lists between 1820 and 1920. This session will not discuss search techniques of online databases, but will cover where to go once the manifest has been located, making certain you have the correct family and getting the most from what the manifest says. Attendees may wish to purchase our US Passenger Lists at Ancestry.com ($8.50) webinar which discusses searching these lists or our Crossing the Pond ($8.50) webinar which focuses […]
Think about “who knew” that information you are trying to locate. Is there any record on them that could provide that information? As one quick example, the place of birth for a cousin could be helpful in locating where your immediate family lived–at least for a time. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
We’ve set the dates for our 2013 Family History Research Trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City in May. Join us for a week of genealogical research in the world’s largest genealogical library between 29 May and 5 June. Don’t wait pre-register today for only $50. Balance of registration is due 1 April 2013. It is not too early to start planning for 2013. The complete registration price is only $150–that’s a bargain compared to other trips. This fee includes pre-trip planning assistance, morning presentations at 8:00 every day the library is open during our trip, onsite consultations, assistance in learning to use the equipment at the library, quick on the fly questions, and follow-up assistance as needed. Travel arrangements are on your own. We stay at […]
Get a free genealogy webinar… Buy 5 webinars at our 60% discount rate and we’ll send you a coupon code for a free webinar! Our discount makes downloads less than $3.50 each. Our presentations are informal, down-to-earth, and practical. The only agenda we have is helping you with your research. Coupon code “sixty” at check out will reduce your order by 60%. Downloads are immediate. The buy 5 get one free offer ends at 11:59 PM (Central time) 1 October 2012. Don’t wait–your ancestors are not getting any younger. The coupon code for a free webinar does not expire and does not need to be used immediately Check out our list of over 30 presentations here: http://rootdig.blogspot.com/2012/08/updated-list-of-genealogy-webinars.html Topics include: Organization Problem-Solving Brick Walls Females Charts Court Records Land […]
Regularly saving files and documents in backup locations is always advised. Have you been redundant today? The time you spend today may be the time you don’t waste tomorrow recreating or refinding material. And are there back up copies of those pictures and other materials in a remote location? ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
Chances are, you are not the only descendant of your great-great-great-grandparents (or any other set of distantly removed ancestors). Have you located other descendants who may have pictures or information? Remember…it’s not just about you. Other relatives may have ephemera or other material that could be helpful in your quest. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
In our quest to find “proof” and “reasons” behind all those things our ancestors did (or did not do), remember that while there often are reasons why people move to new location or choose a specific name for a child, there are often times where those things are done completely on a whim. Once in a while decisions are made–for no reason at all. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
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