Marriage records are among the most common records that we look for in genealogy. But are you finding all of your ancestor’s marriage records? If you stop looking when you find the one at the courthouse, you might be missing out on some.Read More
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Using Mortality Schedules: An Overlooked Source for Genealogy
The census forms the foundation of much of our genealogy research. But there is a section of it that is often overlooked. Here is how to use mortality schedules to find even more about your ancestors.Read More
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Unusual Sources for Finding Female Ancestors
Name changes and a society that emphasizes men in the records can make finding female ancestors tough. Note that I said “tough,” not “impossible.” Let’s consider some valuable sources that we might be overlooking.Read More
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How Much Was Your Ancestor Worth?
When we see a reference to how much something cost “back in the old days,” it’s easy to marvel at how cheap it was. But that doesn’t take into account how much things cost compared to wages. So how can we tell just how much our ancestor was worth (financially)? There are some ways we…
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Using Black Newspapers for Genealogy: Tips from Tim Pinnick
Black newspapers play a key role in African American genealogy research. Tim Pinnick shares his tips for using them (and why I think everyone should pay attention to them).Read More