Oh, that every record we use would be filled to the brim with details about our ancestors. Unfortunately, not every record is rich in detail. But just because it’s a skimpy record doesn’t mean we can’t use it. Here’s what to do when a record doesn’t tell you very much.Read More
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Why I’m Excited About the 1940 Census
Yesterday, Archives.com announced that it has entered into a partnership with the National Archives to host the 1940 census. These images will be free to the public beginning 2 April 2012. (You can read the full announcement here.) When it comes to the 1940 census, I’ve seen every reaction from “Oh my gosh! I can’t…