[We’re starting this series as it was never completed on our old blog site.] This is […]
I took a second look at the 1878 directory of Illinois farmers in the “U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989″ […]
We’ve released the recordings of my new webinars: Tightwad Genealogy Where Do I Go From Here? […]
The following database is showing as “new/updated” on FamilySearch since our last update: United States, Freedmen’s […]
An earlier post discussed some websites where a short-term subscription may be a viable option, particularly […]
Those of us with rural American ancestors don’t find directories with any regularity. While cities and […]
Most city directories that are easily available online are usually ones whose original copyright has expired. Fold3 and […]
This is the final image from the employment file of Thomas Frame from the records of […]
The following databases are showing as new/updated since our last posting: South Dakota, School Records, 1879-1970 […]
Names that get spelled numerous ways create research challenges. Desmarais is one of those names. There […]
[this posting originally went live on 16 September 2012] I’ve blogged about this discrepancy chart before, […]
I’ve released the recorded version of my “Courthouse Basics” webinar. This session will provide an overview […]
The third image from Thomas Frame’s Pullman Car Company file includes hiring and “dropped” dates between […]
The following databases are showing as new/updated on FamilySearch: Utah, Uintah County Naturalization and Citizenship Records, […]
16 June is my birthday and now until 11 am Pacific Time 17 June, we’re offering 47% off […]
Let me begin by saying that I’m still thinking and I’ve returned briefly to the concept […]
This is another in our series on the Thomas Frame employment file from the Pullman Car […]
Employment records, when available, are a great genealogical source. They can vary greatly in content and […]
We are still working through a few issues after our transfer to WordPress for our blog […]
The first time I used these records I really did not know what I was doing […]
I’ll be giving a half-day seminar in Princeton, Illinois, on 26 September 2015 for the Bureau […]
June is a busy time….we’re offering four new presentations this week. Join us! Courthouse Basics–15 June […]
[reprinted from our old Rootdig.com blog on 8 November 2014] As a followup to “Before You Post […]
The War of 1812 pension file for my probable uncle’s father-in-law is a genealogist’s dream. It […]
The 1925 Iowa State Census contains the names of parents for every person enumerated. It is […]
We are excited to announce the release of four new webinars! These are new topics with […]
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