The 2 April 1902 will of Barbara Haase includes the names of two witnesses. One was […]
Let’s just say this image comes from the “insanity” record of a relative. “On the 6th of […]
It always pays to read the entire document and think about the entire document, not just […]
These were my “not New Year’s Resolutions” from 2015—but they are worth repeating. I’m not big […]
This is the signature portion of a mortgage executed by three of my ancestors on 15 […]
We’ve converted my online AncestryDNA class into a self-contained series of lectures and handouts that you […]
I’ve always found land descriptions and land records fascinating. Maybe it’s just the math geek, farm […]
They say time heals all wounds. That may or may not be true. Perspective matters. Emotional […]
From a reader: “My ancestors came into possession of farmland in Indiana circa 1815. A portion […]
There is a reason they refer the compiled military records at the National Archives as “compiled.” […]
It never hurts all of us to be reminded of the importance of tracing extended family […]
During my recent group tour to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, I had […]
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