The problem with court records is that while they provide significant detail into our relatives’ lives, […]
It’s been years since I really worked on Thomas Chaney of Southampton Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. […]
The theory behind the DNA Circles at AncestryDNA is fine: you essentially get in a circle […]
It struck me as odd that great-grandma Neill could not be found by the Hancock County […]
This sale referenced in this sale bill was the result of a 1908 Hancock County, Illinois, […]
To reduce confusion, here’s a list of my newsletters, blogs, etc Genealogy Tip of the Day–(one […]
After a hiatus, Casefile Clues is back! We’ve put out four issues since resuming publication. Casefile Clues focuses on being […]
[this was posted on our old blog and we’ve decided to post it here for those […]
In the most recent issue of Casefile Clues, I discussed two Civil War pension affidavits from 1915 […]
Curiosity killed the cat, as they say. Genealogical curiosity can kill your budget and bank account. […]
An affidavit from 17 June 1915 made out by C. W. Smith of Marceline, Missouri, addresses […]
The testee in “Missing Shared Matches” (using the autosomal DNA test at AncestryDNA) had two close maternal […]
Pre-1850 US census records tell you nothing. They can provide some information about general members of […]
This is the only signature we have of Andrew Trask, born ca. 1814 Mass. died in […]
Confusion often results from a lack of knowledge. Years ago, I located a relative in the […]
There are reasons to sort out your DNA matches for those families that you have no […]
This list is not by any means comprehensive, but here are some ways to save money […]
The will of William Newman of was admitted to probate in December of 1840 in Bath […]
A significant number of World War II US draft registration cards from what is referred to […]
The abbreviation for Kankakee, Illinois, on this change of address card for a World War II […]
Investigative Case Files of the Bureau of Investigation 1908-1922 (located on Fold3.com) are not just about […]
A Facebook follower asked for additional clarification about the entry for the Smith-Kile family’s 1870 census […]
It’s the automation of the research process that can create confusion. If records were completely standardized, […]
Sometimes that which we find is not pleasant. Inhumane is an understatement in this case. I […]
There are many depositions in the Clagg-Sledd Court case from Bedford County, Virginia, which came to […]
I maintain the following genealogy blogs. The blogs are all free to subscribe to: Rootdig.com—Michael’s thoughts, […]
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