Articles related to "Genealogical Records"
RECORDING FOR THE FUTURE
how and why to document your research
genealogical record keeping • family stories • family interviews • genealogy • records
how and why to document your research
genealogical record keeping • family stories • family interviews • genealogy • records
1840 Irish Catholic Baptisms in VT & NY
Canadian missionaries working in the Canadian-United States border region often baptized Irish Catholics in New York and Vermont. Here are some of those records.
keywords: irish baptisms in new york • irish baptisms in vermont • canadian missionaries in us • irish baptism records in quebec • genealogists
Canadian missionaries working in the Canadian-United States border region often baptized Irish Catholics in New York and Vermont. Here are some of those records.
keywords: irish baptisms in new york • irish baptisms in vermont • canadian missionaries in us • irish baptism records in quebec • genealogists
Errors in Genealogy Records
Genealogy records such as historic newspapers, online family trees, published family histories, even birth certificates have potential errors to be aware of.
genealogy • family history • online family trees • genealogy websites • census records
Genealogy records such as historic newspapers, online family trees, published family histories, even birth certificates have potential errors to be aware of.
genealogy • family history • online family trees • genealogy websites • census records
Evaluating Genealogy Sources
The value of genealogical information can vary within a historical record. Here are guidelines on primary vs secondary, original vs derivative categories.
genealogy • family history • evaluating genealogical records • evaluating genealogy sources • primary and secondary sources
The value of genealogical information can vary within a historical record. Here are guidelines on primary vs secondary, original vs derivative categories.
genealogy • family history • evaluating genealogical records • evaluating genealogy sources • primary and secondary sources
Find Ancestors - 1850, 1860, 1870 Federal Census
The 1850, 1860 & 1870 US Federal Census Records were first to list every person by name. Genealogical data includes age, birthplace, and clues to land records.
find ancestors • 1850 us federal census data • 1860 us federal census data • 1870 us federal census data • genealogical records
The 1850, 1860 & 1870 US Federal Census Records were first to list every person by name. Genealogical data includes age, birthplace, and clues to land records.
find ancestors • 1850 us federal census data • 1860 us federal census data • 1870 us federal census data • genealogical records
Find Ancestors – 1900 & 1910 US Federal Census
The 1900 & 1910 Federal Census Records have much data for genealogists, including military service, birth month and year, marriage & immigration information.
find ancestors • 1900 us federal census records • 1910 us federal census records • family ancestry • using census data
The 1900 & 1910 Federal Census Records have much data for genealogists, including military service, birth month and year, marriage & immigration information.
find ancestors • 1900 us federal census records • 1910 us federal census records • family ancestry • using census data
Find Ancestors – 1920 & 1930 US Federal Census
The 1920 and 1930 Federal Census Records contain much genealogical information, and are often the first public record for beginning genealogists to access.
find ancestors • beginning genealogy • 1920 us federal census records • 1930 us federal census records • find parents and grandparents
The 1920 and 1930 Federal Census Records contain much genealogical information, and are often the first public record for beginning genealogists to access.
find ancestors • beginning genealogy • 1920 us federal census records • 1930 us federal census records • find parents and grandparents
Find Ancestors in the 1880 US Federal Census
The 1880 Federal Census Record is a gold mine for genealogical data. Relation to head of house & parents' birthplace are listed. Census indexes have replaced the Soundex.
find ancestors • 1880 us federal census data • using census records • genealogical records • online census
The 1880 Federal Census Record is a gold mine for genealogical data. Relation to head of house & parents' birthplace are listed. Census indexes have replaced the Soundex.
find ancestors • 1880 us federal census data • using census records • genealogical records • online census
Genealogy Records-Common Problems
Problems include language, knowledge, misinformation, transcription and time. For worthwhile genealogy research, evaluate each source record to determine reliability.
genealogy • family history sources • evaluating genealogical records • problems with genealogy sources • historical records
Problems include language, knowledge, misinformation, transcription and time. For worthwhile genealogy research, evaluate each source record to determine reliability.
genealogy • family history sources • evaluating genealogical records • problems with genealogy sources • historical records
Omaha Genealogy Records: Deaths
The Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association has now placed over 90,000 names on its online burial database. A great aid for locating Omaha obituraries, family information.
omaha genealogical records • omaha deaths • omaha forest lawn memorial park • omaha obituary • forest lawn online database
The Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association has now placed over 90,000 names on its online burial database. A great aid for locating Omaha obituraries, family information.
omaha genealogical records • omaha deaths • omaha forest lawn memorial park • omaha obituary • forest lawn online database
Random Acts, Genealogical Kindness
RAOGK, or Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness, is a website that matches local volunteers with people who need photographs and look-ups from the volunteer's home area.
random acts of genealogical kindness • family history help • pictures of ancestors homes • photographing headstones • family tree search
RAOGK, or Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness, is a website that matches local volunteers with people who need photographs and look-ups from the volunteer's home area.
random acts of genealogical kindness • family history help • pictures of ancestors homes • photographing headstones • family tree search
Skills for Working with Genealogy Documents
Family researchers need skills for working with genealogical records. That begins with good note taking techniques.
genealogy • genealogists • family research • family search • family researchers
Family researchers need skills for working with genealogical records. That begins with good note taking techniques.
genealogy • genealogists • family research • family search • family researchers
United Kingdom 1911 Census Online
How a complaint upheld by the UK's Information Commissioner forced The National Archives to publish the UK's 1911 household data less than 100 years after it was taken.
1911 uk census online • the national archives census release • 1911 census data • 1911 census data description • england census 1911
How a complaint upheld by the UK's Information Commissioner forced The National Archives to publish the UK's 1911 household data less than 100 years after it was taken.
1911 uk census online • the national archives census release • 1911 census data • 1911 census data description • england census 1911
West Yarmouth MA Baptisms for 1737-1741
These early West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, baptisms were hand copied from the original church records more than 50 years ago by Florence Conant Howes.
yarmouth massachusetts records • yarmouth ma baptisms • colonial baptisms • colonial records • crowell family
These early West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, baptisms were hand copied from the original church records more than 50 years ago by Florence Conant Howes.
yarmouth massachusetts records • yarmouth ma baptisms • colonial baptisms • colonial records • crowell family
West Yarmouth MA Baptisms for 1742-1745
The original records of these hand copied colonial baptisms are among archives of the Congregational Society of West Yarmouth, MA.
yarmouth massachusetts records • yarmouth ma baptisms • colonial records • colonial baptisms • hedge family
The original records of these hand copied colonial baptisms are among archives of the Congregational Society of West Yarmouth, MA.
yarmouth massachusetts records • yarmouth ma baptisms • colonial records • colonial baptisms • hedge family
West Yarmouth MA Baptisms for 1746-1752
The original records of these West Yarmouth, MA, colonial baptisms are among archives of the Congregational Society of West Yarmouth.
yarmouth massachusetts records • yarmouth ma baptisms • colonial baptisms • colonial records • colonial family
The original records of these West Yarmouth, MA, colonial baptisms are among archives of the Congregational Society of West Yarmouth.
yarmouth massachusetts records • yarmouth ma baptisms • colonial baptisms • colonial records • colonial family
Book Has 10 Thousand Mayflower Family Marriages
George Bowman devoted more than 50 years to finding records of Mayflower families. A contemporary genealogist has extracted 10,000 marriages from his records.
plymouth colony • plymouth records • mayflower pilgrims • genealogical records • genealogist george bowman
George Bowman devoted more than 50 years to finding records of Mayflower families. A contemporary genealogist has extracted 10,000 marriages from his records.
plymouth colony • plymouth records • mayflower pilgrims • genealogical records • genealogist george bowman
Jamestowne Society Focus on Earliest Virginians
The Jamestowne Society, a lineage organization, is a top player in preserving historical and genealogical records of early Virginia colonists.
jamestowne society • virginia colonists • jamestown history • lineage society • jamestown genealogy
The Jamestowne Society, a lineage organization, is a top player in preserving historical and genealogical records of early Virginia colonists.
jamestowne society • virginia colonists • jamestown history • lineage society • jamestown genealogy
How to Research Chinese Genealogy
Tracing Chinese ancestors can be difficult. Here are tips for starting a Chinese ancestry search, especially understanding Chinese names.
chinese genealogy • chinese names • chinese ancestors • chinese ancestry • chinese language
Tracing Chinese ancestors can be difficult. Here are tips for starting a Chinese ancestry search, especially understanding Chinese names.
chinese genealogy • chinese names • chinese ancestors • chinese ancestry • chinese language
Using Photography in Genealogical Research
Family heirlooms can't always be put into genealogy scrapbooks or family notebooks, but pictures can help complete a family history.
genealogy • photography • scrapbooks • documents • preservation
Family heirlooms can't always be put into genealogy scrapbooks or family notebooks, but pictures can help complete a family history.
genealogy • photography • scrapbooks • documents • preservation
A Genealogist's Guide to Parliamentary Records
Parliament has its own archives dating back to 1497. Whilst most of the records deal with state business, there are some which may be of use to the family historian.
family history resources • genealogy records • parliamentary archives • house of commons records • house of lords records
Parliament has its own archives dating back to 1497. Whilst most of the records deal with state business, there are some which may be of use to the family historian.
family history resources • genealogy records • parliamentary archives • house of commons records • house of lords records
ALTERNATIVE RECORDS: SOCIAL SECURITY
using Social Security records in your genealogy research
ssdi • social security application • social security death index • social security records
using Social Security records in your genealogy research
ssdi • social security application • social security death index • social security records
Ancestor Charts – Getting Slashes & Dashes Right
Some genealogists report an ancestor was born in 1730/31. Others say an ancestor was born 1730-31. What is the difference?
ancestor charts • correct date entry • dates with slashes • dates with dashes • genealogists
Some genealogists report an ancestor was born in 1730/31. Others say an ancestor was born 1730-31. What is the difference?
ancestor charts • correct date entry • dates with slashes • dates with dashes • genealogists
Get Started in Genealogy
Researching your family can be a daunting task, so its best if you just take it one step at a time. First of all, you have to actually begin.
genealogy • family tree • research • genealogy beginners • starting genealogy
Researching your family can be a daunting task, so its best if you just take it one step at a time. First of all, you have to actually begin.
genealogy • family tree • research • genealogy beginners • starting genealogy
Home Study Course in United States Genealogy
Beginning genealogists have a number of options for education; one of the most accessible is a home-study course offered by the National Genealogical Society.
online genealogy classes • genealogy class • study genealogy • genealogy records • genealogy research
Beginning genealogists have a number of options for education; one of the most accessible is a home-study course offered by the National Genealogical Society.
online genealogy classes • genealogy class • study genealogy • genealogy records • genealogy research
Interview with a Genealogist
Writers who are researching a biography or writing a family memoir will need to dip into the world of genealogy. Suite 101 discusses this with a professional genealogist.
charles hughes • progenealogists • genealogy • family history • biography research
Writers who are researching a biography or writing a family memoir will need to dip into the world of genealogy. Suite 101 discusses this with a professional genealogist.
charles hughes • progenealogists • genealogy • family history • biography research
Pioneer History Societies
The value of pioneer and history society records. Sources where these can be found and general overview of the societies.
history • pioneers • genealogy • family history • mark swarthout
The value of pioneer and history society records. Sources where these can be found and general overview of the societies.
history • pioneers • genealogy • family history • mark swarthout
The Importance of Family Ancestry
Family history genealogy has had different focuses through the centuries. From the halls of aristocracy to the shelves of archives genealogy information is examined.
genealogy leads • family ancestry • ancestry • genealogy reports • english genealogy
Family history genealogy has had different focuses through the centuries. From the halls of aristocracy to the shelves of archives genealogy information is examined.
genealogy leads • family ancestry • ancestry • genealogy reports • english genealogy
BRAIN ORGANIZING
ways to get your mind ready to break through your brick wall
websites • web sites • genealogical research
ways to get your mind ready to break through your brick wall
websites • web sites • genealogical research
Classic Authors: Alex Haley
Brief biography of Alex Haley, author of <i>Roots</i>
roots • alex haley • henning • queen • african american history
Brief biography of Alex Haley, author of <i>Roots</i>
roots • alex haley • henning • queen • african american history
Filing System to Organize Genealogy Papers
Use a filing system of colored folders to organize genealogy papers by family. Find records easily, plan new research, prepare quickly for a library or archive trip.
organize genealogy papers • family folders • genealogy filing system • genealogy charts • genealogy documents
Use a filing system of colored folders to organize genealogy papers by family. Find records easily, plan new research, prepare quickly for a library or archive trip.
organize genealogy papers • family folders • genealogy filing system • genealogy charts • genealogy documents
GENEALOGY SPRING CLEANING
a checklist for getting genealogy records re-organized
genealogy filing system • genealogy correspondence • genealogical organization • genealogy forms
a checklist for getting genealogy records re-organized
genealogy filing system • genealogy correspondence • genealogical organization • genealogy forms
How to Trace Mennonite Family History
Despite the many migrations of Anabaptists, genealogy records for Mennonites are plentiful. Here are several resources for researching Mennonite ancestry.
mennonite genealogy • mennonite ancestry • mennonite family history • mennonite archives • mennonite historical society
Despite the many migrations of Anabaptists, genealogy records for Mennonites are plentiful. Here are several resources for researching Mennonite ancestry.
mennonite genealogy • mennonite ancestry • mennonite family history • mennonite archives • mennonite historical society
Planning a Research Trip
A little preparation can make your genealogy research trip more productive, especially if you are travelling a long distance.
genealogy research trip • planning genealogy research • planning genealogy trip • preparing for genealogy research trip • genealogy
A little preparation can make your genealogy research trip more productive, especially if you are travelling a long distance.
genealogy research trip • planning genealogy research • planning genealogy trip • preparing for genealogy research trip • genealogy
The African Diaspora and Black Jews
Questions related to some African population's claims of Jewish ancestry have resulted in several historical and scientific studies with interesting outcomes.
african diaspora and black jews • the beta israel • the lemba tribe of south africa • the black hebrew israelites • african history and religion
Questions related to some African population's claims of Jewish ancestry have resulted in several historical and scientific studies with interesting outcomes.
african diaspora and black jews • the beta israel • the lemba tribe of south africa • the black hebrew israelites • african history and religion
Troubleshooting Those Missing Maiden Names
Maiden names of women ancestors often got buried with them in an era when they were housekeepers, not doctors, lawyers or CEOs. Let's look for them.
troubleshooting missing maiden names • lesser known sources for maiden names • sources for tracing lost ladies • women's maiden names buried with them • looking for maiden names
Maiden names of women ancestors often got buried with them in an era when they were housekeepers, not doctors, lawyers or CEOs. Let's look for them.
troubleshooting missing maiden names • lesser known sources for maiden names • sources for tracing lost ladies • women's maiden names buried with them • looking for maiden names
Two Genealogies of Jesus
The differences between the two genealogies of Jesus in the Bible has long been debated, with a few select theories arising to explain the discrepancies.
jesus genealogy • biblical history • genealogy of jesus • history of jesus • jesus family tree
The differences between the two genealogies of Jesus in the Bible has long been debated, with a few select theories arising to explain the discrepancies.
jesus genealogy • biblical history • genealogy of jesus • history of jesus • jesus family tree
What Are Public Records and How are they Used?
Public records can be used for a wide range of purposes. Anything from background checks to genealogy research can be done using public records.
public record • genealogy • background check • document • research
Public records can be used for a wide range of purposes. Anything from background checks to genealogy research can be done using public records.
public record • genealogy • background check • document • research
Where to Find 1890 US Census Substitutes
The 1890 US Federal Census was destroyed by fire. Census substitutes can help find ancestors - state and special censuses, voter rolls, land records, city directories.
1890 us census • us federal census records • state census • special census • land records
The 1890 US Federal Census was destroyed by fire. Census substitutes can help find ancestors - state and special censuses, voter rolls, land records, city directories.
1890 us census • us federal census records • state census • special census • land records
Finding the Link to Italy
Have you been able to make the European connection? Some genealogists spend years trying to find a direct link to Europe. Fortunately, the sons and daughters (and grandsons and granddaughters) of Italian immigrants can usually find this information quite easily... and fill other genealogists with envy!
italy • genealogy • immigrant • family • ancestor
Have you been able to make the European connection? Some genealogists spend years trying to find a direct link to Europe. Fortunately, the sons and daughters (and grandsons and granddaughters) of Italian immigrants can usually find this information quite easily... and fill other genealogists with envy!
italy • genealogy • immigrant • family • ancestor
FLDS Member Guilty of Sexual Assault on A Child
Raymond Jessop, 38, a member of the FLDS church was convicted of sexually assaulting his 16-year-old ninth wife despite the fact that she refused to testify against him.
child sexual assault • underaged brides • flds • yearning for zion ranch • yfz
Raymond Jessop, 38, a member of the FLDS church was convicted of sexually assaulting his 16-year-old ninth wife despite the fact that she refused to testify against him.
child sexual assault • underaged brides • flds • yearning for zion ranch • yfz
Michelle Robinson Obama's Family History
Many marvel at President Obama's rise to the presidency, calling it a racial milestone. The gap wife Michelle's family crossed is wider and deeper.
michelle obama ancestry • first lady’s slave ancestors • michelle obama’s robinson family • michelle obama ancestors lived in slave quarters • the first lady and reconstruction
Many marvel at President Obama's rise to the presidency, calling it a racial milestone. The gap wife Michelle's family crossed is wider and deeper.
michelle obama ancestry • first lady’s slave ancestors • michelle obama’s robinson family • michelle obama ancestors lived in slave quarters • the first lady and reconstruction
Pay-Per-View Web Sites
options in implementing pay-per-view or subscription-based websites
pay-per-view • subscription-based websites • internet business • credit card • payment
options in implementing pay-per-view or subscription-based websites
pay-per-view • subscription-based websites • internet business • credit card • payment
The Original Ponzi Scheme
How the Ponzi Scheme got its name - a short version of Charles Ponzi's story.
securities and investment fraud • charles ponzi scheme • investment scams • pyramid schemes • arbitrage
How the Ponzi Scheme got its name - a short version of Charles Ponzi's story.
securities and investment fraud • charles ponzi scheme • investment scams • pyramid schemes • arbitrage
The Magnificent Maya
Hidden deep beneath centuries of jungle overgrowth until the mid 1800s, the secret splendor of the magnificent Maya remains an enigma to researchers and scholars. Capable of complex civilization, art, astronomy, math and science dating back to 300 BC, the reasons for their rise and demise are still unclear, despite the fact that there are more than 4 million Maya alive today. What do we really know--and why don't we know more?
maya • ancient • mesoamerica • stelae • hieroglyphics
Hidden deep beneath centuries of jungle overgrowth until the mid 1800s, the secret splendor of the magnificent Maya remains an enigma to researchers and scholars. Capable of complex civilization, art, astronomy, math and science dating back to 300 BC, the reasons for their rise and demise are still unclear, despite the fact that there are more than 4 million Maya alive today. What do we really know--and why don't we know more?
maya • ancient • mesoamerica • stelae • hieroglyphics
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