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How To Research Your Illegitimate Ancestors
Researching illegitimate ancestors is challenging for genealogy researchers. Explore these tips and resources for clues to your ancestor’s parents. Are you researching an ancestor born out of wedlock? Do you suspect your ancestor was illegitimate? If your answer to either question is “Yes”, then you have encountered the difficulties in researching an illegitimate ancestor. Is it possible to determine the parents of an illegitimate child? Sometimes. Sometimes you know one parent (typically the mother, but not always). Sometimes you only find circumstantial evidence pointing to the potential parents. The challenge is finding which records hold the clues you need. What Types of Genealogy Records Should You Pursue When Researching an…
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A Close Up Look At Researching The 1880 Census
Researching the 1880 census can reveal clues to jump start your genealogy research. Take a close up look at your ancestors with these tips. The 1880 US Federal census holds much information about your ancestor(s). But…. Are you missing clues within its pages that can jump start your genealogy research? The taking of 1880 Census was authorized to be supervised by, well, “supervisors of the census” . These were presidential appointments and subject to senate confirmation. Each supervisor was in charge of organizing his appointed district, finding the enumerators and supervising the enumerators’ work. What happened when the census enumerator arrived to “count” your ancestors and they were not home?…
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Your Gift Guide to Genealogy Stocking Stuffer Ideas 🎄
***Please note that this post contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission if you decide to purchase a product/service. This does not cost you extra. Be assured I only recommend products/services that I use and think you would like too. Read my disclosure policy and privacy policy. Enjoy these Genealogy stocking stuffer gift ideas for the genealogist and family historian on your Christmas list. Find lots of options! Ever wonder what the genealogist in your family wants to find in their Christmas stocking? Finding the perfect genealogy stocking stuffer ideas can be tough. Here are 12 great ideas of what genealogists REALLY want in a stocking on…
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Gift Guide for Genealogy Book Lovers
One thing about genealogists and family historians….. We all love books! Fiction or non-fiction, we are voracious readers. Find a dozen genealogy resource and family history books below for the family historian on your gift list this year! Non-Fiction Resource Genealogy Books Organize Your Genealogy: Strategies and Solutions for Every Researcher by Drew Smith – An excellent resource for getting your genealogy organized! Unofficial Guide to Ancestry.com: How to Find Your Family History on the No. 1 Genealogy Website by Nancy Hendrickson – An opportunity to learn how to be more efficient and productive when research Ancestry.com. Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the Largest Free…