Genealogy Research
Explore genealogy research articles and how-to tutorials designed to help you trace your ancestors and grow your family tree.
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North Carolina Genealogy on Pinterest
I fell in love with Pinterest when it first came on the scene. My Pinterest boards became my bulletin boards helping to track new recipes, fashions, crafts…… Well, you get the picture. Then I discovered Genealogy on Pinterest! Use Pinterest to Find North Carolina Genealogy Related Sites Search “North Carolina genealogy” on Pinterest and you may find: The list grows and changes daily. Check back often for new pins and genealogy sources. Use Pinterest to Organize Your North Carolina Genealogy Research Pinterest users typically accumulate a lot of pins related to their interests. Genealogists on Pinterest are no different. (Okay, at least I am no different!) Creating virtual bulletin…
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Do You Use School Records in Your Genealogy Research?
School records are often an overlooked resource used in genealogical research. Yet, the records a community keeps on its students and the records generated by individual students provide a wealth of information on your ancestor’s family. Types of School Records School Census Records – These records may also be called pupil registry or a directory and can be found at all levels of education. Children from the same family (siblings and cousins) may be found here. School board minutes – Board minutes speak to the business of running the schools. Was your ancestor a teacher or school administrator? Learn about teacher salaries, types of students, and mentions of teachers and…
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Delve Into Your Ancestor’s Occupation
Do you know your ancestor’s occupation? Have you ever used that occupation as a means of learning more about him (or her)? I am guilty of overlooking information that a person’s occupation can tell me. You, too? Let’s look at this example. The subject of my research is Connie M. Howard, my 103 year old great grandfather. I have known for years Connie was a crane operator and worked on construction projects in Raleigh, NC during the 1920’s and 1930’s. [This information came from conversations with my great grandfather.] Specifically, Connie Howard worked on the NCSU Bell Tower and Meredith College’s Johnson Hall. Did these institutions have photographs of their…
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How to Use Vintage Cookbooks in Your Genealogy Research
Find female ancestors in vintage cookbooks! Expand your genealogy research by exploring heritage cookbooks for evidence of your ancestors. Society and church cookbooks have been around for years. We all have them. You know the ones…the little paperback cookbook sitting on your bookshelf. Local women’s societies or women’s church group would donate recipes that would be put into a book. The cookbooks were often fundraisers for a local charity. How to Use Vintage Cookbooks in Your Genealogy Research Besides great recipes, did you know there is a wealth of genealogical information found in these cookbooks? Let’s take a closer look. 1. Find Your Ancestor in Time and Place. Each…