Genealogy Resources
You are getting started in the search for your ancestors and beginning to wonder, "Which genealogy resources do I need?" Well, that's why I'm here.
A large variety of genealogy resources ranging from general to specific are available to you. Resources might be one of the big genealogy databases. Or vital records found at the county government level. Or private collection papers. Or..... you get the idea.
Taking the time to learn what type of resources are available to you for your specific research project will make you a more efficient and successful researcher.
If you need someone to help you determine your best resources, I can help. CLICK here to check out my genealogy consultation services. The links below will also help you explore available resources.
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Organize Your Genealogy!
Everyone should move once every 20 years! We did just that. Packing up my genealogy research, my ancestors’ photographs and all of the various family ephemera, I discovered I am NOT organized. (What’s worse? I thought I was.) Genealogy notes tucked here and there. Boxes of old family photographs still to be identified and scanned. In the closet. On the shelf. On my computer. Obviously I needed help! Raise your hand if you are like me. (Please don’t let me be the only one!) Judging by the number of Pinterest boards labeled some variation of “Genealogy Organization”, I think many researchers do fall into this group. Organizing your genealogy records…
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10 Reasons To Use CCC Records in Your Genealogy Research
Have you explored the CCC records for your ancestors? The Civilian Conservation Corps are a valuable resource to your genealogy research! The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a public relief corps dating from 1933-1942. Part of the New Deal by President Roosevelt, this program was specifically for unmarried and unemployed men. The men of the CCC worked to build roads, parks and improve other lands and natural resources. Organized into camps throughout the country that ran similar to the military, the records they kept include admission, discharge and service records. James Lester Howard of Lee County, North Carolina was the perfect CCC candidate! In 1933, he was 18 years…
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Finding Quaker Records
You may find among your North Carolina ancestors members of the Religious Friends of the Society also known as the Quakers or Friends. Growing up in North Carolina, I was familiar with the Quakers who settled in Guilford County, at least on the surface. Coming across an unexpected ancestor in the Quaker church sparked my interest in learning more about those in the Quaker church and the records they left generated. Just as other churches and denominations recorded events in their religious life, the Quakers did as well. Friends were thorough record keepers and their records date back into the 1600’s. Types of Quaker Records Meeting Minute Records – A Quaker…
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Finding Methodist Church Records
Church records provide important information and clues about your ancestors. Last week, we discussed finding Baptist Church Records with an emphasis on North Carolina records. Today Let’s Focus on Finding Methodist Church Records.
