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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How To Have a Successful Genealogy Conference – Let’s Go To RootsTech!
Get the most out of RootsTech 2020 with this tips for having a great genealogy conference experience. Come away inspired to find your ancestors! Going to a genealogy conference is on the top of most genealogy researchers’ to-do list. Going to RootsTech in Salt Lake City, UT is the granddaddy of them all! [How’s that for a good southern expression.] The first genealogy conference I attended was a National Genealogical Society Annual conference. I was thrilled – and overwhelmed – at the same time. I attended a lecture for every time slot for 4 days and hung out in the vendor hall at other times. I talked, listened and learned…
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Help! I Can’t Find My Ancestor In the Census Record!
Do you find yourself saying, “I can’t find my ancestor in the census?” Use these strategies and alternative genealogical records to find your missing ancestors. You know your ancestor is supposed to be in that census record. But…he/she is not. What happened? Did the census taker miss your ancestor in his rounds? Was your ancestor not home? Was your ancestor hiding out from the world? Or did the census record simply not survive for your ancestor’s location? Any number of reasons could exist for why you are not finding an ancestor in a particular census. If this happens to you – and it will! – as a researcher, you DO…
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How To Do Free Genealogy Research on Ancestry.com
Learn how to do free genealogy research on Ancestry.com using their large collection of free genealogy records. Both US and World records can be found. “How to perform free genealogy research?” is one of the most common questions I am asked. I get it! This genealogy hobby – like most hobbies – can get expensive. DNA tests, Genealogy subscriptions, research trips, conferences….. the list of wants and needs can seem endless. One of the tough decisions genealogy researchers need to make about using their genealogy dollars is deciding if a subscription based genealogy database is a good investment. Does the database such as Ancestry.com, FindMyPast, or MyHeritage have the records…
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Vertical Files in the Archives – A Valuable Genealogy Resource
Sometimes the genealogy finds that cause us to do the genealogy happy dance are found in unlikely places. Consider the vertical files found in archives and libraries. I teach often on researching “out of the box” genealogy resources and recently posed this question to a group, “Who includes researching in vertical files at the archives in their research plan?” I was surprised not one person raised their hand! Fellow researchers, if you are not checking the vertical files at the archives and the libraries where you research, you are missing out on a valuable resource! What Are Vertical Files in the Archives? Vertical files are collections of documents and ephemera…
