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How To Research Your Destitute Ancestors – Yes, It’s Possible
Were your ancestors poor? To research and find destitute ancestors, seek out records created for the care of the community’s poor. One of the common frustrations I hear from you, my readers, is the lack of records for your destitute or poor ancestors. Yes, our poor ancestors certainly present with some unique research challenges. Why is that? Your poor or destitute ancestors typically did not own land and will not be found in the land records. Ancestors who had no estate that needed to be disposed of, did not typically leave wills or have estates that were probated. Your poorer ancestors may have moved frequently in search of jobs making…
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Summer Road Trip: How To Discover Your Ancestors in Philadelphia!
Discover your Philadelphia ancestors and experience history in the virtual summer road trip through FindMyPast’s U.S. record collections! We are at our last stop 🚗on our Summer Road Trip through the U. S. records at FindMyPast! If you missed our stops in Cincinnati, New York and Baltimore, no problem. You can catch up here: What’ been your favorite destination so far? Now on to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! Let’s stretch our proverbial legs and learn how to discover your ancestors in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love! I’ve never been to Philadelphia in person, but it’s on my list of places to go! Actually, I had a trip planned in 2020, but,…
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How To Track Females in the Family Tree Using the Children’s Records
Explore an unusual genealogy research strategy to find the females in the family tree. Elusive female ancestors may be hiding in their children’s records. Tracking down our female ancestors requires thinking “outside the box”. Always focusing on her may not yield our desired results. By taking our focus off of our female ancestor and shifting that focus to other family members and even friends in her life, we can be sure of exhausting all possibilities of finding her in the records. Today, we are going to focus on your elusive female ancestor’s children. Uh oh….I can see that questioning look on your face! Grab a cup of coffee or tea…
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How to Use City Directories In Your Genealogy Research
City directories are an overlooked resource in genealogy research, offering year-by-year insights into your ancestors' lives. This guide explores how to find and analyze these directories, helping you uncover vital details about your family history and break down those stubborn brick walls.
