Found the same family twice in one census? Here’s how to prove it’s a double enumeration. In this real case study, I walk through two John A. Shoemaker families listed in Pettus Township, Adair County, Missouri in the 1860 census — same names, similar ages, same birthplaces — enumerated on the same day, July 18, […]
Found the same family twice in one census? Here’s how to prove it’s a double enumeration. In this real case study, I walk through two John A. Shoemaker families listed...
Use genealogical research strategies to locate individuals with common names in historical records. Finding specific ancestors when names are common presents a unique challenge for family historians. This guide demonstrates...
Reposting one of the more popular recent episodes with tried-and-true strategies in genealogy research. Most genealogists start with the “Big Four” record groups—census, vital, land, and probate. But what happens...
Master AncestryDNA grouping to organize your cousin matches efficiently. Sort your DNA matches by branches of the family tree and clarify your research results. We’ll talk about the NEW ThruLines®...
What records actually prove a marriage, and which ones are simply evidence that it likely occurred? In this video, I walk through common genealogy records and explain what each one...
North Carolina genealogy research is much bigger than Ancestry and FamilySearch. Understanding the colony and state’s changing governments, settlement patterns, migration routes, county formations, and record repositories can help you...
