You’re scrolling past the best clues in the U.S. Federal Census. From 1790 to 1950, these 13 often-missed columns and schedules can help you break through brick walls — further, faster, and factually. In this step-by-step guide, Connie Knox walks through exactly what to look for in each census year on Ancestry and FamilySearch, and […]
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...
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...
