When I first started out in genealogy, I wanted a genealogy records checklist. I guess I’m a checklist kind of person. So here I’ve created a list of types of records to look for when researching each ancestor. This is a “suggested” list of what to look for, not necessarily where to find them. There is no list in the world that could possibly list everything, but these are just some of the common family history records we would seek when researching our family history.
In Part 4 of this series, we continue to explore Nancy’s role. Follow along as I try to determine which of five Davis brothers could be the father of my...
When should you actually order genealogical records like birth, marriage, death, land, or military files? In this episode, professional genealogist Connie Knox explains when it’s worth paying for original records,...
