Past Posts
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13 Hidden Details in US Census Records 1790-1950
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…
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Enumerated Twice in the 1860 Census — Here’s How I Proved It
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,…
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Enumerated Twice in the 1860 Census — Here’s How I Proved It
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,…
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How to Find Every Person With the Same Name in the Same Place to Verify Your Family Tree
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 how to navigate complex databases to isolate the correct person. We focus on techniques for digging through documents to identify every individual with the same…