Exploring the Chairs from Enslaved People at Presley Nelms Jr.'s Plantation
Yesterday was a day filled with anticipation and excitement as we eagerly made our way to the Anson County Historical Society.
We Were Here: Enslaved in Cumberland County, North Carolina
I knew how to search the newspaper. I used Newspaper Titles · DigitalNC. I looked up: Negro, Negroes, Fayetteville in Cumberland County.
Extract and Confirm All the Information on a Death Certificate, Part 2
It is special when you have photo of your ancestor on a death certificate but to have the photo of the spouse as well is just over the top!
Introduce Genealogy to the Next Generation: EmulateMe and FamilySearch
EmulateMe has got just what you need to get your children and grandchildren going with family history.
Reflections on "My Best Genealogy Tips: It's Time to Start!"
"My Best Genealogy Tips: It's Time to Start!" was first introduced when it came out at Benjamin Book Publishing, LLC.
The Myth of Ellis Island, Conclusion, or, at least, My Current Thinking
Here I come to find that I have a way to go in the use of the GPS. I began this series of blog posts with the (unrealistic) hope that I...
The Myth of Ellis Island, Part 4
Genealogy Proof Standard Study Group Homework Chapter Three — Evaluating Records Reference: Christine Rose, Genealogical Proof Standard:...
The Myth of Ellis Island, Part 3
Genealogy Proof Standard Study Group Homework Chapter Two—Building a Solid Case Reference: Christine Rose, Genealogical Proof Standard:...
The Myth of Ellis Island, Part 2
Genealogy Proof Standard Study Group Homework Chapter One--What is the Genealogical Proof Standard? Reference: Christine Rose,...
The Myth of Ellis Island, Part 1
In my previous blog post, “What’s In A Name,” I used the example of my second great grandfather, Yussel Wilkimirsky (also known as Joseph...
