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.
The Enduring Pursuit of Teaching Genealogy with Passion, Perseverance, and Books
I am beyond words at the publishing of my new book, "My Best Genealogy Tips: Quick Keys to Research Ancestry, Book 2."
The Most Important Feature in FamilySearch is the Sources
I would not have achieved as much as I have if it were not for FamilySearch and its ability to gather the sources in one place.
Grandma, Ora Nelms Foster, Hands Off the Baton to Me
Allyson Felix's sub-50 second leg helps USA advance to 4x400 finals | NBC Sports Just as the runner hands the baton off to her companion...
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...
