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.
More Ways to Find Your Ancestor’s Parent
Here are five crucial records that you can use to assist in identifying the parent of you ancestor: Courthouse records The answer to your...
Death with Details Will Link Us
Because I interviewed Ellis McClure, the grandson of Columbus McClure, I discovered the details about his tragic death.
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!
Extract and Confirm All the Information on a Death Certificate
This is illustrated in several numbered extractions taken from the death certificate mentioned above along with the questions or conclusions
Question about Oral History Answered Using a .WAV File
Captured from the book My Best Genealogy Tips: Quick Keys to Research Ancestry The key to successful audio content is clear and engaging...
How Do I Find My Ancestor’s Parent?
This is my husband's grandfather, Lawrence Royston Johnson (abt. 1870-11 April 1945), and grandmother, Louise B. Marshall Johnson...
Author Finds a Revolutionary Way to Engage with Genealogy Community
Robin R. Foster uses EmulateMe to engage with her readers. She recounts the history of David Nelms (1806-?) of Anson County, North Carolina.
Shout out to the Grandmothers!!!
One thing you all will find out about me is that there are times where when I think, I (try to) write. As such, my grandmothers have been...
What If Your Father Could Talk to You or Your Grandchildren?
I want my grandchildren to know what my father, Robert Foster (1938-1988), was like. I have a few photos, but I have no voice. I have...
