Looking to find some sources for your Welsh ancestors? Three key sources were suggested by Sunny Morton in a FamilySearch blog last week. Also, in its Countries section, The Family History Guide gives a wealth of information on finding Welsh sources. In the blog, “Discover Your Welsh Ancestry in These 3 Key Sources,” Sunny suggests… Read More Welsh Research Anyone?
Other genealogical resources for researching military personnel are available. Here are three: FamilySearch.org, ancestry.com and Fold3.com. FamilySearch.org – In addition to millions of military records, FamilySearch’s Wiki includes a comprehensive list of most available databases organized by wars, soldiers and state. Ancestry.com – Ancestry.com’s U.S. Military Collection on Ancestry contains more than 100 million names… Read More Resources for Military Research
When researching volunteers who served in the military for a particular war, start with the compiled military service records. Begin by searching the appropriate name indexes on the National Archives microfilm at https://eservices.archives.gov/orderonline and ordering if found. If the compiled military service records have not been reproduced on microfilm, researchers may request to see the… Read More Military Research
Have you ever cleaned out or gone through a parent’s or relative’s closet, basement or attic? Often when doing so, you can find a treasure trove of family history. Stuffed into folders or boxes you might find photos, documents, mementos and newspapers that tell the story of your family from years gone by. You can… Read More Scanning, Sharing, Archiving
Indexing is such a great way to introduce yourself to family history if you haven’t already begun. If you are already involved in family history, you’ve seen the benefits of indexing as blue hint boxes pop up on your screen signifying a source hint for an ancestor. Indexing is a great –and fun—way to help… Read More Indexing – Making Important Records Searchable
We have discussed the value of census records before. But were you aware that there are at least 5 hidden clues in the US Census? Here are the 5 things you might want to look for. 1940 Census: The X in the circle. One of the challenges with the US census is that we don’t… Read More Hidden Gems in the US Census