Following the tree branch
Sunday, August 11, 2019
Back to the tree
Well, it's time to get back to tracing my roots. I'm finding it interesting to see the connections between family members. While it would be wonderful to find and accurately document my tree back, I am finding branches where there just isn't documentation ... YET! So thankful that each and every day more records are made available, and transcribed.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Genealogy Do-Over Week 4 Cycle 4: 23-29 October 2015
Genealogy Do-Over - Week 4, Cycle 4: 23-29 October 2015
The premise: Each time you enter search criteria in an online search form – be it a Google search or Ancestry.com search, track it. There is actually a worksheet tab in the Research Log template called Search Attempts where you can enter data. So what do I track?
And why do I track searches? One reason: I can take the search criteria I use on Ancestry.com and see what results I get over at MyHeritage or at FamilySearch. Another reason: Very often new records are added to a record set or a record set is re-indexed. It pays to return to the record set and repeat the search to see if new records are found.
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It is SO important to keep track of searches! I think of a search as a map ... sometimes it leads you to expected places, and sometimes to unexpected ones!
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30 October 2015 - 31 Days to Better Genealogy - Day 30
31 Days of Genealogy - Day 30
Day 30 - Find a Genealogy Buddy
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Your To-Do
Think about the people in the circles you already are in. Do you know of any who are interested in genealogy? Talk shop with them sometime! If you don't have any family historians among your friends and co-workers, start attending the meetings of your local genealogy society. You'll definitely find some like-minded people there. It probably won't happen with just one meeting, but I can almost guarantee that you'll enjoy the experience.
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29 October 2015 - 31 Days to Better Genealogy - Day 29
31 Days of Genealogy - Day 29
Day 29 - Explore Local Historical Societies
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Your To-Do
Identify at least one historical society in the area where your ancestors lived. Look at its website and/or Facebook page to see what they have to offer.
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Jefferson County, Ohio (home of John Robson Richard's family)
Macoupin County, Illinois (home of the Allen and Peter family)
Cowley County, Kansas (home of a LOT of the family)
28 October 2015 - 31 Days to Better Genealogy - Day 28
31 Days of Genealogy - Day 28
Day 28 - Volunteer With FamilySearch Indexing
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Your To-Do
Sign up for FamilySearch Indexing and index at least one batch in a collection of your choosing. Have fun with it!
I enjoy indexing/transcribing ... gives me great practice on reading OLD script
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27 October 2015 - 31 Days to Better Genealogy - Day 27
31 Days of Genealogy - Day 27
Day 27 - Take a DNA Test
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Monday, October 26, 2015
26 October 2015 - 31 Days to Better Genealogy - Day 26
31 Days of Genealogy - Day 26
Day 26 - Explore Your Local Library
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Your To-Do
Check out your local public library. See what databases they offer (and which ones are available from home). Also see what special collections they have and what events they have coming up.
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I'd also add to check the state library as well. They will often have genealogical records from all counties. The INDIANA STATE LIBRARY encourages email questions, and "ask a librarian" posts ... and they'll help in the quest ... http://www.in.gov/library/3257.htm lists the overview of the genealogical collection for the ISL.
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