President’s Message, August 2017
Greetings: I had a visit this past weekend from some cousins from Massachusetts. We have been to cemeteries, the library, to see other cousins and you name it. This cousin […]
President’s Message, June 2017
I just asked my mother a question about the dog they had when she was a kid. That lead her to telling me some things her father did before he […]
Naturalization Records
In the U.S., before 1906, people could go to any courthouse to become a citizen. Apparently you could start the process in one court and finish it in another. Papers […]
President’s Message, May 2017
Hopefully your outdoor/travel research is now in full swing. When you’re out and about keep your eyes open for Victorian cradle graves. Those graves had a headstone, footstone, and 2 […]
President’s Message, April 2017
Greetings: Finally it’s getting closer to outdoor research time.The ground is thawing out and drying out. Don’t forget about your genealogy widow/widower.Hopefully they are someone who, even though they may […]
The Importance of Full Place Names
Remember to write out town, county/parish, state/province, and country on your charts. At the very least have it correctly noted in your records somewhere. You may know what you mean […]
President’s Message, January 2017
Greetings: I’m now starting my second stint as the prez. I’d like to keep these messages short and sweet as I will still be doing my column. I hope that […]
Researching Very Early British Nationals
Found while preparing a display on census records… British Aliens in the United States during the War of 1812 by Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc. 1979 Once war was declared, British […]
Tips for Researching Irish Records
When doing Irish research you need to understand the territorial boundaries before you start. Province = the largest area in Irish records. Originally there were 8 counties in each of […]
They Spelled It How?
Recently a friend and I walked through a cemetery in Wallagrass where many of her relatives are buried. Labbe is a family name and probably one of the simplest French […]