Facebook Group Helps Discover Church Where Ancestors Worshipped
Last week, I posted on the “Pike County, Ohio Genealogy” Facebook group asking what church my German immigrant ancestors, the
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Tip: How to Label People in a Group Photo
To label the people in this group photo of my husband’s family, I used PhotoShop Elements to create a faded
Read MoreA Strange Way to Write 0s and 6s
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, “When was Uncle Teddy Born?,” Theodore Peters was listed as 6 years old
Read MoreWhen Was “Uncle Teddy” Born?
Four sources have been found which give evidence for when Theodore “Teddy” Peters was born: When was Theodore Peters born?
Read MoreI’ve Discovered All of My 3rd Great Grandparents! (And How to Post Tables on Your Blog)
I first did an “ancestral score” spreadsheet in January of 2015. This is where you create a chart showing how
Read More1907 Photo of My 2x Great Grandfather and Other County Officials
My great, great grandfather, A. L. Merrill, was county commissioner of Clinton County, Pennsylvania, in the early 1900s. This summer,
Read MoreWho’s That Girl?
Several months ago, my dad sent me this photo which was labeled “Margaret Catherine Coppenbarger.” But, there’s a problem: we
Read MoreResolving Discrepancies: A Census Example
Building a Solid Case I am currently reading Christine Rose’s booklet, Genealogical Proof Standard: Building a Solid Case, 4th Edition Revised. Chapter
Read MoreSources, Information, and Evidence: Marriage License Application Example
What is the Genealogical Proof Standard? I’m currently reading Christine Rose’s 56 page booklet titled Genealogical Proof Standard: Building a Solid
Read MoreBook Review of a Genealogy Memoir: “The Secrets of the Notebook” by Eve Haas
Eve Haas has written a wonderful book that I believe many genealogists would enjoy. Titled The Secrets of the Notebook: A
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