*plotz- burst from excitement Part Two: Locating the Homeland My last article included details on how I used a timeline to develop a list of potential sources for the birthplace of my 2x great grandparents. The list of possible sources was: Samuel Engel—Birth Record, Synagogue Records, Tax Lists, Marriage record, Passenger List, Declaration of Intent Application. Other … Continue reading I Could Plotz*- All Three Birthplaces!
Cincinnati Main Library Visit
This weekend I was fortunate to have time in the Cincinnati Main Library's genealogy section. I was working on some Kentucky client research and they had a larger collection than the Columbus Library. I was excited to see the 1850 & 1860 Agricultural Census were available in transcribed books. These were published by Willow Bend … Continue reading Cincinnati Main Library Visit
Making Your Own Genealogical Record Trail
It has been a busy month for me which is why I have not been writing much here on this blog. My fiancé and I decided to get married last month after several years of engagement. We planned a small ceremony with our parents and then a dinner celebration afterwards. We are an unconventional couple … Continue reading Making Your Own Genealogical Record Trail
Research at the Allen County Public Library
This past weekend I was fortunate to be able to get away to Ft. Wayne, Indiana to research and get to know my fellow geneabloggers a little better. For those who don't know, the second largest genealogical collection is at the allen county public library. It is a 3 hour drive for me, but well … Continue reading Research at the Allen County Public Library
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