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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Don’t Kvetch*- Use Timelines and Locations to Reveal Secrets
*Kvetch- to complain Part One: Locating the Homeland If you’ve attended any genealogy class, webinar, or read a book on the subject of family research you’ve been told that it is important to look at timelines for individuals. Sure, we know this, but how often do we actually stop to examine our family’s timeline? … Continue reading Don’t Kvetch*- Use Timelines and Locations to Reveal Secrets
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