One Quick Handwriting Transcription Challenge Every Day-for the genealogist in you
Friday, September 30, 2011
A Mount Taborian Registers for the Draft
This 1892 native of Mount Tabor, New Jersey registered for the World War II draft in Morris County, New Jersey in 1942.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Who Is Living in Household 110?
Who is the head of household for household 110 on this 1850 census entry from Indiana? [added question: And whose household 111?]
[the title of this post was corrected to "Who Is." Thanks to the commenter who caught the error.
[the title of this post was corrected to "Who Is." Thanks to the commenter who caught the error.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Helping Them Get a Florida Pension
These two individuals signed an affidavit in a 1918 application for a widow's Confederate pension in Florida.
1831 Coshocton Tax List--The Whole Page
Saturday's post included part of this page. I've posted the entire thing here for those who would like to give it a try. You'll have to click on the image to pull up a larger version. There's no red dot on this one, but that's on the original post.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Whose that Kid?
What is the name of the child (second line from bottom) in this 1856 era guardianship from Illinois?
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Coshocton County Taxes in 1831
Whose name is next to the red dot on this tax list from Coshocton County, Ohio, in 1831? See the whole page here.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Doing a Deed in Bourbon County, Kentucky
Who signed this early 18th century Bourbon County, Kentucky, deed? (click on the image for a larger screen shot clear of any other text)
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Who Are These Four Men in 1855?
I'm looking for the 7th through 10th names on this 1855 Illinois State Census from Keithsburg, Mercer County, Illinois. A smaller and larger image are also included with this post. But the only names I'm looking for in the answer are the 7th through 10th ones.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
My 1880 Job
What is the occupation listed in the 1880 US Federal census for Chicago for the person whose entry has the blue mark?
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Born in Sweden in 1867
The entry with the red dot is for the parents of "Samuel Otto," born in Tjarstad, Sweden, in 1867. The entire image can be viewed here, but the image in this post is as large as you will be able to make it.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Making a 1924 Visit Overseas
This San Francisco resident applied for a passport in 1924. The name above the first dashed line is the one we're trying to read.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Genealogy Webinars in Sept and Oct 2011
I'll be presenting a series of genealogy webinars in September and October using www.gotowebinar.com. You don't have to "join" Gotowebinar or create an account--it's just what we use to bring the seminar to you. Viewing/participating instructions will be sent after registration, along with reminders.
Seminars are an hour long, include a PDF handout, and 30 minutes for questions. Topics are:
Seminars are an hour long, include a PDF handout, and 30 minutes for questions. Topics are:
- Court Records
- Two German Women in Illinois
- Seeing Patterns and Organizing Information
- Determining Your Own Migration Trail
- Introduction to Federal Land States
Attend from the comfort of your own home!
More information is available at http://www.casefileclues.com/webinars_neill.htm
Saturday, September 10, 2011
A 19th Century Chicago Birth
The name between the red dots is the mother (with maiden name in the next column) from a 19th century birth record in Chicago.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Where Were Those Notices Sent?
Four notices regarding the attempt to probate a will in Illinois were sent to these towns in 1900. What were they? Try reading them without referring to a map if possible. I realize that a person SHOULD do that, but I'm curious how these get read "cold." Some are easy.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
An Old Norwegian Registers in NYC
This 1882 native of Norway registered for the "Old Men's" World War 2 draft in New York City in 1942.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Help Me Settle My Old Man's Affairs
The widow and two others signed her administrator's bond to execute her husband's will in 1877 in Illinois.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Who Is It In 1865?
What name is sixth from the bottom on this image (between William [or maybe Sallesman?] and J. W.)? This comes from Keithsburg, Mercer County, Illinois, in the 1865 Illinois State Census and those who wish to see the rest of the page can do so here.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Last 4 Names on the 1850 era Manifest
Can you read the last four names on this 1850 era manifest from Baltimore?
Those with an Ancestry.com subscription can view the image here and manipulate it, etc.
The occupation for the name on line 153 is difficult to read and has been enlarged below:
I'd like to know what it says as well. The names on this one I actually know--the occupation is another matter altogether.
Those with an Ancestry.com subscription can view the image here and manipulate it, etc.
The occupation for the name on line 153 is difficult to read and has been enlarged below:
I'd like to know what it says as well. The names on this one I actually know--the occupation is another matter altogether.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
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