One Quick Handwriting Transcription Challenge Every Day-for the genealogist in you
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Six Names on the Tax Roll
What are the names of these six taxpayers from this early 19th century Delaware County, Ohio, tax list?
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
August 2012 Research Trip to Ft. Wayne's Allen County Public Library
We have released details of our August 2012 group research trip to the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, 1-5 August. Join us! Details are here http://www.casefileclues.com/acpl2012.htm
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Registering on Valentine's Day 1942
This native of Louisiana, born in 1904, registered for the World War II draft on Valentine's Day in 1942.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
I Served, But I Have to Register
This civil engineer registered in Louisiana for Selective Service in 1948 and indicated he had served for two years in the Army at the end of World War II.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
An Alabaman Living in Colorado Registers in Louisiana
This Alabama native had a permanent residence in Louisiana but was a student in Colorado when he registered for Selective Service in 1955
Friday, December 23, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
January 2012 webinar schedule released
Our series of January 2012 genealogy webinars have been announced:
- Illinois Research
- Using Archive.org
- Newspaper Research
- Tips and Tricks for FamilySearch.org
Sessions are an hour long and registrants who are unable to attend will receive complimentary download links.
Details and registrations can be processed on our website at http://www.casefileclues.com/webinars_neill.htm. Registration is limited.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
The Neighbor Lady Needs That Pension
These two individuals signed a statement in a widow's pension application for a Kentucky Confederate pension.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Not the Doctor-But the Veteran
What was the name of the Confederate veteran who signed this 1912 petition? Not the doctor on the left, but the name above the P.O. Click on the image to view it larger if you need to.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Witnessing that Kentucky Pension
These two men witnessed a widow's statement in a early 20th century Kentucky Confederate pension application.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Genealogy Fundamental Webinars
Based upon several attendee suggestions, we've developed (or actually took materials from beginning classes I used to teach) a series of "Genealogy Fundamental" webinars on a variety of topics, including:
- What's in a Deed
- 1930 Census1880 Census
- 1850 Census
- Cash Land Sales
- 19th Century Will
More specifics are on our registration page. Emphasis is on analyzing and interpreting the document used as a sample, including "where next?" and citation.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Another North Carolinian Registers
This registrant's middle name is a little bit of a challenge. The 25 year old was living in Transylvania, NC when he registered for the World War 2 draft.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Printed My Name
This 33-year old South Carolina native signed his World War 2 draft card in 1947. He had a scar on his stomach, but I doubt that made a difference in his handwriting.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Let Others Know About Our Blogs-Thanks!
If you've found any of our websites/blogs helpful in your searches, please let your genealogy friends know about them. You can sign up for them in Google reader, get them in your email, or join the fan page on Facebook.
Genealogy Tip of the Day
- http://genealogytipoftheday.blogspot.com--to read older ones or signup via email.
- one tip a day--geared towards experienced beginners, but we typically hit a wide range of levels.
- Fan Page on Facebook
Daily Genealogy Transcriber
- http://genealogytranscriber.blogspot.com--to read older ones or sign up via email
- one handwriting image posted every day where readers can submit interpretations--answers usually posted within a few days.
- Fan Page on Facebook
Search Tip of the Day
- http://genealogysearchtip.blogspot.com/--to read older ones or to sign up for emails
- one tip as I think of them--geared towards using websites and genealogy online databases--both free and paid
- Fan Page on Facebook
Rootdig
- Where I post whatever comes to mind--sometimes with opinion and attitude mixed in-we try to leave opinion and attitude out of the other blogs ;-).
- http://rootdig.blogspot.com -- to read older ones or sign up for emails.
Thanks to everyone who has spread the word about our blogs. The ones above are all free (unless you choose the kindle version). Thanks!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
More Brick Walls from A to Z--Recorded Version
More Brick Walls from A to Z -(NEW!)-This presentation is a continuation on the popular "Brick Walls from A to Z" that was released earlier. The alphabet has been reused for additional ideas and quick suggestions for getting past those brick walls--aimed at all levels--with the intent of jumpstarting people's research. Introductory recording price of $6 won't last long. Includes recording and PDF of handout.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Who is that 48 year old?
What is the name of the 48 year old male about half-way down this list? He is the last name on the image above that has a last name listed. This comes from an 1860 era manifest of New York arrivals.
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