This native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, signed an affidavit regarding his citizenship in Philadelphia in 1804. What is his name?
One Quick Handwriting Transcription Challenge Every Day-for the genealogist in you
Friday, February 28, 2014
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A Newark Man Signs
This Newark, New Jersey, native made out an affidavit in Philadelphia in the 1830s. What is his name?
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Jump Start Genealogy Webinars Released
Genealogy Jump Start 2014!
Need to jump start your genealogy in 2014??To help get your genealogy new year off to a great start, we offered three webinars this February. They've been recorded and are available for purchase and instant download.
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Register
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Sourcing
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This presentation will discuss the elements of sourcing genealogical documents. Included will be a variety of example, starting with online census records and including a variety of original, microfilmed and digital material. The first fifteen registrants can submit one item to be used as one of the in-class illustrations. Geared towards advanced beginners and anyone who wants to learn more about the importance and elements of citation.
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Correlation and Analysis of Information
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This presentation will discuss methods for putting together what you have already located, ways to analyze that information to maximize the clues it does contain, and the several different angles from which the researcher should look at every document and record. Geared towards intermediate level researchers--or beginners with some experience who are tired of getting stuck.
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There is No Preponderance of Evidence
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Professional genealogists suggest we longer use this term in our research for some good reasons. We’ll discuss those reasons briefly. But more importantly we will see ways to handle those situations when information is not clear and convincing and how to best “make our case” when the answers we seek are not explicitly stated in records. This presentation will discuss two in-depth examples (from 18th and 19th century situations). Intermediate researchers.
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Questions? Email Michael at mjnrootdig@gmail.com
The presenter:
Michael John Neill has actively researched his genealogy for thirty years in over twenty states and five foreign countries. He is an experienced online and onsite researcher, a college professor and has written on a wide variety of topics. Michael has given day-long genealogy how-to seminars across the United States and has led a group trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake for eight years. He maintains the Genealogy Tip of the Day and Rootdig.com blogs. Michael's style is clear, down-to-earth, and informative.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
A Texan Signs in Philly
This Texas native signed an application for a Seamen's protection certificate in the mid-19th century. What is his name?
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Make Me Out a Certificate
This sailor, a native of New Jersey, signed a statement when requesting a "seaman's protection certificate" in 1824.
Monday, February 17, 2014
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
GenealogyBank Valentine's Special-$48.95 a Year
Our sponsor, GenealogyBank, is offering a Valentine's Day special--one year for 30% off. This equates to an annual, one-time, charge of $48.95.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Still Room in My Research Trip to Salt Lake City in May/June
If you've been thinking of joining me in late May and early June for a week of research at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, there's still room for a few more on my trip. Additional details are in this blog post.
Yet One More Voucher
Another man vouches for the citizenship status of a sailor in Philadelphia in the early 19th century.
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