One Quick Handwriting Transcription Challenge Every Day-for the genealogist in you
Monday, March 31, 2014
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Saturday, March 29, 2014
A Connecticut Man Signs in Philly
What is the name of this Connecticut native who signed an affidavit in order to obtain a Seamen's Protection Certificate in the early 1800s?
Friday, March 28, 2014
More Than Just His Mark
It is clear that he made his mark, but what is his name? Taken from a statement made by a sailor in Philadelphia in 1826.
Online Search Strategies Webinar Released
We are very excited about the release of our webinar that had the largest online attendance ever: "Online Search Strategies." The presentation focuses on organizing your search process to avoid repetitive searching and for more effective troubleshooting. Visit this blog post for additional details.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
4 Men and 3 Stars
What are the four names that have a star by them? Taken from an early 19th century Virginia tax list.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Monday, March 17, 2014
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Describing Myself
This man signed an affidavit in regards to his physical description and citizenship status in the early 1800s.
St. Patrick's Day Brick Wall A to Z Webinar Giveaway
Through midnight (11:59 PM Central) on 17 March 2014, I am giving away copies of my "Brick Walls A to Z" presentations. Details here.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Friday, March 14, 2014
Two Guys Making a Statement
These two men signed a sailor's citizenship affidavit in Philadelphia in the early 1800s. The names are admittedly not difficult, but the first letter of the second guy's first name is made in a somewhat atypical way.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
My Boy Is a Citizen
This woman signed an affidavit to get her son a seaman's protection certificate in Philadelphia in 1815.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
What County?
What county is listed on this document from the 1850s? In the infinite wisdom of the person completing it, the state was left blank.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Saturday, March 8, 2014
A Marylander Signs in Kentucky
This Maryland native signed a pension affidavit in Kentucky in the early 19th century. What is her name?
Friday, March 7, 2014
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Thursday, March 6, 2014
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
Signed Around the Seal
The seal was pre-printed on this form. What name has been signed around it on this 1850s era document?
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Organizing Genealogical Information Class-March 2014
We are offering our 4 session "Organizing Genealogical Information" class this March. For additional details visit our more detailed blog post here.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
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