Achievement

For many years I have wanted to apply for a Veterans headstone for my great-grandfather’s cemetery plot. I finally did it this year and I consider it an achievement. The post Achieveme… Read More

Language

I am learning a foreign language intending to translate an old letter. If you are looking at foreign language records, you could try it too. The post Language appeared first on Family Finds Read More

This week I highlight two heirlooms I recently inherited: the pocket watch that belonged to my great-grandfather, and my mother's childhood doll. The post Heirlooms appeared first on Family… Read More

Immigration

Immigration is a huge part of the American narrative. This week I attempt to place all my immigrant ancestors into a table, or two... The post Immigration appeared first on Family Finds Read More

Earning A Living

Prior to 1900, most of my ancestors were earning a living as self-employed farmers. For the past 100 years, very few members of my extended family are earning a living as farmers or in agric… Read More

Witness To History

I have researched ancestors who possibly witnessed historical events. They were present or close by, and I wonder how their story became lost to my family. The post Witness to History appear… Read More

Yet Another Favorite Photo

A favorite photograph of my Grandaunt Grace Osborne Flucawa, includes a neighbor girl named Mary Ann Buskel. The photo dates from 1928, they appear to be having a good time dancing on a park… Read More

Origins

I lay down some breadcrumbs this week and highlight the origins of my surname. Spoiler alert, the origins are in a village named Niederlinxweiler. The post Origins appeared first on Family F… Read More

Family Lore

Family lore holds that in 1919 my great-grandfather inexplicably sold the family farm just as the crop was ready for harvest. The story goes he then went missing with the money from the sale… Read More

Mistake

I had a 3rd great-grandparent mistake due to careless sourcing. I discovered, and corrected, the mistake thanks to a DNA match. The post Mistake appeared first on Family Finds Read More

Conflict

Among my Tennessee ancestors, I have three Civil War veterans. All 3 served the Union during the conflict. Did they also face conflict at home for their choice? The post Conflict appeared fi… Read More

Textile

My mother began weaving in the mid-1960's. Over the years she has made all sorts of beautiful hand woven textile items. The post Textile appeared first on Family Finds Read More

Social

I follow at least 20 genealogy groups on social media. These social groups have helped me to further my research. The post Social appeared first on Family Finds Read More

Document

I have yet to find a document that names the wife of my ancestor Thomas Gillespie. The difficulty is the lack of document creation during the time period in which she lived. The post Documen… Read More

Negatives

While researching brick-wall ancestors, I often have negative results. Research negatives are frustrating, but can be put to positive use. The post Negatives appeared first on Family Finds Read More

Spell That

My Koontz ancestors probably often heard, “How do you spell that?” I have identified at least 26 variations during my research. The post Spell That appeared first on Family Finds… Read More

Check Out

This week I check out two primary sources, land and census records, looking for Smith households in Crawford or Richland Cos., OH, ca. 1840. The post Check Out appeared first on Family Finds… Read More

Sisters

This week I highlight my maternal-maternal great-grandmothers' sisters: Sarah, Emma, Alma, Vada and Maggie Rumple. The post Sisters appeared first on Family Finds Read More

Joined Together

This week's prompt, Joined Together, is a good opportunity to research my brick wall 4th great grandfather, surname Russell, he was a joiner. The post Joined Together appeared first on Famil… Read More

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