Finding Your One Among Millions: Methods and Tips for Urban Research, A New York City Case Study
OnlineFamily history research in a large city can be richly rewarding as urban centers typically kept better records. However, when it i [...]
Andiamo! Finding Your Italian Family
OnlineWhy did your Italian ancestor have five cousins all named Joe? Why did married women travel under their maiden names? Was Sally re [...]
What Happened to Uncle Walter? Evidence Analysis and Correlation Uncover a Man’s Dual Identities
OnlineWalter’s family lost touch with him after his 1920 arrest. Learn how collaboration, evidence correlation, and predictive research [...]
Follow the Trail of Records and DNA from Ireland to Oregon (1810–1860)
OnlineA deep dive into the records narrates a family’s journey. Advanced methodology and DNA reconstruct the forgotten family. Presenter [...]
Steamer Kate Explosion: Correlating Indirect Evidence to Identify and Correct an Error
OnlineWhat happens when the indirect evidence of a death occurring and a probate record don’t agree? The research begins in earnest! Tha [...]
Why Standards Are for Everyone
OnlineAdherence to standards is imperative for anyone who endeavors to reach credible genealogical conclusions. The Board for Certificat [...]
Finding Sophia’s Family: A Case of Fratricide and Forgotten Identity
OnlineA quarrel between brothers turns into tragedy. The murdered man’s young widow and children leave their rural home for city life, n [...]