When a homesteader claimed a piece of public land through the Homestead Act of 1862, they had an option to buy the land outright after 6 months residency for $1.25 per acre. Take a look at a complete cash purchase homestead land entry case file to discover all the genealogy…
Are you planning to attend a family get-together over the holidays? Have you ever considered that your living relatives equal a living genealogy record? Today I’m sharing some tips on how to talk family history over turkey dinner. Watch this episode for all the details! Happy Holidays, Genealogy Friends! Pin…
We have covered the US Federal Censuses from 1850-1940 in great detail already, but what about the very early US censuses from 1790-1840? What details can you find in those? Are they worth looking at for your ancestor? These early census records are not as easy to dig into, they…
Step 5 of the Genealogy Brick Wall Busting Process is to Research and then PROCESS that research. Let’s dig back into our case study of “Brick Wall” Bertha. I am ready to make progress and chip away at those bricks! Watch This Episode, or Continue Reading Below If you missed…
The first four steps of the Genealogy Brick Wall Busting Process are: Step 1: Review Previous Research on Your Brick Wall Ancestor. Step 2: Take everything from Step 1 and rearrange it into a timeline. Step 3: Analyze everything as a whole that you looked at in detail in steps…
When you trace an ancestor’s family over time through the U.S. Federal Census, you get a more complete picture of the family structure. You also find many other clues that lead you to more records to research. Watch This Episode, or Continue Reading Below What is the Federal Census? The…
The 1940 US Federal Census provides many genealogy clues we can use to grow our family tree in our family history research. Learn how to find all the clues about your ancestors in this great genealogical source. Watch This Episode, or Continue Reading Below What is the Federal Census? The…
The 1930 US Federal Census provides many genealogy clues we can use to grow our family tree in our family history research. Learn how to find all the clues about your ancestors in this great genealogical source. Watch This Episode, or Continue Reading Below What is the Federal Census? The…
On May 20, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act into law, encouraging the Westward migration of millions of Americans. In fact, the Homestead Act was also an invitation to immigrants from other countries, as it offered land not only to citizens but those who had declared intent to…
Step 4 of the Genealogy Brick Wall Busting Process is to Make a Research Plan. Let’s check back in on our case study of “Brick Wall” Bertha. I can’t wait to make a plan and dig back into the research phase! Watch This Episode, or Continue Reading Below If you…
