Repeating research isn't always a waste of time, especially if you have new information. Using the Down Survey and the Books of Survey and Distribution allowed me to identify what townlands Major John Allen was awarded after the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland, but not the exact location of his home, which was identified as Boalnamore … Continue reading His Castle Nigh Timolege
Learning about new record sets helped to identify where my ancestor lived in 17th century County Cork.
Heart's signature is in the lower left corner. The sketch of a woman feeding a Cockatoo hung in one of the bedrooms at my grandmother's house. Mostly done in dark pencil some parts were filled in with paint on paper. The drawing is one of my favorite pieces done my great-grandmother, Martha Lake "Heart" (Carmichael) … Continue reading Girl with a Cockatoo
Recently, I was able to review a digital copy of an account book kept by my ancestor’s brother in the first half of the 18th century. He was a successful businessman in Charleston, South Carolina, after immigrating from Ireland around 1800. He never married and had no known children, but had close relationships with some … Continue reading Like a Love Letter From the Past
A few years ago, a kind soul reached out to me through Find A Grave, asking if I was interested in the death notice for my ancestor's second husband, Frederick Kunz. I was putting together an extensive report on this branch of the family, so the timing was great. What was especially lovely was that … Continue reading A Good Baritone Voice
JFC DuPre was the first professor of agriculture at Clemson College. A picture of his workplace illustrates his work.
Review and Organize You probably collected a lot of information while you were travelling. Take the time to sort pictures, photocopies, artifacts, and other things you have learned or acquired during your trip. Your future self will thank you for having the information handy in whatever filing and organizing system you have. Photo by Anete … Continue reading Genealogy Travel Tips (Part 4): When You Get Back
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