To truly understand our ancestors beyond their names and dates, we must discover how they lived. What was their neighborhood like? Where did they work? We can use census records, city directories, and newspaper articles to help with this. One other helpful genealogy resource is maps. And today, I’m specifically talking about Sanborn Fire InsuranceContinue reading “Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps Are A Powerful Genealogy Tool”
When most people think of census records, they typically picture the U.S. Federal Census, taken every ten years. But there’s a whole other group of census records that often gets overlooked, state census records. They can fill in gaps in your genealogy research, confirm family relationships, and even help you break through brick walls. Let’sContinue reading “Powerful Ways State Census Records Can Boost Your Genealogy Research”
When our ancestors came to America, they didn’t just leave behind their homes and belongings; they also left behind entire lives. Immigration and naturalization records in our genealogy research can help us reconnect with those early journeys. As genealogists, these records can add depth and help answer some of the most important questions in aContinue reading “How To Use Immigration and Naturalization Records In Genealogy Research”
