When we look at a record, our first instinct is often to grab the facts — names, dates, and places. However, a small detail often gets overlooked: who gave the information? That person is called the informant, and knowing who they are can make a big difference in how we use and trust the record.Continue reading “Why Knowing The Informant In Genealogy Records Is Important”
Military records might not be the first place you look in genealogy research, but sooner or later, they become important. These records hold details you may not find anywhere else. In this blog post, you’ll learn why military records matter, what they can reveal, and how to order them. Plus, I’ll share my experience navigatingContinue reading “How To Order Military Records For Genealogy Research”
Paying taxes is not my favorite thing to do. But Uncle Sam must get his, right? Our ancestors fought excessive taxation. Think about the Boston Tea Party. Of course, this was a tax on tea…just one such tax. More were to come. The first income tax was levied in 1861 to help pay for theContinue reading “10 Reasons Why I Love Tax Records For Genealogy Research”
