Genealogist Q&A
Whether you're a seasoned genealogy enthusiast or just starting, our Q&A section addresses the most frequently asked questions in family history research.
Got a Question About GenealogyBank.com?
Tom Kemp, the director of our Genealogy Products, is here to help. With over fifty years of experience, Tom is a skilled genealogist, prolific writer, and a seasoned librarian/archivist with international experience. In our Q&A session, Tom addresses common questions posed by genealogists. Don’t miss our free guide, Getting Started Climbing Your Family Tree.
Click on the genealogy questions below to see the answers or download our free Search Tips Guide for additional help.
How do I limit my search to only the "List of Private Claims" volumes?
A: We are working on making it possible to bookmark each one of our historical documents. When we have that enhancement in place you will be able to search only one book at a time.
For now - you need to fine tune the search by adding the term "List of Private Claims" in the include keywords with search terms box and adding 1880 to the date field.
That will narrow your searches to just those two volumes. See the attached example.
You may then add the surname of the family or name of the individual you would like to research.