Genealogy Tip: The ‘Missing’ 1890 Census
By Katie Rebecca Garner on June 28, 2022
Katie Rebecca Garner writes about 1890 U.S. Census records, which were mainly destroyed in a 1921 fire at the Commerce Building in Washington, D.C... (Read More)
Category: Genealogy Research Tips
A Family History Tour with Dad
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 17, 2022
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega suggests a way to celebrate Father’s Day and explore family history at the same time... (Read More)
Genealogy Tip: ‘Grave Guards’ at Cemeteries
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 13, 2022
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega writes about a feature you may find at your ancestor’s gravesite: grave guards, or enclosures, protecting the grave... (Read More)
Genealogy Tip: Reading Military Headstones
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 6, 2022
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips for reading the clues on a veteran’s gravestone, including symbols and accompanying metal markers... (Read More)
Genealogy Tip: Do I Search for Obituaries Using the Word ‘Obituary’?
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 24, 2022
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips for searching for obituaries in old newspapers to get better search results... (Read More)
Genealogy Tips: U.S. Census Records, 1850-1940 (Part III)
By Katie Rebecca Garner on May 11, 2022
In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner concludes her three-part series giving tips for using the information found on U.S. Census records from 1850-1940... (Read More)
Genealogy Tips: U.S. Census Records, 1850-1940 (Part II)
By Katie Rebecca Garner on May 10, 2022
In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner gives more tips for using the information found on U.S. Census records from 1850-1940, and provides a case study... (Read More)
Genealogy Tips: U.S. Census Records, 1850-1940 (Part I)
By Katie Rebecca Garner on May 9, 2022
In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner gives tips for using the information found on U.S. Census records from 1850-1940... (Read More)
Genealogy Tips: U.S. Census Records, 1790-1840 (Part II)
By Katie Rebecca Garner on April 26, 2022
In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner gives more tips for using the information found on U.S. Census records from 1790-1840, and provides some case studies... (Read More)
