I follow at least 20 genealogy groups on social media. These social groups have helped me to further my research.
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Foundations
My research foundations for 2022 are to put names on thirteen of my 64 4th great-grandparents who are brick walls. I do have strong clues for several, and I will prioritize my efforts with those.
Future
For 2022 I plan on doing more research, specifically focusing on my 4th great-grandparents who are brick walls. I still plan to participate in Amy’s challenge, but I will document my brick wall research for many of the weekly prompts. Even if they do not precisely match the prompt.
Lines
In genealogy, we speak of lines as our descent from a particular ancestor. In Euclidean geometry, a line has no dimension: no breadth, and no defined length. Does that mean genealogical lines are not lines but segments or rays?
Name’s the Same
While researching my maternal grandparent’s lineages, I recognized several surnames in common. With the name’s the same, were they some sort of distant cousins?
Multiples
Do you ever wonder why some families have multiple sons, while others have multiple daughters? I do. My curiosity led me to research describing a likely genetic explanation.
Family Legend
Take a favorite family legend and find the records needed to validate the story. I share my successes and tips for doing research.
Beginnings
I have been interested in family history since my paternal grandmother, Pearl Osborne LaFara, shared her research with me when I was a child.
Nearly Forgotten
When I research an ancestor who has very few identifiable records, I think how sad that they are lost to history, or nearly forgotten. George Koontz, 1806-18??, is one…
Immigrant Ancestors, Fresh Start
52 Ancestors, in 52 Weeks – Week1: Fresh Start.
The varied reasons my European ancestors immigrated to North America for a fresh start.