Back across the pond we go, even if only virtually, to do more genealogical research in Wales and Scandinavia. In Episode #87 we talk about our current research and the many websites that can help you with your research in these countries. Check out the links to all the places we mentioned plus a few … Continue reading Across the Pond part two
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Three Daniels Go to War
In this episode we track three men named Daniel Bonawitz, one of which is my husband's ancestor, through the civil war using FOLD3 and other websites. If you are searching for your ancestor in the military here are some great resources for you to try: Fold 3, Ancestry and Family Search, are your basic go … Continue reading Three Daniels Go to War
Using Unsourced Data to Locate Evidence
What do you do with those documents of unsourced data shared online that have zero source citations attached to them? Episode #82 will give you some insight into what to do when you find these nuggets on unsourced documents in your research. Amy takes us on a mystery in her Sappington family where she has … Continue reading Using Unsourced Data to Locate Evidence
Family Stories Fact or Fiction Part 2
In this podcast episode Amy concludes the research on Beulah Grace Lay, nee Baker and we finally learn the truth in the family story. Beulah Grace Lay, née Baker died on May 12, 1970, in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.The family oral history says that her father was a German immigrant named John Baker fromBonn, Germany. … Continue reading Family Stories Fact or Fiction Part 2
Family Stories Facts vs Fiction – Part 1
Join us for episode #79 where Amy takes us on a journey trying to find the truth in a family story. Beulah GRACE Baker died on May 12, 1970, in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Her obituary states she was 88 years old at the time of her death and lists the names of her five … Continue reading Family Stories Facts vs Fiction – Part 1
What Gems Can You Find?
Episode #74 Overlooked Resources at Libraries and Archives Libraries and Archives have some special files hidden away that you might not know about but should request. These are the vertical files and the manuscript files. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss how to access these files and what you might find inside and … Continue reading What Gems Can You Find?