Why did My Ancestor Move a Lot? (Or did They Really?)
Many records indicate a place where an ancestor was at that particular point in time, but we can’t always trust them to tell us where our ancestor lived. Sometimes the records can be deceiving, and only some additional research can answer our questions about whether or not an ancestor relocated.
Filling in the Gaps: Alternatives to the 1890 U.S. Federal Census - The Census of Union Veterans and Widows
The Census of Union Veterans and Widows of 1890 serves as a viable, if partial, census substitute or alternative for the lost 1890 U.S. Federal Census. The Veterans Schedules should be perused for any ancestor that could have taken part in the American Civil War, whether they lived in the North or the South.
Sleeplessness, a Stephen King Novel, and Small Thinking in Genealogy
A post about genealogy, inspired by insomnia (the sleep disorder and the novel by Stephen King).
Filling in the Gaps: Alternatives to the 1890 U.S. Federal Census - State Censuses
State Census records offer an alternative to the missing 1890 U.S. Census, and can help you fill in gaps, answer questions, and even expand your ancestral knowledge, in many cases.
Indiana: from IA to IN and Early Postal Service in the State
We associate "IA" with Iowa today. At one time though, Indiana was "Ia" or "IA," and for at least part of that time, Iowa didn’t even exist yet.
The Harsher Realities of Genealogical Research
Family history discoveries can be equal parts painful and traumatic and enlightening and illuminating.