We had a great time at our seminar! Attendees learned more from three experienced genealogists (how to get started, early Indiana land records, and beginning genetic genealogy), enjoyed a light lunch, and finished the day learning how to find a professional genealogist to help you along your journey. Speakers were Karen Good from the Delaware…
Genealogy Myths Debunked! This blog article is shared with permission from History Chick. Please visit her blog, Genealogical Musings, for lots more interesting genealogical information! 1. The Family Crest/Coat of Arms I see many people adding family crests to ancestor’s in their tree but the fact is, there is no such thing (sorry, Mom). A…
Immigration & Naturalization You’ve checked the internet, you’ve checked local repositories, and you’ve found your immigrant ancestor…the person/persons who made the voyage to America from…somewhere. Finding passenger lists online: Ellis Island probably sounds familiar but did you know that immigrants began coming through this entry point in the year 1892? From 1820-1892, immigrants entering New…
You’ve mined the Internet for all you can find on your ancestor. What should you do next? If possible, check local repositories in person, such as the courthouse, library, and historical society. Here’s a quick general checklist of county courthouse offices and what records they may hold: Clerk: Marriage, divorce, wills, probates, civil and criminal…
You’ve filled out a pedigree chart…now what? I suggest starting with the Internet if you’re comfortable doing simple searches. There are many free sites available and some you have to buy a subscription for. If you have a New Castle-Henry County Public Library card and PIN number, you can access HeritageQuest by going to nchcpl.org…
Our last drawer from last week: Did you know that October is Family History Month? Did you also know that the Henry County Historical Society and Museum has a stellar genealogy library containing much history on local citizens? Don’t know where to start researching your family history? Start with yourself! A pedigree chart is…
