Another type of genealogy record that provides tremendous value is tax records. Like city directories and voting registers, they provide information for us between federal censuses. They also can go back to colonial times. Types of Taxes Types of Information Derivative information, such as birth date, death date, and date of marriage can often be […]
Another type of genealogy record that provides tremendous value is tax records. Like city directories and voting registers, they provide information for us between federal censuses. They also can go back to colonial times. Types of Taxes Types of Information Derivative information, such as birth date, death date, and date of marriage can often be […]
This version of the occupations chart has been usurped by a new version with over 360 illness term equivalencies. Get it at:https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/old-occupations-and-their-meanings/ When searching old newspapers and census records, we are often faced with unusual names of occupations, and we have no clue as to their meaning because the terms are not in use today. […]
Over 35% of American families were involved in agriculture in the late 19th century. It is down to less than 5% today and certainly higher than 35% prior to 1899. The stories of farmers and their families were recorded in local and county newspapers. As researchers, we also need to look to Farming newspapers to […]
City and business directories are available online from all over the U.S.. They are another important set of information that can assist you in advancing your family history and genealogy research. This activity of presenting links is a collaborative effort between The Ancestor Hunt and Miriam Robbins, who for years has made available the Online Historical […]
Another type of genealogy record that provides tremendous value is tax records. Like city directories and voting registers, they provide information for us between federal censuses. They also can go back to colonial times. Types of Taxes Types of Information Derivative information, such as birth date, death date, and date of marriage can often be […]
Another type of genealogy record that provides tremendous value is tax records. Like city directories and voting registers, they provide information for us between federal censuses. They also can go back to colonial times. Types of Taxes Types of Information Derivative information, such as birth date, death date, and date of marriage can often be […]
Another type of genealogy record that provides tremendous value is tax records. Like city directories and voting registers, they provide information for us between federal censuses. They also can go back to colonial times. Types of Taxes Types of Information Derivative information, such as birth date, death date, and date of marriage can often be […]
For those of you who have some German in your family tree, several German-American newspapers published over the last hundred or so years may help you find some information and stories about your ancestors. Listed are only those that are available online. As always, there are tons more available via microfilm and in the original […]
Probate records and wills are available online from all over the U.S. and are what I consider another hidden gem of information that can assist you in advancing your family history and genealogy research. What can you find in these records? How about the date of death, spouse’s and children’s names, birth order, siblings and […]