Great-grandma may be listed as a widow in the 1900 federal census...but she might not actually be a widow after all....
Finding Widows, Disappearing Husbands, and Lost Relatives
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Brick Wall Articles
When Genealogy Challenges You….
What obstacles are you facing this week? A research brick wall... finding a particular record... getting your stuff...
Pennsylvania Genealogy Brick Wall Strategies
It’s a common Pennsylvania genealogy brick wall: “My ancestors are from PA—but I don’t know where!” Pennsylvania...
Getting Help with a Genealogy Brick Wall
Sooner or later, we all hit genealogy brick walls: a point in our family history research where we can't seem to make...
The Genealogy FAN Club Principle Overcomes Genealogy Brick Walls
Another brick wall...busted! We all have trouble spots in our family history research. Sometimes, we just need a...
Where to Look When There’s Been a Significant Record Loss
A significant record loss can be due to fire, water, weather disaster, or even theft. A courthouse disaster is one of...
How and Why to Create an Alternate Family Tree
Use an "alternate family tree" to emphasize unique or interesting patterns in your family history, such as eye or...
Census Research Tip: Why Look at the Same Thing Twice
When may it pay off to look at the same records or indexes twice? When you can compare them on different genealogy...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 190: Missing Person’s Case SOLVED!
In the just-published, free Genealogy Gems Podcast episode 190, hear from a genealogist who helped lay to rest a...