Martha Prather Edwards asks for help
I have been looking for parents of Azariah Prather for about 15 years now to no avail. I know everyone SAYS he is the son of Aaron and Mary Swearingen Prather, but Stout Lillard says "It is SAID Azariah died at the age of 94 while visiting relatives" in Indiana (I...
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Finding Forms and Charts Online
Now that you have gathered together the names and important dates of your relatives in a near branch of your family tree, what should come next? In all likelihood your data has been compiled in note-books form, with expanding files and box files. You may also have...
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More Building and Puzzles in Genealogy
So for the last few weeks I have been adding to the family tree. New Pictures, New Stories, New People, A ton of Dates and even some corrections. That the thing about a large family tree, you thing you found something and you spend a lot of time on it only to find...
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Last Will of Catherine Smith, Wife of Capt EJ Smith of the Titanic
LAST WILL OF CATHERINE SMITH Died 1893 This is the last Will and Testament of me Catherine Smith of 32 Cecil Road, Seaforth in the County of Lancaster Widow. I direct the payment of my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses as soon as convenient after my decease...
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Genealogy Facts
When you start thinking about building your family tree it can get over whelming and hectic to think of it in terms of numbers. Each ancestor generation doubles in numbers. So you start with YOU that is 1 Your parents Generation that is 2 Your Grandparents Generation...
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Enchanted Family History Book (redirected)
Here is a book that took many years to research. It is a book of the Enchanted Family History. The Book has Royal lines of many countries, fun facts, Pilgrims, The Captain of the Titanic, Magna Carta Signers, Lady Godiva, Castles, Fables, charts, graphs It even goes...
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There are many map sources on the Internet
There are many map sources on the Internet these days which are free to use, as we look for particular places. But when you are researching your ancestors in the 1830s in, for example, Pennsylvania, you may find that the counties have changed their boundaries several...
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Where did the Compton’s come from
To start off with we will name a few Comptons Frances Compton, who landed in Virginia in 1623 John Compton, who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts in 1634 Jo Compton, aged 26, landed in Barbados in 1635 James Compton, who landed in Maryland in 1637 Thomas Compton...
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Have you developed a family tree of several
Have you developed a family tree of several hundred ancestors - or more? Perhaps you have been thinking of copying your tree to an online site - or perhaps you are simply going along, happily adding more names and details and photographs. Whoops!! Suddenly your...
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More and more historical newspapers
More and more historical newspapers are being scanned and are available online these days. These may be a source of excellent family information for individuals in your family tree. Here are a few ideas on where to look for what kinds of information on your ancestors....
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Family History Online
Ever wonder where your family comes from? How did your Grand parents meet? What was important to them and are the answers to those kind of questions important to you? You can solve those type of personal mystery's for future generations of your family by preserving...
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How to Locate Coroner’s Records & Inquest…
When someone dies in a violent, unexpected, unexplained or otherwise mysterious manner, their case may be referred to the local coroner for investigation. While the coroner wasn't called for every death, they were brought in more often than you might expect, including...
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Beginners in Genealogy research can be stumped
Beginners in Genealogy research can be stumped when they cannot find their grandmother and grandfather in any government or parish document! Surely they had to register a marriage? or a birth? or be on a census? or a ship passenger list? You are right. Their details...
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Avoid These Common Beginner Genealogy Mistakes
As a beginner genealogist you are excited to get started on your family tree. But there are some common mistakes that you need to avoid in order to successfully build your family tree. Don't let the idea that you are descended from famous people obsess you. Although...
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What’s the Ancestry of George W. Bush?
The family Name of Bush is in the Enchanted Family Database, in time we will see if they link up because it is always fun to find the Famous people in your Family Tree. Originating in Columbus, Ohio, the Bush family has developed into one of the most accomplished...
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Once you have developed a small family tree
Once you have developed a small family tree with ancestors going back for several generations, it is time to take another look at the details you have unearthed so far. There are many clues, many interpretations, many guides to your learning about your family by...
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As you build your family tree, you will soon
As you build your family tree, you will soon become proficient in finding birth, marriage, and death details of your ancestors. But to enrich your family tree, you will need to go past this basic information. Here are some ideas on digging deeper, and finding those...
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Are you searching for ancestors and feeling stuck
Are you searching for ancestors and feeling stuck? Are you sure your ancestors are lost in space? Perhaps you cannot find their siblings or children anywhere? These are common problems to everyone building a family tree. Here is one simple tip to help you discover...
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How to Search the Social Security Death Index…
The Social Security Death Index, commonly referred to as the SSDI, is a database containing the names and dates of birth and death for over 77 million Americans. This massive database is a wonderful resource for genealogists, and is available in many online locations...
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Looking for Someone From Your Past?
Are you looking for someone? A former classmate? Old friend? Military buddy? Birth parent? Lost relative? If so, then you're not alone. Thousands of people head online every day in search of details on missing people. And more and more of these people are finding...
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