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Honoring our Great-Grandmothers by Researching Their Stories: Eliza Ann Isenhour, Settler of Indian Territory

Can we tell the story of our great-grandmothers when few records naming them exist? What sources can we use to weave a narrative that will draw us closer to them as well as honor their contributions? My great, great-grandmother, Eliza Ann Isenhour died in Indian Territory at the age of 48. According to family stories, she was full-blooded Cherokee. I wanted to know more about this woman whose DNA I carry. Researching her story revealed […]

By Diana Elder May 8, 2020 Research Like a Pro, Research Tips

Seven Ways to Obtain an Article Found in PERSI

The Periodical Source Index (PERSI) is a subject index to family and local history literature published in periodicals. Originally created in 1986 by the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) in Fort Wayne, Indiana, it is the second largest family history library in the United States, in print and fiche formats. PERSI now includes more than 11,000 genealogical, historical, and patriotic periodicals, including magazines, newsletters, journals created by societies from around the […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer May 6, 2020 Records, Research Tips

RLP 95: How to Use the FAN Club in Research

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about the FAN club. When you research your ancestors, do you pay attention to their neighbors on the census? The bondsmen, godparents, witnesses, doctors, and people with the same occupation? These all make up the friends, associates, and neighbors of your ancestors. Researching the FAN club is a strategy Diana and I have used often in our own research and research for clients. Join us as we […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer May 4, 2020 Podcast

Virtual Genealogy Education Opportunities

Are you ready for some in-depth learning this summer? Three big genealogical educational opportunities have opened up to you by going virtual. If you’ve always wanted to attend an institute or a national genealogy conference, here is your chance. With no travel or hotel costs and the comfort of watching from home, this is an excellent opportunity for all genealogists of any level of experience. National Genealogical Society (NGS) Conference NGS was scheduled for May […]

By Diana Elder May 3, 2020 Research Tips

Simple Family History Mother’s Day Activity for Children

Today I’m sharing a guest post for children with some sweet printables for celebrating mother’s day with family history. First, kids can write down their memories of mom. Then moms can write down their memories of the child. What a sweet thing to look back on when children are older. The second printable is a family tree that children can fill out within the PDF file, if they like typing, or print and write on. […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer April 29, 2020 Creating and Sharing Family History, Families and Children

RLP 94: U.S. Federal Pensions with Michael Strauss

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about pensions given to soldiers of various U.S. conflicts. Our guest, Michael Strauss, AG, discusses each war, the kind of pension records that are available to veterans and survivors, and where to find them. Join us as we talk with Michael about this substantial federal record group. Transcript Nicole (1s): This is Research Like a Pro episode 94: U.S. Federal Pensions with Michael Strauss. Welcome to Research […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer April 27, 2020 Podcast

Using Canva to Add Source Citations to Document Images

Genealogy Standard #28 states, “Genealogists attach citations to images and printouts.”[1] This is to ensure that a record will never be without its citation, but what is the best way to do this? I have tried a few different approaches with varying degrees of success, but then I tried Canva, a free online publishing tool that makes it possible to “design anything and publish anywhere.” I had been using Canva for several years to create […]

By Alice Childs April 24, 2020 Organizing, Research Tips

How to Create a Digital Document Storing Protocol

Do you have a specific way to deal with the genealogy documents that you scan or download from a website? Have you set up digital file folders for your documents? How do you attach a citation to a document so it doesn’t become separated from it’s source? These are all questions we grapple with until we decide on a protocol that works for us. There is no one size fits all, when it comes to […]

By Diana Elder April 23, 2020 Organizing, Research Tips

RLP 93: Elizabeth Biddle: A Case of Parentage in England in 1800

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about a research project Nicole did for a client in the 19th century in England and New York. We discuss each step of the research like a pro process and how it helped find a solution. Join us as we discuss the known information, creating a research plan, finding candidates, and eliminating them until only one remained. Transcript Nicole (1s): This is Research Like a Pro episode […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer April 20, 2020 Podcast

Native American DNA by Roberta Estes – Favorite RootsTech 2020 Class

Many Americans have been told by relatives that they have Native American ancestry and want to find out if the story is accurate. DNA testing has the capability to help people determine if they inherited any DNA from Native American ancestors. At RootsTech 2020, I attended a class taught by DNA expert Roberta Estes entitled “Native American DNA: Confirming Those Stories.” I am sharing some of the helpful information from Roberta’s class and including links […]