Are you curious as to the difference between wills and probate records in your genealogy research? Here's the things you need to know.
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Neighbor’s Wills and Other Relatives | Genealogy Clips #65
It was not uncommon in centuries past for men to marry women who lived near them. Travel was an imposing prospect in the days before trains and cars.
Wills Galore! Using the New U.S. Wills Collection on Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com has released a huge collection of wills from across the country on its site. Here's what you need to know about it and what you may find in it.
Mayflower Vital Records, Deeds and Wills, 1600s-1900s
“The largest documented manuscript resource on Mayflower genealogy,” according to the Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants. During 50 years of tracing the celebrated Mayflower...
North Carolina Wills, 1665-1900
The four books reference approximately 134,000 individuals who were authors of or mentioned in a will or inventory. Ranging from abstracts to full, unabridged texts of wills, these probate records...
8 Fresh Genealogy Tips for Building Your Family Tree
Do you need some new ideas for discovering information on your ancestors? Try these eight fresh tips.
Looking for Probate Records in Your Genealogy Research: Why You Should
Have you looked into probate records when researching your ancestors? These valuable genealogical documents are often overlooked, even by more experienced researchers. However, pro genealogists know...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 8: Where the Horseshoe Led Them
The Willick grandchildren are on the hunt for Philippa Sewell Wainwright’s horseshoe. Tracing its ownership down through the centuries, they realize what a precious heirloom it has been to a cousin...
How to Stay Motivated With Your Genealogy Research
It is not uncommon to get Genealogy burn out every now and then when you are doing a lot of research. Fortunately, staying motivated, or getting re-motivated, is easy. Here are some common sense tips...
Ancestral Findings | Free Genealogy Lookups
Free genealogy lookups from many resources from birth and marriage records, wills, old letters, and diaries.
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 7: The Hunt for the Horseshoe
All five Willick grandchildren are searching for a horseshoe commissioned by Francis Wainwright, which he engraved and gave as a gift to his beloved wife, Philippa. They are convinced the engraving...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 6: What Philippa Told Francis
Martha Jane Willick’s grandchildren and daughter read Philippa’s letter to her husband, Francis Wainwright, hoping to find a clue to the whereabouts of his treasure. What clue does the letter hide...
Unusual Sources for Finding Old Family Photos
Are you looking for photos of your ancestors and not having much luck? Here are four effective alternative sources you can use to find old photographs.
How to Organize Your Digital Genealogy
Your digital genealogy needs to be organized just as much as your physical genealogical documents and photos do. In fact, it is much easier to have a messy, almost unsearchable collection of digital...
Organizing Your Physical Genealogy Documents
If you are looking for a way to keep your physical genealogy documents organized as well as safe, here are a few useful hints to push you in that direction. These tried and true tips will help you...
Finding the True Identities of Your Female Ancestors
Are your female ancestors a mystery? It’s not uncommon. While you may know the first name of a female ancestor, finding their maiden name and birth family can sometimes be a challenge. Here are some...
A Closer Look at the 1830 US Federal Census
The 1830 US federal census is a unique snapshot in time, showing us what the country and our relatives looked like at that one moment in time. Despite not recording the names of every family...
Check Out the Neighbors | Genealogy Clips #11
If your immigrant ancestor came here pretty early in the nation’s history, such as prior to 1850, you may need to look at additional records to find their nation and town of origin.
Do You Have Mayflower Ancestry? Here is How to Prove It
Are you a Mayflower descendant, or do you think you may be one? You have to do the research to make sure, because a lot of families have a “Mayflower ancestor” myth. Here is how to gather the...
3 Genealogy Blunders to Avoid
Make sure your genealogy research is the best it can be. Learn the most common genealogy blunders and how to avoid them, so your research can rise high.
Tips to Find Your Ancestor’s Origin
Are you curious about what nation your family originated in, before they came to the United States? Most genealogists are, as it helps them know more about their ancestors, as well as their own...
Tracing Your New Jersey Ancestors: Online and Offline Resources
Do you have New Jersey ancestors and don't know where to begin looking for them? Here are the best sources for New Jersey genealogy, both on and offline.
Did the Document Trail Run Dry? Here Are More Places to Look
Did the document trail run dry, leaving you with a brick wall ancestor? Here are some alternative places to look for info that may break that wall down yet.
Did Your Ancestors Go Back to England?
Did your ancestors immigrate to America from England? Did they stay? Sometimes, people who disappear from the record in America actually returned to England.
Online Resources for Researching Your Scottish Ancestors
Are you looking for your Scottish ancestors and don't know where to start? Here are six websites with plenty of information on Scottish genealogy for you.
Lineage Societies: How to Join Them (and Why You Should)
When people get involved in genealogy, a lot of them will eventually become interested in lineage societies. What are lineage societies?
Who Are the Black Dutch?
Were you told you have Black Dutch ancestry, but don't know what it means? It means a lot of different things. Here is what you need to know about these people.
3 Ways to Find Ancestors Who Didn’t Leave a Paper Trail: What to Do When There Are No Records
Do you have an elusive ancestor who didn't seem to leave any records behind? You can still discover important things about them. Here's how.
How to Do Irish Genealogy Research Without Crossing the Atlantic
With millions of Americans having Irish ancestry, it’s not surprising that Irish genealogy is a popular topic. As far as European countries go, Ireland has kept a good record of its...
Tips on Researching Your African-American Family History Before 1870
Are you researching your African-American family tree and not getting as far back as you would like to? You’re not alone, and you are not without resources. There may not be many records on your...