Jan 11, 2017 | Florida Ancestors, GA Ancestors, LCA Main Blog, SC Ancestors
Plantations were the sites of unspeakable tragedies – unrelenting labor from sunup to sundown and in many cases, violence and rape. Enslaved people lived in houses where an entire family shared a small, single room with a fireplace and nothing more. In...
Mar 1, 2013 | GA Ancestors
FamilySearch Georgia Collections (current to Feb 2013) Title Records Last Updated Georgia, Andersonville Prison Records, 1862-1865 Browse Images 8 Nov 2012 Georgia, Births and Christenings, 1754-1960 9,885 9 Mar 2012 Georgia, Civil War Service Records of Confederate...
Feb 27, 2012 | GA Ancestors
If you do not know the actual marriage date for an ancestor, an index to Georgia marriages is available on FamilySearch.org: Georgia Marriages 1808-1967. Click on “Learn More” to understand more about this collection at FamilySearch.org (See image below). It is...
Sep 10, 2011 | GA Ancestors
When I have a challenge researching an ancestor, I always look to see if there is a city directory that exists during the same time my ancestor would have been in a particular area. City directories are a great substitute if your ancestor is missing on a census or if...
Jul 25, 2011 | GA Ancestors
A person's death is one of the easiest events you can document. It is sometimes so easy that we do not look for more than one resource. Being more thorough may lead you to discovering more about your ancestor. If you have accepted one record at...
Jul 16, 2011 | GA Ancestors
We are continuing to point out free resources that will help you in your quest to learn more about your Georgia ancestors. FamilySearch Wiki and FamilySearch Forums were first released in 2008, and are great places to find resources and assistance. The FamilySearch...
Jul 13, 2011 | GA Ancestors
Whenever I run out of historical resources to document ancestors, I turn to the FamilySearch Wiki for fresh ideas. The FamilySearch Wiki is an encyclopedia of genealogical resources shared by people like you and me. Genealogists and family historians are sharing...
Jul 12, 2011 | GA Ancestors
Lowcountry Africana is pleased and excited to welcome Robin Foster as Coordinator of Georgia records. In her new role at LCA, Robin will share resources and advice for tracing African American ancestors in Georgia. Robin is well-known for her tireless...
Aug 28, 2010 | GA Ancestors
The Georgia State Archives has added unindexed Death Certificates to Georgia’s Virtual Vault. This Death Certificate search system is provided as an interim solution until the records for 1928-1930 can be indexed and added to the Death Certificate...
