Jul 15, 2012 | LCA Main Blog, LCA Main Blog, Magnolia Plantation, SC Ancestors
Learn About the Records That Will Help You Trace African American Ancestors Back Beyond 1870 ~And~ Receive Personal Genealogy Advice from a Panel of Experienced Lowcountry Researchers! Please join us at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on Saturday, February 9 for the...
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 23, 2011 | Research Methods, Research Methods by Michael Hait
The records we have located thus far provide both direct and indirect evidence that Robert S. Tarleton’s parents were Joseph and Sarah Tarleton. They were identified as such in the 1871 Freedman’s Bank record (see this earlier post for a full discussion)...
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...
Feb 12, 2011 | LCA Main Blog
Magnolia Plantation Seminar Links Thanks for joining us Saturday, Feb 12 at the Magnolia Plantation Conservatory for "Lowcountry Africana: Free Resources for African American Genealogy." Below are links to resources mentioned in the seminar. If you...
Oct 13, 2010 | Research Methods, Research Methods by Michael Hait
As previously mentioned, the first part of the process comprising the Genealogical Proof Standard is to conduct a “reasonably exhaustive search” for all records relevant to your research problem. We have already discovered and analyzed two records regarding our...
Aug 30, 2010 | LCA Main Blog
Want to begin an African American ancestor search, but don't know where to start? Go to The Beginning Genealogist by Angela Walton-Raji to learn how and where to begin. The Beginning Genealogist is dedicated to learning sound research methods for African American...
