Articles about genealogy research methods.
Do you have ancestors who lived in pre-statehood California? If so, there is a good chance you might find them in the Early California Population Project.
During lectures I gave this past August at my local genealogy society and at a conference, I polled the audience asking how many who are on Facebook had checked if there is an existing Facebook Group for their ancestral hometowns, and few people raised their hands. When I showed them the kind of information that I have obtained from one of my ancestral hometown Groups, they were amazed.
Using Facebook Groups to Research Your Ancestral Hometown Read More »
Research Methods Technology
Before you begin digging into Mexican records, you need to first narrow down the scope of your search by identifying you ancestor’s hometown in Mexico. The reason for this is twofold: it narrows down the focus of your search, and it helps you identify the right collections to use.
Identifying Your Mexican Immigrant Ancestor’s Hometown Read More »
Hispanic Genealogy Research Methods
A series of four records breaks down a 16 year research brick wall, allowing me to verify the names of my great-grandfather’s parents through evidence analysis.
Confirming the Names of Great Grandfather José Robledo’s Parents Read More »
My Family History Repositories & Sources Research Methods