Category Archives: General Help

NIGS & “Google for the Wise Genealogist”

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Don Taylor

It has been a busy week.  Among many other things, I’ve been catching up on my genealogical education and training. I finished up and tested in the National Institute for Genealogical Studies (NIGSonlinene course, “Google for the Wise Genealogist.” (Got … Continue reading →

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Family Search’s “Watch” & Barbara Bertha Trumpi

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Don Taylor

Darling/Huber/Trümpi Family Search Watch Family Search is one of my favorite genealogical websites. They have many great features, but one of my favorites is their “Watch” function. It is simple but really powerful. Family Search uses a universal tree. That … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Education – RootsTech

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Don Taylor

High on my list of things to do is to spend a least one hour a week improving my genealogical knowledge through regular webinars, seminars, and workshops. One of the easiest and best ways for me to keep up with … Continue reading →

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Don Taylor Genealogy – Privacy Policy

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Don Taylor

With all the talk about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Privacy Policies, I thought I’d update mine. Don Taylor Genealogy Privacy Policy I do not share personal information with third-parties nor do I store information collected about your … Continue reading →

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Chester Parsons and the 1820 Census

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday Brown/Sanford/Parsons Line By Don Taylor Following ancestors through all the census records is often difficult, particularly in census records before 1850, when only the head of household was named. Tracing my 4th great-grandfather, Chester Parsons was straight-forward from … Continue reading →

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