Category Archives: Research Tools

Focus on methodologies and resources:
– DNA & Genetic Genealogy:
– Autosomal, mtDNA, Y-DNA, ThruLines Thursday
– Research Tips & Strategies:
– Brick Wall Research, General Help
– Transcription & Documentation:
– Amanuensis, Transcription

ThruLines – Part 5 – Samuel Vaden Scott & Amanda Jane Haley

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Don Taylor

ThruLines Thursday Roberts, Scott DNA In Part 5 of my ThruLinestm analysis, I’m looking closely at matches with my 2nd great-grandfather, Samuel Vaden Scott. UPDATE 25 Jul 2019 Note: A look at Samuel Vaden Scot’s wife, Amanda Jane Haley, show no additional individuals … Continue reading →

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Vigo County Public Library

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Don Taylor

Some time ago, I was researching ancestors who lived in Vigo County, Indiana. While researching, I found the Public Library there had some excellent genealogical resources. I added their website, https://www.vigo.lib.in.us to my bookmarks and promised myself that I’d return. … Continue reading →

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ThruLines – Part 4 – Patience A Marshall

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Don Taylor

ThruLines Thursday Roberts, Marshall DNA In Part 4 of my ThruLinestm verification process, I’m looking closely at matches with my 2nd great-grandmother, Patience Anna Marshall Dean Roberts. Patience married Asa Ellis Roberts in Jefferson County, Illinois on 25 August 1872. … Continue reading →

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City Directories – 2019 Update

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Don Taylor

US Census Records are essential records used in genealogical research. They are a treasure trove of information; however, they come out only once every ten years leaving huge gaps.  With the 1890 census having lost so many records in a … Continue reading →

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Ancestry DNA – DNA Story

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Don Taylor

One of the kits I manage, I’ll call “JS,” has received his Ethnicity Estimate and he now knows he is 88% descended from England, Wales, and Northwestern Europe, 10% from Ireland and Scotland, and two percent from Germanic Europe. Pretty … Continue reading →

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