Category Archives: Research Tips

FamilyTreeDNA Sale

FamilyTreeDNA Sale Sale Ends December 26th Family Tree DNA is having sales on several of their products. Save $30 on FamilyTreeDNA’s autosomal test, “Family Finder” is only $49. Save up to $250 on FamilyTreeDNA’s Y-DNA Paternal Ancestry tests during their … Continue reading

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Presentation – Sources for Finding Addresses

I developed a 20-30 minute talk about “Sources for Finding Addresses” (for Genealogy) including some links of where to find them. The presentation was given at the Scarborough Public Library Genealogy Group on 28 October 2019 and included the following: … Continue reading

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My Farmers in Sullivan County, Indiana

One of my favorite blogs is Genealogy à la carte. One of their regular features is “This week’s Crème de la Crème.” In it, Gail Dever provides a listing of what she thinks are the best genealogical blogs and articles … Continue reading

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North Carolina and Halifax County, NC Websites and Assets.

Howell/Vincent General Help Website Reviews (North Carolina) Background. I have been researching my wife’s 3rd great-grandfather, Burkett Vincent. I really don’t know much about Burkett. He appears as the head of household in the 1810, 1820, 1830, and 1840 censuses. … Continue reading

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Vigo County Public Library

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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