Grantor and Grantee

The names of these two men are "reversed" on these two index entries to a series of land records in Illinois in the mid-1800s. One is the index entry for the deed and the other is the index entry for the mortgage.

Paying My Virginia Taxes

What is the first name on this early 19th century tax list from Virginia?

Red Dot at the Poor Farm

What is the name of entrant 512 (red dot) on this poorfarm register from the early 20th century in Illinois?

Yeah--He's Dead

Who signed this 1930 era death certificate from Illinois?

Married In Ireland in 1862

What are the names on this Irish marriage record from 1862?

Selling Some of the Essex County Farm

Can you read the names of the grantors on this early 18th century deed from Essex County, Virginia? Their names are underlined in red. Below is a larger writing sample--large file.

My Blogs

For our new fans and as a reminder to ones who have been around a little bit longer, I have the following blogs--all are free. Posting frequency varies

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• Daily Genealogy Transcriber--can you read the handwriting?
• Casefile Clues--updates on research for my newsletter
• Genealogy Tip of the Day--one daily how-to tip or suggestion
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Making My Application in 1907 in NC

This Confederate widow signed a pension application in North Carolina in 1907.

March 2012 Genealogy Webinars

Our March 2012 Genealogy Webinar schedule has been posted. Topics are:

• Probate Process
• Proving Benjamin
• Genealogy Proof Standard  (rescheduled)
• Researching Female Ancestors

Details are on our webinar page at http://www.casefileclues.com/webinars_neill.htm

Registering in Wisconsin-Number 2

This Wisconsin native signed his World War 2 draft card in 1942 in Wisconsin.

Registering in Wisconsin

This man signed his draft card in 1942 in Wisconsin.

Signed in 1925

This Confederate veteran signed his pension application in Kentucky in 1925.

It Is 1915 In Kentucky

This individual signed an affidavit in a Confederate pension application in 1915 in Kentucky.

Applying to be in the Home

This individual applied to be in a Missouri Confederate veteran's home in 1905.

My Comrade Served

Who signed this letter in a Missouri Confederate pension file?