Mathilda Who?

What is the name of the daughter with the red dots around her name? This comes from an estate settlement in Illinois around 1910.

My 1827 Taxes in Harlem

The second and third name on this list from the "W" section of the 1827 real estate property tax list in Delaware County, Ohio, are the names of interest. What are they?

My 1827 Taxes

Who is the bottom name on this 1827 tax list from Genoa Township, Delaware County, Ohio?

Who Signed Charlotte's Death Certificate?

This is one that I do not have the answer to.

This is the signature for the informant on the death certificate of Charlotte Cummings who died in Huron County, Michigan, in 1915.

New England Widow Signs Pension Application

This native of New England signed a widow's application for Revolutionary War Pension in Clarke County, Ohio, in the 1830s

Working for Those Surveyors In Louisiana

This Selective Service registrant was working for a surveying firm as a laborer when he registered in 1950 in Ville Platte, Louisiana.

A Larger View of the 1851 UK Census Entry

Here is a more complete screen shot of the 1851 UK Census image discussed in an earlier posting.

What is that Last Name?

What is the last name of this family living in Melkridge, Haltwhistle, UK in 1851?

1843 Marriage

This couple was married in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1843.

Signing a 1798 Bond

This man signed a marriage bond in Davidson County, Tennessee, in 1798.

Government Needs Info on Our Farm

Can you read the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th names on this 1850 agricultural census enumeration from Bedford County, Pennsylvania?

Who is the Groom?

Pretend you have no idea who these people are. What is the name of the groom on this 1870 marriage from southern Iowa?

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Got Two Names in Louisiana

In 1958, this individual signed two names on his draft registration in Oakdale, Louisiana--which is where he was born in 1940.

1856 Appraisers

These two men signed an estate appraisal in Warsaw, Illinois, in 1856.

Living in Ft. Smith in the 1960s

This 1936 native of Stefani, Greece registered for Selective Service in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, in 1967. His card indicates he had served in the Greek army.

Getting Hitched in Alabama

This couple was married in Alabama in 1830.

Louisiana Man Applies for Confederate Pension

This Louisiana resident applied for a Confederate pension in 1911.

A Native of Snowball, Arkansas

This Snowball, Arkansas, native (born in 1933) registered for Selective Service in St. Joe, Arkansas, in the 1950s.

Doctor Doctor Sign My Form

This doctor signed an affidavit in a 1914 Arkansas Confederate Pension application.

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Witnessing an 1811 Will

This signature appears as a witness on an 1811 will from Davidson County, Tennessee.

Confederate Veteran Gets Arkansas Pension

This Confederate veteran applied for a pension from the state of Arkansas in 1913. Can you read the signature?

An Autograph for My Passport

This California resident was working as a painter in 1920 when he applied for a passport.

Arkansas Native Registers in Oklahoma

This Arkansas native registered for the World War II "Old Men's Draft" in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, in 1942.

Setting Up My Husband's Affairs

What is the widow's name on this inventory from Davidson County, Tennessee in the early 1800s? She made her mark as the administratrix of her husband's estate.

Name, Age, Description, and Signature Only in 1950

The Louisiana native registered in 1950 for Selective Service in Gonzales, Louisiana. He was born in 1932 and listed no employment or "person who will know your address."

Working for Living in Louisiana in 1948

This 21-year old registered for Selective Service in Louisiana in 1948. He was married, living with his wife, and working as a common laborer.

Working With the Couches

Born in 1926, this Arkansas native was working for the McCoy Couch Furniture Company when he registered in 1948.

An Arkansas Student Registers

This University of Arkansas student registered for selective service in January of 1953.

Arkansas Draft--Here Is a Doozy

This registration signature comes from an Arkansas United States draft registration card from 1953. This image is unaltered. Click on the image to see it unobstructed.

Absalom Hooper Will Signature and More

Here's more of the Absalom Hooper will signature that was difficult to read. This comes from Davidson County, Tennessee and was located on the Familysearch website. The will was recorded in August of 1813. Click on the image to see a larger version.

The witnesses are T. Tanner*, Isaac Lucas and Susannah (her mark) Lucas.

What are those words after the Lucas' signatures?

If anyone's really interested, I do have a digital copy of the entire will.

*-MJN note-My initial post went "live" before I reviewed it. This really should have been S. Shannon.

Getting My Maryland Patent

This name comes from a mid-18th century land patent in Baltimore County, Maryland.

I'm the County Official and the Widow Tells the Truth

This county official signed an affidavit for a Revolutionary War widow in Middlesex County, New Jersey, in the early 1800s.

Signing My Will in Davidson County, Tennessee

This man signed his will in Davidson County, Tennessee, in the early part of the 18th century. It is the only part of the document in his hand.