Born in Sweden in 1867

The entry with the red dot is for the parents of "Samuel Otto," born in Tjarstad, Sweden, in 1867. The entire image can be viewed here, but the image in this post is as large as you will be able to make it.

Making a 1924 Visit Overseas

This San Francisco resident applied for a passport in 1924. The name above the first dashed line is the one we're trying to read.

A Pole Registers in Texas

This Polish native registered for the World War Two draft in San Antonio, Texas.

Genealogy Webinars in Sept and Oct 2011

I'll be presenting a series of genealogy webinars in September and October using www.gotowebinar.com. You don't have to "join" Gotowebinar or create an account--it's just what we use to bring the seminar to you. Viewing/participating instructions will be sent after registration, along with reminders.

Seminars are an hour long, include a PDF handout, and 30 minutes for questions. Topics are:

• Court Records
• Two German Women in Illinois
• Seeing Patterns and Organizing Information
• Determining Your Own Migration Trail
• Introduction to Federal Land States

Attend from the comfort of your own home!

More information is available at http://www.casefileclues.com/webinars_neill.htm

A 19th Century Chicago Birth

The name between the red dots is the mother (with maiden name in the next column) from a 19th century birth record in Chicago.

Where Were Those Notices Sent?

Four notices regarding the attempt to probate a will in Illinois were sent to these towns in 1900. What were they? Try reading them without referring to a map if possible. I realize that a person SHOULD do that, but I'm curious how these get read "cold." Some are easy.

An Old Norwegian Registers in NYC

This 1882 native of Norway registered for the "Old Men's" World War 2 draft in New York City in 1942.

Renting Some Farm Land

Who are the principals and the witness on this 1870 era farmland lease from Illinois?

1889 Witnesses to a Will

Who were the witnesses that signed this 1889 will in Carthage, Illinois?

Help Me Settle My Old Man's Affairs

The widow and two others signed her administrator's bond to execute her husband's will in 1877 in Illinois.

Who Is It In 1865?

What name is sixth from the bottom on this image (between William [or maybe Sallesman?] and J. W.)? This comes from Keithsburg, Mercer County, Illinois, in the 1865 Illinois State Census and those who wish to see the rest of the page can do so here.

Registering in Lafourche

This individual signed his draft registration card in Louisiana, in 1952 in Lafourche Parish.

Last 4 Names on the 1850 era Manifest

Can you read the last four names on this 1850 era manifest from Baltimore?

Those with an Ancestry.com subscription can view the image here and manipulate it, etc.

The occupation for the name on line 153 is difficult to read and has been enlarged below:

I'd like to know what it says as well. The names on this one I actually know--the occupation is another matter altogether.

Getting My Confederate Pension from North Carolina

This gentleman applied for a Confederate pension in North Carolina in 1901.

A Death in Haltwhistle in 1868

This funeral entry comes from in 1868 in Haltwhistle, England. The entry of interest is 845--the last one.
The first column is the name.
Second is the abode.
Third is the date of the ceremony
Fourth is the age
Fifth is by whom the ceremony was performed.

Whose Name by the Red Dots in 1900?

Whose name is by the red dots in this 1900 census image from Bear Creek Township, Hancock County, Illinois. FamilySearch incorrectly indicates this is Basco Village--that's crossed out and these people were living east of the village on a farm at the time.

Alien Registration

What is the signature on this alien registration from 1918 in Tyro, Kansas?

My "Daily" Blogs

For those who were not aware, I have three daily blogs:

• Genealogy Tip of the Day
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• Search Tip of the Day--(not actually daily anymore--just when something crosses my desk)

An 1892 Death in Pittsburgh

This child died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1892.

Registering Down in Louisiana in 1942

This Louisiana native registered in St. Martin, Louisiana, for the World War 2 draft in 1942.

A 1761 Entry from Castle Carrock

What's the first entry in this 1761 record from Castle Carrock in England?

Leaving Göteborg in 1888

This list of emigrants is of individuals leaving via Göteborg, Sweden, in 1888. Whose name is on line 63?

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Why the Underlining?

Any thoughts on why the name Michal is underlined on this 1879 deed transcription from Hancock County, Illinois?

I'm the JP on This One

Who was the Justice of the Peace listed on this 1879 deed in Illinois?

Who Is On the Bottom Of This List?

Who is the person enumerated on the last line on this 1820 census page from Muskingum County, Ohio?

I Died in 1918

This name comes from a 1918 Missouri Death Certificate....this one's fairly easy.

Casefile Clues Offer 52 for 12

Sunday we're offering a year of my weekly newsletter Casefile Clues for $12. Samples can be downloaded as PDF files here:

• sample 1
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Feel free to let others know about the offer--this blog post will be pulled late Sunday night--don't wait. 

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Who Signed this Postcard?

Can you read the last line of this 1880s era postcard sent from Illinois to Nebraska?

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Whose Name Is On the 8th Line?

In this 1870 census enumeration from Scott County, Iowa, who is on line 8?

In Whose Hands?

"bushels of corn in the hands of..."

This deed comes from Coshocton County, Ohio, in the 1830s. In whose hands was the corn put?

Hitching them in 1884

This is the signature of the officiant at a 1884 Chicago, Illinois, wedding.

What's That Inventory Item?

What's the inventory item between the red dots on the image above (click on it to enlarge)? This comes from an estate inventory in Davenport, Iowa, in the 1860s.

1852 from Castle Carrock

What is the bottom entry from the register of burials from Castle Carrock, England, in 1852? The date is the burial date, not the death date.

Signing in 1842

This gentleman signed an 1842 statement in a Revolutionary War pension case from New Jersey.