One Quick Handwriting Transcription Challenge Every Day-for the genealogist in you
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
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Who Is Hanging Out By the Red Dot?
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
My 1880 Job
What is the occupation listed in the 1880 US Federal census for Chicago for the person whose entry has the blue mark?
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
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.
Monday, September 12, 2011
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.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
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:
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
Saturday, September 10, 2011
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.
Friday, September 9, 2011
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.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
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.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
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.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
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.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Getting My Confederate Pension from North Carolina
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, August 29, 2011
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.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
My "Daily" Blogs
For those who were not aware, I have three daily blogs:
- Genealogy Tip of the Day
- Daily Genealogy Transcriber
- Search Tip of the Day--(not actually daily anymore--just when something crosses my desk)
Friday, August 26, 2011
Registering Down in Louisiana in 1942
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
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?
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
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:
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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