Witnessing that Kentucky Pension

These two men witnessed a widow's statement in a early 20th century Kentucky Confederate pension application. 

Genealogy Fundamental Webinars

Based upon several attendee suggestions, we've developed (or actually took materials from beginning classes I used to teach) a series of "Genealogy Fundamental" webinars on a variety of topics, including:

• What's in a Deed
• 1930 Census1880 Census
• 1850 Census
• Cash Land Sales
• 19th Century Will

More specifics are on our registration page. Emphasis is on analyzing and interpreting the document used as a sample, including "where next?" and citation. 

A 1929 Naturalizer

This New Yorker applied for citizenship in 1929. Last name not so bad---the first?

Who Is That Nine Year Old?

What is the first name of the 9 year old in this census image from 1860?

Another North Carolinian Registers

This registrant's middle name is a little bit of a challenge. The 25 year old was living in Transylvania, NC when he registered for the World War 2 draft.

Printed My Name

This 33-year old South Carolina native signed his World War 2 draft card in 1947. He had a scar on his stomach, but I doubt that made a difference in his handwriting.

A Russian Becomes an American

This Russian native naturalized in New York State in 1921.

A Pittsburgher Naturalizes

This immigrant signed his intent to naturalize in Pittsburgh in 1915.

Signing My Intent

This Vancouver, Canada, native filed an intent to naturalize in the United States in the 1930s.

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Genealogy Tip of the Day

• http://genealogytipoftheday.blogspot.com--to read older ones or signup via email.
• one tip a day--geared towards experienced beginners, but we typically hit a wide range of levels.
• Fan Page on Facebook

Daily Genealogy Transcriber

• http://genealogytranscriber.blogspot.com--to read older ones or sign up via email
• one handwriting image posted every day where readers can submit interpretations--answers usually posted within a few days.
• Fan Page on Facebook

Search Tip of the Day

• http://genealogysearchtip.blogspot.com/--to read older ones or to sign up for emails
• one tip as I think of them--geared towards using websites and genealogy online databases--both free and paid
• Fan Page on Facebook

Rootdig

• Where I post whatever comes to mind--sometimes with opinion and attitude mixed in-we try to leave opinion and attitude out of the other blogs ;-).
• http://rootdig.blogspot.com -- to read older ones or sign up for emails.

Thanks to everyone who has spread the word about our blogs. The ones above are all free (unless you choose the kindle version). Thanks!

A North Carolinian in 1940

This 28-year old North Carolina resident registered for the World Two Drafr in 1940

A New Jersey Man Registers

Born in 1895, this New Jersey resident signed his World War 2 draft card in 1942.

More Brick Walls from A to Z--Recorded Version

More Brick Walls from A to Z -(NEW!)-This presentation is a continuation on the popular "Brick Walls from A to Z" that was released earlier. The alphabet has been reused for additional ideas and quick suggestions for getting past those brick walls--aimed at all levels--with the intent of jumpstarting people's research. Introductory recording price of $6 won't last long. Includes recording and PDF of handout. 

A New Yorker Registers for the WW2 Draft

This resident of New York City registered for the World War 2 draft in 1942.

Who is that 48 year old?

What is the name of the 48 year old male about half-way down this list? He is the last name on the image above that has a last name listed. This comes from an 1860 era manifest of New York arrivals.

A Wisconsinite Registers...

This fifty-year old signed his World War 2 draft card in Wisconsin. 

Who Is This Apprentice?

What is the signature on this 1871 apprentice document from London?

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My Father was a Cook

This comes from the "Freedom of the City Admission Papers" for London, England, 1681-1925 on Ancestry.com. What is the name of the person being apprenticed and his father. It is in the index in an interesting way. 

Cyber Monday Genealogy Webinar Discount

25% off on all recorded genealogy webinars today! Code and webinar descriptions at http://rootdig.blogspot.com/2011/11/recorded-genealogy-webinars.html

Assigning My Patent in 1794

This Maryland resident assigned his patent to a neighboring farmer in 1794.

Assigning my Patent in 1809

This Maryland resident assigned his patent in 1809 to a neighboring farmer. The assignee's son signed the document as well--really nice since the assignee was an ancestor of mine.

Witnessing the Transfer of that Survey

This individual witnessed the transfer of a real property survey in Maryland in the 1790s.

Another New Jersey Tax Payer From the 1780s

This one's easy--but he too is showing up on a tax list in New Jersey in the 1780s.

Paying My New Jersey Taxes in the 1780s

This list of names comes from a New Jersey tax list in the 1780s.

Missourians Get Hitched in 1874

What are the names of the couple getting married in this 1874 marriage record from Missouri?

Signing My Form in Texas

This 1884 native of Parker County, Texas registered for the World War 2 draft in 1942.

Who Is On Line 6?

 Who is listed on line 6 of this list of men eligible for the Civil War draft from Illinois taken in June of 1863.

A Little More Difficult This Time

What name is that by the red dot in the 1830 census enumeration above? The entire census page is shown below. 

My Blogs

For those who don't know, I have three daily sites:

• Genealogy Tip of the Day--one how-to tip every day--http://genealogytipoftheday.blogspot.com/
• Daily Genealogy Transcriber--one piece of handwriting to read every day--http://genealogytranscriber.blogspot.com/
• Genealogy Search Tip of the Day--one database or online search technique--as I think of them--not every day--http://genealogysearchtip.blogspot.com/

I also have two other blogs:

Rootdig--also free where I blog about general research ideas, things that confuse/frustrate/irritate me, etc. --http://rootdig.blogspot.com

Casefile Clues--where I blog about things I'm working on for my newsletter Casefile Clues--http://blog.casefileclues.com

Enjoy.

High Schooler Registers

This senior at Norphlet High School registered for the draft in Arkansas in 1954.

Where Ever Profession Calls

This German native registered for the World War Two draft in Bay City, Texas, in 1942.

Genealogy Webinar Topics for December 2011

We've announced our schedule of genealogy webinars in December of 2011. Registrants who are unable to attend can receive (at no charge) download links for the recorded webinar and handout.

Topics include:

• More Brick Walls from A to Z
• Constructing Families from pre-1850 Census Records
• American Naturalization Records Before 1920
• Sarah & Susannah: Two 18th Century Virginia Woman and Their Property

Each webinar is $8 or you can sign up for all 4 for $28.

Details at http://www.casefileclues.com/webinars_neill.htm

Who is the Informant?

Who is the informant (line 14) on this Missouri death certificate from 1921. A full image is here as a PDF file for those who are interested.

Unemployed and Registering

This Ft. Worth, Texas, resident signed his draft card in 1942.

Living in Kentucky in 1840

This one is easier than the ones we've had lately. Whose by the red dot in this 1840 census enumeration?

Another Couple Gets Hitched in Missouri

 What are the names of the couple and officiant on this 1860 Missouri marriage?

Getting Hitched in Missouri in the 19th Century

 This couple was married in Missouri in the mid-19th century. Those who'd like to see just the marriage entry can click on the image above for a larger view. The entire two pages of the entry can be seen below. The entry is the one on the upper left of the left hand page below.