Can You Read that 1870 Name?

What is the name of the head of household (the 45 year old male) in this 1870 census?

I Served, But I Have to Register

This civil engineer registered in Louisiana for Selective Service in 1948 and indicated he had served for two years in the Army at the end of World War II.

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An Alabaman Living in Colorado Registers in Louisiana

This Alabama native had a permanent residence in Louisiana but was a student in Colorado when he registered for Selective Service in 1955

A Many Man Registers

This young man registered for Selective Service in 1957 in Many, Louisiana.

January 2012 webinar schedule released

Our series of January 2012 genealogy webinars have been announced:

• Illinois Research
• Using Archive.org
• Newspaper Research
• Tips and Tricks for FamilySearch.org

Sessions are an hour long and registrants who are unable to attend will receive complimentary download links. 

Details and registrations can be processed on our website at http://www.casefileclues.com/webinars_neill.htm. Registration is limited.

A Central American Registers

In 1955, this native of Nicaragua registered for Selective Service in New Orleans, Louisiana.

My Husband was a Confederate Prisoner of War

This Kentucky widow indicates that her late husband was a prisoner of war during the Civil War.

In 1912 I Applied for My Husband's Pension

This widow signed a pension application in 1912.

The Neighbor Lady Needs That Pension

These two individuals signed a statement in a widow's pension application for a Kentucky Confederate pension.

Not the Doctor-But the Veteran

What was the name of the Confederate veteran who signed this 1912 petition? Not the doctor on the left, but the name above the P.O. Click on the image to view it larger if you need to.

I Know That Guy Served

This witness testified for a widow in her Confederate pension claim in Kentucky in 1912.

My Widow's Pension Please

This 1923 signature is from a Kentucky widow applying for her Confederate Widow's pension.

Cook County Man Registers

This gentleman registered for the "Old Men's Draft" in Cook County, Illinois, in 1942.

Needing My Hubby's Pension

This Kentucky widow applied for a Confederate pension in the early 1910s.

Confederate Widow in Kentucky

This widow signed a pension application in Kentucky in 1912.

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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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

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Assigning My Patent in 1794

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