Daily Genealogy Transcriber

They Denied Me

2012-02-13T09:30:00.001-08:00

This widow signed a statement in Confederate pension application from Florida in 1908. Her claim was denied.

Who Died in England?

2012-02-12T16:16:00.000-08:00

Who is listed as having died in this 19th century English church register?

Grandpa Was Guardian

2012-02-11T12:59:00.002-08:00

This German native signed a document in his grandchildren's guardianship file in 1918. That's all there is to his signature.

Four Names on this Georgia Warrant

2012-02-10T08:00:00.000-08:00

What are the four names at the bottom of this 1793 Georgia land warrant?

My Kin Don't Help Me Out

2012-02-10T06:33:00.000-08:00

This Mississippi resident signed a Confederate pension application in 1916. What's her name?

Made My Statement in 1924

2012-02-09T10:19:00.000-08:00

This Mississippi widow signed a statement in 1924 in her Confederate widow's pension application

We Actually Signed the Actual Deed

2012-02-08T07:00:00.000-08:00

This couple signed a deed in Illinois in the 1860s. This is from the actual deed--not the record copy.

Yeah...That Really Was Him

2012-02-07T06:30:00.000-08:00

These two men witnessed a Civil War veteran's 1907 statement in his Union pension application.

Yeah...She Said That

2012-02-06T07:57:00.000-08:00

These two men witnessed a widow's Civil War pension statement 1913.

Who Is the Daddy?

2012-02-05T06:39:00.001-08:00

Who is the father on this 1915 death certificate from Michigan?

Becoming a Citizen in 1900

2012-02-04T17:41:00.000-08:00

This individual became a citizen in 1900.

New Brick Wall and DeedMapper Webinars Released

2012-02-03T18:30:00.000-08:00

The session on DeedMapper discusses how patents for John Rucker and several of his neighbors were located using the Library of Virginia website. The presentation discusses the downloading of the patents, reading them, inputting the descriptions into DeedMapper and attempting to fit them together using the plats created by DeedMapper. The digital media for this presentation can be purchased for $8.50.

The session on "Yet More Brick Walls from A to Z" continues our popular series on this topic--with yet another list of brick wall breakers--with discussion--from A to Z. The digital media for this presentation (handout and presentation) can be downloaded for $6.

Whose Line is Mentioned Above the Red Line?

2012-02-03T17:45:00.001-08:00

Whose name is mentioned above the red line in the metes and bounds description in an 18th century Virginia land patent?

I Made a Handwritten Copy of that

2012-02-02T07:00:00.000-08:00

This court official made a handwritten copy of a declaration of intent in 1900.

Signing My Name and My Address

2012-02-01T05:55:00.000-08:00

Readers of my other blogs will know who this, but hopefully they'll wait and let the others play. This English native signed his name in a naturalization record in the United States in 1900.

A North Carolinian Applies in 1910

2012-01-31T09:32:00.001-08:00

These two individuals witnessed a pension application in 1910 in North Carolina.

Island Groves Man Applies in 1903

2012-01-30T09:44:00.001-08:00

This resident of Island Groves, Florida, applied for a Confederate pension in 1903.

Applying in December of 1920 in Kentucky

2012-01-29T09:13:00.001-08:00

This Kentucky resident applied for a Confederate pension in 1920

Signing Some Papers in 1925

2012-01-28T09:59:00.001-08:00

This applicant for a Confederate pension in Arkansas signed on 22 June 1925.

Registering in Ville Platte

2012-01-27T08:20:00.000-08:00

This individual signed his Selective Service card in Louisiana in 1954 . He was in the 10th grade at the time.

Applying for My Mississippi Pension in 1911

2012-01-26T11:28:00.000-08:00

This veteran applied for a Confederate pension from Mississippi in 1911.

You Signed That Deed

2012-01-25T08:00:00.000-08:00

Who were the witnesses on this 1790 era deed from Harford County, Maryland?

A Mississippi Man Applies in 1900

2012-01-24T09:18:00.001-08:00

Who signed this pension application in Mississippi in 1900?

A Tennessee Marriage Bond

2012-01-23T10:10:00.001-08:00

Who signed this marriage bond from Tennessee in 1853?

What are the names on lines 3 and 4?

2012-01-22T17:53:00.001-08:00

What are the names on line 3 and 4 of this 1860 census enumeration?

Who Is This 1910 Head of Household

2012-01-21T09:27:00.000-08:00

Who is the head of household on this 1910 census entry? The man next number 124 is the person of interest.

A 1920 Passport Application

2012-01-20T18:50:00.000-08:00

This individual applied for a US passport in 1920.

Who Is Making this 1928 Petition?

2012-01-19T07:30:00.000-08:00

This German native signed a document in a naturalization file from 1928.

A Russian Soldier Applies to Naturalize

2012-01-18T07:30:00.000-08:00

This 1894 Russian native petitioned to become a citizen while in the US military in the early 20th century.

Signing in Front of Mr. Gentry

2012-01-17T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Hungarian native signed a document in his naturalization application in 1920 in Virginia.

February 2012 Webinar Schedule Announced

2012-01-16T17:11:00.000-08:00

We are excited about our webinar offerings for February of 2012.

Our topics are:

Creating Your Own Genealogy Blog
Yet More Brick Walls from A to Z
Writing and Making Your Case
The Genealogical Proof Standard "for the rest of us"

Registration is $5 per session until 20 January 2012--$8 after that. Those who cannot attend will be able to download the webinar at no additional charge. To view system requirements and offering dates and times, visit http://www.casefileclues.com/webinars_neill.htm

Goodbye to the King

2012-01-16T07:30:00.000-08:00

This native of England filed a declaration of intent to become a citizen in Virginia in 1928.

Early Registration Deadline for Family History Library Trip-May 2012

2012-01-16T06:42:00.000-08:00

Early registration for my Family History Library research trip ends tomorrow (17 January 2012). More details are here: http://rootdig.blogspot.com/2011/08/reserve-your-space-in-my-may-2012.html

Living in Charlottesville in 1925

2012-01-15T07:30:00.000-08:00

This immigrant was living in Charlottesville, Virginia, when they signed a document in the process of becoming naturalized.

Ready to Convert My Citizenship in 1923

2012-01-14T08:00:00.000-08:00

This immigrant signed a declaration of intent to become a citizen in Virginia in 1923.

Filing My Intent in 1923

2012-01-13T07:00:00.000-08:00

This German native signed a declaration of intent in 1923 in Virginia.

Writing My Name on My Pension Request

2012-01-12T12:37:00.001-08:00

This resident of Jefferson County, Florida signed for their pension in 1919.

Getting Hitched in Ohio

2012-01-11T09:36:00.001-08:00

What are the names of the bride and groom on this Ohio marriage record from the early 19th century? The complete image from FamilySearch is posted below.

Married in New Jersey in 1826

2012-01-10T09:03:00.001-08:00

What are the names of the bride and groom on this 1826 marriage record from Hunterdon County, New Jersey?

Recordings of Illinois Research and Using Archive.org Webinars

2012-01-09T17:18:00.001-08:00

We've just released the recorded version of my Illinois Research webinar which discusses research in local records in the state of Illinois. Geared towards advanced beginners and intermediate researchers, it focuses on local records, what makes Illinois different, and larger statewide facilities. The media file and handout can be ordered for $8.50 here.

Last week I had my first webinar on Using Archive.org. We talked about the basics of file types and formats, but I'm not the sort of presenter who goes on and on about that sort of thing. We looked at ways to search for what is on Archive.org--both digital books and digital images of microfilm. The cataloging on Archive.org is not all that easy to use and various ways to find things were discussed.

The Allen County Public Library has allowed many of their out of copyright books to be digitized as well as their NARA microfilm. There is a wealth of material on Archive.org--all free. Digital images of books can be downloaded as PDF, text, EPUB, and a variety of other formats or readable online. Digital copies of microfilm can be downloaded as a PDF file or viewed online as a "book." The names on the microfilm are not indexed, but if you "know" where the person should be or already have that location, searching is not difficult. It is also nice to be able to download a whole roll of microfilm to your computer as well.

We've had good feedback about the webinar on Archive.org and I learned a few things myself while putting it together.

You can order the Archive.org webinar and handout here--for $8.50.Download is immediate.

Requesting a Pension in 1916

2012-01-09T10:15:00.001-08:00

This confederate veteran signed a pension application in Mississippi in 1916.

Signing Your Marriage Bond

2012-01-08T09:07:00.001-08:00

Who signed this 1798 marriage bond from Virginia?

A Resident of Alachua, Florida Applies in 1909

2012-01-07T09:17:00.000-08:00

What is the name of this Florida applicant who signed his application in 1909 for a Confederate pension from the State of Florida?

Applying for my 1901 Pension

2012-01-06T13:57:00.001-08:00

This Arkansas Confederate veteran applied for a pension in 1901.

An 1807 Marriage

2012-01-05T08:25:00.000-08:00

This 1807 marriage is from Montgomery County, Ohio. The names of the bride and groom shouldn't be too difficult. The minster is extra credit ;-).

The entire page(s) can be viewed below.

Making My Request in 1924

2012-01-04T10:08:00.001-08:00

This widow applied for a Mississippi confederate widow's pension in 1924.

Applying For My Confederate Pension in 1908

2012-01-03T08:46:00.000-08:00

The first name on this image was applying for a Confederate service pension in Mississippi in 1908. The other person was witnessing his signature.

Another Ohio Couple Gets Married

2012-01-02T09:52:00.001-08:00

What are the names of the couple in this 1842 Ohio marriage record?

Who Is Getting Married In Ohio?

2012-01-01T07:21:00.001-08:00

Regular readers may recognize the bride's surname, but what are the names of this couple getting married in Ohio in the 1800s in this marriage register entry?

Sponsoring the Baby

2011-12-31T07:15:00.000-08:00

This individual is listed as a godparent on a baptism in northern Germany in the 1850s.

Just One Tax Payer

2011-12-30T07:06:00.000-08:00

Here is just one name from a tax roll in Delaware County, Ohio, in the early 1800s.

Six Names on the Tax Roll

2011-12-29T15:38:00.000-08:00

What are the names of these six taxpayers from this early 19th century Delaware County, Ohio, tax list?

August 2012 Research Trip to Ft. Wayne's Allen County Public Library

2011-12-28T15:25:00.001-08:00

We have released details of our August 2012 group research trip to the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, 1-5 August. Join us! Details are here http://www.casefileclues.com/acpl2012.htm

President of the 1909 Board

2011-12-28T12:42:00.001-08:00

Who signed as president of the board on this 1909 Confederate pension application from Mississippi?

Registering on Valentine's Day 1942

2011-12-27T15:01:00.000-08:00

This native of Louisiana, born in 1904, registered for the World War II draft on Valentine's Day in 1942.

Can You Read that 1870 Name?

2011-12-26T17:28:00.001-08:00

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

2011-12-25T09:00:00.000-08:00

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.

Happy Holidays from Genealogy Transcriber

2011-12-24T16:59:00.001-08:00

Season's Greetings from Genealogy Tip of the Day!

An Alabaman Living in Colorado Registers in Louisiana

2011-12-24T08:30:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-23T07:35:00.000-08:00

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

January 2012 webinar schedule released

2011-12-22T16:42:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-22T10:59:00.000-08:00

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

My Husband was a Confederate Prisoner of War

2011-12-21T17:01:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-20T20:06:00.000-08:00

This widow signed a pension application in 1912.

The Neighbor Lady Needs That Pension

2011-12-19T07:24:00.000-08:00

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

Not the Doctor-But the Veteran

2011-12-18T09:28:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-17T15:54:00.000-08:00

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

My Widow's Pension Please

2011-12-16T12:22:00.000-08:00

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

Cook County Man Registers

2011-12-15T10:06:00.001-08:00

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

Needing My Hubby's Pension

2011-12-14T09:28:00.001-08:00

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

Confederate Widow in Kentucky

2011-12-13T10:00:00.000-08:00

This widow signed a pension application in Kentucky in 1912.

Witnessing that Kentucky Pension

2011-12-12T11:47:00.001-08:00

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

Genealogy Fundamental Webinars

2011-12-11T17:28:00.001-08:00

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

2011-12-11T07:21:00.001-08:00

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

Who Is That Nine Year Old?

2011-12-10T08:30:00.000-08:00

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

Another North Carolinian Registers

2011-12-09T09:00:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-08T10:26:00.001-08:00

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

2011-12-07T13:38:00.001-08:00

This Russian native naturalized in New York State in 1921.

A Pittsburgher Naturalizes

2011-12-06T09:39:00.001-08:00

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

Signing My Intent

2011-12-05T07:45:00.001-08:00

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

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2011-12-04T14:04:00.001-08:00

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A North Carolinian in 1940

2011-12-04T06:00:00.000-08:00

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

A New Jersey Man Registers

2011-12-03T07:30:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-02T21:35:00.001-08:00

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

2011-12-02T05:30:00.000-08:00

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

Who is that 48 year old?

2011-12-01T07:55:00.001-08:00

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...

2011-11-30T08:07:00.001-08:00

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

Who Is This Apprentice?

2011-11-29T10:16:00.001-08:00

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

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2011-11-29T09:51:00.001-08:00

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My Father was a Cook

2011-11-28T10:09:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-27T21:56:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-27T07:00:00.000-08:00

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

Assigning my Patent in 1809

2011-11-26T07:30:00.000-08:00

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

2011-11-25T08:00:00.000-08:00

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

Another New Jersey Tax Payer From the 1780s

2011-11-24T10:19:00.000-08:00

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

2011-11-23T08:08:00.001-08:00

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

Missourians Get Hitched in 1874

2011-11-22T11:42:00.001-08:00

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

Signing My Form in Texas

2011-11-21T10:00:00.001-08:00

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

Who Is On Line 6?

2011-11-20T07:53:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-19T09:33:00.001-08:00

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