Monthly Archive:: April 2016
11 Apr 2016
Methodology for Elusive Female Ancestors
By Melissa Johnson On 11 April 2016 In Uncategorized
Tracing female ancestors can be one of the most difficult challenges for genealogists. Historically, women had fewer legal rights than the men in their lives. As a result, they were often hidden behind the identities of those
11 Apr 2016
Soldiers’ Home Records: A Valuable Military Resource
By Melissa Johnson On 11 April 2016 In Uncategorized
Genealogists with military ancestors are faced with the tasks of researching and understanding a variety of complicated records—pension files, regimental histories, service records, payment ledgers, war diaries, and other sources. Soldiers’ home records are another valuable military