Harold Henderson Archive
13 Jul 2015
Techniques for Researching Common-Name Ancestors
By Melissa Johnson On 13 July 2015 In Uncategorized
We often struggle with solving problems and making connections as we research our ancestors with common surnames—for example, the Johnsons, Smiths, and Joneses in our family trees. Our struggles multiply when these men and women also have
10 Mar 2015
The Great Mix-Up: Sources, Information, Evidence, and Proof
By Melissa Johnson On 10 March 2015 In Uncategorized
Sources. Information. Evidence. Proof. For many genealogists, these four terms can be baffling. They are often transposed, merged, miscommunicated, or all of the above. Let’s dissect all four and look at them in practice with the case