By: Jama Watts, MLIS, Reference & Genealogy Librarian, Marion County Public Library They say that in real estate, the key is “location, location, location.” In genealogy, the key is “document, document, document!” Even if you’re not planning on publishing a book about your family history or applying to a society like the …
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My Genealogical Experience
By: Carter Smith My name is Carter Smith, I am 13 years old, and I am currently attending Anderson County Middle School. I’m involved in various activities such as Academic Team, Band, and Choir, but as you can probably guess my school’s genealogy club is one of my favorites. Reasons …
Tracking Olive Tinsley: Documenting a Female in 1830s Kentucky
By: Anissa Penn Davis, Kentucky State Historian: The General Society of Mayflower Descendants It is well-known that finding a female ancestor can be a daunting task. A researcher counts himself/herself lucky if a maiden name is found in a will. However, what do researchers do for those females who don’t leave …
Book Notes – Sustainable Genealogy: Separating Fact From Fiction in Family Legends
Sustainable Genealogy: Separating Fact From Fiction in Family Legends. By Richard Hite. (2013. Pp. 126. $18.95. Softcover. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. 3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 260, Baltimore MD 21211-1953. www.genealogical.com) ISBN: 978-0-8063-1982-7. Richard Hite has penned a dense treatise on the pitfalls and obstacles we hit when relying …