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What to Do if a Genealogical Record is Sealed |
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Sometimes, the genealogical records you need are sealed, either by court order or state statutes. For example, some states require certain records to be sealed for a certain period of time before becoming public. It is not uncommon for birth records to be sealed to the public for a certain number of decades before becoming available for genealogical research in most states; in these cases, the
only people who can easily get the records are the person named on the birth record or that person’s parents. However, just because the records are sealed doesn’t mean you can’t get them. Here are some techniques for getting your hands on sealed records you need for your genealogy research.... Read More
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This Week’s Free Genealogy Lookups |
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In records ranging from military diaries and muster rolls to historical essays, this data collection details New York's participation in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Within the indexed images of six books, you'll find reference to approximately 217,000 individuals.
Loyalists
were American colonists who retained allegiance to the British Crown. Also known as "Tories," Loyalists were estimated to have made up one-third of colonial America's population.
Military pension records are among the most authoritative sources of genealogical information because they were granted on the basis of approved applications. Pension
applications had to be supported by documents substantiating proof of service and ultimately approved by the War Department before being submitted to Congress for approval.
This card index is the index to the compiled service records of 21,000 volunteer soldiers who served from twenty-two states and territories of the United States between 1784 and
1811.
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Do you find it difficult to stop doing genealogy research once you get started? Here are 5 time management techniques to help you control your research time.
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Recommended Genealogy Resources |
Here are some sources you should be using in your genealogical research. Some are free and some are fee-based. I’ll continue to make updates to this page so you may want to bookmark for future reference and convenience. Genealogy slideshows are a great way to preserve and share
your family’s memories. Display them on your family’s website or play them at holidays and special events! Let me create a professional slideshow that documents the most important people in your life. Click Here |
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