Genealogy "Love of the Hunt"

Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, k today I am going to say something u wont believe.    But, when searching digital databases ignore the surname.   That's right, ignore the surname.    Scanning given names and other criteria in search forms results in success.   sometimes the surname is illegible, oddly spelled or incorrectly indexed.   U can sometimes even find married daughters, remarried widows, etc.....Try it and let me know your success.   Cant wait to hear from u.   cg

Genealogy "Love of the Hunt"

Its Monday, fellow hunters!   I still didn't get any Free questions from Friday?    R u all experts now!!   I must be doing my job!    I still welcome the free questions but save them till Friday!   Hope ur genealogical weekend was great and productive.    Going to Probate court today to find some marriage licenses from 1876.   Lets get to today's blog.    Do u just search and then accept what is told 2 u.   The best way is 2 search, double search and do it again.   Interview Grandpa Jones again.   Last weekend story may change this weekend and he will love seeing u again.    Sometimes what u didnt see 1st time, will jump out at u the second.   Happy hunting   cg

genealogy (love of the hunt) by CeirraGeorgia

Free Friday!   Ask me any genealogical question and I will get u a answer free!    Check out my website ceirrageorgia.weebly.com   Hope to hear from you today.   cg

genealogy (love of the hunt) by CeirraGeorgia

Thursday, June 23, 2011  "Expand ur search area"   Do not limit ur geographical area when searching.   Even tho automobiles were  not in the picture in r ancestor's time, it is not uncommon for relatives 2 attend church 20 miles away.    Meeting someone (spouse) 2-3 counties away happened.   Remember, early settlements were small and ministers served several congregations around the different counties.  The records for the church for many counties may be found all together.  cg

Genealogy "Love of the Hunt"

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - Its hump day and the weekend trip is slowly coming upon us.   Today's talk is about "expanding our search area"  Do not limit ur geographical area when searching.   Even tho autos were not in the picture in our ancestors time, it is not uncommon for relatives to attend church 20 miles away or meet your spouse two to three counties away.   Remember early settlements were thin and ministers serviced several congregations  in a wide region.   The church records may all be found together.   cg

Genealogy "Love of the Hunt"

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Happy Day fellow hunters.   Are u stuck today?   Frustrated?  need a little nudge?   Then I have a great idea!   Sit down and write out all the information you have gathered in a narrative.   Tell a story about your ancestors.   Often by writing a story, citing sources, you will find a gap in your research.   Read the narrative over and you should be able to break through the wall.   Maybe u forgot to check the different spellings of the name?   Perhaps u searched the wrong time period?   Actually, u might have all the information u need.   All it takes is putting it together.   cg

Genealogy "Love of the Hunt"

Monday, June 20, 2011.   Hello hunters!   Did u have a great productive genealogical weekend?   Would love to hear from you all about your weekend.   In case u missed Friday, every Friday will be FREE friday.   Ask me ANY questions and I will get an answer for u free.   Maybe it is something you are stuck on.   Fresh eyes will loosen the thought.   Have a great day.   cg