When I came across this family group in FamilySearch, I was immediately suspicious. Here are two screenshots. The first is from FamilySearch (as of 29 August 2021), while the second is from RootsMagic after I imported the family. This shows the various birthplaces of the 14 children listed. Take a minute to look at the… Continue reading Mistrust Online Trees
Tag: Genealogy
Turn Genealogy into Family History
The difference between genealogy and family history is subtle. Many people tend to use these terms interchangeably. I know I do, and in most situations that is not a problem. Even so, they are different. Genealogy is the study of your family lineage and is usually very precise. It documents birth, marriage, and death records.… Continue reading Turn Genealogy into Family History
Family History and Computers
I seem to spend most of my spare time doing family history research. Either that or preparing lessons to teach others how to do their own research. No, I’m not a professional researcher, but it still seems appropriate for me to concentrate my writing efforts on how to help others. My comments about computers may be… Continue reading Family History and Computers
Stories and Memories for Family History
Here is a perfect example of why we ought to write down our stories and record memories and connect them to our ancestors, and how not to do it. A little while ago I was researching one woman who appeared in all of the available censuses for England & Wales. That’s from 1841 right through… Continue reading Stories and Memories for Family History
Preserving Pictures for Family History
Family History is about real people, and it helps to bring those people to life if you can include pictures and stories as you gather information. I have had false starts in this area over the years but I would like to think that I am finally getting a handle on this. I have had… Continue reading Preserving Pictures for Family History
Family History research in England 