The 1950 census was released last week and locating census records for family members has already instigated some great conversations.
Looking at the 1950 census may spark memories for those whose names are found on the records. Information about them and their families might remind them of stories. Seeing the names of neighbors may take them …
read moreAt the start of October, I saw several references to National Family History Month and I decided to research its origins. I made an interesting discovery...there is no National Family History Month.
I saw references to National Family History Month on several reputable websites. Some articles were from this year, some were from past years. This rumor is fairly widespread with bloggers, genealogical companies …
read moreA couple of months ago, I was in a cemetery looking for a tombstone of a white person. But I came to realize that I was in a black church cemetery. The person died in 1939, during a time when most churches were segregated. I needed to be at the cemetery for the church that was historically white, but I wasn’t. So how did …
read moreWhile some men willingly joined the Union Army during the Civil War, many only served when the draft compelled them to do so. Some men were able to buy their way out of serving in the Union Army, even when drafted, by paying $300.
read moreMy great-grandfather immigrated to the US in the 1920s with his wife and children, including my grandfather. I have done extensive research on his ancestral lines. Each of my great-grandfather’s ancestors, thus far, were born in England. However, the 1930 and 1940 United States censuses could create confusion. The 1930 census correctly identified his place of birth as well as his father’s place …
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Karen Kowallis, MEd, AG® is an Accredited Genealogist® with a passion for learning, teaching, and researching.