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Many people searching for missing ancestors are unaware of the Orphan Trains. https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/blog/orphan-trains-brief-history-and-research-how?utm_source=enews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=enews+4.18

These are some of the research books to which I refer when I'm conducting research.

Did you know that colonial New Englanders were captured and enslaved by pirates of North African countries? Some bound reprinted stories are available. (see James Riley's, "Authentic Narrative").

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How many of us have searched ancestors with common names and tried to figure out which Smith or Brown married each other and asked ourselves (while pulling our hair out), "why did they all have the same first name?!"

Here's an interesting article with some tips.

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This is a great site for those of you interested in your Scottish ancestors. Lots of free links and information.
http://www.scotlandsfamily.com

The current situation with the virus has impacted my ability to conduct research at various repositories. However, I have access to a variety of digital resources and libraries in the United States and the United Kingdom. I can still do an immense amount of research for you. Let me help you find...

With the concern over COVID virus, many businesses, schools, libraries, and museums have closed around the country. This may impact the ability to access some resources, thus taking longer to complete research.

I hope that you and your family stay well. I will be open for business and research...

Listen to Henry Lewis Gates, Jr. explain the importance of genealogy in understanding who you are.

This is a great article regarding the time involved in researching your ancestors. Yes, it's much, much more than a few hours.

Not everything can be done at the computer. You need to look at primary records held at repositories such as libraries, historical societies, and museums.

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Keeping a research log is like entries in a farmer's diary. Our colonial ancestors made regular diary entries so they would know what they had done and learn what worked and didn't work. It helped keep track of what crops were planted and harvested at what time and what animals bred successfull...