As Family History Month draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your discoveries—and even your surprises. Perhaps you confirmed a family story that had been passed down for generations, or maybe you discovered that something you …
As we mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, there is no better time to look back at the foundations of our nation — and at the foundations of modern genealogy itself. This week, we honor Donald Lines Jacobus …
This project began with a client’s question: Was Abner Bishop really the father of Allen Bishop of Decatur County, Georgia? The very first step was to review all the evidence already gathered on both Allen and Abner—census entries, tax digests, …
I began writing a blog on Sunday, December 22, from a hotel in southern Georgia as I prepared to testify in a court case the next day. However, since the judge’s ruling was not the final adjudication and I’m under …
Again, I have gotten behind with blogs trying to get caught up with society & client work. I am sorry about that. Today is 8 May 2023, marking the 78th Anniversary of Germany’s surrender to the Allied Forces, under the command …