November 2004

The following articles and news releases were published this month.

November 29, 2004

Beyond basics: Digging deep for Canadian references - Information on the Canadian Genealogical Project Registry, free online and offline records and tracking system. ( Source: Genealogy Today News Coverage )

November 24, 2004

Utilizing DNA in Family History Research - Genetics and traditional genealogical research have merged to form what some call "genetealogy." This article discusses key points in the developing field of DNA family history research and how to participate in current projects. ( Source: GenWeekly.com )

A Thanksgiving Heritage - A reflection on family roots that lead back to both sides of the Thanksgiving story. ( Source: GenWeekly.com )

When It Comes to Keeping Family Connected, Women Take the Lead - When it comes to crowning the family matriarch, only one quality is clearly necessary – an undeniable desire to preserve family relationships and keep the family connected. ( Source: Special Features )

Achieving Fluency in Reading Archaic English Documents - With anticipation, you begin to read the 17th century English will of one of your ancestors--or do you? ( Source: GenWeekly.com )

Back to the Basics, Part 1 - When researching home sources for genealogical data, there are certain things you will want to look for beyond the obvious names, dates and places. ( Source: GenWeekly.com )

November 19, 2004

Genealogy Among the Living - Most research done by genealogists pertains to ancestors and researching backward in time. ( Source: Tracing Lines )

November 18, 2004

Collar Those Collaterals! - Focusing too tightly on specific people can mean missing important clues. ( Source: GenWeekly.com )

Virtual Jamestown Web Site Helps Genealogists Trace Colonial Immigrant Origins - Social historians estimate that over 75% of Virginia's pre-Revolutionary War settlers financed their voyage through indentured servitude. Learn more through Virtual Jamestown, a site designed to celebrate Colonial Life in Virginia. ( Source: GenWeekly.com )

Impact of US Governmental Reconciliation with Native Americans on Genealogy - With the help the Ranson Judd Powell papers and other records spawned by a penitent government, we can now trace our family's Native American heritage back four generations in 18th and 19th centuries in the Ojibwe Tribe. ( Source: GenWeekly.com )

Are Your Queries Getting Results? - Are your queries getting results? Perhaps the lack of response lies within your query. ( Source: GenWeekly.com )

November 16, 2004

How Todays Technology Affects Genealogical Research - The question is, how does technology affect the field of genealogy? Find out, from GEDcoms to Online Family Trees. ( Source: Special Features )

November 11, 2004

IGI Batch Number Searches - Have you ever wondered about the three mysterious boxes at the bottom of the search page for the International Genealogical Index (IGI)? These often overlooked boxes provide excellent additional search capabilities not available through standard avenues. ( Source: GenWeekly.com )

Common Roadblocks to Native American Genealogy - Conflicting information is one of the most common problems encountered by Native American genealogy researchers. ( Source: GenWeekly.com )

Make Documentation Work for You - Previous eras of family history documentation left much to be desired. The newest form of documentation eliminates the need for looking up a document many times and provides analysis data as well. ( Source: GenWeekly.com )

A Butcher, a Baker, a Candlestick Maker? - Learning about our ancestors' occupations through family records, censuses, city directories, obituaries and other sources will help us understand a vital part of their lives. ( Source: GenWeekly.com )

November 04, 2004

Military Records - The Civil War, 1861-1865 - Have you found your ancestor's Civil War records elusive? Maybe you've been looking in the wrong place. Ask yourself the following question: Was it the Civil War or the War Between the States? ( Source: GenWeekly.com )

“Excuse me Sir, where might I find your green grocers?” British Online Trade Directories - As salesmen and product suppliers entered new British cities and towns in the 19th century, they needed to quickly locate potential customers. Thus, trade directories, stating addresses of persons along with their occupations, were born. ( Source: GenWeekly.com )

Researching in Overseas Archives - Contains tips on experiences dealing with research in foreign archives. ( Source: GenWeekly.com )

Finding Elusive Ancestors in Online Census Indexes - Many times, researchers are correct in conclusions that ancestors should be found in certain locations, even when they can't find them listed in indexes. ( Source: GenWeekly.com )

November 03, 2004

Life After Death: Tips for Searching Obituaries - Below are some tips for finding and interpreting obituaries. ( Source: Ancestry.com )

Famous Early Immigrants: The Pilgrims - The Pilgrims were English people who didn't agree with the methods of the Church of England. ( Source: Everyday Genealogy )

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