PATRON + MONDAY MUSINGS – Genealogy thoughts and brick wall tips

Some thoughts about family history research…..

Photo of Genealogy Tree of Lee Family of Virginia and Maryland undocumented 1884 (Library of Congress)

• Can a first cousin once removed…RETURN?
• A pack rat is hard to live with, but makes a fine ancestor.
• Genealogy is tracing yourself back to better people.
• I think my ancestors had several “Bad Hair” days.
• That’s strange: half my ancestors are WOMEN!
• I researched my family tree…and apparently, I don’t exist.

Are you facing a brick wall in your family research? have you checked the following documents.

• BAPTISM, CHRISTENING, CONFIRMATION
• CEMETERY DEEDS
• FAMILY BIBLE CONTAINING VITAL RECORDS
• FUNERAL MEMORIAL CARDS
• CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
• CHURCH MINUTES

As a family historian, do you have friends and family ask you how to get started in family research? This is a hard question to answer in a few minutes. Refer them to WHERE DO I START? Hints and Tips for Beginning Genealogists with On-line resources to help them get started in this fun hobby. Makes a great gift!