Why Archive Research is a Game-Changer For Your Genealogy Journey

Archive research is a great way to discover unique records and stories about your ancestors.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesFebruary 19, 2024ArchiveGrid, Archives, state archives, National Archives, Online Archive of CaliforniaComment

Discover The Power Of These 7 Types Of Libraries For Genealogy Research Success

Discover the different types of libraries you can use to find family stories, records, and more.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesNovember 8, 2023libraries, Archives, public libraries, academic libraries, historical societies, genealogical societies, Genealogy libraries, National Archives, national libraries, Library of Congress, state archives, special librariesComment

5 Fantastic Resources To Trace Your Ancestors That Immigrated To Hawaii

If you have ancestors who were immigrants to Hawaii, these resources will help you learn their hometown, when they arrived, and more.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesFebruary 21, 2023Hawaii resources, Okinawan resources, Portuguese resources, citizenship records, Passenger lists, Filipino resources, National ArchivesComment

How To Add More Details To Your Family Tree With Passport Applications

Passport applications can be filled with gems for your genealogy research. Learn how to use the records to see if your ancestor applied for a passport.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesApril 6, 2021Passport applications, immigration records, National ArchivesComment

Have You Found A Criminal In Your Family Tree? Here’s How To Learn More.

If you’ve found a criminal in your family tree, you may be wondering how to find prison records, and what other types of records there are. There’s many types of resources to help your search.

Genealogy Resources, Research SkillsJessica NeavesDecember 8, 2020National Archives, state archives, historical societies, criminal ancestors, prisoners Comments

What To Know About Alien Registration Files And Where To Find Them

Have you heard of Alien Files, AKA A-Files? If not, and if you have an immigrant ancestor who was in the US in the 1940s and 1950s, you could be missing out on some great resources!

Genealogy Resources, Research SkillsJessica NeavesOctober 20, 2020alien registration files, A-Files, National Archives, immigration, US Citizenship and Immigration ServicesComment

How to Use Old Railroad Records to Research Your Ancestors

Did your ancestor work for the railroad? If so, they may have a file with the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board. These files can have genealogy gold inside.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesSeptember 1, 2020National Archives, Railroad Retirement Board, Railroad records, Employment records, Occupational records, Pension recordsComment

Link Love: Celebrating the 19th Amendment

What are your plans for the weekend? I’ll be searching probate records and requesting divorce papers for my great grandmother. Here are some links I liked over the week!

MiscellaneousJessica NeavesAugust 21, 2020Colonial ancestors, National Archives, 19th Amendment, books, Dutch genealogy, Legal termsComment

Have a Lovely Weekend

What are your weekend plans?

MiscellaneousJessica NeavesApril 24, 2020National Archives, For Fun, Special collections, Conferences, National Genealogical Society, Genetic genealogy, Lost PatriotsComment

How to Use Agricultural Censuses in Genealogy

Did you know that there are non-population censuses available for your genealogy research?

Research Skills, Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesMarch 24, 2020census, agricultural census, National ArchivesComment