Genealogy Blog Finder - 0 views
genesreuinted.com.au - Worth a look and the investment. - 3 views
Fantastic website. Cost me $69.95 for six months and has been worth every cent. Have found rels been searching for years for. There are "hot matches" where people who are searching for same rels a...
Reading history blogs for genealogical context - 0 views
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This column has previously focused on African-American genealogy blogs, in the articles Shout-outs to African-American Genealogy Blogs and More shout-outs to African-American genealogy blogs. A third edition soon forthcoming will spotlight several new genealogy blogs. The responsible genealogist, however, would be advised to learn more about United States history, including how it affected African-Americans. History blogs are a vital source for keeping up with current perspectives as well as newly available historical resources, many of which may provide genealogically useful information.
The importance of the 1870 U. S. Census to African-American research - 0 views
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When the 1860 federal census was collected and enumerated, slavery was still legal within most of the states south of the Mason-Dixon line. The 1860 federal census enumerated only free people of color in its population schedule; slaves were enumerated namelessly on a separate schedule, identified only by slave owner, age, gender, and color.
Anatomy of the 1870 federal census - 0 views
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This article is part of a continuing series looking at each federal census individually. Please read the others in the archives of this column. The 1870 U. S. Census was the Ninth Decennial Census. This census is probably the single most important census for genealogists conducting research on African-American families
Are census records reliable for genealogy research? - 0 views
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Over the last six months, this column has discussed the "Anatomy" of the federal census for the years from 1870-1930, not including the mostly-destroyed 1890 census. In this series of articles, each column of the census questionnaire was examined, and clues that will aid your research were discussed. If you have missed any of these articles, you can read them again using the links below: Anatomy of the 1930 federal census Anatomy of the 1920 federal census Anatomy of the 1910 federal census Anatomy of the 1900 federal census Anatomy of the 1880 federal census Anatomy of the 1870 federal census In a discussion concerning the federal census as evidence for genealogical research, however, one must also consider the question: are census records reliable sources?
Case study for Y-DNA testing in NGSQ - 0 views
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On 20 October 2009, this column addressed the topic of Y-DNA testing for genealogical purposes. This relatively new development in science holds revolutionary potential for genealogy, especially African-American research. The most recent issue of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly (Sep 2009) contains the case study of an African-American family where Y-DNA testing revealed direct male line European ancestry.[1]
Happy Veterans Day! Military databases available free online at Archives.gov - 0 views
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In honor of the many U. S. veterans that have served in our armed forces throughout the history of this great nation, the African American Genealogy Examiner column today will provide instructions on accessing several free records databases available online at the website of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
African-American Genealogy Examiner receives Kreativ Blogger award - 0 views
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Robyn Smith, of the "Reclaiming Kin" blog, has awarded the African-American Genealogy Examiner with the "Kreativ Blogger" award. This award was created by Hulda Husfrue, a Norwegian arts & crafts blogger on 5 May 2008. [Please note that her site is in Norwegian but you can translate the page using Google Translate.] From these humble beginnings the award has spread like wildfire, and the Geneablogger community regularly recognizes their favorite peers with this award.
Relationship Advice for Troubled Couples - 1 views
People having relationship problems need good relationships advice. They need help to be able to think the right way and decide what the best way to solve the issues. If they have cheating partners...
Two Thumbs Up for Hotels Cagayan de Oro - 1 views
Among the many hotels Cagayan de Oro, I consider Cagayan de Oro Hotels to be the best hotel I have ever stayed at. They offer great amenities that make your stay a very relaxing one. As member of ...
Quality Limestone At Bruhn - 1 views
I am planning on building my dream house, and with that, I want the best materials to be used. I have asked a couple of my friends on where to purchase limestone for my house and they all suggested...