01 October 2019

Internet Genealogy: Oct/Nov 2019

Chronicles, Clarions, and Couriers
David A. Norris looks at the history of early newspaper names, some more creative than the Gazette or Journal.

Search for Ships at Lloyd's Registers
David A. Norris looks at a handy online database for identifying merchant vessels from the past. The Lloyd’s Registers might help you if you’re researching early immigrant ships from 1776 to 1850.

Plain & Simple: Toward Better Use of Ancestry.com
Sue Lisk offers suggestions on straightforward practices to get the most from the online family history powerhouse. Sue comments that just because a fact isn't sourced doesn't necessarily mean its unreliable.

A Window Into the World of Reading - Library Records
Diane L. Richard says don’t underestimate the importance of library records when researching
our ancestors.

Don't Forget the Witnesses
Ed Storey examines the importance of witnesses who appear in various records, a much wider range of records than you probably thought of.

Effective Ways to Translate Documents
John M. Hoenig suggests how to coax reliable results from online translation programs.

Online Postcard Collections
Diane L. Richard looks at a colourful and invaluable US resource for illustrating your ancestors’ lives.

Digital Genealogy Resources: Postcards
Tony Bandy delves into the Raphael Tuck & Sons Oilette Collection at the Newberry Library

The Head Coach Journals
Lynn Cassity looks at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Andy Reid and his life-long passion for journaling, and apps to get you started!

Our Ancestors At Sea
Sue Lisk offers a selection of websites to help illuminate the maritime travels of immigrant ancestors.

Using Directories to Enhance African American Research
Diane L. Richard looks at an often-overlooked resource that can help identify locations, occupations and churches.

Net Notes
Websites and related news including the Crew List Index Project

Back Page
Dave Obee warns: don't be fooled by the numbers. He, with 10,000 names in his tree, all (according to him) carefully researched, doesn't trust trees with 20,000 and more names.

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