Another genealogical gem has been discovered, courtesy of FamilySearch’s Experimental Lab with AI. This is where AI is being trained to read old handwriting in old, unindexed… Read more “The Gift of a Soul in 1853: Raburn Gunn”
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1856 | Mysterious Doctor J. FOUND
In 1856, there were several news articles discussing the attempted escape of enslaved Irvinia, daughter of Clara Mabry. Irvinia had been added (by her mother) as security… Read more “1856 | Mysterious Doctor J. FOUND”
FIVE STAR FAMILY TREES
What if we could rate the family trees that we gather information from? Would this be a helpful tool in making sure that accuracy is more of… Read more “FIVE STAR FAMILY TREES”
đź—ŁGenealogical Clean-Up On Aisle 9
We live in extraordinary times to have access to untold information about our ancestors online. As we gather facts, it is always important to double and triple-check… Read more “đź—ŁGenealogical Clean-Up On Aisle 9”
Enter The Giddings Connection
Looking at a transcription of a record and the actual image are vastly different. There is simply no telling what information may be missed by extracting details… Read more “Enter The Giddings Connection”
Aunt Sallie’s 1896 Fashion
As we learn about our family history and review the records, photos, and circumstances surrounding their lives, it’s always interesting to learn more about related subjects. For… Read more “Aunt Sallie’s 1896 Fashion”
Historical Newspapers: Do You Know Them?
This article is excerpted from the Richmond PLANET newspaper. There were numerous articles in many papers of the day that were similar in subject. People searching for… Read more “Historical Newspapers: Do You Know Them?”
1950 U.S. Census is HERE
Woot! 🥳 From the National Archives website: “On April 1, 2022, the 1950 Census was released, and users can access it for free through a dedicated website… Read more “1950 U.S. Census is HERE”
Brickwall Breakthrough to 1778: Clara Mabry and Family
Great news! Most recently, I have discovered more important details in the story of our own Clara Mabry. Several 1856 newspaper articles referred to Clara as an… Read more “Brickwall Breakthrough to 1778: Clara Mabry and Family”
The Legacy Is Not Lost
21 December 1863 Inventory of Edward P. Turner The list of Edward P. Turner’s “possessions” in the above 1863 inventory document first came to my attention in… Read more “The Legacy Is Not Lost”
The Genealogy Situation Room 