Posts about surnames for genealogy research, including finding surname societies, variant spellings of surnames, and other resources.
This Swedish New Year's Eve in 1925 Chicago happened 95 years ago tonight when my Swedish and Swedish-American relatives (and neighbors?) gathered together. How I wish I knew all the names of these relatives! But [...]
Esther Ross Innes (1849-1938) Just 12 years after photography was invented, Esther Ross was born on 25 Apr 1849 in Old Machar parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. Esther Ross Innes at her home, 20 Auchmill, [...]
Finding family photo clues is an important skill for any genealogist. Clues usually lie inside family photos every genealogist possesses. Learn about resources for family photo clues using the main image (above). Hann [...]
Today I'm sharing a post about solving a German sibling brick wall in Chicago. Breaking through this brick wall with Chicago records makes it extra satisfying. Anna and Her Sister Elise Sail to America [...]
