Posts about surnames for genealogy research, including finding surname societies, variant spellings of surnames, and other resources.
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 [...]
It's been 10 years (!) since I recommended the Geogen German surname mapping site. Let's revisit and see what's new. There are lots of surname mapping sites out there, but this is the best [...]
