Washington Place Plantation, East Feliciana, Louisiana, ca 1822 I LOVE maps. Not GPS or GIS, but maps printed on paper, and the older the better. Atlases, survey maps, geographical maps, plat maps, navigational charts, subdivision plats, and sometimes even topographical maps. Each type of map shows different data that can be helpful in your familyContinueContinue reading “Mapping Your Ancestors”
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What’s in a Name?
Today, especially in the U.S., parents are giving their babies more unusual, uncommon, and creative names. But not too long ago, family names were the norm – first names passed down from generation to generation, maternal surnames used as middle names, and more. In genealogical research, these “old-fashioned” naming patterns help us to determine familyContinueContinue reading “What’s in a Name?”
More than just names: vital records in Italy
Civil registration records are an invaluable resource in searching for your Italian roots. They contain a wealth of information, depending on the type of record and the time period in which the event occurred. Italy’s civil records today are a result of a standardized registration system introduced in 1806, after the annexation of many ItalianContinueContinue reading “More than just names: vital records in Italy”
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