When searching for marriage records, it is helpful to know the phrase "Gretna Green." When a couple runs away from their home area to get married in a place with fewer marriage restrictions, the place they go is often referred to as a "Gret ...
Research Like a Pro Study Group: Creating a Research Objective
I am currently participating in a study group being hosted by Diana Elder, A.G. and her daughter Nicole Dyer of Family Locket. I purchased their book, Research Like a Pro, in December and realized that my research process could really use some ...
Genealogy Terminology: Immigration and Emigration
Has anyone ever been confused by Immigration vs. Emigration? I recently realized that I was, and being able to use these words correctly is important as a genealogist. Here's a little help: Immigration : an act or instance of immigrati ...
The Records Tell a Story: Alfred Wakefield Beck and the Scofield Mine Disaster of 1900
I have officially begun working on the accreditation process! My goal is to become accredited in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States by the end of 2020. If you are unfamiliar with this process, one of the requirements of Level 1 is to ...