What is indexing in the genealogy world? Very briefly, it is when people or computers read documents and make various […]
The Value of Paging Through
The value of paging through a record book is sometimes forgotten nowadays, since indexing burst onto the scene. I’m a […]
Mistaken Identity or Identity Theft?
I stumbled into an intriguing little problem in my family tree recently. My 5th great-grandparents, Pierre Prejean and Marie Louise […]
A Triple Wedding
Worried about paying for your kids’ weddings? Do as my 8th great-grandparents did, and marry off three of your offspring […]
Unique Signature Marks Help Solve the Case
If you had to sign a document or parish register and you were illiterate, you made your mark. Most people […]