A Genealogist’s Historical Timeline for Alaska, 1725-1959

The following article was excerpted from Dollarhide’s new book, Alaska Name Lists, 1732 – 1991, with a selection of National Name Lists, 1600s – Present. For any research in Alaska, the following timeline of events should help any genealogist understand Continue reading A Genealogist’s Historical Timeline for Alaska, 1725-1959

Follow-up to “Tracing the Trails of Your Ancestors Using Deed Records”

The following article was written by my good friend, William Dollarhide. Enjoy… The article, Tracing the Trails of Your Ancestors Using Deed Records, indicated several steps that were followed in my personal research. The purpose of the article was to Continue reading Follow-up to “Tracing the Trails of Your Ancestors Using Deed Records”

An Update to Birth Information from the Census Bureau

The following article was written by my good friend, William Dollarhide. Enjoy… For years, the United States Census Bureau has provided a valuable information service concerning census age search transcripts, civilian births abroad, births at U.S. Army facilities, and births Continue reading An Update to Birth Information from the Census Bureau

A Checklist of 150 Genealogical Sources

The following article was written by my good friend, William Dollarhide. Enjoy… That first pedigree chart usually shows up to four generations, sometimes more, but if a 4-generation chart starts with yourself, there are up to fourteen direct ancestors presented. Continue reading A Checklist of 150 Genealogical Sources

Repositories Holding 1880 Federal Census Originals

The following article was written by my good friend, William Dollarhide. Enjoy… Genealogists should know that many of the original sets of census records for 1880 are available to them by visiting various repositories outside of the National Archives. The Continue reading Repositories Holding 1880 Federal Census Originals