Finding an adopted child’s biological family is especially challenging for genealogists. This presentation list the steps one can take to identify an unknown parent or grandparent and dissects a successful case to show how good methodology combined with document research and DNA matches can put a decades-old question to rest.
Elizabeth Williams Gomoll, CG, is co-editor of the Minnesota Genealogist quarterly journal, and president of the Association for Professional Genealogists Northland Chapter. She has served three terms on the Minnesota Genealogical Society
Great info! Although I was able to get my grandmother’s original 1891 birth certificate, the mother used a false name for herself and a fictitious dead husband. She also testified falsely under oath during the proceeding (I got the file too, with 1 page of testimony). That misled me for a long time and it took DNA and methodology to solve it. Birth certificates can be wrong.
Wow! This case study was a fantastic real-life demonstration of how to effectively utilize methodology to successfully solve an unknown parentage mystery. Thank you Elizabeth!
The techniques for family history have changed dramatically during the past decade. Thoroughly enjoyed virtually attending the webinar. Shannon Bridget Murphy
Get some great tips from this genealogist who had to learn the basics the hard way, plus a few smart tricks she picked up from experts along the way. You can start smarter than I did!
Get some great tips from this genealogist who had to learn the basics the hard way, plus a few smart tricks she picked up from experts along the way. You can start smarter than I did!
I Hate Conflict! Mediating Sources that Don’t Agree
Sooner or later, every family researcher comes across information that conflicts with what was found earlier - a date, a name, a place. How can the conflict be resolved, and if it cannot, what to do?
Sooner or later, every family researcher comes across information that conflicts with what was found earlier - a date, a name, a place. How can the conflict be resolved, and if it cannot, what to do?
Who Hid the Body? Finding Your Ancestor’s Place of Burial
It's not over 'til the fat lady sings? Nope. It's not over until you find where the big girl was buried. This presentation offers examples of records that can lead genealogists to an ancestor's elusive final resting place.
It's not over 'til the fat lady sings? Nope. It's not over until you find where the big girl was buried. This presentation offers examples of records that can lead genealogists to an ancestor's elusive final resting place.
Fire, Water, and the 1890 U.S. Census: Researching Beyond the Ashes and Mold
Most genealogists are aware the 1890 federal census was destroyed by fire in 1921. Learn the story behind this historical and genealogical tragedy and how to research around the loss of that precious record.
Most genealogists are aware the 1890 federal census was destroyed by fire in 1921. Learn the story behind this historical and genealogical tragedy and how to research around the loss of that precious record.
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Great info! Although I was able to get my grandmother’s original 1891 birth certificate, the mother used a false name for herself and a fictitious dead husband. She also testified falsely under oath during the proceeding (I got the file too, with 1 page of testimony). That misled me for a long time and it took DNA and methodology to solve it. Birth certificates can be wrong.
Such a great webinar with methodology steps. Loved it!
Wow! This case study was a fantastic real-life demonstration of how to effectively utilize methodology to successfully solve an unknown parentage mystery. Thank you Elizabeth!
Totally engrossing. I started out half listening to the webinar while watching Master Chief. Gordon Ramsey was quickly placed on the back burner.
Very informative and presented in a way that was easy to understand. I have been working with DNA for years but I learned new skills tonight.
The techniques for family history have changed dramatically during the past decade. Thoroughly enjoyed virtually attending the webinar. Shannon Bridget Murphy
Excellent information. So organized! Enjoyed every minute!!