Walter’s family lost touch with him after his 1920 arrest. Learn how collaboration, evidence correlation, and predictive research solved the mystery of Walter’s fate more than a century later.
Sharon Hoyt is a researcher, speaker, and author from California’s Silicon Valley. Her primary research areas include New England, New York, the Midwest, Canada, and England. She is happiest when on the trail of a family story, particularly when i
I think I will try some of these tips for researching my father’s cousin who was at the Ohio State Hospital from 1935 until sometime in the 1970s when the mental hospital was closed. My last record for her is her Social Security application in 1977.
Brilliant presentation and explanation of the research process, but a very sad story. I loved how it really unfolded as a story whilst still teaching. Everything was very clear, from the actual slides to progression from one stage to the next. A presenter I shall look out for in future.
Great explanation of research and a fascinating but tragic story. Many tend to think of drug addiction as a more recent problem and it is shocking to think of addiction in someone so young. As one who likes to understand the social conditions experienced by my ancestors, that’s a topic also worthy of further research.
Fantastic! I learned new sources, how to use them in a complicated search explained very well. One of my brick walls is in 1880’s Yolo, Placer and Fresno Counties, CA. My ancestor was orphaned at age 3 somewhere between 1884 and 1900. Thanks for the insights.
I wasn’t able to join you during the live presentation, but just finished watching. That was fantastic. Interesting subject matter and well presented. I was especially facinated by the Predictive Research. Thank you. I’ll be watching for your future webinars.
Genealogists love to research, but writing it up – not so much. First, we need to read good writing (any kind). Then, practice writing in two separate compartments: write as it comes, and return later to fix or edit. Don’t worry about beginnings or endings; they will emerge over time....
Genealogists love to research, but writing it up – not so much. First, we need to read good writing (any kind). Then, practice writing in two separate compartments: write as it comes, and return later to fix or edit. Don’t worry about beginnings or endings; they will emerge over time....
Transcribing Documents: There is More Than Meets the Eye!
Genealogical proof requires the conduct of reasonably exhaustive research, preferably using original records. The emphasis on original sources means that the interpretation of handwritten records is an essential skill for genealogists. Using a variety of pre-20th century American documents, this webinar provides useful tips on the creation of a transcription…
Genealogical proof requires the conduct of reasonably exhaustive research, preferably using original records. The emphasis on original sources means that the interpretation of handwritten records is an essential skill for genealogists. Using a variety of pre-20th century American documents, this webinar provides useful tips on the creation of a transcription…
Reasonably Exhaustive Research: The First Criteria for Genealogical Proof
Tracking a project from start to finish, this session demonstrates the principles of reasonably exhaustive research and how much is required to prove identity and parentage. Presented live at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City as part of the Joy Reisinger Memorial Lecture Series, and sponsored by the…
Tracking a project from start to finish, this session demonstrates the principles of reasonably exhaustive research and how much is required to prove identity and parentage. Presented live at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City as part of the Joy Reisinger Memorial Lecture Series, and sponsored by the…
FAN + GPS + DNA: The Problem-Solver's Great Trifecta
Can you really 'prove' a female line when, for four straight generations, absolutely no document identifies a parent or sibling? Does the challenge seem hopeless when courthouses are burned and an illegitimacy is rumored? This session will demonstrate how to use three critical tools: (1) the FAN Principle to build…
Can you really 'prove' a female line when, for four straight generations, absolutely no document identifies a parent or sibling? Does the challenge seem hopeless when courthouses are burned and an illegitimacy is rumored? This session will demonstrate how to use three critical tools: (1) the FAN Principle to build…
This webinar will feature a demonstration of using DNA test results to confirm a documented ancestral line. We will walk step-by-step through the process using both traditional research and DNA evidence to meet standards.
This webinar will feature a demonstration of using DNA test results to confirm a documented ancestral line. We will walk step-by-step through the process using both traditional research and DNA evidence to meet standards.
Separating and Merging Identities of Same-named Men
Can the same man die twice? Two different probates years apart appear to be for different men, but they are not. Research into probate records revealed more men by the same name. Each man’s identity needed to be developed to distinguish them from each other. This case study uses probate…
Can the same man die twice? Two different probates years apart appear to be for different men, but they are not. Research into probate records revealed more men by the same name. Each man’s identity needed to be developed to distinguish them from each other. This case study uses probate…
The Five-story Fall: Correlating Indirect and Direct Evidence to Extend the Pedigree
Johanna (Daly) Mahoney plunged to her death taking her parents’ and siblings’ identities along. Extensive associate analysis and a sixteen-year post-mortem summons led to family.
Johanna (Daly) Mahoney plunged to her death taking her parents’ and siblings’ identities along. Extensive associate analysis and a sixteen-year post-mortem summons led to family.
Kinship Determination: From Generation to Generation
Requirement 7 of the BCG certification application asks for a Kinship Determination Project in which the applicant writes a three-generation narrative and explains how the relationships are documented. All genealogists do this regularly while placing relatives with their appropriate connections in the family tree.
Requirement 7 of the BCG certification application asks for a Kinship Determination Project in which the applicant writes a three-generation narrative and explains how the relationships are documented. All genealogists do this regularly while placing relatives with their appropriate connections in the family tree.
An enormous variety of Irish manuscripts tell the stories of our ancestors. Parish registers, census returns, Griffith’s Valuation, and civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths provide a great beginning for Irish family history research. However, a careful search of record repositories in the Republic of Ireland and the United…
An enormous variety of Irish manuscripts tell the stories of our ancestors. Parish registers, census returns, Griffith’s Valuation, and civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths provide a great beginning for Irish family history research. However, a careful search of record repositories in the Republic of Ireland and the United…
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I think I will try some of these tips for researching my father’s cousin who was at the Ohio State Hospital from 1935 until sometime in the 1970s when the mental hospital was closed. My last record for her is her Social Security application in 1977.
Very interesting presentation!
Fantastic. One of the best case studies and interesting stories presented here.
Great presentation
Brilliant presentation and explanation of the research process, but a very sad story. I loved how it really unfolded as a story whilst still teaching. Everything was very clear, from the actual slides to progression from one stage to the next. A presenter I shall look out for in future.
Great explanation of research and a fascinating but tragic story. Many tend to think of drug addiction as a more recent problem and it is shocking to think of addiction in someone so young. As one who likes to understand the social conditions experienced by my ancestors, that’s a topic also worthy of further research.
Fantastic! I learned new sources, how to use them in a complicated search explained very well. One of my brick walls is in 1880’s Yolo, Placer and Fresno Counties, CA. My ancestor was orphaned at age 3 somewhere between 1884 and 1900. Thanks for the insights.
I wasn’t able to join you during the live presentation, but just finished watching. That was fantastic. Interesting subject matter and well presented. I was especially facinated by the Predictive Research. Thank you. I’ll be watching for your future webinars.