Reply #87: What sort of records/resources are you using?

[CBHagman]

Are you focusing much on vital records, and/or talking to relatives, or is there some other approach you have?

For myself, I've found some of the most useful resources are libraries and local genealogical societies and/or state and county web pages. For instance, I've received very useful records from the Genealogical Research Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania. They've provided wills, at least one naturalization record, and birth and death certificates, among other things.

At libraries, including the Library of Congress, I've found that looking through city directories and the obit pages has also been a godsend. You have to make peace with the use of microfilm because, ladies and gentlemen, there are times when the stuff just isn't available to you online.

That said, however, my local library system allows me access to Census records online, and I've got a few stories about that.

Anyway, welcome aboard, BluRay01. Happy hunting to you and your partner, and do let us know what you find and/or what you are seeking! :hi: