This could also be filed under: When in Doubt, Read the Instructions. While I don’t use them all that much, I’ve always found the World War II Draft Registration Cards (freely accessible on FamilySearch or through a subscription on Ancestry) to be an interesting collection. They come from the “Old Man’s Draft” — that is, the…
Have you wanted to visit an ancestor’s place of burial, but you can’t make it to Fayette County? Or maybe you’re local and you just don’t want to go out in the cold? (Can’t blame you.) Check out the Fayette County Genealogy Project. Apart from a unique assortment of records and resources — including a bibliography of…
When researching the history of a particular town, check what the local media had to say on the anniversary of its founding. Newspapers often print special editions at these times that contain a wealth of historical information. Papers printed on a town’s centennial or bicentennial are a good place to start, but don’t discount the…