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Researching the Langford Family at the FamilySearch Library
Some records have access restrictions and the digitized version is not available to view online. In these cases the microfilm must be viewed in person at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.
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Anna Harmon (1845-1899) and West Virginia Vital Records
Anna Harmon (1845-1899) was a daughter of Martha Langford and John Harmon and the next person in my Langford Descendancy project. Anna Harmon was born about 1845 in South Carolina and died 6 April 1899 in Osborn Mills, Kanawha, West Virginia. Anna married Silas Paul Lindler about 1863 and had seven children, 5 girls and…
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Exploring the Civil War service of Henry P. Harman (1840-1863)
Henry P. Harman (1840-1863) is the third son of Martha Langford and John Harman. According to his FamilySearch profile, he was born on 1 June 1840 in Lexington County, South Carolina. When the American Civil War started about 1 April 1861, Henry was about 20 years old. He most likely served as a soldier in…
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A source record linked to the wrong person – Joab Langford
FamilySearch Family Tree has a reputation for having a flawed tree. There are many examples of problems, from incorrect linked source records, linking people to the wrong parents, adding individuals without documentation to connect the tree to someone famous, etc.
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Does it make sense? James William Shealy in 1880
When evaluating profiles at Family Search, or even your own tree, it can be important to stop and ask the question, “Does it make sense?”
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AI Powered Full Text Search at FamilySearch
Imagine entering search terms for an ancestor in a search engine and receiving a list of possibilities in seconds. FamilySearch has made that possible with their new AI powered Full Text search. AI or artificial intelligence is fast becoming a tool in many areas of technology including, of all things, genealogy.
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No Sources on the FamilySearch Family Tree
If you have spent any time browsing the FamilySearch Family Tree, you will quickly run into person profiles that have no sources. This is especially true for the profiles of people born before 1800. The further back in time, the more likely this will happen.
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Descendancy Research – Queen V. Wilcox
One of the children in the 1910 U.S. census was Queen V. Wilcox. She was clearly identified as a daughter of Henry J. Snellgrove, 20 years old, widow, a mother of one child, one child living. This child was not mentioned in any other records for Henry, so there were questions right away.
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A good look at the 1820 U.S. Census
The 1820 U.S. Census was the fourth census taken since the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. This census has similarities to the three previous census. Once again the census primarily recorded the head of household, followed by a count of the members of the household. The U.S. Marshalls and their assistants also used whatever paper…
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A good Look at the 1810 U.S. Census
The 1810 U.S. census is the third census taken in the United States. It is very similar to the 1790 and 1800 census. U.S. Marshalls and their assistants were required to record the head of household and record a count of the members of the household
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