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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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Evaluating Evidence For Family History Work
Sometimes before progress can be made in family history research, a review of what is currently known is needed. By evaluating evidence, you can make new discoveries and generate new questions. The research of Tyre Snelgrove and Nancy Langford has been challenging because of the time period and lack of records. By reviewing what has…
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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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A good look at the 1950 U.S. Census
A census is released to the public 72 years after it was taken. The 1950 U.S. census was released April 1, 2022 to a very eager public. Ancestry and FamilySearch collaborated in retrieving copies of the census to begin indexing almost immediately.
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A good look at the 1830 U.S. Census
The 1830 U.S. census was the fifth census taken in the United States. This census is similar to the previous censuses in format and style. This census expanded on the questions that were asked by creating more age brackets broken down in 10 year increments
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A good look at the 1800 U.S. Census
The 1800 U.S. Census is the second census taken since the ratification of the constitution and it shares a lot of similarities to the 1790 census.
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A comprehensive look at the 1790 U.S. Census
The 1790 U.S. census is the first census taken after the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. This census can reveal clues about our ancestors.
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Researching FANS of Your Ancestors
Researching friends, associates, and neighbors, also known as FANs, may provide research paths that lead to breakthroughs on a brick wall ancestor. It is essential to extract every bit of information from what records you have on your brick wall ancestor, which includes researching every person mentioned on a record.
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Easy steps to attach records in FamilySearch Family Tree
Attaching records to people on the FamilySearch Family Tree is one way to begin working on your family history. Historical records can provide details about your ancestor and provide evidence of their lives. The records can also reveal new relationships that you did not know previously. Attaching source records makes the FamilySearch Family Tree better…
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Is Colby Ross the father of Darthula?
Colby Ross was born somewhere between 1800 and 1813 in North Carolina. He was located in Franklin County, Tennessee in 1830. At that time he was married and had two children, a boy and a girl under the age of 5, and possibly his mother or mother-in-law.
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