April 14, 2023 Over the past few years, the internet has been a lifeline for genealogical research. Without it, these pandemic years would have stopped our research in its tracks. Now that the pandemic is pretty much under control, we need to remember that only about ten per cent of all genealogical records are …
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Paper Files
April 7, 2023 Like most genealogists of a “certain” age, I still have lots of paper files. You’re probably thinking that I ought to be scanning the files and then tossing the paper copies. I know that would be ideal, but I have four filing cabinets tightly packed with files, and I just can’t face …
Testate or Intestate
March 31, 2023 Would you rather find out that your ancestor died testate or intestate? The answer you give probably depends on whether you know the difference between the terms. Both terms refer to probate records, but their meaning is quite different. Someone who wrote a will is said to die testate. Genealogists love …