Let's Talk Genealogy

by Diana L. Smith

 

These columns are as originally published in the Cleveland (Ohio) Sun Newspapers, serving 88 suburban communities in 5 counties with 26 local editions.

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All articles published to date are listed; all will be available through this site, working backwards from the current articles.  Please check back.

Note that there will be indexes by subject and by title - these are still works in progress - as well as links to more favorite sites.

19-Jul-01 Genealogist to help readers find their roots Introduction
26-Jul-01 You should be the root of your family tree search Getting started
9-Aug-01 Pedigree chart outlines who's who in your family Pedigree Charts
23-Aug-01 Family group sheet essential for records Family Group Sheets
13-Sep-01 Record family info correctly - first time, each time Data Integrity
27-Sep-01 No time like the present for connecting with family Living Family
11-Oct-01 Be cautious about sharing family information Living Family
25-Oct-01 Here are some reasons to become a 'joiner' Genealogical Societies
8-Nov-01 Timeline can be a vital tool for family researchers Timelines
22-Nov-01 Map your strategy when looking for ancestors Maps
13-Dec-01 Documentation separates fact from fiction Documentation
27-Dec-01 Heirlooms can offer insights into family history Heirlooms
10-Jan-02 LDS centers helpful, but prepare before you visit LDS Family History Centers
24-Jan-02 Researchers to benefit from 1930 Census release Census
14-Feb-02 Unraveling puzzle of life often starts at death Death Records
28-Feb-02 Cemeteries can unearth clues to family's past Cemeteries
14-Mar-02 Church records can lead way to vital information Church Records
28-Mar-02 Passenger lists may include your early ancestor Passenger Lists
11-Apr-02 Link to famous ancestor may be just a name game Famous Ancestors
25-Apr-02 Get more from conferences with good preparation Conferences
9-May-02 A memorable family reunion takes solid planning Family Reunions
23-May-02 Index coding proved boon to family researchers Soundex/census
13-Jun-02 Property records can unearth vital family information Property Records
27-Jun-02 Summer perfect time to explore your roots Road Trips
11-Jul-02 Periodicals can open new chapter in family tree Periodicals
25-Jul-02 Race, religion make up part of our ethnic heritage Ethnic Research
8-Aug-02 Answers will be only as good as your questions Interviewing
22-Aug-02 Remote Research
12-Sep-02 Ellis Island was center stage in immigration drama Ellis Island
26-Sep-02 Immigration left trail of documentation for many Immigration/Passenger Lists
10-Oct-02 Tracking female ancestors takes a bit of creativity Female Ancestors
24-Oct-02 Pension records can hold clues to female ancestry Military Records
14-Nov-02 Internet research comes with a few disclaimers Internet Research
28-Nov-02 Insurance maps untapped resource for researchers Insurance Maps
12-Dec-02 Add new dimension to family history this season Family Legacies
26-Dec-02 Mastering basics will help drive family research Genealogy Basics
9-Jan-03 Good reference books big help to researchers Genealogy References
23-Jan-03 Explore family tree with right computer software Genealogy Software
13-Feb-03 Indiana library mecca for family researchers Allen County Public Library
27-Feb-03 African-American roots grounded in research Ethnic Research
13-Mar-03 Land records can open doors for researchers Property
27-Mar-03 Don't overlook cemeteries for family information Cemeteries
10-Apr-03 Love of family history should start in early years Family Legacies
24-Apr-03 Centennial left information legacy for genealogists County Histories
8-May-03 Sources available to unlock passenger-list clues Immigration/Passenger Lists
22-May-03 Find your ancestors through ship passenger lists Immigration/Passenger Lists

Readers are encouraged to send their comments or suggestions for future topics to Diana Smith at  talkgenealogy@aol.com

Also see the Sun News' "Let's Talk Genealogy Forum" at http://sunnews.com/

 

Updated 22-May-2003

©2001-2003, Diana L. Crisman Smith, Pilgrims, Pioneers & Aliens Research, Olmsted Falls, OH