October 24, 2025 Finding an ancestor’s passenger list is a research goal for many genealogists. Before beginning work on that goal, it’s important to understand what kind of passenger lists have been kept over the years. Before 1820, there were few requirements to enter America. No official lists were kept at entry ports during …
Adding Context to Passenger Lists
October 10, 2025 Passenger lists are some of my favorite genealogy resources. Seeing my ancestor’s name on a list that was made when he/she left their old life for a new life in America is a meaningful experience for me. However, sometimes it’s frustrating how little information the lists provide. Arrivals after about 1892 …
Using Webinars to Advance your Genealogy Research
October 3, 2025 Now that fall has officially arrived, many of us are turning to indoor activities after a summer spent out and about. For genealogists, this is the perfect season to dig into our neglected genealogy research. For me, one of the best ways to get back into genealogy research is to watch …