October 20, 2023 Like most genealogists, I’ve often used surnames to learn more about my ancestors. Until recently, I’d never thought about using these names to advance my genealogical searches. My viewpoint changed when I ran across the book American Given Names by George R. Stewart. The book was published in 1979, but it …
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More Tidbits about Given Names
October 6, 2023 When we research our ancestors, surnames tend to get the most attention. Many of us spend years trying to find the maiden names of our female ancestors. Rarely do we give the same attention to the given names of ancestors. That’s too bad. Given names can offer interesting insights into the lives …
Naming Patterns
September 29, 2023 Parents in modern times often seek to use creativity and imagination to give their children unique and special names. That wasn’t the case a few generations ago. While parents have always given serious thought to the names they gave their children, in earlier eras those names often followed specific patterns. In …