The following is written for both beginners ( newbies) and for a reference for veteran genealogists, who are continuing their search.
Happy Hunting!
As a genealost knows getting correct information is paramount to a successful conclusion to your genealogy.
Now where do we begin our search? We begin with what we know and work backwards. We begin with our parents and other relatives, being sure to talk to the oldsters, getting their memories, dates that you can pursue.
Now let's assume your parent/ parents are deceased, assuming you know the state where death occured you will send for a death certificate.
Now I have listed the type of information on my grandfather's death certificate.
1962
Date of Death
" " Birth
Birth Place
Maiden name and birth place of mother.
Social Security Number
Last Occupation
Last Employment and location
Name of Present Spouse
Name of town where death occured
Name of MD or Coroner
Where and when buried
Name of Embalmer
Cause of Death
Of course there are other types of certificates you can get, I shall list two more for my grandfather.
1832
Marriage License Information
Names
State married
Witness ( name) to marriage and residence
Signature of person performing marriage
Information of Groom and Bride
Age
Color
Single or married before
Occupation
Birth Place
Fathers name
Mother's maiden name
1881
Birth Certificate Information for my Grandfather
Date
Sex
Place
Name of father
Name of mother
Country of father's birth and occupation
Children by this marriage
Name and P.O address of medical attendant.
So the above information would give you a very good profile of who/whom you are researching whether it be parents or not.
Now let's assume you are ready to begin using your computer as an asset, here are some sites for you.
General Information
Genabloggers
Genealogy Wise
About.Com.Genealogy
Obit Look-Ups--Rootsweb
R.A.O.G.K Random acts of genealogical kindness, the US and other countries.
1940 Census
U.S. Gen Web Project
Family Search
GenealogyWise
Mail Lists- go to Rootsweb.com
Specific Sites
Texas
Georgia Archives
Michigan and family history network--genealogy databases
Civil War Soldiers and sailors system search form
Virginia Marriages ( Library of Virginia)
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
Historical Societies
If your family lived in a certain area for a long time they just might have information for you. If they do, then it will probably be best to become a member of said society because sometimes the research rates are lower if you are a member!
Debby's Wandering Warrens and other kin
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
The father of the Warren's listed below is my * brick wall*, the father was supposedly born in Massachusetts.
Walter (1810), Hamilton (1812) and Samuel (1818) were born in Delaware.
Walter married Margaret Pritchard in 1832, Margaret was born in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Their family, the first 8 children were born in Murderkill Hundred, but Aaron and Francis ( Frank) were born in Potters Landing, Caroline County, Maryland.
I have found some maps and if you put them in geographically order you will be able to see the migration of the Warren family.
http://www.citytowninfo.com/images/statemaps/maryland-references.gif
http://nickyfifth.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/njmap.pna
http://www.digital-topo-maps.com/county-map/maryland.shtml
Delaware 1775-1830 Map
Walter (1810), Hamilton (1812) and Samuel (1818) were born in Delaware.
Walter married Margaret Pritchard in 1832, Margaret was born in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Their family, the first 8 children were born in Murderkill Hundred, but Aaron and Francis ( Frank) were born in Potters Landing, Caroline County, Maryland.
I have found some maps and if you put them in geographically order you will be able to see the migration of the Warren family.
http://www.citytowninfo.com/images/statemaps/maryland-references.gif
http://nickyfifth.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/njmap.pna
http://www.digital-topo-maps.com/county-map/maryland.shtml
Delaware 1775-1830 Map
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Walter Warren
Hello to all Warren Researchers.
For many years I have been trying to find my ggg grandfather.
One of his sons (Walter Warren) is my gg grandfather
Walter was born in Delaware ( 1810) and died in Camden NJ in 1899.
Do you have any connection to this Warren famil?.
For many years I have been trying to find my ggg grandfather.
One of his sons (Walter Warren) is my gg grandfather
Walter was born in Delaware ( 1810) and died in Camden NJ in 1899.
Do you have any connection to this Warren famil?.
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