More On Timelines

One of the challenges in the GeneaBlogger Games earlier this year had to do with timelines.  You can read my post, Working With Timelines to see what I did back in February using Legacy.  In this post, I will share with you a different method […]

Collateral Family Deeds in Oakland County: Part 1

This is a list of the deeds I have transcribed for my known collateral families in Oakland County, Michigan.  Part 1 includes all deeds found in Volumes 1 through 10 of the Oakland County Deeds.

Webster Family Deeds in Oakland County: Part 1

This is a list of the deeds I have transcribed for my known Webster family in Oakland County, Michigan, as well as other Websters I found along the way, who may or may not be related.  Part 1 includes all deeds found in Volumes 1 […]

Parks Family Deeds in Oakland County: Part 1

Oh no, not another post on land records!  Don’t worry, if you’re not interested in this family, you can move on…you won’t miss any tips or great stories.  This is simply a list of the deeds I have transcribed for my known Parks family in […]

Keeping Track of Land Transactions

As you probably know, I have been busy collecting and transcribing deeds for my Oakland County, Michigan families.  While I’ve recorded each transaction in my database, it’s hard to visualize what occurred with each parcel, when and between what parties.  Over the last few days […]

Resolution Review

Just over halfway through the year, I figured I better check in with myself and see how I’m doing on this year’s genealogy goals/resolutions.  Here’s where I currently stand.

Question on Passenger Lists

This may seem like a dumb question, but I don’t have much experience with passenger lists.  So before I make an assumption, I’m hoping someone can steer me to the correct answer.

Finding a Better Copy

I’ve had this little tip in the back of my mind for quite sometime, but I can never seem to find a good example.  Just moments ago, I found the perfect example.