Need Some Help With a Deed

I’m reaching out to my fellow genealogists for some help with deed language.  As you may know from previous blog posts, I’m fairly new to land records.  Most of my immediate ancestors were urban folk who rented homes in Chicago, so land records were not […]

Saturday in the Attic – 05/15/10

This book first belonged to my grandfather, Harold Miller.  It was then passed on to his younger sister, Mildred.  When she got it, she covered it with paper to make a book cover.  The Evangelical Catechism was used for religious instruction, so I gather that […]

Friday Finds – 05/14/10

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve learned or found.

Upcoming Genealogy Events in Illinois

There are several genealogy events coming up in the Land of Lincoln.  Here is a listing of just some of those events.                                                                   ~~FEATURED EVENT~~ Illinois State Genealogical Society Fall Conference When:  October 23, 2010 Where:  Peoria Details:  Attend this year’s conference to hear wonderful […]

Orphan Photos #57, #58 & #59

These photographs appear to be from the same family, the Hagoods.  All of them were photographed by Reed, located in Quincy, Illinois.  More information on the photographer can be found in the post Orphan Photos #32 & #33.

Saturday in the Attic – 05/08/10

This card was given by my mom to her mom on Mother’s Day.

Friday Finds – 05/07/10

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve learned or found.

Orphan Photo #56

This photograph is unidentified.  The photograph is Reed, located in Quincy, Illinois.  More information on the photographer can be found in the post Orphan Photos #32 & #33.