Below are a number of Frequently Asked Questions along with answers, which will hopefully make your experience at
this site an enjoyable one.
How do I find my ancestor using this website?
There is no easy way to find your ancestor using this website. There are a number of ideas I can suggest to
help you locate at least some information which will lead to a positive hit. Here are a few tips which you can
try:
- Begin with the General Index. Look for your ancestor's name.
- Check the index for variant spellings of your surname, then try the given names.
- Check the index for the geographic area where your ancestor lived.
- Check the US Census Geographic Index or the Griffiths Valuation records.
- Always check for the names of spouses--since this may lead you back to the family.
- Consider looking at the Newspaper Index for obituaries or biographical stories.
- Once you have exhausted these sources, you can send in a query. It's entirely possible that your lines of the
family has not yet been recorded.
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