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Frances Sampey Deak

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 35.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 27.0
  • Total Questions 178
 I specialize in English genealogy. I can answer questions on where to look for specific records and advise what is not available.

Peter C. Amsden

U.K.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.75
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 13.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 19.6
  • Total Questions 38
 Questions related to the archiving and preservation of images. From photographic to electronic.

Kirsten Huijsen

Netherlands
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) 5.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 5.9
  • Total Questions 2
 I can help people with their search for Dutch ancestors including:
  • explaining Dutch surnames,
  • pointing to relevant Dutch genealogy sources online and offline,
  • translating Dutch genealogical texts,
  • placing ancestors in their historical Dutch context,
  • explaining Dutch culture and tradition,
  • getting Dutch genealogical research unstuck.

L. Handiboe

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.53
  • Clarity of Response 9.84
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 7.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 15.4
  • Total Questions 64
 For about 11 yrs., I have been "specifically" attempting to do some of my "own" family research. I have been concentrating on the Southeast US and certain "surnames" maybe I can help a few people. Especially perhaps in the DC/VA/NC/MD states-going back to in some cases the 1700s.

Michael Troy

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 34.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 19.8
  • Total Questions 110
 I can help with the following: How to get started with family research. Resources on the internet to help with research.

Charlotte L. Cowe

U.K.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.65
  • Clarity of Response 9.81
  • Politeness 9.90
  • Response Time(hr) 40.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 8.8
  • Total Questions 167
 As a professional Genealogist living in Scotland I can answer questions with regard to Scottish family history/research from about 1700 to the present day

Joel Bjorling

Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 34.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.2
  • Total Questions 17
 I can help people get started in genealogical research, where to find information, forms to use, and various resources. I have also worked with Swedish research. I live in central Illinois.

Lisa Kenefick

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) N/A
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 0
 Specialties include Dutch records, historical California and performing research outlines [worldwide].

Edward Young

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 9.33
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 14.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 13
 In the realm of genealogy, my knowledge would be limited to the following.......... 1. Help with big picture approach to the Dawes, Old Settlers, and the 1835 Georgia Census rolls. 2. What is required to obtain tribal membership in the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. 3. How to track down ancestors in NE Oklahoma based upon scant information. 4. How to access adoption records as a Native American in Oklahoma. 5. Knowledge of the history and residents of Coosawattee village in N. Georgia 1830's. 6. Family clusters and allotments near Mayes/Cherokee county border in OK 1890-1920.

Nancy Janyszeski

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.77
  • Clarity of Response 9.69
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 6.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 1.0
  • Total Questions 76
 I do genealogy research in Bucks County PA and maintain a website dedicated to the history and genealogy in Bucks County, one of the three original counties in Pennsylvania. Where William Penn settled and Washington Crossed the Delaware. Bucks County History and Genealogy

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2012-05-21 Ref: question:

I have done data entry work inputting genealogy records that go to the 1100s. To find very old records, usually you'd have to use a European searcher.  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have

2012-05-14 Interview Questions:

Hi Nick,    I guess the questions to ask depend on what you hope to learn.  If you want to get lots of personal details, you might find this helpful:    http://genealogy.about.com/cs/oralhistory/a/interview

2012-04-24 filing paper and computer data ref F. History:

If you are happy with RootsMagic, stick with it.  There are several other good programs but it is a matter of preference, not one better than another.    As far as your actual paperwork, I file mine by

2012-04-17 serching internet for obituary or death record:

Hi Marsha,    Most newspapers have their obituaries online now, but for something more than 10 years old, it may not be available online.  I just checked the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, but it's online obits

2012-04-16 Michael Crile b. Dec 3, 1839 d 2 Apr 1924:

I did research and last found him in Oklahoma on the 1910 census.  I have since found him at the home of his daughter, Nana Shultz in Grand River, Cass, Missouri in the 1920 census.  His pension records

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