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Plan to avoid issues: sponsor signatures

One of the major roadblocks to submitting a lineage society application: sponsor signatures. While it’s becoming less common, a few societies still require that sponsors sign the application. Coordinating signatures – especially if you’re not in the same place – can be a challenge and can slow down the submission process. So, how do youContinueContinue reading “Plan to avoid issues: sponsor signatures”

Handouts, Trace Your Connecticut Revolutionary Roots

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My Lineage Society has suggested a genealogist or a genealogy firm. Do I actually need to engage them?

The short answer: no. That being said, take some time to try to make an informed choice about how best to proceed. Are you hesitating because you would prefer to do the application yourself (because of interest or finances)? Ask for instructions and be sure to take the time to read them. Lineage societies oftenContinueContinue reading “My Lineage Society has suggested a genealogist or a genealogy firm. Do I actually need to engage them?”

Bounty Land in Maine?

Beginning in 1801, Massachusetts offered Revolutionary War veterans who had served at least three years the choice of a $20 bounty (increased to $50 in 1833) or 200 acres. The land claim could not be pursued until enough applications were made to fill a township. Only four townships were actually established before Massachusetts splits fromContinueContinue reading “Bounty Land in Maine?”

Prepping for America250?: Why your historical organization needs to consider genealogists

I’ve been sitting through the America250 prep for my state. As a genealogist, I’ve seen a well meaning – but somewhat disconcerting – attitude appear through the entire process. Suggestions made by genealogists are acknowledged but rarely incorporated. There’s often an implied suggestion that the work being done by those genealogists is somehow separate fromContinueContinue reading “Prepping for America250?: Why your historical organization needs to consider genealogists”