By Carolyn L. Barkley
In 1789 the ninth act passed by the new United States Congress required that the twelve lighthouses, under individual state control during the colonial period, be ceded to the new federal government. The United States Lighthouse Establishment was created to oversee “aids to navigation” and was placed under the aegis of the [...]
By Carolyn L. Barkley
Membership in a lineage society is a research objective for many genealogists. A successful application requires a great deal of research not only into the specific lineage involved, but also into the society’s reason for being. While status is one reason for joining a lineage society, membership can also provide recognition for [...]
By Carolyn L. Barkley
Many of us are at an age where our parents are downsizing, or at least cleaning out their attics. With every trip that I make to my mother’s house in Massachusetts, more boxes get transferred from her storage to mine. Sometimes I have discovered real treasures that have added to the fabric [...]
By Carolyn L. Barkley
I have to admit that I find Irish research more difficult than other immigrant-related genealogy. It is not enough to know the unique record categories of Irish genealogy – Title Applotments, Griffith’s Valuation, and the Spinning Wheel Premium Bounty List–to name only a few. Instead, to do Irish research well requires an [...]
By: Carolyn L. Barkley
Is great grandpa on EBay? No, this question is not an April Fools’ joke. EBay can be a rich resource for genealogical materials if you are willing to devote the time – and funds – to identify resources, bid on items, track the status of your bids, or buy an item “right [...]