Hi Lisa, I watched this podcast when you first aired it, but I was so overwhelmed with all the information. Today I feel more confident, now, to go back into the US National Archives and try and find some records! And just to let you know, I am a visual person, also. I love viewing old pamphlets, old maps, older records and particularly City Directories, the 1920, 1930 and 1940 entries! I print almost all the records I find on my ancestors, and I am amazed at the records I printed from Ancestry.com in 2006 and compare them with today's versions. But I LOVE watching you on RUclips on Genealogy Gems. So thank you, thank you for all your hours of research to present terrific and interesting topics for us who love finding more about our ancestors! You are the BEST!
I'm glad you came back for a second viewing and that your confidence with the National Archives is growing because it's such an invaluable resource for genealogy. I always appreciate your thoughtful comments. You're a GEM!
Another very good episode! You gave us some really good ideas for searching this valuable website and being able to find things. Thanks for all you do!
It's my understanding they had to farm out the scanning work to Ancestry and Fold3. I was one of those people that used to camp out in the SW Archives branch going through obscure Indian and Federal records and annoying the head archivist with record requests. They love organizing the warehouse but serving requests not so much. I indexed and transcribed a crap-ton of Creek Indian stuff and put it all on my Rootsweb page. I also digitized and posted their entire BIA Inventory for their branch and put it on Rootsweb.
It’s great to know I am not alone in trying to understand the online National Archives than you for some great ideas for searching there. I have been listening to your podcast I think from the beginning, usually while walking by dog buddy. Than you for all you do.
Hi, I have a family line that I’m working but the surname keeps changing. Any tips? The most common spelling of the name in records is Little, but I also found Lytle, Lytte and even Lytlo. I have another line of the family with a surname that’s sometimes spelled Oberle, sometimes Oberly, Oberely, and even Ohurley. Could you please make a video on this? It world be really helpful. Thanks!
Changes happen over time with many surnames. Spelling wasn't nearly as important in previous generations as it is today. Thank you for the suggestion and I'll put it on the list for upcoming topics.
Outstanding information...thank you !
Hi Lisa,
I watched this podcast when you first aired it, but I was so overwhelmed with all the information. Today I feel more confident, now, to go back into the US National Archives and try and find some records! And just to let you know, I am a visual person, also. I love viewing old pamphlets, old maps, older records and particularly City Directories, the 1920, 1930 and 1940 entries! I print almost all the records I find on my ancestors, and I am amazed at the records I printed from Ancestry.com in 2006 and compare them with today's versions. But I LOVE watching you on RUclips on Genealogy Gems. So thank you, thank you for all your hours of research to present terrific and interesting topics for us who love finding more about our ancestors! You are the BEST!
I'm glad you came back for a second viewing and that your confidence with the National Archives is growing because it's such an invaluable resource for genealogy. I always appreciate your thoughtful comments. You're a GEM!
I love your podcast on my 3 hr drive to visit my grandkids, and while I’m gardening. Thank-you so SO much.
I can't think of a better place to be driving to...thanks for listening!!
Yes, used to listen to the podcasts!
Another very good episode! You gave us some really good ideas for searching this valuable website and being able to find things. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you! 💎
It's my understanding they had to farm out the scanning work to Ancestry and Fold3. I was one of those people that used to camp out in the SW Archives branch going through obscure Indian and Federal records and annoying the head archivist with record requests. They love organizing the warehouse but serving requests not so much. I indexed and transcribed a crap-ton of Creek Indian stuff and put it all on my Rootsweb page. I also digitized and posted their entire BIA Inventory for their branch and put it on Rootsweb.
At the time the NA computer search system was beyond archaic and utterly unusable to a normal person.
Very helpful! Can't wait to explore. To answer your question, I do and have listened to all your podcasts.
Fantastic, thank you!
It’s great to know I am not alone in trying to understand the online National Archives than you for some great ideas for searching there. I have been listening to your podcast I think from the beginning, usually while walking by dog buddy. Than you for all you do.
Thank you Connie! We are definitely not alone :-)
Hi, I have a family line that I’m working but the surname keeps changing. Any tips? The most common spelling of the name in records is Little, but I also found Lytle, Lytte and even Lytlo. I have another line of the family with a surname that’s sometimes spelled Oberle, sometimes Oberly, Oberely, and even Ohurley. Could you please make a video on this? It world be really helpful. Thanks!
Changes happen over time with many surnames. Spelling wasn't nearly as important in previous generations as it is today. Thank you for the suggestion and I'll put it on the list for upcoming topics.
Just to let you know I love all of your videos.
Thank you!!
Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Good morning from Betty from Idaho.
Love to see you here!
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