Michael1942's Blog

Many people who research their find that if their ancestry derives from the “African ” insurgence aka “slave trade” then the lost bibles are the only link to who they were. Many states in the lower U.S. do not have an easy way to search without specific information such as city, county and even then the information is erroneous or incomplete. Many census takers took down information based on what they thought as opposed to asking specific questions regarding spelling and understanding local speech patterns and words (innate Racism) . I have learned that sometimes guesses were made as to ages and even cause of death (or again understanding of information offered). These census takers were seasonal workers and up to “modern” times were primarily white. This misapplication or lack of details creates a gap in the ancestral line especially if the elder generations did not pass on that family history . There are many outlets for research but again you need to take what you see as incomplete until you can confirm from several other sources and compare details. You will find that a years difference in a date will make a quantum leap in your search. My search has been going on for a number of years and I still find small bits such as dates crucial in big discoveries. My opinion after trying Ancestry several times, that I can find as much information at no cost on the Family Search Website. It is important to ask living relatives as many questions as possible, even stories of deceased relatives could be clues. Remember language and certain words can be clues.