Besides the records you can find within paid sites like Ancestry.com, or MyHeritage.com, or free sites like FamilySearch.org, , there are additional places to find information on your early ancestors from New Jersey - for free! In this example, I'm trying to find Dr. William Kimble. He should be in New Jersey by 1750 and … Continue reading Unique Places to Find Free New Jersey Genealogy Records
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The Various Colonial Era Hendrickson and Hendricks Families (and their DNA)
Note: this is a work in progress. I'll update it as I find more information. Just when you think you've never met another Hendrickson besides your closest family members, let me introduce you to the wide world of Hendricksons and Hendricks in the Colonial era in America. These are families that live in America from … Continue reading The Various Colonial Era Hendrickson and Hendricks Families (and their DNA)
A Note About Spelling
People weren't as particular about family name spelling in the olden days as they are today. Many people spelled phonetically or used the common spelling of the day. You'll also see "sould" instead of "should," and "diseas" instead of "disease." So in this blog, I'll use the spelling that's on the original record, or in … Continue reading A Note About Spelling
The Journey Begins
When I first started doing family tree research about 15 years ago, I inherited a lot of information from family members who had done research before me. Over the past 15 years, I've expanded that research, found original source documents, and amazing stories along the way. This blog is a place to share those stories … Continue reading The Journey Begins
Kinfolk Journal 