Research Strategies

What do we know? Name – Eunice Adelia Finch Name – Eunice Adelia Finch Born – 11 Aug 1803, New York Born – 11 Aug 1803, New York Died – 17 Jan 1899, Crow Wing, Minnesota Died – 17 Jan 1899, Crow Wing, Minnesota Married – Alanson Holmes Wooster, 25 Dec 1845, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Married – Alanson Holmes Wooster, 25 Dec 1845, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Have a census for 1870 with them in Iosco, Waseca, Minnesota. Have a census for 1870 with them in Iosco, Waseca, Minnesota.

What is the Time Span we are looking at? The Church was organized in 1830 in New York. Were they close to this. The Church was organized in 1830 in New York. Were they close to this.

What Records do we look for? Refer to “Home Sources for Genealogy Information” handout Refer to “Home Sources for Genealogy Information” handout Birth Birth Marriage Marriage Death Death Census Census Social Security Social Security War records War records Family Histories Family Histories Pictures Pictures Obituaries Obituaries Maps Maps Immigration Immigration Others working on the same line Others working on the same line Look for siblings and follow them also Look for siblings and follow them also

Birth Records For 1830 these records are scarce. For 1830 these records are scarce. You might find these in church records You might find these in church records We only know that Eunice was born in New York. We only know that Eunice was born in New York. I would do a Google search and see what might be available I would do a Google search and see what might be available

Marriage Records We know she was married in 1845, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. We know she was married in 1845, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. We need to find out what was available for that time frame and place We need to find out what was available for that time frame and place

Death Records Eunice died 17 Jan 1899, Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Eunice died 17 Jan 1899, Crow Wing County, Minnesota. What records are available for this time frame What records are available for this time frame Where can we get a copy of the records. Where can we get a copy of the records.

Census Records 1830 head of household only 1830 head of household only 1840 head of household only (found this census with the correct # of children) 1840 head of household only (found this census with the correct # of children) st census to list everyone in the household st census to list everyone in the household 1860 found this census 1860 found this census 1870 found this census, but Sylvester was listed as Lylvestin 1870 found this census, but Sylvester was listed as Lylvestin 1880 found this census 1880 found this census 1890 most of this census was lost to fire. There are some fragments that survived 1890 most of this census was lost to fire. There are some fragments that survived Note: I was looking for Sylvester Finch and found him in these censuses Note: I was looking for Sylvester Finch and found him in these censuses

Social Security For Eunice, this would not apply. For Eunice, this would not apply. Social Security started in 1935 Social Security started in 1935

War Records War of Texas Independence Texas vs. Mexico 1836 War of Texas Independence Texas vs. MexicoWar of Texas IndependenceWar of Texas Independence Mexican War United States vs. Mexico Mexican War United States vs. Mexico Civil WarUnion vs. Confederacy Civil WarUnion vs. ConfederacyCivil WarCivil War 1898 Spanish-American War United States vs. Spain 1898 Spanish-American War United States vs. SpainSpanish-American WarSpanish-American War

Do we have any Family Histories Look for anyone in your family or extended family that may have copies of family histories Look for anyone in your family or extended family that may have copies of family histories Are there photos to go along with them? Are there photos to go along with them?

Obituaries Do you have a copy of an obituary or funeral card? Do you have a copy of an obituary or funeral card?

Maps Try to find a map that shows the area for your time frame. If there is not one use one closest to your time frame in question. Try to find a map that shows the area for your time frame. If there is not one use one closest to your time frame in question. I use Type in the area of interest and then look for maps I use Type in the area of interest and then look for mapshttp://cyndislist.com

Did your ancestor Immigrate? Where did they come from? Where did they come from? Do you know what port they landed in. Do you know what port they landed in. Where they are living could help you decide what port they came to. Where they are living could help you decide what port they came to.

Who else is working on your line? Do a google search for your ancestor. Do a google search for your ancestor. Look for websites that may have them. Look for websites that may have them. Correspond with your new found family member. Correspond with your new found family member. Does your new family member have information you do not? Does your new family member have information you do not?

What is missing? Are you looking for siblings? Are you looking for siblings? Do you have all the information that could document the person from birth to death? Do you have all the information that could document the person from birth to death? Sometimes you have to take a break from a line and then go back and look at the information with a fresh set of eyes. Sometimes you have to take a break from a line and then go back and look at the information with a fresh set of eyes. Talk to someone else about your findings, maybe they might have some suggestions. Talk to someone else about your findings, maybe they might have some suggestions.

What websites can I use? (pay) (pay) (pay) (pay) (pay) (pay) (free) (free) look for books and websites containing your person of interest (free) look for books and websites containing your person of interest (free) Newspapers (article) (free) Newspapers (article) (free) (free) (free) use the newspapers and Heritage Quest. You must have a library card to use this site. use the newspapers and Heritage Quest. You must have a library card to use this site. (free) (free)

Use other search engines; they are not all created equal in their searching. Use other search engines; they are not all created equal in their searching. msn.com msn.com aol.com aol.com alltheweb.com alltheweb.com altavista.com altavista.com webcrawler.com webcrawler.com zapmeta.com zapmeta.com

htm for links to other sites. (free) htm for links to other sites. (free) htm htm for ideas of where to search and what is available for ideas of where to search and what is available (free) (free) Do a google.com search for the area you are looking for. Example: Wisconsin +genealogy Do a google.com search for the area you are looking for. Example: Wisconsin +genealogy

Remember! Use prayer, and ask for help from above. Use prayer, and ask for help from above.