Monday, November 26, 2007

Thing #4 - Ancestry Library Edition at Linebaugh

I have used the Ancestry Library Edition database frequently to assist patrons with their genealogy research in the HR Room so I decided to experiment researching my own family history for a change. I searched the Social Security Death Index for my most recently deceased relatives and was able to get exact death dates for each one. I then discovered Ancestry had Kentucky birth records and was able to get birth dates of a lot of my family members on both sides since all of my family is out of Kentucky. My next step is to search the census records and see how far back I can go. I recommend this online resource to anyone just beginning their genealogy research because it enables you to acquire information on your current relatives and work your way back. Be warned!!! Once you start, you become addicted.

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