Smith Feast or Smith Famine!

I’m continuing on my search for information on John M. Smith (17?? – 1835). Here’s what I know: Russell County Kentucky was formed in Dec/Jan of 1825/26. John Smith “of Russell County” bought 100 acres in April 1827 and appears in the Russell County tax list for the first time. On Dec 31, 1827, John [...]

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Gas Prices Climbing – Need Copies?

I’ll be at the Allen County Public Library this week-end.  I’ll have plenty of time to make digital copies of the records you need in your research! Click the Personal Assistant tab at the top for details.  I’d love to help you out!

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The Microfilm Log

As promised yesterday, I’m posting the log sheet that I created to keep track of what I’ve researched on specific microfilm reels.  I’m using Excel for this file with margins set at .25 for top and bottom and .45 for left and right.  It’s created to be sheets for 2 different microfilm – 1/2 sheet [...]

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Only One Research Log?

I have a problem.  I’m a perfectionist.  Sometimes called “Type A” personality. My husband sometimes says I’m OCD.  All I know is that I never feel organized enough.  I don’t have a very good memory and I often repeat research that I’ve already done.  So when I decide to spend money to rent a microfilm [...]

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Creating a Research Log

I was using my Research Log this morning and I was thinking about how helpful it is to me for keeping track of what I’ve already searched.  I thought I might re-post this blog from 2009 to see if it could help anyone else.  Happy Researching! ~Lisa Last week-end, I had a 3 hour car [...]

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