Exactly. Since 1945.I’m sorry to hear that. At least she’s at peace now.
Exactly. Since 1945.I’m sorry to hear that. At least she’s at peace now.
It depends. Most familys are very good with oral history, so the main starting point is getting older members to talk and then write down what they say. Most family oral histories are pretty accurate, and in generations past if people didnt leave Ireland, they generally stayed in the same area. So for example, my dad is from Co Kerry and we have traced directly back to a man born in 1797 and his wife who were married in 1826. I can say for certain that this man who lived in Co Kerry in the 1820's is a direct descendant.Is Irish ancestry hard due to common names or are records not just available?
Does your DH know a lot about his family history from way back as well?Exactly. Since 1945.
He doesn't even know many of his first cousins on this father's side. They were an odd lot, from what I understand. I think that because they don't know much, and because my kids were born in Russia, my MIL was interested in the history of that side.Does your DH know a lot about his family history from way back as well?
I hope the search goes well.He doesn't even know many of his first cousins on this father's side. They were an odd lot, from what I understand. I think that because they don't know much, and because my kids were born in Russia, my MIL was interested in the history of that side.
I'm doing my research on all of the facets of the family. I've traced back to my great, great grands in Poland on both my Mom's and Dad's sides. I've got my DH's side traced back to Italy on his great grands on his Mom's side.
If you look at Belarus’s history including border maps, wars in the last 200 years, and marriage/religious records from your FIL’s town/city, you may have an easier time tracking ancestors back to 1850.Thank you
Yes, thank you for helping me. Here's my problem exactly: There is an i.d. of her from Nazi regime before her murder in Hadamar extermination facility in 1941. The 'regular' picture of her in Munich in 1935 with friends is 'the real her'. The i.d. picture of her basically looks like a shell of a person. None of the four women in the photo from 1935 look anything like the i.d. picture. I was told by an author who found her i.d. picture that it would be difficult to compare because her id depicts a woman in the throws of tragedy and terror, years of torture. But I do indeed have it. It's just not helping me figure out who she is in the group picture. Advice? Thank you!Several ways. If she was a naturalized citizen or had passport, her picture would be in those documents. Her immigration papers would also have a photograph. If she stayed in Germany, many records were kept on every person in the country during the Nazi era. Ancestry has many of those records as well.
First, do you believe the other three women are relatives (sisters of your aunt) or just her friends? Second, look to see if any facial features are identifiable (nose structure, eye color, face shape, and hair color. Third, do you know where the picture was taken? Fourth, do you see an age difference between the four women in the photo?Yes, thank you for helping me. Here's my problem exactly: There is an i.d. of her from Nazi regime before her murder in Hadamar extermination facility in 1941. The 'regular' picture of her in Munich in 1935 with friends is 'the real her'. The i.d. picture of her basically looks like a shell of a person. None of the four women in the photo from 1935 look anything like the i.d. picture. I was told by an author who found her i.d. picture that it would be difficult to compare because her id depicts a woman in the throws of tragedy and terror, years of torture. But I do indeed have it. It's just not helping me figure out who she is in the group picture. Advice? Thank you!
i think the other ladies are friends and not relatives of the same age (ish). Yes, the city on the back handwritten says her name, year, and Munich (Germany). Black and White. So hair color is difficult. Her i.d. is taken at a very different angle from this picture of the ladies , totally different profile angle for all of them. And the i.d. is about five to seven years later after severe trauma affected her life that I won't go into.First, do you believe the other three women are relatives (sisters of your aunt) or just her friends? Second, look to see if any facial features are identifiable (nose structure, eye color, face shape, and hair color. Third, do you know where the picture was taken? Fourth, do you see an age difference between the four women in the photo?
I’ll get back to you with some more ideas.i think the other ladies are friends and not relatives of the same age (ish). Yes, the city on the back handwritten says her name, year, and Munich (Germany). Black and White. So hair color is difficult. Her i.d. is taken at a very different angle from this picture of the ladies , totally different profile angle for all of them. And the i.d. is about five to seven years later after severe trauma affected her life that I won't go into.
I would love to figure out though which is her in the picture with the ladies. The i.d. just isn't 'her', it's a shell of her, a ghost.
I have an idea. If you have an Ancestry account set up, you could try posting the picture in their forum section (if you are comfortable having the photo public). Someone on Ancestry may have the same photo themselves and then might be able to identify the others in the photo for you. You could also talk to an Ancestry expert who may have the photo labeled on file if someone else has submitted it before. Just some ideas.i think the other ladies are friends and not relatives of the same age (ish). Yes, the city on the back handwritten says her name, year, and Munich (Germany). Black and White. So hair color is difficult. Her i.d. is taken at a very different angle from this picture of the ladies , totally different profile angle for all of them. And the i.d. is about five to seven years later after severe trauma affected her life that I won't go into.
I would love to figure out though which is her in the picture with the ladies. The i.d. just isn't 'her', it's a shell of her, a ghost.
Thank you, I would have to think about that idea! Not sure if I like putting it on a huge public forum like that or it would feel like a needle in a haystack.....I have an idea. If you have an Ancestry account set up, you could try posting the picture in their forum section (if you are comfortable having the photo public). Someone on Ancestry may have the same photo themselves and then might be able to identify the others in the photo for you. You could also talk to an Ancestry expert who may have the photo labeled on file if someone else has submitted it before. Just some ideas.
Right now, I'm researching my 2x great-grandfather's role in the Civil War. He served in the PA 184th regiment Company C. One source claims that they fought at Gettysburg but I can't find any additional source that supports this claim. AFAIK, he mustered in May 12, 1864 (too late for the Battle of Gettysburg), saw a lot of action in Va and apparently his company was present at Appomattox Court House.Any new questions for today?
What country and time period would you estimate?I was told that one of our relatives decided to run away from his royal family when they became targets of assassination. I never got a name. I’ve never looked for one. I’m pretty sure it’s true, though, because I’m a snooty chicken, too.
I’ll do some research. I’ll get back to you.Right now, I'm researching my 2x great-grandfather's role in the Civil War. He served in the PA 184th regiment Company C. One source claims that they fought at Gettysburg but I can't find any additional source that supports this claim. AFAIK, he mustered in May 12, 1864 (too late for the Battle of Gettysburg), saw a lot of action in Va and apparently his company was present at Appomattox Court House.
Where would I go to find primary sources for the various movements and battles for specific regiments?
https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/moa/ab...age;q1=One+Hundred+and+Eighty-Fourth+RegimentRight now, I'm researching my 2x great-grandfather's role in the Civil War. He served in the PA 184th regiment Company C. One source claims that they fought at Gettysburg but I can't find any additional source that supports this claim. AFAIK, he mustered in May 12, 1864 (too late for the Battle of Gettysburg), saw a lot of action in Va and apparently his company was present at Appomattox Court House.
Where would I go to find primary sources for the various movements and battles for specific regiments?
Ancestry has more sources and the PA’s state historical/military department should also have more details. Fold 3 also has a military database as well.Right now, I'm researching my 2x great-grandfather's role in the Civil War. He served in the PA 184th regiment Company C. One source claims that they fought at Gettysburg but I can't find any additional source that supports this claim. AFAIK, he mustered in May 12, 1864 (too late for the Battle of Gettysburg), saw a lot of action in Va and apparently his company was present at Appomattox Court House.
Where would I go to find primary sources for the various movements and battles for specific regiments?