Finding hidden truths also means finding hidden treasures. Both are reasons I consider myself a family historian rather than a genealogist. In Hidden Truths – Part 1 I discussed the confusion with Deerbrook, Langlade County, Wisconsin. Concentrating on here I feel the hidden truth is something yet to be revealed. Too much of this history…
Using Portage County, Wisconsin you will see how county changes through the years greatly impact your research. The town used to demonstrate what occurs over time in every family history research is Columbus, Dodge County, Wisconsin today wasn’t always in Dodge County. With Portage County you will also see started in one location and after…
Family History and Genealogy are two terms often debated between people researching their family line. So from Webster’s Dictionary Family History (noun) – 1: past occurrences (of a medial or mental health condition) in family members or past incidences (of a type of behavior) by family members. 2: a record of one’s ancestors Genealogy (noun)…