It’s time to make a big push on some research. It’s time to look at some records not available online. It’s time to go to the library. I love libraries. But I am going to the mother of all libraries – the Family History Library in Utah. I have not been able to go back … Continue reading Going to the Library
Category: Rhoades
Eliza Smith – Leads or Rabbit Holes?
So, I was reviewing and organizing some old correspondence (part of the source citation project) as I am now working on the Cobe’s WikiTree entries. During my review of her notes, I noticed something that cousin Sue mentioned back in 2016. She was following the property trail on our immigrant Richard and Eliza (Smith) Cobe. Because I … Continue reading Eliza Smith – Leads or Rabbit Holes?
Catching Up on Genealogy Housekeeping
With my new rabbit hole called WikiTree, I am taking on the dreaded task of cleaning up my source citations more seriously. This was one of my resolutions for the year which would, by extension, also tidy up my official off-line tree. But, it is much more fun to research, research, research! This will, I … Continue reading Catching Up on Genealogy Housekeeping
Rhoades WikiTree Dilemma
While in the process of pouring over my new Coomer DNA test results, I paused to catch up on some blog reading by other bloggers - on the topic of Genealogy of course...what else is there, right? Anyway...I came across a most interesting article that introduced me to WikiTree.com (thank you, Anne Young!). Distraction accomplished. … Continue reading Rhoades WikiTree Dilemma
The Cobe Dilemma
So, I haven’t really been working too hard to pin down the Cobe's exact origins in Ireland. Mostly because I am just at a loss. So, I joined a British Isle’s Facebook group and made an inquiry to see if there were any other Irish Cobe researchers across the pond (I’m that desperate, I’m down … Continue reading The Cobe Dilemma
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