Pat's Genealogy Service

11/05/2025

Visit the Newspaper Research Academy at https://theancestorhunt.com/academy.html

11/05/2025

Just 1 more week! The Genealogy Wish Grants 2025 closes November 11, 2025! Don't forget to apply for a chance to have a genealogy wish come true, just in time for Christmas! 🙂
Learn more and apply at: https://www.knowwhowearsthegenesinyourfamily.com/genealogy-wish-grants.html

11/05/2025

Good night. Found any interesting stories?
Pfpgs@outlook.com

11/04/2025

Historical Naturalization and Immigration Laws from 1790 through 1952

Did your ancestors immigrate and later get naturalized? The laws have changed many times since the first one in 1790. I have put together a Quick Reference Guide that summarizes the changes in the Naturalization laws from 1790 through 1952. Hopefully, it will help you understand the laws at the times your ancestors (especially women) tried to acquire (or even lost) U.S. citizenship.

Get the Quicksheet at https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/historical-naturalization-and-immigration-laws-from-1790-through-1952/

11/04/2025

💡 Genealogy Tip Tuesday: Always review the page before and after your ancestor’s record. You’ll often discover relatives, neighbors, or witnesses hiding nearby! 👀

11/04/2025

Good morning! Have you ever stopped to think about the accuracy of your family's history, and how it's been passed down through generations? I, too, have often found myself pondering the validity of the stories shared within my own family, wondering what's fact and what's fiction. Many of us have wondered whether the tales told in our youth were entirely factual or embellished for entertainment value, making us question the truth behind the legends. Wouldn't you like to uncover the truth behind the stories that have been shared at family gatherings, and get to the bottom of the mysteries that have been hidden for so long? Wouldn't you like to know if your ancestors were really as brave, or as daring, as you've been led to believe? Wouldn't you like to separate fact from fiction, and uncover the real history of your family's past?
pfpgs@outlook.com

11/04/2025

Time to say goodnight. Let's see if we can find the stories.
Pfpgs@outlook.com

11/03/2025

Genealogists! Here's a great research tip to find more family members who lived in the area where your ancestors lived. Did you know that you can jump straight from a Billion Graves record to a matching record on FamilySearch!
Just follow these 5 simple steps:
1) Go to BillionGraves.com and select the "Search" button.
2) Enter the last name you are searching for, such as "Cheney" or "Finch". Leave the first name field blank.
3) Select "Advanced Search".
4) Enter the location where your ancestors lived. Try both a broad search for the area (such as the state or county) and a more specific search for a particular cemetery.
5) When a search result shows a matching last name and also shows a first name that you do not recognize from your family tree, you may have found a gold mine! Click on the name. Then scroll down to the section labeled "View on FamilySearch". Follow the link to see that person on the FamilySearch tree. Then do some traditional research to see how they are related to your family. Eureka!

11/03/2025

My kind of chair.

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11/03/2025

What was a normal day like for your ancestors? ☀️🍞🪓

Using my research on Samuel Steinman, I created short, immersive “day in the life” scenes—each paired with a historical context note. The result? Stories that pull readers in emotionally and keep the history accurate.

Perfect for blogs, books, or sharing with family!

👉 Read the full post: https://www.knowwhowearsthegenesinyourfamily.com/blog/immersive-genealogy-with-chatgpt-5-turning-research-into-a-day-in-the-life-stories

11/03/2025

Good morning
I hope you have a great day.
Pfpgs@outlook.com

11/02/2025

Good night. I hope you found some ancestors' stories. I will see you tomorrow.
Pfpgs@outlook.com