Monthly Archives: April 2011

Using State Archives

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

Last weekend I was in Austin, Texas, for a Texas Historical Commission workshop.  I played hooky one afternoon to visit the newly renovated Texas State Archives.  For years I have researched there.  The records and staff were great, but the … Continue reading →

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Divorce Records in the Courthouse

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

My last blog encouraged readers to go into the courthouse and hunt for treasures found there.  I gave a few gentle clues regarding good courthouse manners.  Now, it’s time to use some of those records. For me the most interesting … Continue reading →

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Working the Courthouse

Posted on April 5, 2011 by admin

  There are some great legal records hiding in county or parish courthouses just full of genealogical information.  But they are not often consulted for various reasons.  Some researchers are leery of the courthouse.  They feel the staff members in … Continue reading →

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