Genealogy research is often challenging, and one of the biggest stumbling blocks that researchers face is tracing female lines.  In order to research further back in a female ancestor’s line, you need to discover her maiden name and her parents’ names.  This is difficult because, especially the further back in history you get, few transactions, legal or commercial, were recorded in a woman’s name.  Vital records, often the most revealing sources of direct evidence in genealogy research, were not typically required to be recorded across the U.S.  until the early part of the 20th century, as you can see if you consult this list of links entitled “Where to Write for Vital Records” compiled

Have you wondered how to do something on a computer, smart phone or device? Did someone give you a device but you’re not sure how to use it?  Please join us Friday, March 15^th at 10:30 AM in the Marge Jacobson Community Room for Tech 411. We will have a panel ready for your questions. 

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