Family History and the Law - What You Need to Know

Рет қаралды 2,747

Күн бұрын

Why is the law important in family history research? Any experienced genealogist will tell you - you need to understand the law to understand the records. The Legal Genealogist (aka Judy Russell) will give us the 411.
❤️ Join this channel to get access to perks or just say thanks - your support makes these videos possible:
/ @ancestryaimee
🌟NEED HELP? Zoom coaching now available starting at $35! Visit / aimeecross for more information!
👉 Subscribe at @AncestryAimee
Find me at ancestryconsultingbyaimee.com
Instagram: / ancestryaimee
Facebook: / aimeecross2
🙋‍♀️ ABOUT ME: Learning about your ancestors is fun! It’s detective work at its best. My professional genealogy business, Ancestry Consulting by Aimee and my You Tube channel were born out of a desire to help others discover their family history. I have been working on my genealogy since a teenager and have been helping others as a professional genealogist for almost 10 years. Whether breaking through a genealogy brick wall, determining parents through DNA matches, beginning genealogy research, or discovering your family origins, I want to help you build your family tree! Happy hunting!
Check out these other genealogy KZfaqrs: Genealogy TV, Family History Fanatics, Geneavlogger, Ancestry (Barefoot Genealogist), Genealogy with Amy Johnson Crow, and of course, keep watching me, Aimee Cross - Genealogy Hints. Danielle Romero is doing a great job telling her story of discovering her family, specifically "Finding Lola" on her channel NYTN.
#ancestry #familysearch #familyhistory #genealogy
Intro music: "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. freemusicarchive.org/music/Br...

Пікірлер: 25

@MrHarryreed 11 ай бұрын

The first fifteen years I was into genealogy I rummaged through courthouses all across the Midwest and Northeastern United States. This video brought back a lot of great memories. There's nothing like pulling a long-forgotten family record out of a musty old courthouse.

@ryan-m 11 ай бұрын

what kind of stuff did you find??

@MrHarryreed 11 ай бұрын

@@ryan-m When I started there wasn't anything online. I found the usual things, vital records, property records, and probate records. The one that really brought tears to my eyes was finding a beautiful hand-written and decorated marriage certificate from 1884. It was of my great-grandfather and great-grandmother from Scioto County, Ohio. Also, I would say court records can add so much to your family history. You can find all kinds of stories about your ancestors.

@AncestryAimee 11 ай бұрын

Oh wow! That is so true! Some great memories for me too.

@AncestryAimee 11 ай бұрын

Yes! Even when some of the records are available online, to touch the real deed your grandfather signed... it's powerful! And there are ALWAYS things there that are not online.

@MrHarryreed 11 ай бұрын

I agree totally, Aimee.

@robins8769 11 ай бұрын

Last week, I was in the local courthouse in the county where my mom and her maternal line are from (Deep East Texas). I spent 8 hours straight - on my feet, no breaks - looking at old land records, probate, and tax records, Barely made a dent. I loved it so much - one of my ideal vacation days! Can't wait to go back. :)

@AncestryAimee 11 ай бұрын

Love it Robin!

@kathywiseman7944 11 ай бұрын

I try to watch Judy on whatever show she appears on. So much information ❤

@AncestryAimee 11 ай бұрын

Me too. 👍

@daniel.mackin 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great interview, Judy is such a treasure for our community!

@AncestryAimee 11 ай бұрын

She is! She couldn't be a nicer more gracious person.

@litebriteeyes 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this, I learned something new! When I first started researching my family tree I looked for books to read and discovered a genealogy book by a dear uncle of mine who had passed. He was a lawyer, but while he was alive I didn't even know he was a genealogist too. I wish I had asked him questions while I could.

@AncestryAimee 2 ай бұрын

That is such a common regret!! So glad you got that book though!

@PackerBacker23 11 ай бұрын

I loved hearing her speak at NGS!

@AncestryAimee 11 ай бұрын

Me too!

@SwampCat96 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Aimee. Very interesting and a lot of tings we should know. I really liked my visits to Court Houses because bere were so much in all of them. Thanks again.

@AncestryAimee 11 ай бұрын

Your'e welcome!! Hope you are well my friend!

@herbsmith1985 11 ай бұрын

A wonderful interview. Well done. I'd like to hear more from Judy Russell

@AncestryAimee 11 ай бұрын

Look for some of her talks at Rootstech - they are online and free. Enjoy! She is wonderful.

@kathleenkelley1299 11 ай бұрын

Great interview with Judy. My Court Records cheat sheet just arrived today. Will be planning a courthouse visit!

@AncestryAimee 11 ай бұрын

Have fun!!

@Majestic1 11 ай бұрын

Aimee this is great! I love the questions you asked Judy! I had no idea she started genealogy when she did! She's so very knowledgeable and approachable. I need to do more digging in her blogs. I'll never forget how her information on marriage bonds has helped me get a better understanding of that system.

@AncestryAimee 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! She is so knowledgeable and approachable. Her blogs and website are a wealth of information.