My latest trip to the St. Charles archives took a personal turn! Discover the surprising family history finds that left me buzzing, including newspaper mentions of marriage licenses and previously unknown facts from my grandfather's obituary.

On a recent trip to the National Archives in Chicago, I delved into a client's challenging Native American "brick wall" ancestry. Navigating fragile records and even disintegrating books, I encountered a truly surprising find: an exceptionally long list of names that cascaded off the table! Get a glimpse into this meticulous research process and see sample files from the visit.