Join me as I navigate a frustrating genealogical "brick wall" – identifying Eliza Abbot's father, Nathaniel. With an overwhelming number of potential candidates in New England records, it's a true hunt for a needle in a haystack.

Follow along as I tackle a tough client case, tracing the elusive Philip Jacob Meyer and Mary Ann Hoffman. From uncovering vital marriage and census records to facing confusing birthplace discrepancies, this genealogy journey is full of unexpected twists.

Explore the intricate detective work behind solving a complex African American 'brick wall.' This post details a client's journey, from unexpected DNA results to tracing ancestors through challenging records, including the Simmons and Calvin lines.

On This Day - Dec 28, 1904, my great-grandmother Inocencia Nieva Nieves was born in Puerto Rico. Explore her unique Taíno & Spanish heritage.