Genealogy

Top 10 Things I learned in Breaking Down my Brick Wall

ByTerri October 30, 2010July 10, 2014

What I learned from breaking down my brick wall.

Searching nearby counties also means counties in the next state
Unsourced information can lead to a big breakthrough, do not overlook 1 thing
Keep blogging, the more you get out there, the more people will read
Readers of said blog can have the mystery piece of information you need
Be persistent, leave no stone unturned
Be thorough in all you do
Recheck the web sites that you already checked, they get updated
The more you search, the more family you will find
Its ok to ask for help
Be patient, it can take another 10 years to go back 1 more generation!

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Terri

Terri O’Connell is a professional genealogist in the Chicago area, focusing on Midwestern United States Genealogy, with a main focus in Illinois and a special interest in Irish research. She is also the owner of Cruise Planners – O’Connell Cruise and Travel, a full service travel company. Their mission is to encompass the full family: vacations, reunions, and history travel. Terri is a travel enthusiast with a passion for genealogy and enjoys bringing the two together to assist her clients in their travel needs. You can find Terri online at www.facebook.com/cruiseplannersoconnell, www.facebook.com/tracingmyfamily.