52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2021: Week 15 (BRICK WALL)
I have written about my brick walls many times.
In last week's post I discovered I haven't researched high enough in my tree. I realized I definitely need to focus on going higher up this Bramble Bush.
This week's prompt of BRICK WALL is an ideal time to spend some time breaking down those walls.
BUT that is not what I did this week.
Maybe I haven't mentioned it yet, but I chase shiny things.
As I began searching I started to ponder the phrase BRICK WALL as it relates to Genealogy. I then made the mistake of typing BRICK WALL GENEALOGY into a search bar, and the next thing I knew it was time for bed.
On the negative side I spent the entire day staring at my computer screen, and had nothing to add to my brick walls.
On the positive side I now have a whole new 'bag of tricks' to try.
I will share my new Brick Wall researching resources for this week's blog.
Normally I include my sources at the end, but this blog post is about these sources so you won't find any at the end.
They will all be listed below in alphabetical order by the article's title.
EXCEPT in first spot, in non-alphabetical order, is the article I found by Amy Johnson Crow.
https://www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/professional-genealogist-brick-walls/
She is the creator of the challenge 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. She was the inspiration that moved me from an uncommitted relationship with my genealogy blog to a committed relationship.
She deserves to be highlighted in first place!
While you are at her site be sure to check out all of her other interesting and informative articles!
Are You Really at A Genealogy Brick Wall? Family Tree Magazine. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from
https://www.familytreemagazine.com/strategies/true-genealogy-brick-walls/
Family Tree Magazine's article "Are You Really at a Genealogy Brick Wall?" explains what a brick wall really is, and outlines tips to work around tough to find relatives. There are so many articles at this site you may lose DAYS as you click. If you sign up for their Free eNewsletter you will receive Family Tree 10 Essential Family History Research Forms. You can also sign up for a membership, and access more forms, research hints, and attend courses.
Brick Wall Busting Playlist. Family History Fanatics. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcVx-GSCjcdkUTzh5k8Vr3dtWwjyOaVST
DNA Brick Wall: Finding a Female Ancestor, Your DNA Guide. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from
https://www.yourdnaguide.com/ydgblog/2020/10/14/1119-lisa-dna-story-brick-wall-tree
Brick walls or just pit stops? Leaves Family History. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from https://leavesfamilyhistory.co.uk/blog/brickwalls/
DNA Testing and Endogamy, Your DNA Guide. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from
https://www.yourdnaguide.com/ydgblog/2019/2/23/endogamy
The Dreaded Brick Wall. What to do next?, Ancestry Blog. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from
https://www.ancestry.com/corporate/blog/the-dreaded-brick-wall-what-to-do-next/
Genealogy - Brick Wall, Collection by Grant Davis, Pinterest. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from https://www.pinterest.ca/histgen/genealogy-brick-wall/
Genealogy Research Tips: Breaking Through Brick Walls and Getting Past Dead Ends, New York Public Library Blog. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from
https://www.nypl.org/blog/2011/08/03/genealogy-research-tips
Genealogy: The Brick Wall Part One, Fauquier County Public Library. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from https://fauquierlibrary.org/2017/09/06/genealogy-the-brick-wall-part-one/
Genealogy: The Brick Wall Part Two, Fauquier County Public Library. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from https://fauquierlibrary.org/2017/09/25/genealogy-the-brick-wall-part-two/
Hit a Brick Wall? Cyndi's List. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from
https://www.cyndislist.com/brickwall/articles/
Hit a Brick Wall? Go back and re-read everything. Irish Family Roots Blog. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from
https://www.irishfamilyroots.com/post/hit-a-brick-wall-go-back-and-re-read-everything
You can receive a 4 page eBook - 7 Steps for Busting Genealogy Brick Walls from Family History Fanatics that provides directions on how to tackle your most difficult research challenges, and when to call in an expert!
My Genealogy Brick Wall John Townley - Brick Wall Busting Series Introduction, Family History Fanatics. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tv2sc2k1nY
I’ve Hit a Brick Wall… Now What?, Geneosity. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from https://www.geneosity.com/ive-hit-a-brick-wall-now-what/
Overcoming Brick Walls in Your Family Tree with a Genealogy DNA Test, Family Search Blog. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from|
https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/genealogy-dna-test/
Reviewing Research and Records Opens the Door in Regina Huberty’s Brick Wall, Opening Doors in Brick Walls Blog. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from
https://openingdoorsinbrickwalls.wordpress.com/
Solve Your Genealogy Brick Wall, Kindred Past. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from
https://kindredpast.com/2020/01/22/solve-your-genealogy-brick-wall/
10 ‘Brick Wall’ Tips for Your Family Tree, Tenacious Genealogy. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from https://tenaciousgenealogy.com/brick-wall-tips/
Using DNA to Solve Genealogy Brick Walls, Legacy Tree Genealogists. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from https://www.legacytree.com/blog/using-dna-to-solve-genealogy-brick-walls
What are Genealogy Brick Walls? Family History Fanatics. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com/post/genealogy-brick-walls
When Is a Brick Wall Not a Brick Wall? The Family History Guide Blog. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from http://www.thefhguide.com/blog/when-is-a-brick-wall-not-a-brick-wall/
Will You Be Your Family’s Brick Wall?, Geneosity. Retrieved April 10th 2021 from
https://www.geneosity.com/will-you-be-your-familys-brick-wall/
When chasing shiny things isn't a waste of time!
This is why I search -
Cause ...
You can pick your friends, but you can't pick your family you know!
***Any errors are my own. Please send me any updates or corrections via the comments at the bottom of this blog post***
Links:
Amy Johnson Crow, 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge
https://www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/
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