Sometimes, a person’s genealogy research can feel more like a mystery novel than an investigative project. There are things that you believe to be true about your relatives and ancestors. When you simply cannot find a reliable record to prove what you believe, it may be time to search through the public records. The answers you get might not turn out to be the ones that you were expecting. What are public records? They are documents that were created by a government organization. This can include things like real estate records, court records, records of bankruptcies, liens, and judgements, professional … Continue reading →