Research Resources

Genea-Musings by Randy Seaver

Genea-Musings, written by Randy Seaver, is one of the longest-running genealogy blogs on the web. The blog features genealogy research tips and techniques, genealogy news and commentary, family history research, technology updates, product reviews, record collection updates, educational articles, and stories from the author's own family history. The site also includes links to genealogy resources, presentations, and research tools.

Legal Genealogist

The Legal Genealogist, created by Judy G. Russell, is a genealogy blog that explains the legal concepts, records, and terminology that are essential to family history research. Articles cover topics such as court records, land records, probate, citizenship, military records, DNA, copyright, evidence, and research methodology, helping genealogists better understand the legal context in which historical records were created.

Turpin Traces

Turpin Traces is a genealogy blog by LLCGS member Marcia Stewart documenting the ancestors, descendants, and relatives of Robert Newton Turpin. The blog shares family history research, historical records, photographs, timelines, and research findings tracing the Turpin family from Virginia through Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska, while inviting descendants and researchers to share information.