Saturday, December 14, 2024

The Year Ahead – December 14

In the January/February 2024 issue of Family Tree Magazine, they have introduced The Year Ahead, 366 genealogy tips will make 2024 your best research year yet by Lisa A Alzo. Lisa mapped out a day-by-day research plan.

December 14 – Read regional histories to learn about mass migrations that may have affected your ancestors.


The regional histories could be for the destination as much as the previous home location. For example, I have many Wisconsin relatives who went to Nebraska. I did a google search and found out that the Homestead Act of 1862, which offered free land in the western territories, was attracting farmers seeking more land to cultivate. Especially since land in Wisconsin because increasingly occupied and expensive. Nebraska’s flat plains and rich soil were ideal for large scale farming, especially grain production, which aligned well with the agricultural practices of many Wisconsin farmers.

Remember to have fun and Just do Genealogy!

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