Old MacDonald Had A Farm
Farm records can be an insightful tool for understanding your ancestor’s place in the world. Were they wealthy, prosperous farmers or scratch farming to survive? Agricultural census, land records, mortgage books, court records, farm directories, newspapers, personal ledgers and diaries, and more, can provide an additional layer of insight into your family tree. Tina’s ancestor, John MacDonald, had his farm sold right under his nose! Luckily it was covered in the local paper. What will you find?
The video can be viewed in fullscreen by clicking on the expand icon (four diagonal arrows) in the black video control bar.
Tina Beaird
Tina Beaird is the owner of Tamarack Genealogy and is the Genealogy/Local History Librarian at the Plainfield Public Library. She lectures extensively on military research, Scottish records, and archival preservation. She is First Vice President of the Illinois State Genealogical Society and the Oswegoland Heritage Association. Tina volunteers her time with several local historical and genealogical societies scanning and indexing historic records. Occasionally, Tina finds time to research her own family tree, which she has been pursuing for over 25 years. As many of you know, Tina is a rabid baseball fan; she and her family have visited 24 out of 30 Major League Ballparks and can’t wait to get back on the road to visit the last six!
