Evernote as a Genealogy Research Toolbox

There has been a lot of discussion about genealogy toolboxes and the best way to create one. I'm sure it is no surprise that I use Evernote to keep mine organized.

I keep the links I use the most towards the top so they are easier to find.

Most are links to websites but I do have some that link to other notes in Evernote.

Using Evernote helps keep my information organized and very easy to find especially with Evernote's search features.

How do you keep your genealogy toolbox??

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5 Tips to Break Down Your Brick Wall

Originally posted at Lost Tree Project as a guest post February 2019. Eventually we all hit a brick wall. My first brick wall was with Joseph Thomas {my husband's 3rd great grandfather} I spent months searching. Brick walls can last weeks to months to years. Below are some quick tips to help you break through that brick wall. Research another ancestor for a while and then go back to your brick wall . You will see your brick wall ancestor with new eyes. Use a checklist to see if you missed any records. {You can find my Evernote Research Checklist in my shared genealogy notebook.} Revisit your research. Maybe you missed a piece of information in a document. Maybe something seemed like it wasn't important but now that you have more information you find it is important. Learn something new. It does not need to be genealogy related. When you shift your thinking to something...

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Marine Casualty Card Database

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