Did you know that any United States citizen living in the US on or after 1936 is required by law to have obtained a Social Security Card.
A Social Security Card is obtained by filing a Social Security Application. Social Security Applications are a part of the public record.
The Social Security Application requires the applicant to state their mother’s and father’s full name. Very helpful to someone researching their family tree.
Ever thought of throwing a Genealogy Family Reunion?
We talk about how to organize and initiate such a reunion in The Step-by-Step Genealogy Guide. It isn’t that hard when you have a few basic tips:
I receive great feedback every day by email.
I wish more people would use the comments form below to share their experience. Please don’t hesitate to do so yourself.
Regardless, keep the questions coming.
I wanted to write right away and respond to everyone with the answer to a great question I received.
One beginner genealogist wrote, “All this about government resources and talking to your family is great but it’s still not clear what I’m looking for.”
Genealogy Beginner is a resource for aspiring genealogists who want to create and research a family tree.
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