Getting Over, Under, and Through Brick Walls
May 19, 2008
Portage District Library

By Jim Jackson

In reference to his topic for May, Jim states: "We all reach the end of the trail on some of our branches. As Churchill said, 'Never, never, never give up!' By trying variant spellings, little used sources, and having just a little luck, you may break through that brick wall. How about really analyzing the sources you already have? There may be hidden clues there. Don't forget boundary changes through the years - are you really looking in the right place? And, don't overlook finding aids and resources that are available for free on the Internet."