In the days of our ancestors, (and maybe even our own parents?) it was a man’s world. Men could own property, obtain loans from a bank and drink in “public” bars. After marriage, men would retain their jobs – and their surname. A man’s history could thus be found, theoretically, by following records of his life from birth, education, employment, marriage, property ownership, business dealings and so on until his death and burial. So in researching our ancestors, we may … Continue reading