Monthly Archives: December 2010

Applying The Scientific Method to Genealogical Research (Part 1)

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Steve

Kimberly Powell described genealogy as “North America’s Fastest Growing Hobby.” While that is probably true, I personally consider genealogy to be more than just a hobby. When considered as an academic discipline, genealogy is generally classified with the humanities (studies of the human condition). Academic studies in the humanities often rely on observation, analysis, and speculation to achieve their goals and, indeed, genealogy appears to fall into that category. Continue reading →

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In Trouble with the Law (Part 18 of 18)

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Steve

Continuing with the court record of the case of Grabowski v. Niedziałkowski, let’s examine the eighteenth and final page of the record: ”Ciechanowskie Grodzkie Wieczyste”, sygn.107, k.59v. Continue reading →

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In Trouble with the Law (Part 17 of 18)

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Steve

Continuing with the court record of the case of Grabowski v. Niedziałkowski, let’s examine the seventeenth page of the record: ”Ciechanowskie Grodzkie Wieczyste”, sygn.107, k.59r. No one should have this much trouble with their relatives. Continue reading →

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In Trouble with the Law (Part 16 of 18)

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Steve

Continuing with the court record of the case of Grabowski v. Niedziałkowski, let’s examine the sixteenth page of the record: ”Ciechanowskie Grodzkie Wieczyste”, sygn.107, k.58v. The soap opera continues. Continue reading →

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In Trouble with the Law (Part 15 of 18)

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Steve

Continuing with the court record of the case of Grabowski v. Niedziałkowski, let’s examine the fifteenth page of the record: ”Ciechanowskie Grodzkie Wieczyste”, sygn.107, k.58r. This is where the record really starts to get interesting! At this point in the record, it becomes clear that Wojciech Grabowski is the stepfather of my 5th great grandmother, Zofia née Kamińska Niedziałkowska, and that this lawsuit was filed by Grabowski against his stepdaughter and her husband. Continue reading →

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In Trouble with the Law (Part 14 of 18)

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Steve

Continuing with the court record of the case of Grabowski v. Niedziałkowski, let’s examine the fourteenth page of the record: ”Ciechanowskie Grodzkie Wieczyste”, sygn.107, k.57v. Continue reading →

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In Trouble with the Law (Part 13 of 18)

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Steve

Continuing with the court record of the case of Grabowski v. Niedziałkowski, let’s examine the thirteenth page of the record: ”Ciechanowskie Grodzkie Wieczyste”, sygn.107, k.57r. Continue reading →

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In Trouble with the Law (Part 12 of 18)

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Steve

Continuing with the court record of the case of Grabowski v. Niedziałkowski, let’s examine the twelfth page of the record: ”Ciechanowskie Grodzkie Wieczyste”, sygn.107, k.56v. Continue reading →

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In Trouble with the Law (Part 11 of 18)

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Steve

Continuing with the court record of the case of Grabowski v. Niedziałkowski, let’s examine the eleventh page of the record: ”Ciechanowskie Grodzkie Wieczyste”, sygn.107, k.56r. Continue reading →

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In Trouble with the Law (Part 10 of 18)

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Steve

Continuing with the court record of the case of Grabowski v. Niedziałkowski, let’s examine the tenth page of the record: ”Ciechanowskie Grodzkie Wieczyste”, sygn.107, k.55v. Continue reading →

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