FEBRUARY 15, 2021 Traditionally, genealogy research involves obsessive characters such as myself scouring through old written records found in churches, attics, archives, government holdings, libraries, trunks, courthouses, or really anywhere all sorts of paperwork can be found. And while these are all pertinent sources, they’re not the only ones to tell the stories of our ancestors! Week 7: Unusual Source A source can come in many shapes and sizes. In addition to written source records such as passenger ship manifests, marriage certificates, or apprenticeship contracts, there are plentiful numbers of unique items in and around the house which can also lend proof to an ancestor’s life moments. Some examples of these would be a quilted blanket embroidered with names, dates, or figures of the owner’s past, a monogrammed family pocket watch, a photo album, or even a soldier’s uniform patch. My favorite family heirloom also makes a wonderful source! I inherited this red goblet from m...