The Scholefield Project Report

Scholefield Family Tree Two years ago, to the day, I began this project. Where possible using online resources I have traced the family back and branched out to include siblings and the birth dates of their children. I am ready to call this one as done as I am going to get it at this … Read more

Filling in Holes

Scholefield Family Tree The table from the last post points to the fact that I need to locate Abigail in 1850. This is another instance where we have to try name variations to get the needed source. This time she is listed under the name “Abigal Schofield.” George B. Schofield, 28, M, Farmer, 960, New … Read more

Connecticut Leads

Scholefield Family Tree Now that a general (but unverified) place is known for the Burnham family, the next step is to see if a likely father for Arnold was located in the area. Therefore, we search the 1810 and 1820 census for possible fathers in the Hartford, Connecticut, area. A search of the 1810 Census … Read more

The Burnham Side

Scholefield Family Tree There are several books online which contain information about Abigail’s family: Genealogical Records of Thomas Burnham, the emigrant, Genealogy of the Olmstead Family in America, and The Descendants (by the female line) of Joseph Loomis all found at Google Books. These three sources reveal that: Abigail Burnham was born 8 Jan 1788 … Read more

Proving Charles's Parents

Scholefield Family Tree Do we believe an IGI entry and Charles’s biography when it comes to reporting his parents? Are two pieces of evidence enough? In this case, I will quickly survey additional options to prove his parentage. Due to the limits of this study (only online free resouces since I have randomly “adopted” this … Read more

IGI — Maybe a Blessing?

Scholefield Family Tree Another resource available on FamilySeach is the International Genealogical Index (IGI). This index contains indexes to microfilm which contain vital records and to patron submitted information. It is recommended that all information located on the IGI be verified. One reason is that vital records may contain more information than was extracted or … Read more