Brick Wall Series: 5 Genealogy Records That Can Break Though Your Brick Wall

Feeling stuck in your family history research? You’re not alone. Every genealogist encounters moments where the trail seems to disappear—but often, the answer isn’t missing… it’s just hidden in a record you haven’t explored yet.In this episode, Barbara shares five powerful types of genealogy records that can help break through common brick walls. From military records and probate files to land deeds, newspapers, and church registers, these sources can reveal relationships, locations, and details that aren’t found in standard searches.You’ll learn how to look beyond the usual records and discover new ways to move your research forward with confidence.🎯 What You’ll LearnWhy military records can reveal more than just service historyHow probate records can clearly identify family relationshipsWhat land records can tell you about movement and connectionsHow newspapers can uncover stories and missing detailsWhy church records are essential for earlier generations🌿 TakeawayIf you’ve hit a brick wall, don’t give up—shift your focus. Exploring just one new type of record could open the door to your next discovery.🔗 Resources & Next StepsExplore more genealogy tips, tools, and preservation strategies at: 👉 AncestrySeeking.com🎧 Subscribe & FollowIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow or subscribe so new episodes appear automatically in your podcast app.