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How would you go about attempting a Genealogy Network

Q? How would you attempt Genealogy Networking?

During these difficult financial times, we simply don't have the financial resources to traipse around the Country visiting libraries, etc. or to pay for "time & copies" from those libraries or Genealogy Societies, etc. At least, I don't have the finances, I can't speak for the rest of you.

Anyways.

I simply cannot make anymore "headway" when it comes to researching my ARNEY surname, w/o assistance.

I had "hoped" to find, other active researchers, doing the same research, that lived in designated areas of interest, that might be willing to do the "leg work" and share their results, but alas, I haven't found anyone, period. After all, it would be mutually beneficial, to the overall research. However, 99.99% of the people I meet online, are doing other research, and my family surname, may crop up, once in their line, so they have limited interest, if you know what I mean. The people that once were actively researching, have since retired, lost interest, completed as much as they intend to, passed away, etc.

So, how would you go about setting up a much needed Genealogy Network, to try to actively work on researching a specific surname?

Example: My surname, lived in the areas of Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. I have traced them back to Pennsylvania, but there's where I hit a "snag" (aka "brick wall"). They were "supposedly" in York(town), York County, Pennsylvania, at least between 1749-1767, but finding documentation of this is "fleeting" at best.

How would you proceed?

Thank you, for your time, consideration, and cooperation, I truly appreciate it.

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Permalink Reply by Jaime Aulet on March 13, 2012 at 3:37pm

Hi Stan,

I would suggest trying to find a local genealogy society or club and send one of the officers an e-mail about your situation and what you are trying to find. You may even be able to find one on Facebook and contact them that way. I know the club that I am a member reads requests and questions at our business meeting to see if anyone has suggestions or can help the requestor. Often times they have members who travel to the county courthouse or archives frequently and may be able to help for a much smaller fee than if you contacted that place yourself - or maybe even free.

I've also had some success with message boards, though sometimes I don't get a response for a few years! I know that's a long time to wait. For example, on Ancestry you can post for free under the surname OR you can post by location. You may get better information and help if you post your query on the York, York County, PA board rather than the Arney one.

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