Family History Scavenger hunt
Family History Scavenger hunt
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Each Scavenger Hunt will explore a genealogical or historical website or collection of records that will enhance your family history detective skills. It's a fun activity for beginners, experienced researchers, or families. Scavenger hunts will take 10-15 minutes. Each day we will introduce a new activity. There may even be some bonus activities that require a short trip to your local Family History Center.
Each correctly completed quiz will enter that participant in a drawing. Quizzes will be available until Wednesday, October 19th. See comments from previous participants below.
1950 US Census
Are you on this census? Even if you are not you probably know someone who is.
BillionGraves
BillionGraves will not only help you find your ancestor's headstone online but can lead you right to it.
Old Occupation Names
Was your ancestor a top knocker? Sometimes we find occupations we have never heard of.
Idaho State Archives
This repository has a variety of records all about Idaho. Come explore pensions, prison records, and more.
Civil War Saints
and Soldiers
This National Parks Service website is a wonderful resource for the Civil War.
FamilySearch Books
Combined sources from 17 libraries and collections. Go beyond general search results.
1900 US Census
Contains so many details that help fill in the 20-year gap in census records.
Idaho Naturalization Records
Immigration, birth details, family information, and more can be found in these records.
BLM - GLO Records
Bureau of Land Management & General Land Records database can help us find our ancestors.
What's next?
What's next?
If you enjoy these scavenger hunts, consider attending our Family History Discovery Day on October 22nd, our regularly scheduled classes, visiting the Hayden Lake FHC, or leaving us some feedback. Thanks
Huge thank you to our scavenger hunt participants
Huge thank you to our scavenger hunt participants
It has been so much fun! We are planning on using this format more often!
It has been so much fun! We are planning on using this format more often!
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