The Boad Family Tree and Genealogy

I. The Boad Family Tree

It is important to remember that there is no single Boad family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How can I find the second married name of a female Boad ancestor? and you might be surprised at the answer.

II. Boad Genealogy

Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Boad ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know When were Boad births first recorded in the United States?, then read this frequently asked question.

Vital records are essential for family history research because they were typically created at or near the time of the event, making the record more reliable. There are currently matching Boad records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Boad family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

III. Origins of the Boad Surname

There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Boad ancestors took on the surname. It may have been based on their occupation or a distinguising physical trait. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

IV. Boad DNA Projects

Don't believe the hype! When DNA testing was first made available for genealogical purposes, some companies boasted how it could solve all your Boad family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Boad research, read "Using DNA to Find Your Surname".

V. Boad Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Boad ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing How do I find my Boad family history on the Internet? is always useful.

Photo Collections

VI. Networking with Boad Researchers

When you've come up against a brick wall in your genealogy research, posting a message board query can help; one of the biggest benefits is that message board queries are accessed through search engines, which means even someone not specifically engaged in genealogy but interested in your subject may find your query and bring valuable new information to the table -- it happens! The article "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Boad queries.

VII. Boad Achievements & Celebrities

VIII. Web Sites & Blogs with Boad Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Boad, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."

RootsWeb search of US Naturalization Records
RootsWeb search of Obituary Daily Times
RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index

IX. Upcoming Boad Family Reunions

Notifying everyone in advance to bring old photos and documents can bring big rewards, making a special place at the reunion (maybe even a special Boad booth) where people can come at their leisure to sit, look and chat; in addition to information and clues that might be written on the back of a photo, every photograph has a story and serves as an excellent stimulus to recall -- people might comment not only on the people in the photo, but also on what's in the background, or they might have information around where the photo was taken or the event -- just be sure to have someone there to capture new information. The article "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Boad reunion.

Source:
Surname Finder, Boad Surname Checklist [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 1998-2013.