How do you go about finding your women ancestors in your genealogy research? It’s a challenge nearly all family historians have faced. Females account for half of our ancestors, but they often prove more difficult to research.   My maternal grandmother Lucy (right) with her older sister Janice (left), about 1930. Why Is It So Difficult To Find Women Ancestors In Your Genealogical Research?  There are two primary reasons. The first, name changes and conventions, was discussed in a previous … [Read more...]