Carla Blackstone K.'s Page

What surnames are you interested in researching?

All western Upshur County, Texas original settlers' surnames, such as, but not limited to: Carroll, Blackstone, Stringer, Dacus, Petty, Hearn, Martin, Steelman, Willis, Reavis, Carrington, Buchanan, Bouknight, Gaston, Langford, Cranfill, Holeman, Thompson, Mathis, Fuller, Plant, Wash, White,Satterwhite,Schrum, Shrum,Larue,Caffey, Miller, Jones, Parker, Davis, Hail, Snow, Whitter, McWhorter, Baird, Beard, Duffey, Spencer, and all others.

What countries and other locations are you interested in researching?

Mostly western Upshur County, Texas, USA

What is your level of genealogy knowledge?

Advanced Family History Researcher

If you are a genealogy expert, what are your specialties?

I am fairly well versed in all areas of genealogy, such as researching old courthouse records and legal documents, collecting and cataloging old pictures, interviewing family members, taking cemetery readings, understanding the language of the day, using naming patterns, nicknames from the time period, and migratory routes. Also, I know the importance of sourcing all information. In addition, I prefer to make my research "live', by including the history of the area, while writing family histories.

Do you have a genealogy website or blog or belong to a Genealogy Society?

www.blackstoneridge.com