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Professional genealogy services
Creator of The Family History Research Toolkit CD-ROM (Genealogical Publishing)
Author of:
Records of the Slave Claims Commission, 1864-1867, Volume One: Register of Claims of the Delaware Commission
Records of the Slave Claims Commission, 1864-1867, Volume Two: Register of Claims of the Kentucky Commission

African-American Genealogy Examiner (National)
Baltimore Genealogy & History Examiner (NEW!)
Lowcountry Africana Resource Library
Instructor, "African-American Ancestors" course, National Institute of Genealogical Studies
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What surnames are you interested in researching?: (Personal) Hait, Burnham, Posson, Shipe, Obaugh, Dennis, Noll

What countries and other locations are you interested in researching?: (Personal) New York (various counties), Virginia (Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah cos.)

What is your level of genealogy knowledge?: Professional Genealogist

If you are a genealogy expert, what are your specialties?: Conduct research for clients in Maryland. Specialize in African-American and Civil War research.

Do you have a genealogy website or blog?: http://www.haitfamilyresearch.com

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Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, Genealogy

Genealogy of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, including Frederick, Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Rockbridge counties, Virginia, and the neighboring counties of West Virginia (Berkeley and Jefferson counties)

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Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, Genealogy

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Maryland Genealogy

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Sharon Attaway Brogdon commented on Michael Hait's group 'Maryland Genealogy'

My thanks to everyone who emailed me information on the Maryland Attaway family. It does appear that name died out in MD so don't know how my fellow researchers came to the conclusion that our NC, SC people came through MD. Unfortunately they…

Nov 6, 2011

Sharon Attaway Brogdon commented on Michael Hait's group 'Maryland Genealogy'

Thanks Timothy, Bobbie Jones and I have been searching together for years. Maybe someday we'll know for sure how Elizabeth connects to the Elder family.

Oct 13, 2011

Timothy P. Gallagher commented on Michael Hait's group 'Maryland Genealogy'

Hi Sharon, Here is Nancy answer. ************************** Hi Tim, This is the "PETER ELDER" line of VA and GA However, Lee Elder's "PETER ELDER" book doesn't have any Watterson names.Google search:…

Oct 13, 2011

Timothy P. Gallagher commented on Michael Hait's group 'Maryland Genealogy'

Hi Sharon, Did not find them in the Elder book. i have sent a note to another Elder researcher to see if she can place them. I will drop you a note when I hear back. Tim

Oct 12, 2011

Pamela Ann Drake commented on Michael Hait's group 'Maryland Genealogy'

Hi! Here are the surnames I'm looking for, so far, in MD.: BOWIE,CALLAWAY,CARD,DRAKE,HEARN,HINKLE,MORRIS,PLUMMER & WINDHAM/WINDOM. If you're looking for the same names please contact me.Maybe we can find a link. Thanks!

Oct 12, 2011

Sharon Attaway Brogdon commented on Michael Hait's group 'Maryland Genealogy'

Timothy, I don't know much, but her name was Elizabeth Elder, b. 1837 GA, m. John Lumpkin Watterson 1858 Russell, AL. They both died in TX. I have not found a burial for her but do for him. They had 7 children: Dora, James Warren, Mary, John…

Oct 11, 2011

Timothy P. Gallagher commented on Michael Hait's group 'Maryland Genealogy'

Hi Sharon, What are their name and i will look them up in the Elder book. Did they spell iy with or without and "S". Mine are without an "S". William Elder b 1681 (England? died 1714 Prince George's County Maryland. He…

Oct 11, 2011

Sharon Attaway Brogdon commented on Michael Hait's group 'Maryland Genealogy'

Thanks for your help. Some of the Wills I have but hoped I could find exactly where Attaways Purchase might be. I also have a grant for land in Nancemond, NC in 1600s. I will contact the person and links you suggested so maybe there is something I…

Oct 11, 2011

Dave Cissell commented on Michael Hait's group 'Maryland Genealogy'

Sharon, "Attaway's Purchase" does not seem to have been one of the earlier land patents. It is mentioned in the will for John Bond in The Maryland Achieve records in Liber 30, folio 815, and dated 13 Jan.…

Oct 10, 2011

Timothy P. Gallagher commented on Michael Hait's group 'Maryland Genealogy'

Hi Sharon, Not sure these will help but here are somethings I have…

Oct 10, 2011

Sharon Attaway Brogdon commented on Michael Hait's group 'Maryland Genealogy'

I am looking for information on a plantation in early St. Mary's called "Attaway's Purchase" that I've seen in family wills, etc. My Attaway family came about 1635 some say on Ark or Dove, but no proof. They did marry into…

Oct 9, 2011

Maryland Genealogy

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Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, Genealogy

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New e-Book Announcement: * Online State Resources for Genealogy *

New e-Book Announcement

ONLINE STATE RESOURCES FOR GENEALOGY

compiled by Michael Hait

[From the Introduction]

"The emergence of the Internet has led to many online resources for genealogical research. Subscription genealogy websites, such as Ancestry, Footnote, GenealogyBank, and others, have grown to fill the market for record indexes and images online. Free genealogy sites, such as Find-A-Grave and the U. S. GenWeb Project, have employed the work…

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Posted on January 29, 2011 at 11:40pm

Texas 1867 Voters' Registration Lists now available online

Digital images of the 1867 voters' registration lists have now been published online, available as e-books.

For more information, see http://haitfamilyresearch.com/1867Texas.aspx

The following counties are… Continue

Posted on December 5, 2009 at 9:29pm

Recent articles at the African American Genealogy Examiner

Take a look at some recent articles posted at the African American Genealogy Examiner:

Are census records reliable for genealogy research?…

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Posted on December 5, 2009 at 9:23pm

Recent articles at the African American Genealogy Examiner

Using 'clusters' to track your ancestors through multiple census years (part one)…

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Posted on October 21, 2009 at 3:55am

Looking for subjects for case studies in African-American genealogy research

As many of you know, I write the African-American Genealogy Examiner column at Examiner.com. Between how-to articles and news, I am at no loss for subject matter.

However, I would like to begin to periodically present case studies for research, examining the evidence and making suggestions for further research. While I may or may not be able to conduct any research on these cases (depending on the local/online availability of records)… Continue

Posted on August 6, 2009 at 9:12pm

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At 10:48am on February 15, 2010, Ellen Healy gave Michael Hait a gift…: Red Ribbon
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At 10:42am on February 15, 2010, Ellen Healy said…: Thanks, Michael. Too sweet! Hope you and your beautiful family had a great Valentine's Day!

At 4:14am on August 31, 2009, Kathy Hastings Hoeldke said…: Hi Michael, I am glade to see a professional joining us. We sure do need help... Thank you for joining us!!!!

At 8:16pm on July 21, 2009, Denise Young said…: Welcome aboard!

At 2:32pm on July 18, 2009, GeneJ said…: Michael, May I refer to your June 2009 thread and ask you for comment on Luckie's Challenge at Most Wanted? --GJ

At 3:30pm on July 17, 2009, Deborah J. Harlow said…: Hello, Michael, Thanks for letting me know about this site. Keep in touch.
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At 5:23pm on July 15, 2009, Kaye Moore Coller said…: Thanks a lot. We no long print a hard copy of our newsletter, but I will let you know when and where it's posted. If you'd like, send me some info about you that I can include with the article.
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