Speaker for the Dead: A Genealogy Blog
LGBTQ Genealogy – Part 9
Remembering Stonewall: 50 Years of LGBTQ Liberation
This month, on the 28th of June, we mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in Greenwich Village, New York. Stonewall was the watershed event igniting the modern gay rights movement. Over the past five decades, our society has made significant strides in […]
1947 Partition Archive
1947 Partition Archives
Next week I complete my 2-month (30 hours per week) internship at The 1947 Partition Archives in Berkeley, Ca. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the archive, preserving the stories of firsthand witnesses to the upheaval caused by Partition. In August 1947, British India was divided to […]
LGBTQ Genealogy – Part 8
Newspapers – Part 1: Unearthing LGBTQ History in Headlines
Newspapers stand as invaluable resources for genealogists, offering a unique window into personal history, unlike any other record. This is particularly true when it comes to discovering LGBTQ family members, especially those who found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong […]
LGBTQ Genealogy – Part 7
LGBTQ in the U.S. Census: Tracing the Evolution of Inclusion and Exclusion
In previous discussions, we’ve explored clues supporting the possibility of ancestors being LGBTQ. We’ve also delved into the use of “Partner” in 20th-century census records as a potential identifier for LGBTQ relationships. However, the LGBTQ history in the […]
HomoHistory.com
Exploring LGBTQ History Through Vintage Photographs
In my quest for materials on LGBTQ genealogy, I stumbled upon a gem—a cherished photo blog named HomoHistory.com. Published by Jeffery Gent, this site serves as a remarkable repository, preserving and sharing vintage photographs featuring Gay & Lesbian individuals. With hundreds of captivating images, this […]
LGBTQ Genealogy – Part 6
The Term “Partner” in Census Records
The utilization of the term “Partner” in State and Federal census enumerations during the 20th century offers a unique window into diverse households. An illustrative example is the 1915 New York census entry for Anne Clark and Adele Albro, who were enumerated as Partners.
The […]
LGBTQ Genealogy – Part 5
Census Records
Genealogists rely on census records to meticulously track individuals and families across time and place. Discovering an ancestor consistently residing with the same partner across multiple census records serves as a compelling clue that they were in a committed relationship. Let’s delve into an example discussed in last […]
LGBTQ Genealogy – Part 4
Famous and Infamous Census Records
One of the primary record sets that genealogists consult is the United States Decennial Census. The US Census Bureau maintains a dedicated webpage titled “Famous and Infamous Census Records,” showcasing census records over the decades that feature notable individuals, both celebrated and controversial.
Within […]
