A pedigree chart shows a person's direct ancestry , such as parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. The pedigree chart does not include other relatives, such as siblings, cousins, uncles or aunts. Primary and Secondary sources differ by time . A primary source was created at the time of a genealogical event, whereas a secondary source documents an event later on. A relict was an old term for widow , or, less frequently, widower .
Bounty land is land offered to individuals by the government, in exchange for military service .
Intestate refers to a person dying without having a will . Knowing this prevents you from wasting time looking for a will that doesn't exist. And, although the information is not always perfectly accurate, the information for cemetery markers was often provided by someone who personally knew the deceased. The cemetery marker may have images that give hints about the individual's or the family's values or beliefs, military service, or marital status. Nearby graves are sometimes the graves of the individual's relatives.