Going back to school
When researching family history, the first documents sought out are often births, deaths and marriages records; but documents generated by schools are an excellent little-known resource to get a glimpse of your ancestors in their early lives. In addition to the names of students and their parents, their addresses, occupations and birth dates, these documents can also reveal personal details about your ancestors, such as whether they were high-achieving athletes, consummate musicians, the dux of the school or persistent
