What We Stand For

Our Pledge

The standard behind every video, guide, and blog post on Brick Walls & Buckeyes.

The Brick Walls & Buckeyes Pledge

At Brick Walls & Buckeyes, we are committed to helping researchers move beyond unsourced family trees and toward conclusions supported by original records and sound evidence. We interpret the past within its historical context, without excusing injustice or judging it solely through present-day assumptions, and we approach difficult or tragic events with care, accuracy, and respect. We distinguish documented facts from family stories and compiled trees, label uncertainty honestly, and never claim more than the records can support. We protect the privacy of the living. Above all, we remember that every name in the archive represents a real person whose life and story deserve dignity, thoughtful research, and responsible preservation.

Keep pushing past your brick walls.
Records over rumors
Context without excuses
Honest about uncertainty
Dignity for every name