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Publication - 'Prisons of Great Britain' or similar

gangus39 — 5 Nov 2008 5:24:03 GMT

I was sent a page sometime back with a heading of "Prisons of Great Britain' dated Oct 15 1845.

Part of the page lists "Return of the Establishment of Officers in Kirkdale Gaol and House of Corrections.

My ancestor John ANGUS is listed as HEAD WARDER in this publication.

Does anyone by chance know what publication this might be part of and/or if there are later versions that might still exist ???

John supposedly disappeared circa 1850'ish

Any guidance would be greatfully received.
_________________
Glenn
Adelaide South Australia
with links to Liverpool and districts from the early 1800's

"Abortion" on Death Certificate

danielnewton1 — 17 Oct 2007 11:33:35 GMT

Hi,

I was wondering if you could clear something up for me?

I recently recieved my great great grandmothers (Johanna Hill) death certificate from 1901.

It gives as cause of death "Sapraemia following abortion. Cardiac Failure". This is quite a suprise as my grandmother told me that she had died in childbirth. I would simply like to know whether an "abortion" in 1901 meant the same as it does now or whether it was also a term used for a miscarriage or stillbirth?

She was married and had five children already by my great great grandfather when she passed away so I was quite intrigued when I saw this. Were abortions commonplace within marriages at the turn of the century? I know that they were fairly poor (a coal mining family in Blaenavon, Wales) but I have also been led to believe that Johanna was also a Catholic. So, an abortion would be a suprise!

Any help with or explanation to this little mystery would be greatly appreaciated.

Thanks in advance.

Researching Apprenticeships

BradJHess — 22 Sep 2008 3:08:13 GMT

Hello all,

In the biography of one of my ancestor's sons I found the following nugget:

"At the age of fourteen John Iveson was apprenticed to a merchant at Ferry Bridge, to serve seven years, but after remaining there five years ran away, going to London, where he learned the cabinetmaker's and joiner's trade."

Based on other research I know that John Iveson was from Haslingden, but I have no idea where "Ferry Bridge" is/was. I do know that he indeed worked most of his life as a "Carpenter." He immigrated to the United States in 1817.

I was hoping that someone much more knowledgeable than myself could point me in the right direction of what records may be available relating to this. The time period would be about 1804. What would be the best method for me to pursue this being that I am in the United States?

Thanks so much for any help!

Union County Heritage Volume 1

esharp4346 — 15 Jul 2008 8:00:07 GMT

Checking to see if anyone has this book or knows if it is still sold. This is for TN. Also, Know Your Relatives-the Sharps by Genevieve Peters. Thanks, Eleanor Sharp

List of Names/Locations from Letters

nbarnett — 15 Aug 2008 1:13:54 GMT

I have a number of letters written to my g-grandfather, William John ROSBOROUGH toward the end of his life (1938-1941). These letters are from his brother and a few others, filling him in on people he knew before he emigrated to the US around 1890. My Rosboroughs came from the town of Lisbunny, Claudy, Co. Derry but there is mention of other locations - many nearby, others further away.

I have listed each of the 60+ names mentioned in these letters as well as any associated locations that were mentioned. If anyone is interested in any of these names, I'd be happy to share the context of the name in the letters. There is little more I can offer than what is in the letters themselves. The spelling in many of the letters is poor and the transcription sometimes difficult, so errors in names and locations are certainly possible.

Nancy Rosborough Barnett

NAME (LOCATIONS)
Bond, Mr.
Bond, Sarah (Lisbunny)
Brown, Colonel (Cumber)
Chestnutt, Bob (Alla Church)
Christie, ? (Lower Craig)
Christie, Andrew (Gortatane)
Deechan, Mr. (Lryrng (Sryng?), Lisbunny)
Donelly, Johnnie (Nullen)
Ellis, ? (Lisbunny)
Forbes, Miss (Holmes?)
Foulton (Fulton), William (Upper Alla)
Fulton, Bob
Hargan, John (Lyng)
Henecery, ?
Hopkin, George
Hopkin, Margaret
Hopkin, Mary Ann
Inches, ? (Lower Alla)
Leslie, John
Long, John (Killycorr)
McClay, Mr.
McFaul, James (Striadarran, Lower Alla)
McMillian, Bessie
McHaffey, Miss (Glasgow)
McHaffey, William (Ballynenar)
McMillian, Alexander (Providence, RI)
McMillian, Annie (Lisbunny)
McMillian, Maggie
McMillian, Martha (Providence, RI)
McMillian, Jane
McMillian, Lizzie (Belfast)
McMillian, Minnie (Lisbunny)
McMillian, Joseph (Derry)
McMillian, Thomas James
McMillian, William
Milligan, ? (Lower Alla, Burnside)
Millligan, Catherine
Milligan, David (Derry)
Milligan, Sarah (Belfast)
Neilson, Mr. (Lisbanney)
Ramsey, John (Lisbunny)
Ramsey, Miss (Portrush)
Ramsey, Mrs.
Ramsey, Son1
Ramsey, Son2
Robinson, Leslie (Tullintrain)
Rogers, Samuel
Rosborough, Archie (Lisbunny)
Rosborough, Christie
Rosborough, Henerys? (Lisbunny, Salcowelly, Coleraine, Belfast)
Rosborough, Jane
Rosborough, James (Lisbunny)
Rosborough, James (Lower Alla)
Rosborough, Jeannie (Lisbunny)
Rosborough, Lindsay (Nullen)
Rosborough, Major
Rosborough, Robert
Rosborough, Samuel
Rosborough, Sarah (Australia)
Rosborough, Sarah Jane
Rosborough, William
Smith, Anne Catherine
Smith, Eliza Jane (Liscleen)
Smith, Joseph
Smith, Robert M.
Temple, Johnnie
Wallace, Agnes (Donemara)
Wallace, Jennie
Witherow, William (Alla)

Newsbank America's Obituaries & Death Notices

dmstefani — 8 Aug 2008 7:26:20 GMT

Does anyone know who offers this database online?
I live in IL if that helps for libraries.
Mine does not have it & I used to have it available at Godfrey Memorial, but they no longer offer it.

Consulate Codes and Historical Zip Codes

cwilliams07_1 — 21 Jul 2008 3:37:54 GMT

I am working on a death records project right now and am looking for a list of US Consulate Codes. Rootsweb has countries listed next to their consulate codes.. i.e. xx953 (Canada). I cannot find this information anywhere. I was just wondering how someone would be able to come across this information. The project also includes finding a list of obsolete zip codes. i.e. 11227, rootsweb has a list of the codes and I was wondering how to find these.

Thanks to anyone that can help. I have tried everything to find this information.

before 1841??

clareharvey800 — 17 Jul 2008 8:54:08 GMT

ive done quite well on my family tree and have gone back to around 1800 with a few of my family members,, but what on earth do i do now>> there are no census records before 1841,, so how do i find out any more info... thanks to anyone who replies, clare x

Wisconsin and Ohio Plat maps

MaryFreel — 7 Jul 2008 4:02:18 GMT

I made copies of the index to plat maps for Wisconsin Marinette County and Ohio Tuscarawas County. Unfortunately, I forgot to indicate which web site I obtained them from and I can't seem to locate the site again!!! I usually use Rootsweb, Ancestry.com and Family Search but it could have been from anyplace and just mentioned on those sites. Does anyone know which site they are from? I just remember that they are black and white--list maps of the USA, state and world before the specific maps of the county. This is driving me nuts. Oh I think it might be the early 1900s for a date. Anyone out there have a clue??

"From Kedrah, Cahir to Newfoundland", Ryan/O'Connor

mariabrennan_1 — 29 Jun 2008 8:23:35 GMT

Would anyone know where I might obtain a copy of an article or book entitled " From Kedrah, Cahir to Newfoundland ?" I think it may have been written by Margaret Meagher and gives details of the Ryan and O'Connor families who emigrated from Cahir to Newfoundland.

Many Thanks in advance

A History of Buchanan County by H.A. Compton

free01bird1 — 28 Jun 2008 9:38:30 GMT

I'm looking to see if anyone has a copy of "A History of Buchanan County" by H.A. Compton. My aunt had this book referenced several times in her genealogy notes she passed down to me, but I guess the book is old and out of print. I can't find it anywhere...if anyone could help, I would be so thankful!

-Shannon Bradley

ancient dates in the USA

gfhayes — 23 Jun 2008 1:10:59 GMT

What does it mean when you find a reference/hint that is in say, 1056 but says that the individual died in FLORIDA!!
I've found many of these, where the info appears correct, but the individual was born or died in the USA back before there was a USA. I find that very odd.

Application of Soundex code in Surname search?

rbrock_1 — 23 Jun 2008 3:40:47 GMT

I am researching several German surnames that have spelling variations, especially in the US Census.
I have yet to find any search engines that will accept the Soundex code. What use is the soundex code for researchers?
Ron

books to find

fabricemontmartin1 — 19 Jun 2008 11:45:56 GMT

Hello to anybody,

I look for 2 books that I can not find here in France. Who can help me to find them or, at least, where I can read them (library...) ?

- Bilateral Studies in Private International Law, by Parker School of Foreign and Comparative Law, Nina M. Galston and Arthur Nussbaum, 1951.
In page 97, there must be a real interesting article about some of my relatives.

- Aeronautics, by Aeronautical Society of America, Aero Club of Pennsylvania. Page 125 interests me a lot.

Thanks for any help !!!

Fabrice

General Research Question

LoisMasters63 — 12 Jun 2008 12:07:36 GMT

In the United States, frequently there are local public or private libraries or county genealogical societies that hold unpublished family history collections. Frequently these consist of records sent be descendants, compilations by individuals interested in local history, deposits by people who have acquired old records and/or any variety of sources. They may be in manuscript form, letters, church records, burial records or cemetery records, family group sheets and pedigree charts. Are there any libraries or local genealogical societies in the counties of Northern Ireland which have these kinds of organizations or libraries? If so, how does one locate them. Are they responsive to out of country requests? Thank you.

Research Question

LoisMasters63 — 12 Jun 2008 12:01:06 GMT

In the United States, frequently public libraries or local genealogical societies have private unpublished collections of early residents. These have usually been placed there by descendants, interested members who have completed a research project, or ministers who have deposited copies of their records. The collection may be in the form of manuscripts, letters, church records, gravestone compilations or family group sheets and pedigree charts and may be kept in a vertical file, binders or a card file. In Northern Ireland, do these kinds of organizations or libraries exist? And how would one identify the address for them? Thank you.

Jeremiah Foley crushed to death by I.D.&W in Indiana 1900

DonnaMarstrander — 4 Jun 2008 6:30:16 GMT

Does anyone know what the intials stand for.
He was killed in Montezuma yards Indiana.

Public records?

stine80 — 7 Jun 2008 1:47:06 GMT

I just wonder if anyone please could tell me if it exists something like this page: http://www.miami-dadeclerk.com/public-records/pubsearch1.asp
For all states? Especially searching for:
HENDERSONVILLE, TN
SMYRNA, GA
WAVERLY, TN
MARIETTA, GA

And also, where can I find marriage/divorce/birth records?

I know I'm asking a lot here, but would really apprecciate any help. Don't know exactly where to start, and have already paid $$ on one website that didn't provide any information at all.

Best regards,

Stine

Best regards, Stine

EAST INDIA COMPANY CORRESPONDENCE

chakraborti — 24 Mar 2008 8:27:33 GMT

The English East India Company in its correspondence with the colonial administration used a number of trade symbols. These were mainly combinations of old English alphabets to depict nature of cargo, ship, destination etc. Does anyone know where to look for a detailed explanation of these symbols ?

Electoral Roll 3 credits left!

tanya111uk20021 — 12 May 2008 10:18:22 GMT

i have 3 credits left to view an address , if your interested mail me tanya111uk2002@hotmail.com

Laws?

vrc84 — 4 Apr 2008 1:19:53 GMT

Does anyone know of a good resource for finding historic laws? I'm looking specifically at southern states.

Book-My Ancestor Was a Merchant Seaman

mariekin94 — 27 Apr 2008 3:23:10 GMT

Does anyone have access to this book?? I am looking for Nicolas Tomlinson. He was born in Carlow County, Ireland around 1815. He was married in Kincardine, Ontario, in 1842. He carried the title of "Captain", and the family believes he may have been employed by a shipping company in England. I am hoping that someone will have access to this book, and can look to see if Nicolas TOMLINSON is listed in it.

Thank you for any info you can provide!!

Getting the Most Out of Your DNA Test Results

jordonsh — 28 Apr 2008 6:10:29 GMT

A New Episode of the FSG 2008 Philly podcast is available!!

Getting the Most Out of Your DNA Test Results

Learn a few tips to help you with DNA testing from conference speaker Ugo Perego presenting I Had My DNA Tested--Now What?.Ugo is the Director of Operations at the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah, and a PhD student in Human Genetics at the University of Pavia, Italy.

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE

• FGS NEWS
• AROUND PHILLY
• GENEALOGY JEOPARDY

To listen now go to the FGS 2008 Philly Podcast blog and click the play button. (http://fgspodcast.wordpress.com)

Where do you go for pre-1841 information

Deborah_Orton — 27 Apr 2008 9:41:28 GMT

I have my family line traced back to the 1841 census. Where do I look now? Family name is Orton, all based in Yorkshire, particularly Warwickshire/Coventry, Longford, as Ribbon Weavers. What records would you look for now?

Thank you

Genealogy Project

bep1887 — 1 Apr 2008 11:58:24 GMT

Hello,
My name is Breann Plamowski, and I am an undergraduate student at Salem State College in Salem Massachusetts. I am currently working on my senior honors project, and I would like to invite you to participate in my study. I am researching the reasons why people conduct genealogical research. Participating in this project will take about thirty minutes, and will involve taking an online survey. The survey will ask you questions about your reasons for conducting genealogical research. Filling it out is completely voluntary, and you would not have to answer any questions with which you may feel uncomfortable. Only non-identifying information will be asked. If you or anyone else you may know would like to help me by completing the questionnaire, the website is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=voCZ8FahJ3D7tdyUYNwoD...

If you are a member of a genealogical association you may also share the website with your fellow members. Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Breann Plamowski

Imprecise Sources in the US

beaktobeak — 21 Jan 2008 7:11:35 GMT

Hello all!

I have been doing genealogy research on families outside of the US for over 15 years and have found primary research resources, such as parish records available in Europeon countries but very few in the US.

It seems that doing US research is a much more imprecise gamble due to the lack of these primary sources in much of the country. I have found myself relying on tracking people through census records, which I find to be an unsatisfactory and imprecise source.

I would like to hear opinions of the people on this list about this subject.

Debbie

The Genealogical Term "Do"

chrissyhorn_1 — 12 Jan 2008 8:12:38 GMT

Does anyone know what the term "Do" means? I've seen it mostly on census records, usually in the birth state and occupation fields. It will have this term instead of actual information. I've also seen it on a mental institution admittance form from 1898. Under "Hospital Admitted To," written in was "Do." Feel free to contact me at hornchrissy@yahoo.com. Thank you.

Academic research

emmadhesi — 18 Feb 2008 7:20:36 GMT

Hello,

I am a student who is investigating the role of information and communication technologies within genealogy and family history, and am finding it hard to uncover any research in this area.

Does anyone know of any academic work that has been carried out on this topic?

Anything you have would be gratefully received!

Many thanks,

Emma

Finding the origin of data?

nagetier — 25 Jan 2008 4:10:10 GMT

Hi all-
The genealogical data for my family includes a mysterious, unnamed sister of mine, when I am the only child that my parents had together. My father insists that this is true.

Is it possible for me to determine who contributed the data, so that I might determine the origin of the claim?

Thanks,
-Matt

Free Help Available !!

cmikega — 9 Apr 2007 1:35:10 GMT

I have 30 Years of Genealogical Research experience. I'm working on gaining my certification designation, and am wlling to help someone for fre in a limited and specific search for their own research needs. I specialize in Midwest, Southern and Eastern US States colonial through present. If interested, please contact me by email at cmikega@comcast.net. I will require a letter of agreement and release of information in order to complete the work, as the resulting work will be used as part of my certifiaction submission.

NARA Restores Extended Hours

ecss12830 — 19 Feb 2008 6:27:58 GMT

Good news! NARA announced that they will restore the evening and weekend hours

I checked with public affairs (202-357-5300) and they are planning to add additional pull times as well

http://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2008/nr08-60.ht...

Gustavn HERZBERG killed - accident on Michigan Central RR, c. 1890

kmrbschmidt — 12 Nov 2005 5:23:32 GMT

Gustav HERZBERG was killed in a railroad accident around 1890, perhaps in the West Bay City, Michigan yards of the railroad - but that is only a guess. It is known from the Bay City, Michigan residents register of 1900 that he repaired cars for the MCRR. What kind of accident it was that he fell victim to is, however, unknown.
Does anyone happen to know of a source of records for this type of fatality?

K. Schmidt

Vintage scrapbook supplies

bookworm53 — 6 Sep 2007 9:21:53 GMT

I recently inherited scrapbooks 75 years old and older. The pages measure:
10 1/4 inches wide by 13 1/2 inches tall.
13 inches wide by 10 1'4 inches tall.

I am searching for archive quality sleeves to place them in. Hobby Lobby did not carry them and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or resources where to buy such sizes?
Thanks!

Transcribing a will, most of it completed... just the difficult bit to go....

shaundm — 15 Dec 2007 7:50:18 GMT

I have transcribed most of the following attachments which is an English will from 1791. I am stuck on the hard parts! Does anyone feel up to the challenge to help fill in the blanks....

The will document is attached here (page 4 is the only one required)
http://www.muddock.com/Attachments/Will%20-%20Muddock%20John...

Here is my transcription so far
http://www.muddock.com/Attachments/Will%20-%20Muddock%20John...

Thanks, Shaun

Researching Postal Records in the UK

AnnetteCode — 11 Nov 2007 8:34:34 GMT

I did receive an answer from the Postal heritage in the UK, and received the following:
Family History searches can be done either by the researcher in person, by an independent researcher at
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk or by using our Family History Research Service.

The address is: the Royal Mail Archive
Freeling House, Phoenix Place, London WC1XODL

this e-mail came from info@postalheritage.org.uk from Barry Attoe, Archives Assistant

he had attached details which he hoped I would find Useful, a Research Services Order Form, which my son in law did not give me, so if you e-mailed he would probably send you those documents

(try sending a letter as sometimes people take pity on those of us searching and actually end up doing it for free. I once got a copy of a census once that way, I'm sure that wouldn't happen anymore with all the pay-for service websites now)

Tracing our ancestors

ChatterboxNY — 12 Oct 2007 5:12:38 GMT

For a book project that I’m working on, I’m interested in talking to people who have tracked their family history through a wide array of objects ranging from the conventional (BMD, land records) to the unconventional (snuffbox engravings). What is the range of different kinds of searches you have had to do to build up a complete (or somewhat complete) picture of your ancestor or family? How might some more unusual objects have helped you get past a brick wall? Please e-mail me if you’d be willing to be chat about your own research and what you’ve found. Suzanne.McGee@gmail.com

Child Custody Papers from 1950's?

amandacoates1 — 23 Sep 2007 8:50:46 GMT

Hi there

Where can I find the papers for child custody matters in the 1950s? I want to see the reason a court agreed for a father to have custody and I do have the date of divorce, full names, DOB's and marriage date.

I already have the Decree Nisi and Absolute but no reference to the child is mentioned. I thought these documents had to mention the children?

Many thanks in advance
Amanda

pre 1841 census

leeharding_1 — 19 Feb 2007 1:32:55 GMT

Does anyone know of any good links to help locate family members prior to the 1841 uk cencus.

all help appreciated
Leeroy

Royal Mail Archive

AnnetteCode — 13 Aug 2007 9:50:23 GMT

I checked the website of the National Archives of the UK, as postal services were the responsibility of the Royal Mail at that time. There is a Royal Mail Archive and they have a number of volumnes of Postmasters,sub-postmasters, clerks and letter carriers etc. from 1854 in Ireland to 1884. There are lists of staff that are invaluable to family historians so it claims as it gives the name of the employee, office or position and income. I have sent an inquiry to see where the Royal Mail Archive is, an address or hopefully a webpage that I was unable to find.

Tullow Historical Society

Pat Coughlin — 17 Oct 2005 2:39:39 GMT

I learned that the Tullow Historical Society has extensive records for the that area. Does anyone know if their materials are available for public viewing?

Regards,

Pat Coughlin

"Our Kentucky Kinfolks"

kbellmer1 — 1 Aug 2007 12:42:12 GMT

I am looking for anyone who might have a copy of the out-of-print book, "Our Kentucky Kinfolks" by Lewis and Marilyn Owens of Louisville, Kentucky. I have found it in a couple of libraries in Kentucky, but none that can be loaned out (I live in the Kansas City area). I would like to purchase the book, or perhaps get a copy of the book's chapter on the Robertson family.
Any help would be appreciated.
Karen Bellmer
bellmergenealogy@gmail.com

LDS records

fenryswulf — 14 Jul 2007 4:49:00 GMT

My research on my Polish ancestors hits a dead end at their immigration to the U.S. I know that the LDS records contain the church records for at least one family I am researching, but I don't know how to access them. I live near Chicago and will not be traveling to Salt Lake City anytime soon. Is there any way to get a copy or somehow research the LDS files without making a personal visit?

Books and Things!

starkers1 — 25 Jun 2007 11:24:04 GMT

Hi,
I've discovered there is a book called, 'The Isle of Muck - a short history' by Lawrence MacEwen (2002). It is apparently published privately and I would like to get hold of a copy. If anyone has any suggestions...?
Also, does anyone know whether the 'Small Isles census 1764 - 1765' is available on CD or fiche?
Any help, gratefully received.
Regards,
Sue

Towpath Times Project & The American Cement Co.

webmaster16967 — 17 Jun 2007 10:01:06 GMT

You are cordially invited to participate in this ongoing historical project by visiting: [ http://www.towpath-times.org ]. Be sure to also checkout the "American Cement Co. of California, NY" at [ http://www.towpath-times.org/Cement/Cement.html ]

Thank you!
Cliff Williams

Oldstone Enterprises - are they still in business?

MoreSawdust — 29 Jul 2006 9:27:38 GMT

Anybody have a phone number or address for Oldstone Enterprises? (the people that make rubbing wax) I wanted to find out who sells their wax in my hometown...

I found two numbers with Google, but both are out of service.

Who made entries in old family Bibles?

S. Ford — 21 Nov 2006 2:35:59 GMT

I've noticed that family Bible records tend to be recorded in a very elegant hand - similar to modern calligraphy - and I'm curious as to who made the entries. Did people ask a talented friend or pay the local stationer to do this for them? Were simple farming folk - some of whom had only a few months or a couple of years of schooling - capable of doing this themselves?

Anyone out there have older relatives who might remember?

social networking for genealogists

paul15748 — 11 May 2007 11:14:50 GMT

I read the community guidelines before posting this message, and I think this is okay. (And there are tons of links on these boards to other web sites like cyndislist.com)

I co-founded Ancestry.com in 1996. A few years ago I left the company, but now I'm back in the industry, with a social network for genealogists that I think will be really useful, called FamilyLink.com.

The site that lets genealogists connect with other genealogists in new ways--mainly around cities where our ancestors lived.

Has anyone tried it? Does it seem promising to you? What would you like it to be able to do?

Pallbearers' Rings

nnickjbrown — 9 May 2007 10:40:47 GMT

When my 4th great grandfather, John Clark died in Blandford Forum, in 1803, his son-in-law, Henry Kaines, my 3rd GGF was a pallbearer at the funeral. He received a ring, now in my possession, to commemorate the event. The ring contains a small lock of the deceased's hair over which are set his initials. His birth and death dates are engraved on the inside.

Does anyone know anything about this custom? How widespread was it? How did it originate?

Correct Capitalization

texasmama20738 — 23 Apr 2007 10:27:19 GMT

Can anyone tell me if the van and von before names are supposed to be in caps?

Genealgoy ON DEMAND - Saving Stories

jordonsh — 4 Apr 2007 1:13:06 GMT

A New Episode of Genealogy ON DEMAND is available!!

Saving Stories
How to make you Family Reunion last a lifetime

Hear three different ways to save family stories. They include creating a book, a video and a story montage. And hey, if you do not feel like creating the final product yourself, I know of three people who would be happy to assist you. Marianne Waller, Rosita N. Brennan and Sandy Choukroun conducted a workshop at the Family Reunion Conference in March 2007 at the Marriot Philadelphia Airport.

..

Also in this episode:

News: Looking for the living, database of servants and convicts
Emails: what to do when a web site disappears

To listen now go to the web site and click the play button. http://genealogyondemand.wordpress.com.

Genealogy Chat Room

Regalfamily — 4 Mar 2007 11:51:26 GMT

Genealogy Chat room
Fancy having a chat about your family tree? or perhaps you need some help? why not join us in Gentracers Genealogy chat.all help and advice given freely. you can access the chat room via our web site just type in Gentracers in to google

Genealgoy ON DEMAND - Pedigree Analysis

jordonsh — 26 Feb 2007 10:20:44 GMT

A New Episode of Genealogy ON DEMAND is available!!

Pedigree Analysis: Back to the Basics
Can you prove that your grandparents are your grandparents?

Often genealogy can become a tangled web of people and places, dates and documents. New web sites and databases are available every day. Sometimes we need to stop and re-evaluate our basic goal. Generally that goal is to trace direct ancestry back in time. How strong is your pedigree? Learn the three step process of analyzing your pedigree

Also in this episode:

* News: More ancestors on board , Travel-size evidence analysis
* Emails: County-wide surname project

To listen now go to the web site and click the play button. http://genealogyondemand.wordpress.com.

Genealgoy ON DEMAND - Enhance Your Digital Archives

jordonsh — 18 Feb 2007 4:21:59 GMT

A New Episode of Genealogy ON DEMAND is available!!

Enhance Your Digital Archives
Organizing Genealogy Paper Files

How do you arrange your genealogy computer files? Are they arranged so that you can easily file and retrieve your digital documents? Learn how setting up your digital archives, using naming conventions and attaching your documents to your lineage software can enhance the analysis of your documents..

Also in this episode:

News: free on Ancestry.com, Google maps books
Emails: passenger's lists online

To listen now go to the web site and click the play button. http://genealogyondemand.wordpress.com

Hospital birth records

aprilmoran — 3 Aug 2006 5:02:30 GMT

Hello listers,
Does anybody know where I can locate hospital birth/death records/registrations from around 1938/39?

regards..........................April

Books

amer-eagl — 15 Aug 2006 8:42:22 GMT

I keep hearing about Genealogy books that people have written Can anyone tell me how to get a copy of them

The one By Denis Savard
and by Bona Arsenault

Work Records

JeniferVanderland — 18 Dec 2006 11:51:36 GMT

Not sure where to post this - but here goes. Does anyone know if it is possible to get a record of the places that someone who has died worked in there lifetime? Who SS have it or possibly the IRS?

DNA Fun at Your Family Reunion

jordonsh — 23 Dec 2006 9:15:35 GMT

New Episode of Genealogy ON DEMAND is available!!

DNA Fun at Your Family Reunion
Sharing DNA test results at your family reunion

A family reunion is the most natural place to share your DNA test results. How do you capitalize on the excitement generated from learning your ancestral origins? Learn a variety of ways to engage your family, share history and send them home with cool mementos.

Also in this episode:

News: new genealogical databases, free online back up service
Emails: Which genealogy groups should I join?

To listen now go to the web site and click the play button. http://genealogyondemand.wordpress.com.

Free copies of my Genealogy Ebook

kgilbert162 — 11 Dec 2006 11:30:54 GMT

Hi RootsWeb Users!

I recently hired a nice lady to write an eBook on genealogy (she's a professional genealogist that has written in some magazines and researches family trees for clients). This eBook covers a ton of topics and I will be selling it on my website, but first I need some people to try it out, and if you like it, give me a "testimonial" for my website so others can see it's the "real deal."

I'd like to give you a free review copy. In exchange (but only if you like it!) I'd like to ask for a testimonial from you that I can use on my website. The testimonial doesn't have to be long; just a few small paragraphs relating specific things you liked about the eBook, results you got from the tips in the eBook, and/or if you would recommend the eBook. If you have a website, I can put the URL in it so you get some publicity.

If you don't really like the eBook, you don't need to give me a testimonial, plus, of course, you can keep the eBook (if you want to).

If you're interested, email me at kgilbert[AT]gmail.com (replace [AT] with @). Hope to talk to you soon! :)

Scanner, printer?

ksgirl90 — 9 Oct 2006 8:33:06 GMT

Hi all, hope this is a good place to post this question. I am going on a genealogy field trip for several days and wondered if you have any suggestions about a portable scanner to take to digitize the records I'll be viewing. I'll be taking my laptop and my companion has many family records I'd like to copy too. It would be fine if it had a printer also. I've seen very small scanners but didn't know if they were very good.

Thanks for your suggestions!
Hattie

Books on Migration

Jacob Psutka — 9 Oct 2006 1:38:48 GMT

Does anyone know of any books, preferably in English, which list the names of individuals migrating from Bohemia to Galicia (now the Ukraine) in period 1800 - 1850?

Where do I find people after the 1901 census?

susan — 23 Sep 2006 4:33:33 GMT

I am looking for some possible relations, but can't trace them after the 1901 census. Where could I find people after the 1901 census?

Thanks, susan

DOOMSDAY BOOK

auspole — 5 Mar 2006 3:28:43 GMT

Does anyone know of a searchable database of the doomsday book? i only really know the name and a tiny bit of info

Transcription Services

ken_parent — 15 Jul 2006 9:52:54 GMT

I have a load of FGSes that I need transcribed into Family Tree Maker. Does anyone know of a firm or firms who will do this for a fee? (Seems to me to be a prime outsourcing niche business....)

oral history questions

jlcole111 — 3 Jul 2006 9:04:54 GMT

A few years ago, I was using family tree maker and came upon a list of suggested questions for oral history. It was very detailed and keyed into current events for particular time periods, among other things. I am picking up where I left off and can't find that list. I'm not sure if it was part of Family Tree Maker or Ancestry.com. Does anyone know what I am talking about and how to find it? Many thanks.

Samford Univ. Genealogy Conference, June 2006, email for carpooling

Tina Sansone — 5 Apr 2006 9:33:17 GMT

June 11-16, 2006 Samford Univ. has their annual Genealogy Conference in Birmingham, AL.
The website for more info is
http://www.samford.edu/schools/ighr/. If you are interested in going and carpooling, email me at gtownma@midsouth.rr.com.

Thanks,

Tina Sansone

Children's book

Kerynne Sbrocchi — 24 May 2006 9:39:16 GMT

I haven't looked at the message board for quite a long time and can't believe how its grown and how the website itself has grown. It's amazing. Hello, Phil.....remember me? I was interested in the information regarding the childrens book and thought some of you might be interested in a book I found one day when doing a search on the net of my cognome. The book is titled "Erin McEwan, Your Days Are Numbered" and is a story about Erin who works in a deli in New York (I think ). The deli is owned by SIGNORA SBROCCHI. Not used to seeing my name in print in a fictional way I immediately ordered a copy for my grand-daughter. She might only be 7 months old now but one day I'll read it to her !

1894 Ordnance Survey Maps

jennifermacken — 17 May 2006 7:13:53 GMT

I don't know if anyone has ever heard about these but there are reprints of the 1894 Ordnance Survey maps. I just bought two off E-Bay (am I allowed to post who sells them?) and they are fantastic - they include a listing of all businesses in the area so are great for lodging houses, possible places of employment and so on. I own Kensal Green and Queens park and also Willesden and Stonebridge Park if anyone wants something looked up...

Just wanted to share!

Charts

Lisa Ahart — 10 May 2006 10:23:20 GMT

I am looking for a rather larger chart that I can write on myself. I would really like it to be something I can download and print myself rather then buying. I don't care if it's mulitple pages. I am looking for like a 10, 15, and 16 generation chart.

Thank you,
Lisa
miami000@centurytel.net

Building info in Bohumin

reggie159 — 1 May 2006 9:04:07 GMT

I have a postcard sent in 1907 from Oderberg (now Bohumin). The photo is of a building with the name O. Nippert carved across the front. I am looking for information about this building. Thank You!

Books

amer-eagl — 15 Aug 2006 8:43:43 GMT

I keep hearing about Genealogy books that people have written Can anyone tell me how to get a copy of them

The one By Denis Savard
and by Bona Arsenault

Boston Transcript

DawnMRoush — 2 Jan 2006 3:43:09 GMT

I've found a lot of my ancestors listed in the AGBI and the source record is the Boston Transcript. I have looked all over the internet and have not been able to find anything about the Boston Transcript. Can these be ordered or viewed online anywhere? I'd love to look up these references but I just can't find any information at all about it. Thanks for your responses.

"Name and Social Structure: Examples from Southeast Europe"

tom — 26 Dec 2005 3:40:34 GMT

Has anyone seen or read this book? Can you tell me if it's worth buying?

"Name and Social Structure: Examples from Southeast Europe"
Author(s): Bussy, Carvel De; Stahl, Paul H.
ISBN: 0880334045 / Hardcover / 7/1/1999

The Local Records of Stockton and Neighbourhood - T Richmond 1868

jgibson65 — 15 Apr 2006 12:53:27 GMT

Does anyone know where I can buy this book? It's a fantastic book and I have to keep taking it out of my library - no-one else has a look in!

Any advice appreciated.

Janice

Looking for Genealogical Computing, April/May/June 2004

catchall184 — 23 Nov 2005 11:47:22 GMT

I am looking for the someone who has the April/May/June 2004 issue of
Genealogical Computing magazine. I have read online the article "A Template
for Evaluating Evidence" by Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG and found
it very interesting. The problem being that the online version of the
article doesn't contain the figures referenced in the article. Does anyone
have a copy of that issue so that I can get a copy of the figures?

Thanks,

Mark Tucker

The Mells Book

Sandra K — 24 Oct 2005 9:05:53 GMT

Can anyone help me find a copy of the book The Mells by Douglas J Porteous please? I have tried the library but they cannot help.

Unknown Book Pgs Pertaining to Florida Timeline 1510-1997 Part 2

Christy — 19 Oct 2005 11:18:16 GMT

1832 ~ Treaty of Paynes Landing Ratified by Congress.Promised 5 million acres in SouthWest Florida to Seminoles.
Dec 28,1835 ~ Osceola(William Powell) leads Seminoles at Battle of Withlacoochee,slays US Indian Agent Maj.Francis Dade ,105 soldiers killed in route to Fort King(Ocala).Second Seminole War (1835-1842) begins.
1837~~Osceola Captured under a flag of truce,removed to South Carolina prison where he dies in Jan 1838.
1837 ~ Christmas Day. Battle of Okeechobee,1,000 federal troops under Gen. Zachary Taylor ,against fewer than 500 Seminoles,Led by Alligator ,Abiaka,Jumper and others.Twenty-Six of 37 dead are US soldiers, most of them Missouri Volunteers.
1838 ~ Trail of Tears forces 16,000 Cherokees from their Eastern homeland to Oklahoma.At Least 2,000 die along the way.About 3000 Seminoles,including Wild Cat (Coacoochee) and Alligator are shipped to Oklahoma.
1855 ~ Billy Bowlegs leads attack on US Army surveyors.Third Seminole War begins.
1858 ~ Third Seminole War ends with capture of Bowlegs .A few hundred Seminoles ,including Abaika,remain in Big Cypress and other isolated parts of Florida.US abandons efforts to romove all Seminoles.
1890s ~ Seminoles and Whites begin to trade peacefully on the borders of the Everglades.
1926 ~ Hurricane devestates Everglades' wilderness,many Seminoles homeless.
1928 ~ Tamiami Trail opens , fueling the boom in South Florida tourism.Seminoles begin to sell crafts and wrestle gators.Killer Hurricane hits LK Okeechobee region,whipped up a tidal wave that Drowns 4,000 in worst Natural disaster before Hurricane Andrew.

Hannibal Mo. and Quincy,ILL Project

James Denning — 3 Oct 2005 9:25:45 GMT

we are starting a Project concerning Hannibal Mo. and Quincy,ILL

Hannibal and Quincy were major stops on the road west by covered wagons.Some people who rode them went furthur west, while others went to surrounding communities. We are looking for them.
Some we suspect came from the Longford /Cavan area of Ireland.
If you suspect your people did that . this is your project.
If you know your people have ever lived in these two towns and the surrounding area. This is your project

For any reason your people did stuff here we welcome you to our search for answers to many puzzles which deal with the area
These are the names involved now if you have names you want
included answer this post or email me at Caradoc28@aol.com

Surnames in Project now :Abel, Arthur, Ball, Barnes, Bell, Beshears, Brassfield, Brown, Bush, Chisholm, Clarck, Connally, Connelly, Contany, Davis, Dunning, Farley, Farnsworth, Farrell, Field, Gamble, Geraghty, Gibbons, Gorman, Grant, Hardy, Jackson, Kerr, Lamson, Lynch, McGovern, McGowan, McGriffen, McManus, Medbery, Moffatt, Molloy, Morehead, Mulvey, O'Brien, Orrs, Payne, Powell, Reynolds, Ruland, Sheridan, Sullian, Sutton, Ward

Libraries open on Sunday

Emily — 18 May 2005 6:25:47 GMT

Which libraries, if any, in the Albany Co./Columbia Co. area are open on Sunday AND have significant genealogical resources?

ONE-NAME SOCIETIES

RegNMINiles — 12 Jul 2005 11:07:17 GMT

I love the Internet. I found it in January 2001 and haven't been to a library since then. I used to go to the New York Public Library every day. If you feel the same way, I understand.

But there is one resource that is completely ignored by the online community---the existence of one-name societies---that are interested in a single surname, such as JEFFERSON. When adoptees are born with a surname they did not choose, they are forced to be interested in that name.

While Ancestry.com has done an important job in making surname message boards available, there is some knowledge that never reaches the Internet---perhaps because the holders of such knowledge are too old to become computer literate. Here's a bibliographical citation that I came across today on the data base of the Adoption Bibliography Center---a data base I compiled as a one-man operation, now with over 30,000 entries.

Directory of Family Associations / Elizabeth Petty Bentley & Deborah Ann Carl. 4th ed. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pubg. Co., c2001. vi, 320 p. Blurb (3rd ed.): ?Based largely on data received in response to questionnaires sent to family associations, reunion committees, and one-name societies . . . offering access to approximately [6,500] family associations across the United States.?--Adv. Arranged alphabetically. Earlier editions were issued in 1991, 1993 and 1996. (Family records--U.S.--Directories) (Genealogy--U.S.--Directories) (Hereditary societies--U.S.--Directories) (United States--Genealogy--Societies, etc.--Directories) (Bentley, Elizabeth Petty) (Carl, Deborah Ann) (LC 91031650, 93078017, 96-78237). Directory of Family Associations is also available as part of the CD-ROM titled: The Genealogist's All-in-One Address Book (LC 98802322). Cf. KONRAD, J., Family Associations, Societies, and Reunions.

If just one adoptee completes his---I mean her---search by contacting a one-name society, I will be pleased.

Reg Niles

History In Your Larder!

jeanrice — 22 Jun 2001 5:38:41 GMT

Website project

Claire — 24 Jun 2005 3:41:22 GMT

Good afternoon,

I am currently taking my masters in library and information science. One of my projects this semester is to create a website. As one of my passions is Genealogy I would like to do a website on this. Can anyone provide me with idea os sections headings that they think would be most useful on a genealogy website. I have my own thoughts, but would like to get additional ideas.

Thanks,
Claire James

Southern will provides for care and education of son only?

johnmorrel — 15 May 2005 9:05:09 GMT

My g,g,grandfather's will was written when he was just 33 years old. Apparently he died fairly quickly after becoming ill or being wounded based on doctor's bills in his estate file. He mentions his wife and two children by name, but he specifies that his brother and executor should have full charge and control of the education of "my infant son not yet named" and, if his wife should remarry, his brother "shall take my infant son John Ebenezer and raise him up and educate him according to his judgement." (The discrepancy in naming the son must indicate that the will was drafted in two different sittings about the time the child was born.)

Does anyone know if such an arrangement which applies only to the son, not the daughter was typical in the 19th century, or was it perhaps typical in southern states? My g,g,grandfather was raised in Bedford County, Tennessee. He died in Cherokee County, Texas in 1860.

"The Remarkable Story of Saskatchewan Wheat Pool" by Gerry Fairbairn G.

tony1soqmjgev0gj839vctnh49pn1esn — 26 Jun 2005 6:22:24 GMT

Has anyone out there got a book called "The Remarkable Story of Saskatchewan Wheat Pool" by Gerry Fairbairn G.
Deals with early 20th centrury settlers on free land offered by Canadian Government.
Either for sale, or would be prepared to take laser photocopy of just a couple of pages.

Many thanks
Tony Brown. Dartford, Kent ENG

Genealogy Documents of WRONG findings

John Mincone — 15 Mar 2005 1:42:40 GMT

Does anyone know the website where you can post Genealogy Documents of WRONG findings?

Thanks,

John

What's it mean?

genealochick79 — 3 Oct 2004 11:24:42 GMT

I've found some very useful information from the Rootsweb search engines regarding some ancestors who were married in Kentucky in the mid-1800s. On all the records I've found, however, it lists a "bondsman" who appears to be someone related to one of the bridal party. I'm still relatively new to this whole genealogical research thing and haven't figured this one out yet.

What's a bondsman? What is the definition and what was the purpose of having one at a wedding? From what I can tell, it isn't always the father -- in one case it was a brother (when the father had already died) and in another it appears to be a mom...

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

database of searchers

Jack Lewis — 9 Feb 2005 3:43:41 GMT

I am interested in compling a database of persons with their e-mail addresses interested in communicating and sharing their searches and finds of our families history.
Surnames: LEWIS, TRITTIPO, CLAPPER, SIFERS, ARMENTROUT, REYNARD, BRILL, TRISKA
(All variations of spelling)

Jelaca.org -- history and linguistic origin of the name

jelacajames — 12 Jan 2006 2:08:10 GMT

Jelaca.org is a website that looks at the linguistic origin, meaning and history of the name Jelaca. I also have the complete list of related names. Check it out at http://www.jelaca.org

Presley Heritage Book Request

Tina — 13 Dec 2004 11:02:21 GMT

I am desperate to find the book that was published by Halberts/ Sharon L Taylor. I may have the name incorrect, but its similar to that. I understand that they have shut down the company as this book was basically useless and a scam.
They say it is just a compiled phone book. My Grandfather is in his 70's and he loved his book.........due to a housefire last January he lost his. He is anxious to get another copy. I would love to find one for him to replace his. I know I will have to find a used one if I can find one at all! Anyone want to get rid of one Needs to be Presley!! Please contact me at tinandwain@sbcglobal.net This would make him a very happy man!! Thanks for any help you can offer
Tina

Historia de Caguas

boricualee1 — 26 Nov 2004 4:10:22 GMT

Bunker, Oscar L., Historia de Caguas. s.e., Caguas

I would like any help in locating this book or a copy of the book. Please send me store locations,prices anything that can help me in obtaining this book. I am researching Caguas for my family genealogy and would be forever thankful in any type of a lead.

Thank You
Lee Ortiz

Seek BOOK sources for surname WINNEY~ William James Winney (1817NY - 1881WI)

LarryPurchase — 2 Apr 2005 4:35:06 GMT

I am at a stalemate re my William James Winney (11 Jun 1817NY - 20 Jun 1881WI) and have found in prior investigations that family/historical books can provide information.

Can anyone point the direction to a book about the Winney family-- or a book that contains info about the Winney family around the the time the my William James Winney was born in Otsego Co., NY in 1817?

Before he left New York while still a young adult man, he might have moved to Albany County, NY.

Does anyone have any good New York sources for 1817?
We've got a lot of early Winney/Winney sources but they seem to stop in 1817!

Many thanks!

Kathleen
LPurch6636@aol.com

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

Lora_Treadwell — 30 Sep 2004 9:15:24 GMT

I need help finding copies of Letters of Administration in Albany County. Once found, what genealogical information might I find? I have a page from Letters of Administration Pg 464 that gives Name of Intestate...To Whom Granted and a Date column. Does this indicate that the Intestate did not leave a will? Any direction, suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Cohoes Help

Karl Smith — 9 Sep 2004 11:15:11 GMT

Just begining research into irish immigrant family living in Cohoes from 1855 -1920's. I am hoping to recieve some assistance in where to look for records. The post's I have viewed indicate St. Bernard's have no records available before 1910. Anyone with advice on where to view records is most welcome.
Family name is Farrell and Mullen.
Thanks,
Karl

Digital Quaker Collection--Quaker Research Resource

@@tony_meeks@msn.com — 31 Oct 2004 3:48:31 GMT

Digital Quaker Collection is a digital library containing full text and page images of over 500 individual Quaker works from the 17th and 18th centuries. Provided by the Earlham School of Religion. The website address is: http://esr.earlham.edu/dqc/index.html

Home for Ages Men in Menands

Paula (Lemire) — 3 Sep 2004 4:13:32 GMT

Does anyone know where to find records from the Home For Aged Men on Broadway in Menands. I need to research a relative who lived there from 1943-1951.

Thanks!

Mail order bride research

gmouchet — 26 Aug 2004 3:12:45 GMT

According to family stories, after my great-grandmother died, my great-grandfather had a picture of him and his children taken and he used the picture in an advertisement for a mail-order bride. The woman who responded was from Iowa and they were married in 1905. Can anyone suggest how I would find a copy of the ad? Are there any libraries or special collections that have copies of the kind of catalog that the ad might have appeared in?

Albany County Catholic Records/Census

PSorensen2181 — 30 Jul 2004 10:19:13 GMT

William E. and Margaret Ryan Taylor were married in New York between 1868 and 1870. They had five children born in Albany County: Elizabeth 2/1/1870, Hanora 2/12/1871, Michael 7/5/1873, James 6/19/1875. I am having difficulty pinpointing their location in Albany County. Is there a census in mid-1870's? They left NY in 1876 and are found in Iowa in the 1880 census. Appreciate anyone coming across this family in Albany Catholic church records or 1875 census (if it exists) to contact me.

Now what do I do??

Leah marie Brown — 13 Dec 2003 11:50:33 GMT

I have been searching for clues about my grandfather's family for years now. I can't seem to get beyond a certain point. I know my grandfather was LAWRENCE A. CUMIKSEY and his father was WILLIAM J. CUMISKEY - BORN IN TOLEDO, OHIO IN 1893.

Does anyone know how I could find out William's father name, birthplace, and birthdate? I believe William's parents were Owen Cumiskey and Madge Bales, but I don't have anything in writing to confirm that.

Ultimately, I am trying to find out which ancestor came from Ireland and where in Ireland.

I would appreciate any guidance. Thanks.

Beware of Unreasearched Material

Diana Caswell — 4 Aug 2004 3:04:13 GMT

Notice: This states directly in it's contents that tradition says, not research shows. Many of you that see this might take for granted that research was done when in fact it wasn't.

The Early Germans of New Jersey Their History, Churches and Genealogies
by Theodore Frelinghuysen Chambers
Pages 388-392

Three brothers, Hans George Hegi, Johan Hagea and Jacob Hagea, came from Rotterdam on ship Dragon, landed at Philadelphia, 1732, Sept. 30. Tradition says that two brothers settled in New Jersey and a third went to New York state. It is also claimed that a brother of those in German Valley founded Hagerstown, Maryland. Jonathan was the name of the founder of that place.

Answer to Carmel Drake

Darlyne Lounsbury — 30 Jul 2004 1:01:48 GMT

Try http://members.rogers.com/klein0262/

I know she is a 'rebel' when it comes to open adoption records. Another website is http://nebula.on.ca/canbmothers/
Karen Lynn is a tireless supporter of open records. Try contacting her. She has a wonderful site.

Never give up!

School records as a resource?

Steven — 26 Aug 2001 9:05:29 GMT

I recently asked for the records of my grandfather from his high school in Philadelphia. They haven't sent them to me yet, but I was wondering about other peoples experiences with using school records for resource.