Military Service, Do you keep track of it?
Going to give a shout out to a fellow Genealogist, Bill West. For some time I have followed Bill West and was always fascinated by the fact he posts his ancestor's birthdays.
Thereby triggering the thought we should do the same this month, for our Service people
Armed Services Day and Memorial Day both fall in this month with Flag Day and Father's Day.
Thinking this may help us to remember, who we need to be looking for to fill in some blanks.
Since being born in 1940, look at the wars and the like we have gone through. WW11, Korean War, Vietnam, Israel/Palestine, many Mid East skirmishes.. We are still deeply embroiled in service people away from the USA.
Have you given due to your Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts, cousins or sibling? How many we're in which branch of the service? Did they do it as a career or just for duration of the event?.
After these are recorded you should work back in your lineage, as best you can.
There are many places to gather information from, some is even free.
Fold3, Genealogy Bank, NARA, State Archives, Federal Archives, local library ancestor lived in,
Genealogical and Historical societies, plus many service organizations, DAR, SAR, FRA, Elk's, Eagle's, Mason's, and the list goes on.
Do not forget your own elderly family members and their recollections.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Are you a Metes and Bounds Person?
Observing many conversations on the boards lately, brought to mind again this topic.
When you give directions is it in Metes and Bounds format or numbers and name?
Michael John Neil, really brought this home the other day.
Discovering I am really a Metes and Bounds person, may help me to communicate better with other genealogist.
Referencing is normally given thus," across the street from Target, next to Barnes and Noble is the map making store".
Thinking of places as objects verses addresses, keeps things centered for directions. The sun comes up in the east, it sets in the west, That was drilled into brain in 4-H Camp, in case we ever got strayed from the group. Yes, some of the group did stray but the Advisors, stopped the hike and went and gathered them up.
So for the ancestor to plot his land for description, what better method did he have? Probably none.
Trees were planted, rock mounds were made, a creek, river or mountain may have been used for reference.
Can you write a description of your land holding in Metes and Bounds?
One of mine would be: from the utility box on the sidewalk to the southwest corner abutting the neighbors fence, then north to the northern neighbors fence in the
Northwest corner, abutting the neighbors fence, then east to the side walk,then south to the utility box.
Can you plot yours?
When you give directions is it in Metes and Bounds format or numbers and name?
Michael John Neil, really brought this home the other day.
Discovering I am really a Metes and Bounds person, may help me to communicate better with other genealogist.
Referencing is normally given thus," across the street from Target, next to Barnes and Noble is the map making store".
Thinking of places as objects verses addresses, keeps things centered for directions. The sun comes up in the east, it sets in the west, That was drilled into brain in 4-H Camp, in case we ever got strayed from the group. Yes, some of the group did stray but the Advisors, stopped the hike and went and gathered them up.
So for the ancestor to plot his land for description, what better method did he have? Probably none.
Trees were planted, rock mounds were made, a creek, river or mountain may have been used for reference.
Can you write a description of your land holding in Metes and Bounds?
One of mine would be: from the utility box on the sidewalk to the southwest corner abutting the neighbors fence, then north to the northern neighbors fence in the
Northwest corner, abutting the neighbors fence, then east to the side walk,then south to the utility box.
Can you plot yours?
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
15 Shades of Green
15 Shades of Green
Fifteen shades of green that should be fifty.
Lately people have been asking some intriguing questions. Have you noticed them?
Questions like, should we know the local history of our ancestors home? Should we seriously do up as accurate as possible time line? Is tracking my family important even if I am the last of the line.
Well, it made me realize that the topic needs addressed.
As my time comes to a close here again, watching the barren trees, dormant grass and shrubs come back and put their clothes on for another season, I felt this needed said.
Yes, your history is important to others, whether it is kin or just strangers or friends, Some times what you say, may help some one to make a better decision.
Our lives are about choices, so help them to make choices by sharing your own time here.
Maybe you write, paint, just enjoy seeing the leaves change and the plants grow. Some one may need to read that it is normal to have those desires. Hoping this encourages to write about your life, do not leave an empty hole.
The comments then relate to our families past. If no one wrote what they knew, what would we have , to learn about the past. Knowing something about the community, the schools, churches and the people help us to learn about our ancestors, which helps us learn about ourselves.
The bottom line is an accurate as we can time line, starting maybe with ourselves, then parents, then siblings, then Grand Parents, Great Aunts, Great Uncles as we work our way backwards.
Living in the life of today one can do: Census, Tax Lists, School Rosters, Church Records, Land
Records, Wills, Probate, Court Session's, Town Council Minutes, Church Meeting Minutes, Town History's, and Immigration Records, and Indian Records. These are just some that today can generally be accessed fairly easily. Not the case, in the 1950's until about 1995, then records expanded and were shared as probably never before.
So the Fifteen Shades of Green have to do with Michigan's living elements of today. I watched the leaves fall in November and December. Returning early March to see the nakedness of Winter.
It was a beautiful sight to see. Nature in our time at work for me to record for my Grand Children and Great grand's to read and see.
The soft drifting of the snow flakes, the coating of the elements with shades of white, depending on the depth and drift of the snow.
The ice crystals, that mixed in the snow that made it shimmer like gems, took my breathe away.
The serene calm it laid upon the lands, was a reminder of my grey cloudy days at home in San Deigo,Ca. I have called them God's Quiet Days. The streets are quieter, the animals are calmer it seems.
So watching an Elm Tree leaf out, a Willow Tree spread its arms, the Oaks buddying, the Cottonwoods pop, the shrubs and bushes are all different shades of green. Sumac's leafout, the Apple, Pear, Cherry trees budding and blooming. The boysenberries sprout, the Blueberries thrive. So many many shades of green. Far more than I remember in my childhood home it seems.
So please take up your pen and
Fifteen shades of green that should be fifty.
Lately people have been asking some intriguing questions. Have you noticed them?
Questions like, should we know the local history of our ancestors home? Should we seriously do up as accurate as possible time line? Is tracking my family important even if I am the last of the line.
Well, it made me realize that the topic needs addressed.
As my time comes to a close here again, watching the barren trees, dormant grass and shrubs come back and put their clothes on for another season, I felt this needed said.
Yes, your history is important to others, whether it is kin or just strangers or friends, Some times what you say, may help some one to make a better decision.
Our lives are about choices, so help them to make choices by sharing your own time here.
Maybe you write, paint, just enjoy seeing the leaves change and the plants grow. Some one may need to read that it is normal to have those desires. Hoping this encourages to write about your life, do not leave an empty hole.
The comments then relate to our families past. If no one wrote what they knew, what would we have , to learn about the past. Knowing something about the community, the schools, churches and the people help us to learn about our ancestors, which helps us learn about ourselves.
The bottom line is an accurate as we can time line, starting maybe with ourselves, then parents, then siblings, then Grand Parents, Great Aunts, Great Uncles as we work our way backwards.
Living in the life of today one can do: Census, Tax Lists, School Rosters, Church Records, Land
Records, Wills, Probate, Court Session's, Town Council Minutes, Church Meeting Minutes, Town History's, and Immigration Records, and Indian Records. These are just some that today can generally be accessed fairly easily. Not the case, in the 1950's until about 1995, then records expanded and were shared as probably never before.
So the Fifteen Shades of Green have to do with Michigan's living elements of today. I watched the leaves fall in November and December. Returning early March to see the nakedness of Winter.
It was a beautiful sight to see. Nature in our time at work for me to record for my Grand Children and Great grand's to read and see.
The soft drifting of the snow flakes, the coating of the elements with shades of white, depending on the depth and drift of the snow.
The ice crystals, that mixed in the snow that made it shimmer like gems, took my breathe away.
The serene calm it laid upon the lands, was a reminder of my grey cloudy days at home in San Deigo,Ca. I have called them God's Quiet Days. The streets are quieter, the animals are calmer it seems.
So watching an Elm Tree leaf out, a Willow Tree spread its arms, the Oaks buddying, the Cottonwoods pop, the shrubs and bushes are all different shades of green. Sumac's leafout, the Apple, Pear, Cherry trees budding and blooming. The boysenberries sprout, the Blueberries thrive. So many many shades of green. Far more than I remember in my childhood home it seems.
So please take up your pen and
Sunday, May 5, 2013
As We progress, Life Still Happens
Reading many blogs lately, it is noted, as we progress, life still happens.
In these life changing events, are you prepared to roll with the alterations?
Do you carry a note pad of some of your to do items with you?
Note pad you say, cell phone, I-Pad, Nook, they are great but when the juice goes, they no longer listen to you. Note pad, pencil or pen fill in the gap.
Using a small note pad, has been helpful for when the data needs more clarifying.
It also draws attention and you may find more clues from those around you.
So take some of your puzzles, add them to a various page. Then when in Doctor's office or court house, you can ponder these mysteries. A beak away some times clears away the fog.
Another alternate resource is a camera. On that note I will let you ponder why a camera until next time.
In these life changing events, are you prepared to roll with the alterations?
Do you carry a note pad of some of your to do items with you?
Note pad you say, cell phone, I-Pad, Nook, they are great but when the juice goes, they no longer listen to you. Note pad, pencil or pen fill in the gap.
Using a small note pad, has been helpful for when the data needs more clarifying.
It also draws attention and you may find more clues from those around you.
So take some of your puzzles, add them to a various page. Then when in Doctor's office or court house, you can ponder these mysteries. A beak away some times clears away the fog.
Another alternate resource is a camera. On that note I will let you ponder why a camera until next time.
Friday, May 3, 2013
SDJGS EVENT 4 May 7 pm
You may want to attend this event. Reservations needed, $5 for non members.
Contact: info@sdjgs.org
The event will be eye opening and educational.
Marian Smith, OBSCURE RECORDS OF THE US CITIZENSHIP AND NATURALIZATION
MARIAN is the. KEYNOTE SPEAKER at NGS, next week.
Lawrence Family JCC, 2 nd floor Senior Activity Room
4126 Executive Dr, Genessee Ave., LaJolla, Ca
Reservations are needed due to size of space.
Jean Moss, I am looking forward to a great review.
Michigan now has leaves on the trees again.
Contact: info@sdjgs.org
The event will be eye opening and educational.
Marian Smith, OBSCURE RECORDS OF THE US CITIZENSHIP AND NATURALIZATION
MARIAN is the. KEYNOTE SPEAKER at NGS, next week.
Lawrence Family JCC, 2 nd floor Senior Activity Room
4126 Executive Dr, Genessee Ave., LaJolla, Ca
Reservations are needed due to size of space.
Jean Moss, I am looking forward to a great review.
Michigan now has leaves on the trees again.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Wednesday, 1 May 2013. Lemon Grove Library
Come learn more about how to find ancestors, even at times we find lost kin.
Daniel, Patty, Arlene, Patty S.,hope you are there. Gary, Shirley, Virginia, Donna, Cathy, Clayton,
We hope you can come.
It is light later, and spring has supposedly sprung. Happy, sunny spring days to finding more clues.
If you are on Facebook, have you seen how it has helped people to find kin? For that it has been a large plus. Also people post data and at times get lucky find a distant relative and more knowledge
For there research.
Google.com, and google+, also has many genealogical events, postings, and chats happening.
It pays to check out some of the newer methods of searching, connecting and solving.
Daniel, Patty, Arlene, Patty S.,hope you are there. Gary, Shirley, Virginia, Donna, Cathy, Clayton,
We hope you can come.
It is light later, and spring has supposedly sprung. Happy, sunny spring days to finding more clues.
If you are on Facebook, have you seen how it has helped people to find kin? For that it has been a large plus. Also people post data and at times get lucky find a distant relative and more knowledge
For there research.
Google.com, and google+, also has many genealogical events, postings, and chats happening.
It pays to check out some of the newer methods of searching, connecting and solving.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Alexander, George Barron DeKalb b 1820 in Ga.
George Barron DeKalb Alexander, born 1820 Jan. 1. Born in the Bibb, Monroe Co. area of Georgia.
Bibb Co was taken from Monroe Co. a few years before. Since he was born in January suspected his parent to show on 1820 census. Tried the 1830 census, usgenweb.org site has minimal information.
Posted notes on the rootsweb/ancestry sites regarding the counties involved.
Census says parents born in North Carolina.
A timeline would show this:
1. His parents born NC. Mother named Martha according James's information.
2. Lawrence P. is possibly older brother 1814. Lived Pike and Spalding Co. Ga District 1001 in 1860
3. James S. is his brother. B 1815. Ga. Lived Monroe Co. Bibb ? Pike, Spalding Co's,Ga
Prominent in the community, he stayed in Ga. Have more data, son Charles goes to Ark
With or following shortly after, his Uncle George, went, I census together.
1850 Pike Co. District 68, Ga
1860 Spalding Co.Ga.
4. George moves to Arkansas,
5. Charles, his nephew, son of James is in Ark with him
6. Researcher found James had older brother Lawrence.
7. George marries here 1853, Phillips Co. Ark. 15 Sept.
8. Susan Emily Owen
9. 1860, Phillips Co.,Ark.
10. 1870, Arkansas
11. 1880
12. 1890
13. 1900. Williamson, Tex census
14. 1910. Snyder, Scurry Co. Tex census
15. 1912, 92 years of age,deceased. Scurry Co., Texas
Snyder Cemetery, Scurry Co., Tx
He became a Dr. - Allopathy
Children:
Mary
Edward
4 unknown names
Zulah E.
Annie (Daisy)
Susan Georgie., Liz's ancestor
Birdie Rose
Charles Bibb Sr.
Any one out there with clues?
Not found on 1840, 1830, 1820 census,
Elam Alexander. Is only name so far, that may fit. Will post what found so far next for other Alexander's near them.
George had a son Charles B, b 1877- 1962,wife Mollie b 5-17-1880 d 12-28-1952
Need Obit if one out there.
Also in cemetery next to them,
Arthur C 1889-1969
Minnie 1891-1990
Josh Casey 5-29-1919 d12-19-1921
George's wife may have been previously married.
Is there a link to the Powell name?
Bibb Co was taken from Monroe Co. a few years before. Since he was born in January suspected his parent to show on 1820 census. Tried the 1830 census, usgenweb.org site has minimal information.
Posted notes on the rootsweb/ancestry sites regarding the counties involved.
Census says parents born in North Carolina.
A timeline would show this:
1. His parents born NC. Mother named Martha according James's information.
2. Lawrence P. is possibly older brother 1814. Lived Pike and Spalding Co. Ga District 1001 in 1860
3. James S. is his brother. B 1815. Ga. Lived Monroe Co. Bibb ? Pike, Spalding Co's,Ga
Prominent in the community, he stayed in Ga. Have more data, son Charles goes to Ark
With or following shortly after, his Uncle George, went, I census together.
1850 Pike Co. District 68, Ga
1860 Spalding Co.Ga.
4. George moves to Arkansas,
5. Charles, his nephew, son of James is in Ark with him
6. Researcher found James had older brother Lawrence.
7. George marries here 1853, Phillips Co. Ark. 15 Sept.
8. Susan Emily Owen
9. 1860, Phillips Co.,Ark.
10. 1870, Arkansas
11. 1880
12. 1890
13. 1900. Williamson, Tex census
14. 1910. Snyder, Scurry Co. Tex census
15. 1912, 92 years of age,deceased. Scurry Co., Texas
Snyder Cemetery, Scurry Co., Tx
He became a Dr. - Allopathy
Children:
Mary
Edward
4 unknown names
Zulah E.
Annie (Daisy)
Susan Georgie., Liz's ancestor
Birdie Rose
Charles Bibb Sr.
Any one out there with clues?
Not found on 1840, 1830, 1820 census,
Elam Alexander. Is only name so far, that may fit. Will post what found so far next for other Alexander's near them.
George had a son Charles B, b 1877- 1962,wife Mollie b 5-17-1880 d 12-28-1952
Need Obit if one out there.
Also in cemetery next to them,
Arthur C 1889-1969
Minnie 1891-1990
Josh Casey 5-29-1919 d12-19-1921
George's wife may have been previously married.
Is there a link to the Powell name?
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