Exciting Times, Are Coming to Pittsburg, PA for Information.

What a Great Gift to give Genealogists and Historians.



Lost Records found, etc etc.    Please check this out on Facebook via button.

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Mixed Information and Thoughts

Mixed Information and Thoughts.

There are some great places to look for information that has been shared with us.  Hoping you are using it for researching your troubled spots.

http://www.ourancestorsrevealed.com/2019/11/10/veterans-researchthe-u-s-army-transport-service-passenger-lists-1910-1939/?fbclid=IwAR2lKRoH-4eELSElvb4txNEvVLwxNGpjOaJqFqaqglH9ohQ65pqOpSjuiH0



https://yorkblog.com/yorkspast/platting-the-monocacy-road-from-original-173940-survey-part-1-eastern-york-county/?fbclid=IwAR18fEw-6I0gFhUQdgs7LK4MFgMCdelOhHwszqyVQr-KZyvdqJFh5hmXKRM


Later years research and earlier years research sources.

A major group of information has been posted by some various known people.

Do you follow any of the  Societies or groups on Facebook for genealogy?  It has somewhat replaced what we used to do on the old Golden Gate Forum.  That person just recently passed and it was with sadness I learned this.

So I am going to throw you a curve.  Remember back to your youth, what was your Christmas like, hard, easy or not at all  due to WAR period.  To me we seemed to do one WAR after the other. We barely got the people home and they were going to Korea, then they were going to Vietnam.



Enjoy these they are so traditional in my family.

Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

 · 63 reviews · 20 minutes · Makes 18-20 cookiesGingerbread Crinkle Cookies are light, fluffy and spicy on the inside and sweet and crunchy on the outside. A yummy homemade Gingerbread cookie recipe.

Two Sisters Crafting

14 ingredients

Meat

• 1 Cookie cooling rack

Produce

• 1 tsp Ginger, Ground

Refrigerated

• 1 Egg

Condiments

• 1/4 cup Molasses

Baking & Spices

• 2 tsp Baking soda
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 2 1/2 cups Flour
• 1 tsp Nutmeg
• 1 Powdered sugar

Snacks

• 1 Cookie sheets

Dairy

• 3/4 cup Butter

Other

• Food Scale
• Mixer

Government is Creating a PROBLEM again.Records FEES being increased????

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/federal-proposal-would-jack-up-the-cost-of-researching-ancestors/?fbclid=IwAR3RYpEw7GYgm7bLTUEfZlKl5ncUicCpzbdDmDbnydoaJgMy4QAtdAhspME

They want to increase fees for records multi over what they are our activities will probably almost cease.  Think that is what they want????

Fees for records are going to go out of sight.  Google it, watch for it and please help stop a drastic change. Change a little ok but like this no.

Timelines and Christmas Letters, Correspondence

We had 7 in attendance of a wet, cool day. One, Cindy T brought a Xmas letter to share.
Some had never done this ever.

Gary Brock talked about the many things Wanda had done and put away that he wasn't aware of earlier.

So we discussed how to create a real useful piece of correspondence.

Not to much, not to little, clear and clean and concise.  

This applies to queries, and other pieces of correspondence.

Let's talk Xmas letter.

IF it is a genealogical relative, you should share your new finds and at least that you have them.

If not they are not interested in that but what your family did for the year.

I love using a calendar I use for yearly information.  It shares medical, birthdays, guests, surprise events, deaths, funerals etc. We had a wedding last year and a wedding this year.

If to busy at the time to enter in system you have it to go back to and verify. Distant birthdays, weddings, deaths are some times hard to file, due to how you feel about them and what is happening in your own world.

If you exchange medical knowledge with family members it needs added so no one is unaware of an allergy or reaction to a drug or procedure or newly discovered disease in family.

Not a long lengthy dialogue but mention it was brought to light and more information available if you wish to receive it.

We have many dear friends that keep us posted on their children now grown and their families. We look forward to learning how they are doing.

We have relatives that share family information and keeps us updated to events that may be coming up, ie births, marriages, school changes, graduations etc.

It can be a great running time line for your research papers.  Your future family members will be thankful for those letters.

We had a good time discussing various topics that apply to this.   Shared a Time line Paper, a Correspondence sheet,  Serious problems to be aware of: like many name spellings, boundary changes and no one's moved etc.  Some of these will be more seriously discussed in our Beginners
Classes we will be offering in the next year.

Also recruited more help to do these workshops and get beginners advice on needs.

Queries should be clean and simple also with added information to come later as requested or needed.

Name, place, dates, relationships are key in a query. The story should come later.

Dec 7, 2019 Christmas/Holiday Newsletters and Timelines

Christmas/Holiday Newsletters and Timelines

                                                   by Susi Pentico, Educational Chairperson CVGS.

Saturday, Lemon Grove Educational Meeting at 1 Pm to 4 Pm. CVGS come have fun. We will talk about TimeLines and Christmas/Holiday News letters. Virginia said today she never thought of her working calendar as a Timeline. It has saved my hide/brain more than once. Hope to see you there. Remember, a bowl of soup, a sandwich or a full blown meal so we can continue to be at this Restaurant for meetings monthly. Or a delicious piece of pie, YUMMMM.

Yes, Anna's Restaurant in Lemon Grove, CA.  

8099 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA

https://zmenu.com/annas-family-restaurant-lemon-grove-online-menu/

Questions contact me at SusiCP1@gmail.com or here on Facebook.

Timelines are so important to fill in the blanks and pick up the pieces we miss when looking for answers to Brick Wall.

Some of the Genealogical Programs have Timelines on their systems.

As we were finalizing a new group of classes for the society, both helpers said they had forgotten some of the very key things we should be doing to move forward.

Yes, even the more experienced can by-pass steps but sooner or later it generally will haunt you.

Handouts will be available to share.

Looking forward to having a very interactive event like the last two months. We all learn more when we share more.

Season's Greetings to all. May this world be blessed.

Urls to check out between Holidays.

https://www.fold3.com/

https://chulavistagenealogysociety.wildapricot.org/

Yes we have surnames listed under our names as to whom we are tracking.
Other information that also may help you doing your research.

http://www.genealogywise.com/profiles/blogs/grandma-unknown-generation-1
Yes we know she was a Grandma, but we didn't write her name down for years for fear of damaging book. Then Grandad could no longer remember which one she was. boo hoo
Label the pictures as much as you can.

Also share you pictures of your line with a siblings line ie Aunts, Uncles, cousins.
Never know what you may learn and if fire happens may save your bacon.

https://www.loc.gov/item/2006625071/?fbclid=IwAR1sZbvB64Ut6IanQf-ne96jZJYAK-Gl81LrYRsyPyelvzmkVaCNOuB-sF0

Library of Congress.

Canadian Museum of Immigration.  https://pier21.ca/home
Canada and USA share border and it was not always as it is today..

Did you know that??  Also some migrated north then came back later.

file:///Users/susancpentico/Desktop/Nutfield%20Genealogy_%20Indian%20Pudding%20Day,%20November%2013th.html
 Something many of you know and  many of  you do not.  Try and enjoy.  You can use mild or strong molasses which greatly alters the taste.

Blessed Pre Thanksgiving and News

Hi All,

This is a note to let you know tied up with ill family but all seem to be doing much better......
YES, all of them.  Fred is able to eat again we think. No results on tests yet.

Mary fell and broke two ribs completely apart lower left side so have to make sure breathing machine used.  She is up and dressed today.  Fred's sis.

We had an awesome rain storm since Monday and air it smells so good. Ground is very wet.

Remember Show and Tell this month and what you will Show and Tell, needs to be notified, to Gary Brock and Virginia Taylor PLEASE.   Your most unusual gift maybe? 27 November.

I have some great links to share with you all. I just have to stop and do it.  Between meds schedule, and food situation it has been interesting.

https://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/  amazing what you may find.

The other day on Facebook people asked some common questions as to where to learn about an area, etc.

My feed back is local Library, Genealogical or Historical Society, Chamber of Commerce for small towns also. Rootsweb.com has the lists to join for areas to share information and people are forgetting them or not sharing with newer members since it was down for quite awhile.  One of my favorite places.

Other favorite place is usgenweb.org or worldgenweb.org.  Both will keep you busy for a while.

Your state of research's  State Archives.

Learn the history of the region you are researching really helps al ot. Ancient history especially if 1600's and 1700's.  Boundaries changes for much of the early region.

More links to follow.

Photo's, Ancestors, Buildings and Filling in the Blanks.

Thanks again Kenneth R Marks.  Your work is tireless and so appreciated.

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NEW Big Update just completed - Check out the 3,705 recently updated Free Online Photo Archives and Collections from the U.S. There are 945 new links to these very useful genealogy research tools! Maybe you'll find an ancestor photo or a building that they lived in, worked in or owned, or something else useful for you! http://bit.ly/34REdAf

The Ancestor Hunt

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A time for Reflection

Sweetwater Union High School District Seniors.,,,

                 Chula Vista Genealogical Society Scholarship Application

                                              $500.00 Scholarship   

Subject: “Honor A Veteran”

           

·      350 - 500 Word Essay

·      Typed, Double Spaced

·      Font Size 14

·      Delivered to Counselor, in a Protective Sleeve

Page  1    Title Page      Honoring a Veteran

                     18 Count Font & Centered

Page  1   Student Information (centered)

·      Student’s Name

·      Student’s Full Address

·      Student’s School

·      Counselor’s Name and Contact Information

           

Page  2   Cover Letter of Student Introduction

           

·      150 – 200, Double Spaced

·       Future Goals, Activities You Do

Page  3    Essay                                   

·      Student will interview a Veteran of their choice.

·      A photo of the Veteran may be included

·      The essay will include: Veteran’s Name, Rank/Rate, Branch of Service and Length of Time served

·      Speak of Veteran’s Experiences during Service.

·      Concluding - Student must relate their thoughts about what they have learned from doing the interview.   

·       PROVIDE WORD COUNT

·      Deadline for submission to the School Counselor – 27 February 2020.

Please contact Susi Pentico, Scholarship Committee Chairperson at SusiCP1@gmail.com or Virginia Taylor, at irishdoll@cox.net, for questions.                                                                       

More Newspaper News

Since so many do not access Facebook. They miss so much for information.  A cool genealogist has given permission for me to repost to this site for researchers to read.  Thanks  Kenneth R. Marks

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The Easiest Way to Find Every Historical Newspaper in America

The fact is that all newspapers ever published in the United States are not online. Much less than you might think. Here is what you can do about it.

http://bit.ly/2KUDcgF

The Ancestor Hunt

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The Easiest Way to Find Every Historical Newspaper in America

The fact is that all newspapers ever published in the United States are not online. Much less than you might think. Here is what you can do about it.

http://bit.ly/2KUDcgF

Access Available Might Help You

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November 1 at 9:30 AM

November is Native American Heritage Month. Enjoy Free Access* to our Native American records collection through November 15th! Access the collection here:http://fnote.it/6x4l

*Free access ends November 15, 2019 at 11:59 MDT. Registration required. Terms Apply.

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