Sharing a Discovery. Hoping Others Learn Also.

Sharing a Discovery I was clearing files and boxes and discovered a very important note that had been sent me. It was not something I ever recall seeing before. Having been away a bunch at times and was playing catch up when returning. I want to warn you all to have a good system in place in case very vital data arrives while you are away. Now I am attempting find their data and their family and see if they can share more with me. I knew we were in that area after New York but did not realize it was more than a couple of the Jones's. Suspecting that they came across the canal to western NY and then over to MIchigan down and over to Illinois region ie Nunda which I did find my line. Later learned that another boy came to Michigan after his escapades with water and river and creating a new Lake. He also was down in this Nunda area and over to Iowa where my line moved to. So yes they were in touch for this to happen I am sure. Wish I had talked more to Grandfathers children when they were still alive. I knew there was a family picture of them that hung in the hallway in their home. Seems NO one knows where it went. Do I want it? No but I would like a copy of it to see the familys facial features. So this note tells me more about my Jones and back to Rhode Island at least. Some of the names she mentions I had but not sure where they were to be placed. Long ago a distant cousin put massive files in the hanging files in Vermont Library across the river from where they lived. I suspect she lived nearer that library than others. Or got less stress going there, but the files have been ransacked and many pages have dissappeared. Like about 9 of them. So it is hit miss to put together. Not always the best event. So if I had seen this note 10 years ago I would be so much more down the solid road. O yes, it was put in my file but the completed file so I had not scanned those documents or letters in some years. At least it confirms what is found and now I have other kin to locate to gather more information, at least trusting so. Maybe with just the last name of the wife it will give me more answers. So if you go away and have data stored, it may pay to relook in that file to see if someone added something you are not aware of. It truly made my day. O yes I have minimal data on the canal escapade, from Albany area to west side of NY. So many of the things this family line has done or encountered is so true to our lives. History amazes me. Dad"s cattle brand was the same as his Grandfathers but he had no recollection of ever meeting him. Just the stories in Dad's line and siblings that go back to copy others in their time.

18 October Genealogy Meeting Bonita - Sunnyside Library.

Hi all, Mid Atlantic Research We covered. If you could not find us they moved us to a Study Room due to Voting Training by County. We did finally get one note posted to the door. Thank You Librarians for that. We have been talking about the Mid Atlantic Region for a couple of months. Bringing Maps and Atlas for the eyes to see, many times makes this comment more relevant. Boundaries change, Boundaries did change greatly in some regions and shrunk also. Somehow seeing the change makes it grasped easier. Bringing many states books and maps for grasping this seemed to make a large discovery where members were looking. The look of "O MY that much difference". When I brought the book earlier this year on Pennsylvania, John Finch was excited to see how well this book showed the Pennsylvania changes. From just starting to completion of the states lines you can see the changes easily from big to little. Then small to much bigger. This Title is PENNSYLVANIA LINE, A research to Pennsylvania Genealogy and Local History. Southwest Pennsylvania Genealogical Services P. O Box 253, Laughlintown, Pennsylvania 15656 4th Edition. ( This book was my cousins on 8/00/92, in 1992. Compiled by William L Iscrupe and Shirley G. M. Iscrupe A member at the meeting just got hers on EBay this last month. I bought mine on Ebay in 1994/5 on ebay, When Vicki Porter Adams of Greene Co. Pa passed away in 1995 I inherited her genealogy data. We were connected probably 5 or more ways, we started with Huffman/Hoffman. She introduced me to this book. ISBN 0-944128-08-4. A side note, it is created on long-life paper. It lists so much information for us to use that does not go out print for genealogists. Churches, County's, Towns, Family Genealogies. Data on Newspapers, County Histories, Census, Rare Maps Reprints, Landowner maps, by Depository Libraries, Topographic ones also for information where to find. Much referencing to Microfilm etc. Virginia Court Records in Pennsylvania, Records of Western Augusta, Ohio and Yohogania Counties Virginia, by Boyd Crumrine. 1974 This covers Court Records of the District West Augusta, and Ohio and Yohogania Counties, Virginia. 1775-1780. With an index by Inez Waldenmaier. Genealoogical Publishing Co. Inc, 1974 Baltimore Filled with data and maps and information on the changes that transpired here to make changes in our world to come. The boundary changes, discussion between Pennsylvania and Virginia: 1748- 1785. maps several to help understand the changes. I love the Original Map of the District of West Augusta and counties of Ohio, Yohogania and Monongalia. Yes there is a copy in the book between pages 114 -115. There are names of residents attending various Meetings and events. This book has much data. A great book to read and check is this one by Bob and Mary Closson in 1980. It is a list of FAMILY GENEALOGIES in the CARNEGIE LIBRARY, PITTSBURG, OAKLAND, PA Some of your work may be done for you. Holdings up to. 1980 and it covers 40 pages of surnames for you to check out in this library. I have several to check out when I get back to Pittsburgh or see if they now have data on line. WESTERN MARYLAND NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS. VOL 2, lent out 1 but Vol 2 is from 1799 to 1805. F Edward Wright Willow Bend Books, Westminister, Maryland. self explained. 168 pages As we know newspapers was major form of communication for that time period. Revolutionary Records of Maryland, by Gaius Marcus Brumbaugh & Margaret Robert Hodges Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc 1978. Baltimore Many actual hand writen notices through out book. 1924. Court Records 1778 March Montgomery Co. MD I can not list all the notices written but to me this is a must have book to Read or and Keep, 56 pages. Due to hours change we did not cover all of the region yesterday. Yes we talked about our ancestors. Yes, Some are of Indian extraction. Some may be of many other lineages. We are a melting pot. I am proud of my heritage, having Indian on both parents sides and other nationalities also. We looked at an old Atlas 1800's and it was very fascinating to see the changes in the world. We discussed where the attendees were stuck and needed more help. I may cover the other states on here and then next month move to the area they are lost in finding results We covered this as they wished. If you want an area covered please advise me. It sounds like Connecticut and New York are next. So much to learn so little time. Mid Atlantic covers Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware. and West Virginia. My cousin covered Delaware her home state when we did this series. Remembering West Virginia split from Virginia at the time of the Civil War. We can cover more of that if any of you need it. Wish I had access to my old files. We met weekly and attempted to be very thorough. Yes my files on discs. It has been a while. SusiCP1@gmail.com or SusiCP@cox.net. long ago was aol.com. 10-19-22 Wed, Thank You. Maybe I will give you my DNA next time.

October Bonita Sunnyside Library Event is On.

Our next meeting 18 October at 1 - 3 pm . Bonita-Sunnyside Library Auditorium. This meeting is open to all interested in doing Genealogy. We will be covering more Genealogical ?'s that were asked last meeting. Planning on bringing maps and books etc to assist in your research. Also will be asking about what you like about this event or what you would like more of. Was asked a question at end of last meeting, Love Questions, What if you are not looking for the earliest records but in between.???? The answer is the same method applies as what we have discussed. I will go over it briefly this time again to help you. Sharing a knowledge I found this last month. Frederick, Maryland in Pre western Pennsylvania time period has many of those whom went westward to that section of the Country. Also many were from Virginia. The early settlers were not afraid to travel and change scenery if they did not care for or like what one area offered they generally found another that did fit their dreams or hopes. If you can locate George K Schweitzer, Ph.D. , Sc., D books for any state You will be thrilled with the results. Bill Dollarhide has a new book coming out for migrations routes and paths. Shirley Becker brought his last book to our last meeting and it was passed around for them to see what it had in it. Dr Sschweitzer used to say if not there draw a circle so many miles out and look in those areas and expand accordingly until you find them. Yes, some went back from whence they came others moved up down or forward in reaching a better life. Remember also there were minimal boundaries the farther west you went or south or north. Of course Canada was north if you went that far. He said many good tips for us to use. Like go down the river than over the mountain at times, or up it to have easier access to where they were going. I have found county names changed, boundaries changed drastically in some places and little in others. Which also brings up how the names changed too. Come join us for some fun and learning.

SEPTEMBER IS GONE, OCTOBER IS HERE

September is gone and October is here. It is in the air and the clouds and the trees. Planning for a genealogical event for Xmas ye best get crackin. Align those pictures and charts up right and present them that night. Turkey for Thanksgiving or another bird, maybe a goose or a duck. Cost of groceries has risen, our weekly bill is nearly double. Plan your menu's wisely and still enjoy these coming days. Thinking more in season fruit and vegtables, for the table. That spooky day is upon us. Dad called it Begger's Day. We could attend parties but we did not go begging. Does your family ever mention what they did in their youth on this day? Many talk of other holidays but this one is like taboo. This event was witches, pumpkins and apple dunking. The time for apple cider is now. Fresh berry pies of many kinds, Pears in salads and in Pies. Sweaters, coats and jackets, no shorts but slacks and long pants. A scarf or wrap some times is best. Hand warmers are coming. Gloves or mittens, I prefer gloves. Thinking of the coming days, how about you.

German Research. for Those In Need

Julie Cahill Tarr GenealogyinAction.com placed this data on Facebook to help in your German Research. Enjoy she is a nice helper. 310052891_528021482463165_1958180809845102640_n.jpg She lists 5 Free Online Resources #1. Meyers Gazetteer http://www.meyersgaz.org #2. Comp Gen http://compgen.de #3. Matricula http://data.matricula-online.eu/en #4. Kartenmeister http://kartenmeister.com #5. Archivportal-D http://archivportal-d.de Please give thanks to Julie Cahill Tarr for posting it on Facebook. I was only aware of three of them and used two of them in the past.