Last night at the Lemon Grove Library a synopsis of the information available to do research in Lancaster Co. PA was given to an audience of 5. Two were new members we will look forward to seeing often.
They will be doing research in Ireland and Italy. Welcome
With the map showing it was interesting to see how the dawn was showing on the faces of attendees as to how the size of the counties changed as the newer counties are developed. {This concept applies to any place for research and development of that specific area, including Italy and Ireland.}
Timelines, really help and knowing the time when the boundaries changed. Already we are seeing three counties as a place of research for just one early county (the parent county).
This county will be divided more later during presentations. Showing you will actually have five counties to research depending on your time frame to look for answers. Some counties have as the state is developed more than that.
I briefly touched on the fact we were talking about the area on the Maryland border which was also disputed as to where their boundary stopped. Records along this border can be found in either PA or Maryland for research and sometimes both places.
Books to consider using for good research in Pennsylvania are:
Pennsylvania Genealogical Research by George K Schweitzer, Ph. D. Sc. D.
The Pennsylvania Line by Iscrupes.
The Handy Book for Genealogists by Everton Press
And any local history book written to promote their own region and many are on line to be read and in state and historical libraries.
Web site to use would be usgenweb.org and go to county your wanting information on and enjoy.
LDS.ORG a Family History Research site and other sites mentioned by Google.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
DeedMapper- Do you use it?
DeedMapper- Do you use it?
I purchased this some time back and am just now getting around to work with it. Grandson got a newer
PC I can run it on hopefully.
Do you know what it is?
It helps you plot the land space for your ancestor.
Direct Line Software - Home
It is a premier software program for working with old land records, especially those surveyed using metes and bounds.
At the link shown above is much data about this program.
Since Dr. Thomas Jones said to check the neighbors for clues I thought I would bring up this software program than can help you determine more in your research.
Another blogger David Lambert wrote this about it for you to read.
Mapping your ancestors land with Deed Mapper Version 4.0 « DavidLambertBlog.com
As you know David Lambert is affiliated with New England Historical Genealogical Society.
If you want more information just put "Deed Mapper" in google for information.
I purchased this some time back and am just now getting around to work with it. Grandson got a newer
PC I can run it on hopefully.
Do you know what it is?
It helps you plot the land space for your ancestor.
Direct Line Software - Home
It is a premier software program for working with old land records, especially those surveyed using metes and bounds.
At the link shown above is much data about this program.
Since Dr. Thomas Jones said to check the neighbors for clues I thought I would bring up this software program than can help you determine more in your research.
Another blogger David Lambert wrote this about it for you to read.
Mapping your ancestors land with Deed Mapper Version 4.0 « DavidLambertBlog.com
As you know David Lambert is affiliated with New England Historical Genealogical Society.
If you want more information just put "Deed Mapper" in google for information.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Saturday's Adventure Dr. Thomas Jones
Saturday's Adventure Dr. Thomas Jones
Can you believe another JONES, alas I did not get to meet him, since I carry five Jones lines I was curious to whom is lineage from.
He gave an interesting talk on the JONES name but I had already used his method to resolve a Huffman same name conflict. His method is accurate it does work or at least it did for me in 1993.
I liked that he stressed you have to think outside the box. If they are not there, maybe there weren't there or maybe they are listed different, I was amazed that the boundary changes weren't brought up to help cause the confusion of where they may have lived. Especially in early genealogy's research the boundaries for counties were in flux for quite some time.
He stressed many points very clearly and concisely. You check family first & neighbors second.
Families means all descendants of that family not just your ancestor. You also then check all of their children for more clues. I can say it works because I did that to find my distant cousin in PA and in NY.
No, I have not solved all the problems but I am farther along than I would have been by not reaching out.
I am constantly sending pleas for any one related to that line to respond.
You have to remember the language(Brogue) may change how a word is said or written. Literally, thousands of names were changed due to not understanding the word spoken. He also pointed out some deliberately changed names, we may never know why. Some are rather obvious when the 2nd wife is a county over & the third wife is three counties over. We were humans then as today we just do not like to admit it at times
Check land records, probates, wills, court proceedings, orphans courts records, tax records, town council minutes etc. Leave no stone unturned even if your not sure it is your stone.
In saying that he needs to add this site to his talk for people looking for some of the data he requested us to find. SAMPUBCO It has been a super valuable aid for my research for New York.
Thank You sir for an informative day.
Can you believe another JONES, alas I did not get to meet him, since I carry five Jones lines I was curious to whom is lineage from.
He gave an interesting talk on the JONES name but I had already used his method to resolve a Huffman same name conflict. His method is accurate it does work or at least it did for me in 1993.
I liked that he stressed you have to think outside the box. If they are not there, maybe there weren't there or maybe they are listed different, I was amazed that the boundary changes weren't brought up to help cause the confusion of where they may have lived. Especially in early genealogy's research the boundaries for counties were in flux for quite some time.
He stressed many points very clearly and concisely. You check family first & neighbors second.
Families means all descendants of that family not just your ancestor. You also then check all of their children for more clues. I can say it works because I did that to find my distant cousin in PA and in NY.
No, I have not solved all the problems but I am farther along than I would have been by not reaching out.
I am constantly sending pleas for any one related to that line to respond.
You have to remember the language(Brogue) may change how a word is said or written. Literally, thousands of names were changed due to not understanding the word spoken. He also pointed out some deliberately changed names, we may never know why. Some are rather obvious when the 2nd wife is a county over & the third wife is three counties over. We were humans then as today we just do not like to admit it at times
Check land records, probates, wills, court proceedings, orphans courts records, tax records, town council minutes etc. Leave no stone unturned even if your not sure it is your stone.
In saying that he needs to add this site to his talk for people looking for some of the data he requested us to find. SAMPUBCO It has been a super valuable aid for my research for New York.
Thank You sir for an informative day.
Friday, January 13, 2012
More Following Friday Sites to Ponder.
More Following Friday Sites to Ponder
This site is hosted by rootsweb, a division of the Ancestry.com community.
Who Were They?
It comes from Australia. I love the theme it caters to. Something maybe we American's can try.
This site is hosted by rootsweb, a division of the Ancestry.com community.
Who Were They?
It comes from Australia. I love the theme it caters to. Something maybe we American's can try.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Thursday's Thrifty Tips
Here are the two places to look for more information you may not be aware of.
You Write the News. Wiki-style news from locals, Breaking Local News and Events By Locals: Opinions, Reviews, News, Events and Local Area Information.
This paper comes from Utah and it has much information in it. It is the Free Genealogy Newsline.
To learn more try Michael John Neill's Webinars.
They can be found at RootDig.com: January Genealogy Webinars
I am looking forward to the one on DeedMapper, since I have the program. It is 28 Jan.
This information site is free but the Webinars have small fees.
You can also find him on Facebook. Lots of great tips to help with research.
When you get on RootDig.com you will see his other blogs. I like all of them.
You Write the News. Wiki-style news from locals, Breaking Local News and Events By Locals: Opinions, Reviews, News, Events and Local Area Information.
This paper comes from Utah and it has much information in it. It is the Free Genealogy Newsline.
To learn more try Michael John Neill's Webinars.
They can be found at RootDig.com: January Genealogy Webinars
I am looking forward to the one on DeedMapper, since I have the program. It is 28 Jan.
This information site is free but the Webinars have small fees.
You can also find him on Facebook. Lots of great tips to help with research.
When you get on RootDig.com you will see his other blogs. I like all of them.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Wisdom Wednesday Tips of the Day
Wisdom Wednesday Tips of the Day
I located another blog, but it deals with DNA and genealogy and surnames etc.
Wanted to share it with you.
YesterYear - Sharing a Love of History
Also this is a link to a site to share more about the LOST COLONY of ROANOKE.
Lost Colony DNA | The Scientist
This magazine actually does other topics that relate to genealogical material also.
I located another blog, but it deals with DNA and genealogy and surnames etc.
Wanted to share it with you.
YesterYear - Sharing a Love of History
Also this is a link to a site to share more about the LOST COLONY of ROANOKE.
Lost Colony DNA | The Scientist
This magazine actually does other topics that relate to genealogical material also.
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