For more than a year I have been diligently working on my DAR application. Both my 3rd great-grandfather, Thomas Botkin and my 4th great-grandfather, Hugh Botkin, served in the Revolutionary War and I have been trying to pull together all the documentation I need to prove my lineage.
While I've had help from the wonderful people of the William Tuffs Chapter of the DAR here in Indiana, one of the best sources of information for me has been the applications on file with the DAR that have already proven lineage of my ancestors.
You can find these on the DAR site. Just follow this link and click on the Ancestor Tab. Here you can search by the surname of your ancestors to see if perhaps lineage has already been proven! If you find an application on file you can order it for $10.00 and download it immediately!
You can use this information in two ways:
1. If an ancestor down the line has already been proven you will only need to prove your link to that person. In my case both Thomas and Hugh have been proven but I need to prove my link to my 2nd great-grandfather Isaac and his link to his father Thomas.
2. I've been able to use the information in these applications to track down the original sources they used. One of the applications that I ordered had proven the link of Isaac's brothers to his father Thomas. I can obtain and use this same source and use it as proof of Isaac's parentage.
If you suspect you may have a Revolutionary Soldier in your family be sure and use the search feature on the Ancestor Tab. You never know what you may find!
Showing posts with label Follow Friday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Follow Friday. Show all posts
Friday, January 27, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Follow Friday - Archives.gov - Get 1940 Census Ready!
In 72 days the 1940 Federal Census will be released and I plan to be ready!
Archives.gov has everything you need to know about the 1940 census, how to start your search, what finding aids are available and the coolest videos about the census including the one below:
Archives.gov has everything you need to know about the 1940 census, how to start your search, what finding aids are available and the coolest videos about the census including the one below:
Friday, January 13, 2012
Follow Friday - Obit Kit
Back in October my Uncle died unexpectedly.
In addition to having to deal with overwhelming shock, my Aunt found herself in the position of having to make many decisions very quickly.
There was the decision of what funeral home to call, who needed to be notified, how to get the children home from college, where to purchase a burial plot (here or in Utah), what was the amount of his life insurance and where was the policy, etc....
The one thing I remember from that terrible Sunday morning was the funeral home coming for my Uncle's body and telling my Aunt as they were leaving "we will need information for an obit". This was more than she could handle at the time. How to write an obit when the death was so unexpected?
I vowed right then that my husband and I would prepare our final wishes this year so that our children, or surviving spouse, would not have to make them during their time of grief. This includes writing our own obits.
On Friday, October 21, on Geneabloggers radio, Thomas had Susan Soper on as a guest. She is the author of Obit Kit - A Guide to Celebrating Your Life. Before the program ended I had ordered Susan's book. It's a great guide to making your end of life decisions including not only your obit but what you would like included in your funeral or memorial service.
I know it sounds creepy to some, but for me, taking care of these details myself is like leaving a final, loving gift for my family.
In addition to having to deal with overwhelming shock, my Aunt found herself in the position of having to make many decisions very quickly.
There was the decision of what funeral home to call, who needed to be notified, how to get the children home from college, where to purchase a burial plot (here or in Utah), what was the amount of his life insurance and where was the policy, etc....
The one thing I remember from that terrible Sunday morning was the funeral home coming for my Uncle's body and telling my Aunt as they were leaving "we will need information for an obit". This was more than she could handle at the time. How to write an obit when the death was so unexpected?
I vowed right then that my husband and I would prepare our final wishes this year so that our children, or surviving spouse, would not have to make them during their time of grief. This includes writing our own obits.
On Friday, October 21, on Geneabloggers radio, Thomas had Susan Soper on as a guest. She is the author of Obit Kit - A Guide to Celebrating Your Life. Before the program ended I had ordered Susan's book. It's a great guide to making your end of life decisions including not only your obit but what you would like included in your funeral or memorial service.
I know it sounds creepy to some, but for me, taking care of these details myself is like leaving a final, loving gift for my family.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Follow Friday - Southern California Genealogical Society
So why is girl from the Hoosier state excited about following the Southern California Genealogical Society website? Because of the Jamboree Extension Series of course!
As a follow up to the popular extension series of 2011 the 2012 series will begin tomorrow, January 7th, with the FREE webinar "Me and My Laptop: Getting the Most Out of Your Laptop While Researching Onsite" presented by Linda Woodward Geiger. The description says:
"Tips for making onsite research more efficient and productive using DropBox (or similar cloud) in conjunction with spreadsheets, word processing programs, genealogy software, and more."
Count me in! If you want to register for the webinar follow the link here.
To see the complete listing of webinars click here.
As a follow up to the popular extension series of 2011 the 2012 series will begin tomorrow, January 7th, with the FREE webinar "Me and My Laptop: Getting the Most Out of Your Laptop While Researching Onsite" presented by Linda Woodward Geiger. The description says:
"Tips for making onsite research more efficient and productive using DropBox (or similar cloud) in conjunction with spreadsheets, word processing programs, genealogy software, and more."
Count me in! If you want to register for the webinar follow the link here.
To see the complete listing of webinars click here.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Follow Friday - You Tube
My Follow Friday post is a bit different this week. I'm going to suggest everyone take a look at YouTube!
I was on YouTube doing a search for a particular interview and was just amazed at the amount of information posted on that site. On a whim I put in the search terms "Cemeteries, Wabash County, Indiana" and was shocked to find the video below. It was posted in May of 2009 and is a video of what is left of the Indian burial ground at White's Institute in Wabash County, Indiana.
This is a cemetery I've been meaning to visit but haven't had a chance yet to get there!
So give YouTube a try! Put in some search terms and see what you find. And be sure and leave a comment to share with us all!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Follow Friday - World War II London Blitz Diary 1939-1945
I have been following this fascinating blog written from a series of forty-three diaries written by Victoria's grandmother during the war.
The description of the blog World War II London Blitz Diary 1939-1945 grabbed my attention right from the start.
"I am the Great Granddaughter of Ruby Alice Thompson Side. I inherited forty-three diaries that span from 1909–1969. These diaries are personal experiences and opinions of Ruby's marriage and the war she lived through, often not knowing if her house would be the next target of destruction. I cannot imagine having to endure these experiences. Ruby was not able to express her opinions or feelings about either the war or her marriage except in the privacy of her Diary. Being able to do so was her saving grace. These are Ruby’s outpourings of her experience during the war Bliz bombings that she could not always speak about. Many of the things she says in today's world would be considered politically incorrect. In this very personal and historical account Ruby writes about her truth of the war and her marriage which she shares with no one but the diary. Some of her opinions will be disturbing to some people. To edit out Ruby's opinions would be a disservice to Ruby so her words will stand as she wrote them."
As genealogists I'm guessing we all have a love of history. This is a unique first hand accounting of what it was like to live during World War II and I look forward to each new post. I'm betting you will too......
The description of the blog World War II London Blitz Diary 1939-1945 grabbed my attention right from the start.
"I am the Great Granddaughter of Ruby Alice Thompson Side. I inherited forty-three diaries that span from 1909–1969. These diaries are personal experiences and opinions of Ruby's marriage and the war she lived through, often not knowing if her house would be the next target of destruction. I cannot imagine having to endure these experiences. Ruby was not able to express her opinions or feelings about either the war or her marriage except in the privacy of her Diary. Being able to do so was her saving grace. These are Ruby’s outpourings of her experience during the war Bliz bombings that she could not always speak about. Many of the things she says in today's world would be considered politically incorrect. In this very personal and historical account Ruby writes about her truth of the war and her marriage which she shares with no one but the diary. Some of her opinions will be disturbing to some people. To edit out Ruby's opinions would be a disservice to Ruby so her words will stand as she wrote them."
As genealogists I'm guessing we all have a love of history. This is a unique first hand accounting of what it was like to live during World War II and I look forward to each new post. I'm betting you will too......
Friday, April 8, 2011
Follow Friday - West in New England
In honor of the 150 anniversary of the Civil War, Bill over at West in New England is running the following blog challenge between now and April 10th.
Did you have ancestors in America on 12Apr 1861? If so, where were they
and what were their circumstances? How did the Civil War affect them and
their family? Did the men enlist and did they perish in battle or die of illness?
On which side did they fight, or did you have relatives fighting on BOTH sides?
How did the women left at home cope, or did anany of them find ways to help
the war effort? Were your ancestors living as slaves on Southern plantations
and if so when were they freed? Or were they freemen of color who enlisted
to fight?
If your ancestors had not emigrated to America as yet, what was their life
like around the time of the Civil War?
The 150 year celebration of the Civil War is a great source for those of us
blogging about our family history. So, let's do a little research over the coming
weeks between now and April 12th. Find out the answers to the questions
I asked and write about them. Or if you think of another topic to do with your
family history and the Civil War, write about that. Send me the link when you
publish it on your blog, and on April 12th I'll publish all the links here.
I'll be submitting a link for this challenge and I hope you will too. I can't wait to read your story!
Did you have ancestors in America on 12Apr 1861? If so, where were they
and what were their circumstances? How did the Civil War affect them and
their family? Did the men enlist and did they perish in battle or die of illness?
On which side did they fight, or did you have relatives fighting on BOTH sides?
How did the women left at home cope, or did anany of them find ways to help
the war effort? Were your ancestors living as slaves on Southern plantations
and if so when were they freed? Or were they freemen of color who enlisted
to fight?
If your ancestors had not emigrated to America as yet, what was their life
like around the time of the Civil War?
The 150 year celebration of the Civil War is a great source for those of us
blogging about our family history. So, let's do a little research over the coming
weeks between now and April 12th. Find out the answers to the questions
I asked and write about them. Or if you think of another topic to do with your
family history and the Civil War, write about that. Send me the link when you
publish it on your blog, and on April 12th I'll publish all the links here.
I'll be submitting a link for this challenge and I hope you will too. I can't wait to read your story!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Follow Friday - Genealogy Star
I chose Genealogy Star as my Follow Friday blog after reading the posting James made on January 5th, Send your parents (or yourself) a Tech Support care package!
As everyone who follows Genealogy Star knows, James dispenses a wealth of information on almost a daily basis. This particular post I find so exciting! It's all about a Google initiated website called Teach Parents Tech. When you go to the site you can fill out a very simple form and send short video clips to your technically challenged parents (or yourself) about various tech subjects.
Most videos are no longer than one minute and cover a variety of topics including:
How to Copy and Paste
How to Make a Screenshot
How to Make a Blog
How to Shorten a Long URL
How to Check Your Spelling
How to Chat Online
How to Create an Email Signature
How to Resize a Picture
How to Transfer Files Between Computers
I could go on and on but you get the idea! There are 52 videos in all so sending just one a week will help those who are tech challenged without overwhelming them.
Head over to Teach Parents Technology now to begin sending those videos. And, if you don't already, be sure to sign up to follow the postings at Genealogy Star. James has a fantastic blog!
As everyone who follows Genealogy Star knows, James dispenses a wealth of information on almost a daily basis. This particular post I find so exciting! It's all about a Google initiated website called Teach Parents Tech. When you go to the site you can fill out a very simple form and send short video clips to your technically challenged parents (or yourself) about various tech subjects.
Most videos are no longer than one minute and cover a variety of topics including:
How to Copy and Paste
How to Make a Screenshot
How to Make a Blog
How to Shorten a Long URL
How to Check Your Spelling
How to Chat Online
How to Create an Email Signature
How to Resize a Picture
How to Transfer Files Between Computers
I could go on and on but you get the idea! There are 52 videos in all so sending just one a week will help those who are tech challenged without overwhelming them.
Head over to Teach Parents Technology now to begin sending those videos. And, if you don't already, be sure to sign up to follow the postings at Genealogy Star. James has a fantastic blog!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Follow Friday - Reflections From The Fence
I chose Reflections as my follow Friday post due to Carol's posting on December 28th, My Soapbox Times Ten. However, since she was inspired by Barbara at Life From The Roots, I really should be giving credit to both of them!
In both cases they are reflecting on 2010 and choosing their Top Ten. In Carol's case it is her top ten lessons she uses over and over again. Be sure and check them out here.
I've chosen to list 11 genealogy goals for next year in honor of 2011. So here they are....
1. Attend a Cemetery Preservation Workshop here in Indiana. I have spent many hours this past year visiting old, abandoned cemeteries and still have more on my list to find. I want to learn how to preserve these stones without doing any harm.
2. Find and visit the rest of the old family cemeteries on my list. 2010 taught me two things. Number 1 that these cemeteries are quickly deteriorating and need to be record ASAP and number 2 that persistence pays off. Years spent trying to located the Minnear Cemetery paid off in 2010.
3. Continue blogging. In 2010 I met and began correspondence with many undiscovered "cousins" with whom I have been sharing information. All of them found me through my blog. The time I put into writing about my research adventures has paid off a hundred fold!
4. Become a better blog commenter. I follow over 100 genealogy blogs on my Google Reader. The vast amount of knowledge I have obtained from my fellow geneabloggers writings is immeasurable. But I'm horrible at leaving comments. And, I'm embarrassed about that. In 2011 I will be better.
5. Begin developing monthly goals. This is an idea I've learned from Tina over at Gen Wish List. By breaking my goals down monthly, I feel like I'll be more dedicated to reaching them. Sort of like eating the elephant one bite at a time.
6. Follow Amy's new 2011 series over at We Tree. Her 52 weeks series in 2010 was awesome and I'm sure what she comes up with in 2011 will be even better!
7. Attend a national conference. In truth, this one will be a stretch for me. With two boys in college all our spare money is going towards their education. Mine may need to take a back burner for a few more years. But I really want to meet my blogging friends so I'm putting it out there. Let's see what karma can do for me!
8. Scan, scan, scan......all those old photographs my mom has. Water or fire could destroy them in a second. I need to get them preserved.
9. Organize, organize, organize. My files have taken over my closet and the side of my bed. I have a brand new (to me) four drawer file cabinet sitting in my "office" downstairs waiting for all my genealogy files. I need to get busy putting them away.
10. Visit the Allen County Library. I live less then 2 hours away yet don't make it a priority. I haven't even begun to tap into the resources available to me at this library.
11. Relax and enjoy. Genealogy is a hobby for me yet, sometimes, I find myself stressed and overwhelmed by all I want and need to do. I need to remember to enjoy the journey and the people I meet along the way. Sadly, I have "met" some family researchers online and in libraries this year who are not happy people. They border on mean and stingy about their work and their research. They are stringent and inflexible. Please lord, don't let me become that person. I want to keep in mind always that genealogy is about family. And family is the most important reason for living.
Happy 2011 Everyone!
Lisa
In both cases they are reflecting on 2010 and choosing their Top Ten. In Carol's case it is her top ten lessons she uses over and over again. Be sure and check them out here.
I've chosen to list 11 genealogy goals for next year in honor of 2011. So here they are....
1. Attend a Cemetery Preservation Workshop here in Indiana. I have spent many hours this past year visiting old, abandoned cemeteries and still have more on my list to find. I want to learn how to preserve these stones without doing any harm.
2. Find and visit the rest of the old family cemeteries on my list. 2010 taught me two things. Number 1 that these cemeteries are quickly deteriorating and need to be record ASAP and number 2 that persistence pays off. Years spent trying to located the Minnear Cemetery paid off in 2010.
3. Continue blogging. In 2010 I met and began correspondence with many undiscovered "cousins" with whom I have been sharing information. All of them found me through my blog. The time I put into writing about my research adventures has paid off a hundred fold!
4. Become a better blog commenter. I follow over 100 genealogy blogs on my Google Reader. The vast amount of knowledge I have obtained from my fellow geneabloggers writings is immeasurable. But I'm horrible at leaving comments. And, I'm embarrassed about that. In 2011 I will be better.
5. Begin developing monthly goals. This is an idea I've learned from Tina over at Gen Wish List. By breaking my goals down monthly, I feel like I'll be more dedicated to reaching them. Sort of like eating the elephant one bite at a time.
6. Follow Amy's new 2011 series over at We Tree. Her 52 weeks series in 2010 was awesome and I'm sure what she comes up with in 2011 will be even better!
7. Attend a national conference. In truth, this one will be a stretch for me. With two boys in college all our spare money is going towards their education. Mine may need to take a back burner for a few more years. But I really want to meet my blogging friends so I'm putting it out there. Let's see what karma can do for me!
8. Scan, scan, scan......all those old photographs my mom has. Water or fire could destroy them in a second. I need to get them preserved.
9. Organize, organize, organize. My files have taken over my closet and the side of my bed. I have a brand new (to me) four drawer file cabinet sitting in my "office" downstairs waiting for all my genealogy files. I need to get busy putting them away.
10. Visit the Allen County Library. I live less then 2 hours away yet don't make it a priority. I haven't even begun to tap into the resources available to me at this library.
11. Relax and enjoy. Genealogy is a hobby for me yet, sometimes, I find myself stressed and overwhelmed by all I want and need to do. I need to remember to enjoy the journey and the people I meet along the way. Sadly, I have "met" some family researchers online and in libraries this year who are not happy people. They border on mean and stingy about their work and their research. They are stringent and inflexible. Please lord, don't let me become that person. I want to keep in mind always that genealogy is about family. And family is the most important reason for living.
Happy 2011 Everyone!
Lisa
Friday, August 13, 2010
Thank you to Brenda from Journey To The Past!
Imagine my surprise when I opened my Google Reader this morning and saw that this blog was the subject of Brenda's Follow Friday posting at Journey To The Past!
Brenda, a fellow "list maker", inspired me with the postings on her blog regarding how to photograph a gravestone (written by her daughter) and her packing list for cemetery trips, tips I use when visiting and recording cemeteries.
Thank you, Brenda, for recognizing The Faces of My Family. I'm honored.
Lisa
Brenda, a fellow "list maker", inspired me with the postings on her blog regarding how to photograph a gravestone (written by her daughter) and her packing list for cemetery trips, tips I use when visiting and recording cemeteries.
Thank you, Brenda, for recognizing The Faces of My Family. I'm honored.
Lisa
Friday, July 30, 2010
Follow Friday - 2338 W. Washington Boulevard
My Follow Friday entry is a delightful blog written by my friend Margel. I like everything about this blog but I especially love the catchy title. Here is the story behind 2338 W. Washington Boulevard in Margel's own words: This address is the home owned by my great grandparents, Edward P. Kennelly and Mary Winifred McDonnell Kennelly. During the difficult times, many family members moved back and took up residence here again often bringing their families with them. It was a home and a refuge.
Margel's blog is filled with wonderful old black and white photographs including those found in the post here.
Recently she has been posting about her research trips. Read about the first one here, the second one here and her current trip here.
Margel's writing style has a comfortable and familar feeling. I'm sure you'll feel right at home at 2338 W. Washington Boulevard.
Margel's blog is filled with wonderful old black and white photographs including those found in the post here.
Recently she has been posting about her research trips. Read about the first one here, the second one here and her current trip here.
Margel's writing style has a comfortable and familar feeling. I'm sure you'll feel right at home at 2338 W. Washington Boulevard.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Follow Friday - Mary Jane's Genes
My Follow Friday choice for this week is Mary Jane's Genes. She describes herself in her bio as 'Born in Iowa, but living in Oregon. Love genealogy and all the joys that go along with it. I am a first time grandmother, have a husband of 35 years (this June), two wonderful sons and a beautiful daughter in law. Life is one blessing after another."
She writes the most beautiful Sentimental Sunday postings. Included in these have been memories of Grandpa's Dilly Bars, Grandpa's Lantern, and Grandma's Coffee.
I love these stories and look forward to reading more!
She writes the most beautiful Sentimental Sunday postings. Included in these have been memories of Grandpa's Dilly Bars, Grandpa's Lantern, and Grandma's Coffee.
I love these stories and look forward to reading more!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Follow Friday - Graveyard Rabbit of Sandusky Bay
Dorene's blog Graveyard Rabbit of Sandusky Bay is an absolute delight to me! The best way to describe Dorene and her mission would be in her own words:
"...whether I am doing research on my own family lines, or just walking through a local cemetery and viewing the many different tombstones there, I enjoy the challenge of trying to find out more details about the individual who is honored by that stone, and learning more than just the names and dates that are carved on the granite."
A couple of examples on how Dorene accomplishes this are here, here and here.
Recently Dorene posted a Sentimental Sunday entry regarding her Great Grandmother Irene's apartment.
It reminded me so much of the apartment my Aunt Marie lived in near Wrigley Field in Chicago when I was a child! I love when someones blog post brings back such great memories for me!
Your blog is such a wonderful tribute to those who graves you photograph, Dorene. Keep us the great work and I'll be looking forward to your next post!
"...whether I am doing research on my own family lines, or just walking through a local cemetery and viewing the many different tombstones there, I enjoy the challenge of trying to find out more details about the individual who is honored by that stone, and learning more than just the names and dates that are carved on the granite."
A couple of examples on how Dorene accomplishes this are here, here and here.
Recently Dorene posted a Sentimental Sunday entry regarding her Great Grandmother Irene's apartment.
It reminded me so much of the apartment my Aunt Marie lived in near Wrigley Field in Chicago when I was a child! I love when someones blog post brings back such great memories for me!
Your blog is such a wonderful tribute to those who graves you photograph, Dorene. Keep us the great work and I'll be looking forward to your next post!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Follow Friday - Pedaling With A Purpose.com
Today's Follow Friday post has nothing to do with genealogy.
It's the blog of three West Point Graduates who are spending their summer riding their bikes from ocean to ocean raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project. Pete, Dan and Joel are riding up to 100 miles a day through the small towns of this great country and documenting the people they meet and the experiences they are having.
I am entertained and deeply moved by their dedication to the Wounded Warrior Project. I encourage everyone to add pedalingwithapurpose.com to your blog reader and check in everyday with the progress these three friends and soldiers are making. They make me proud to be an American.
It's the blog of three West Point Graduates who are spending their summer riding their bikes from ocean to ocean raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project. Pete, Dan and Joel are riding up to 100 miles a day through the small towns of this great country and documenting the people they meet and the experiences they are having.
I am entertained and deeply moved by their dedication to the Wounded Warrior Project. I encourage everyone to add pedalingwithapurpose.com to your blog reader and check in everyday with the progress these three friends and soldiers are making. They make me proud to be an American.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Follow Friday - Journey To The Past
My Follow Friday post this week is a relatively new blog just like mine. Brenda started Journey To The Past in March 2010, I started mine in February 2010. There are other similiarities, Brenda conducts her research in Michigan and I conduct mine in Indiana, she has relatives that immigrated from England, so do I. In fact, one of the first things that drew me to Brenda's blog was her postings about her great grandfather Harry Glover. Glover is a surname that appears in my husbands family.
I really enjoy reading Brenda's blog and have learned alot from her in this short time. Being a list maker myself I loved her posts entitled My Packing List for Cemetery Trips and My Packing List for Library Visits. Her daughter Kirsten wrote a wonderful guest post on How to Photograph Gravestones, tips I used when photographing stones on my research trip.
For a truly sentimental post you must read the one written by her father about the day he met her mother entitled The Greatest Day in My Life. It'll make you believe in true love again!
I encourage everyone to visit Brenda's blog!
I really enjoy reading Brenda's blog and have learned alot from her in this short time. Being a list maker myself I loved her posts entitled My Packing List for Cemetery Trips and My Packing List for Library Visits. Her daughter Kirsten wrote a wonderful guest post on How to Photograph Gravestones, tips I used when photographing stones on my research trip.
For a truly sentimental post you must read the one written by her father about the day he met her mother entitled The Greatest Day in My Life. It'll make you believe in true love again!
I encourage everyone to visit Brenda's blog!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Follow Friday - Greta's Genealogy Bog
Okay, I admit, I am a HUGE fan of Greta's blog. In fact, until now, I have felt a bit unworthy of even featuring it. Silly, I know, but it's kind of like saying to someone "hey I know George Clooney" when in fact I really only brushed elbows with him once in a crowd. And also, everyone who is anyone already "knows" Greta. But I shall swallow all doubts and forge ahead featuring Greta's Genealogy Bog as my Follow Friday post.
I've been reading with interest Greta's postings on Online Trees. Follow the discussion here Online Trees , Playing around with Online Trees and Playing around with Online Trees Part 2. Although I have posted some parts of my tree online I did so without thinking through the consequences. Greta's post have encouraged me to go back and take a closer look at those trees and how they are being used.
Other posts really show Greta's personality and sense of humor. Check out Memory Monday - Havin' a Hissy Fit, Memory Monday - The Missing Mermaid and the Children Who Would Not Sleep, and The Mushroom Factor.
Another feature of Greta's blog that I look forward to are her Friday, Family and Friends Newsletter postings.
So there you go, my Follow Friday posting of a true genealogy rock star! Greta Koehl.
I've been reading with interest Greta's postings on Online Trees. Follow the discussion here Online Trees , Playing around with Online Trees and Playing around with Online Trees Part 2. Although I have posted some parts of my tree online I did so without thinking through the consequences. Greta's post have encouraged me to go back and take a closer look at those trees and how they are being used.
Other posts really show Greta's personality and sense of humor. Check out Memory Monday - Havin' a Hissy Fit, Memory Monday - The Missing Mermaid and the Children Who Would Not Sleep, and The Mushroom Factor.
Another feature of Greta's blog that I look forward to are her Friday, Family and Friends Newsletter postings.
So there you go, my Follow Friday posting of a true genealogy rock star! Greta Koehl.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Follow Friday - Ginisology
My Follow Friday post is for Gini's Ginisology Blog.
I'm sure most of you are familiar with Gini and already follow her blog. However, I wanted to share some of Gini's recent postings and my admiration for her determination to share all she knows about her ancestors who owned slaves.
Recently, Gini lost her 96 year old Oma in Germany and posted a moving and loving tribute to her on her blog. It brought to mind the lose of my own grandmother in 2008 and how good it felt to be loved unconditionally. Every child should be loved like that.
Gini also honored her mother and Oma in a posting back in March entitled Give Their Faces a Name - 21st Edition of Smile for The Camera and a beautiful Happy Birthday post to her mother. Obviously, these women have had a huge impact on Gini's life and she has done such a wonderful job honoring them.
My admiration for Gini continues in her series of postings of "Slave Surnames of the Beal Ijames Plantation. "
Here is an excerpt from Gini's first post Friend of Friends - Honoring the Slaves of the Beal Ijames Plantation - 1st Generation.
In my family history I have the names of the slaves that were on my 4th great grandfather, Beal Ijames plantation. I will be posting five generations of the descendants of: John Wesley Ijames, a slave on the Beal Ijames plantation. Being that there is quite a bit of information, I have decided that each generation will be an individual post and I will attempt to post at least once to twice a week. The information I have will be posted exactly as I had received it. I feel it is extremely important to get what information I have on the slaves in my family history out there in hopes to helping another.
Gini goes on to give credit to her distant cousin Roberta for much of the research she has been given on the Ijames Family History. I give credit to Gini for posting this information. I too have southern ancestors and although I have yet to find evidence of slave ownership I feel certain that I will. I have wondered when that time comes what is the appropriate way to share and how do I get this information into the hands of those who can use it. By following Gini's lead, I now know how.
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Friend of Friends
A Friend of Friends, I am here to help, to care, to honor and share with respect, with kindness, with reverence. With the hopes that a name or a date or any information that I have, could help another move on to find a family member, or an enslaved ancestor and that they will never be forgotten.
To learn more about the the Friend of Friends postings visit Sandra over at "I Never Knew My Father" and Luckie at "Our Georgia Roots" .
I'm sure most of you are familiar with Gini and already follow her blog. However, I wanted to share some of Gini's recent postings and my admiration for her determination to share all she knows about her ancestors who owned slaves.
Recently, Gini lost her 96 year old Oma in Germany and posted a moving and loving tribute to her on her blog. It brought to mind the lose of my own grandmother in 2008 and how good it felt to be loved unconditionally. Every child should be loved like that.
Gini also honored her mother and Oma in a posting back in March entitled Give Their Faces a Name - 21st Edition of Smile for The Camera and a beautiful Happy Birthday post to her mother. Obviously, these women have had a huge impact on Gini's life and she has done such a wonderful job honoring them.
My admiration for Gini continues in her series of postings of "Slave Surnames of the Beal Ijames Plantation. "
Here is an excerpt from Gini's first post Friend of Friends - Honoring the Slaves of the Beal Ijames Plantation - 1st Generation.
In my family history I have the names of the slaves that were on my 4th great grandfather, Beal Ijames plantation. I will be posting five generations of the descendants of: John Wesley Ijames, a slave on the Beal Ijames plantation. Being that there is quite a bit of information, I have decided that each generation will be an individual post and I will attempt to post at least once to twice a week. The information I have will be posted exactly as I had received it. I feel it is extremely important to get what information I have on the slaves in my family history out there in hopes to helping another.
Gini goes on to give credit to her distant cousin Roberta for much of the research she has been given on the Ijames Family History. I give credit to Gini for posting this information. I too have southern ancestors and although I have yet to find evidence of slave ownership I feel certain that I will. I have wondered when that time comes what is the appropriate way to share and how do I get this information into the hands of those who can use it. By following Gini's lead, I now know how.
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Friend of Friends
A Friend of Friends, I am here to help, to care, to honor and share with respect, with kindness, with reverence. With the hopes that a name or a date or any information that I have, could help another move on to find a family member, or an enslaved ancestor and that they will never be forgotten.
To learn more about the the Friend of Friends postings visit Sandra over at "I Never Knew My Father" and Luckie at "Our Georgia Roots" .
Friday, April 9, 2010
Follow Friday - Genealogy Frame of Mind
I'm so excited about the blog I'm featuring in my follow friday post. Karen, at Genealogy Frame of Mind, is just starting a series of posts on how to prepare for a research trip.
Today, I scheduled my first research trip in 9 years (see yesterdays Find a Grave entry) and need to get organized! She will be taking us through the steps of creating a "Research Notebook". Today's post explains what is contained in her research notebooks and how to put one together. Since I am more of a visual learner I can't wait for next week when she will be posting photos of what these notebooks look like.
I also need to give a shout it to The Shy Genealogist whose has this great post on linking family group sheets.
My genealogy life these days is all about organization and these ladies are organizational pros!
Today, I scheduled my first research trip in 9 years (see yesterdays Find a Grave entry) and need to get organized! She will be taking us through the steps of creating a "Research Notebook". Today's post explains what is contained in her research notebooks and how to put one together. Since I am more of a visual learner I can't wait for next week when she will be posting photos of what these notebooks look like.
I also need to give a shout it to The Shy Genealogist whose has this great post on linking family group sheets.
My genealogy life these days is all about organization and these ladies are organizational pros!
Friday, April 2, 2010
Follow Friday - Everything's Relative
My Follow Friday entry this week is Everything's Relative - Researching Your Family History. Cindy's blog was one of the first I began following after I found We Tree and started my own genealogy blog. Her blog is what mine wants to be when it grows up!
Her Saturday Shout Out posts have introduced me to new blogs to subscribe to and are also a great way to thank those who leave comments on her blog at the same time!
Her posts on You Never Know Who You Might Meet At The Flea Market have me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next update....does Cindy discover that she is really related to the flea market vendor.....is she able to locate the families of the little girls in the photos.....to read the ending of this saga you must subscribe to Cindy's Blog!
Her Saturday Shout Out posts have introduced me to new blogs to subscribe to and are also a great way to thank those who leave comments on her blog at the same time!
Her posts on You Never Know Who You Might Meet At The Flea Market have me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next update....does Cindy discover that she is really related to the flea market vendor.....is she able to locate the families of the little girls in the photos.....to read the ending of this saga you must subscribe to Cindy's Blog!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Follow Friday - Bits of Yesterday
Bits of Yesterday is a new genealogy blog started by my friend Patty. Patty has been blogging about her family for years so starting one about her genealogy research just comes naturally. It has a beautiful layout and the banner picture is a wonderful old family photo.
Patty has just started “dipping her toes” into the genealogy world and I’m so happy to be taking this journey with her. Reading about her adventures on Bits of Yesterday is such a treat and the advise she has already begun to receive from fellow geneabloggers is so appreciated!
Please visit Bits of Yesterday and welcome Patty to the geneablogging community. And while you are there, check out her March 11th post about her first brick wall...Edward Smith. Maybe someone can offer a suggestion?
Lisa
Patty has just started “dipping her toes” into the genealogy world and I’m so happy to be taking this journey with her. Reading about her adventures on Bits of Yesterday is such a treat and the advise she has already begun to receive from fellow geneabloggers is so appreciated!
Please visit Bits of Yesterday and welcome Patty to the geneablogging community. And while you are there, check out her March 11th post about her first brick wall...Edward Smith. Maybe someone can offer a suggestion?
Lisa
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