Rick sent information last week that he thought might be of interest to Scottish researchers. Choose the following link to see photos and information about the archaeological site on the Orkney Islands called Skara Brae. http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/skarabrae/
Thanks for the info, Rick.
Monday, June 20, 2016
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Library and Archives Canada
According to the most recent Internet Genealogy magazine (June/July), the LAC digital archive has several new databases. I seem to remember that our Canadian members have reported that the site is not as user-friendly as it could be, but if you have ancestors connected to any of the following categories, it is probably worth a look.
"War of 1812" contains more than 45,000 references to names of people involved in that war.
"Carleton Papers" contains names from The Book of Negroes (1783) taken from a register containing details about Black Loyalists evacuated from the port of New York at the end of the Revolution. You can also find references to Loyalists and British Soldiers (1772-1784) with names taken from the British Headquarters Papers in New York.
"Immigrants from Ukraine (1890-1930)" has more than 14,000 references to names of Ukrainians who arrived in Canada and the United States during those years. Names were taken from passenger lists for both Canadian and American ports.
"Immigrants to Canada, Porters and Domestics (1899-1949)" has more than 8,000 references to individuals with those occupations who came to Canada during those years.
"War of 1812" contains more than 45,000 references to names of people involved in that war.
"Carleton Papers" contains names from The Book of Negroes (1783) taken from a register containing details about Black Loyalists evacuated from the port of New York at the end of the Revolution. You can also find references to Loyalists and British Soldiers (1772-1784) with names taken from the British Headquarters Papers in New York.
"Immigrants from Ukraine (1890-1930)" has more than 14,000 references to names of Ukrainians who arrived in Canada and the United States during those years. Names were taken from passenger lists for both Canadian and American ports.
"Immigrants to Canada, Porters and Domestics (1899-1949)" has more than 8,000 references to individuals with those occupations who came to Canada during those years.
Saturday, June 11, 2016
New York State Research
Research in New York can be challenging for many reasons; here's a chance to take advantage of some online records. The New England Historic Genealogical Society is allowing free access to its New York records for the entire month of June. Learn more about the website and sign up at www.americanancestors.com. On their home page, click on the Find Out More tab under "New York Wall in Your Way?"
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Legacy's June Webinars
Time flies when the motor home is not behaving...
The June 1 webinar provided information about the American Ancestors website for members of the New England Historical and Genealogical Society. It is still available for viewing this week.
Wednesday, June 8: "Researching Your Washington State Ancestors" is for beginning and intermediate researchers. You will learn a brief history of the state and where to find records online and in person, including many of the highlights of the Washington State Digital Archives.
Friday, June 10: For intermediate researchers, "Introduction to the Freedman's Bureau" will focus on the records from the Bureau, and how these records opened doors before 1870 for the African American family.
Wednesday, June 15: Another lecture suggested for intermediate researchers is called "Ticked Off! Those Pesky Pre-1850 Census Tick Marks." The speaker will explain what the marks mean and how you can use them to help in your research.
Wednesday, June 22: If you have been using German parish records, the intermediate webinar "Digging Deeper in German Parish Records" will provide examples and cases to help interpret those records.
Wednesday, June 29: "Circles or Triangles? What Shape is Your DNA?" will discuss the two methods of DNA research. This webinar is also suggested for intermediate researchers.
Register or read more about it at www.familytreewebinars.com. Be sure to check the time schedule; I noticed that at least one of the webinars is an evening session.
The June 1 webinar provided information about the American Ancestors website for members of the New England Historical and Genealogical Society. It is still available for viewing this week.
Wednesday, June 8: "Researching Your Washington State Ancestors" is for beginning and intermediate researchers. You will learn a brief history of the state and where to find records online and in person, including many of the highlights of the Washington State Digital Archives.
Friday, June 10: For intermediate researchers, "Introduction to the Freedman's Bureau" will focus on the records from the Bureau, and how these records opened doors before 1870 for the African American family.
Wednesday, June 15: Another lecture suggested for intermediate researchers is called "Ticked Off! Those Pesky Pre-1850 Census Tick Marks." The speaker will explain what the marks mean and how you can use them to help in your research.
Wednesday, June 22: If you have been using German parish records, the intermediate webinar "Digging Deeper in German Parish Records" will provide examples and cases to help interpret those records.
Wednesday, June 29: "Circles or Triangles? What Shape is Your DNA?" will discuss the two methods of DNA research. This webinar is also suggested for intermediate researchers.
Register or read more about it at www.familytreewebinars.com. Be sure to check the time schedule; I noticed that at least one of the webinars is an evening session.
Monday, June 6, 2016
Google Searches
GenealogyInTime eMagazine had an interesting article last week about the limitations of Google searches for genealogy. They point out that Google limits search results to a maximum of two listings per website per page.
For example, this means that your search for an ancestor might list two results from FamilySearch, but there may be several more on subsequent result pages. The article suggests that if your search finds results on one website that you repeat the search using both your surname and the website. This method should find all references.
I have mentioned this particular newsletter in the past. It usually posts weekly and always has a list of new genealogy record sets for the week. You can subscribe at newsletter@genealogyintime.com.
For example, this means that your search for an ancestor might list two results from FamilySearch, but there may be several more on subsequent result pages. The article suggests that if your search finds results on one website that you repeat the search using both your surname and the website. This method should find all references.
I have mentioned this particular newsletter in the past. It usually posts weekly and always has a list of new genealogy record sets for the week. You can subscribe at newsletter@genealogyintime.com.
Monday, May 30, 2016
Genealogy Club News
Nancy Archibald, club member for many years, has had an article published in the May issue of Relatively Speaking, the journal of the Alberta Genealogical Society. Nancy's article is called "Online Cemeteries: The Art of Sharing Pictures and Stories Using Grave Markers as a Guide." She writes about locating her grandparents' graves and the family research involved. Nancy also discusses FindAGrave, Billion Graves, and various cemetery research projects ongoing in Canada.
The link to Nancy's article follows, or you can wait until we begin meetings in the fall, as she will bring a copy of the journal to Palm Creek.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1BbBNvEgFPQZEZUd29SMWg4eFctalowVFpPNjJfaVgza1Jj/view?usp=sharing
Congratulations, Nancy!
The link to Nancy's article follows, or you can wait until we begin meetings in the fall, as she will bring a copy of the journal to Palm Creek.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1BbBNvEgFPQZEZUd29SMWg4eFctalowVFpPNjJfaVgza1Jj/view?usp=sharing
Congratulations, Nancy!
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Genealogy Road Show
The third season of Genealogy Road Show has begun on PBS. Check your local listings to see if it is being carried in your area. Joshua Taylor, one of the speakers we enjoyed at the national conference, is a host. This program asks for submissions from the general public and selects interesting stories to show the family research process. We see it Tuesdays at 7 PM.
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Conference Bits and Pieces
Paul Milner's suggestions for maps of England and Wales:
1. The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers
2. Topographical Dictionary of England
3. A Genealogical Gazetteer of England
4. National Library of Scotland www.nls.uk
Joshua Taylor's recommendations for U. S. plat maps:
Arphax Publishing produces maps organized by county gathered from the BLM database. You can use a search engine on the website to check for surnames which may help to determine in which book a surname appears. Books can be found in larger libraries. http://www.arphax.com.
Dick Eastman's explanation of search algorithms: Your search field has name, location, parents, spouse, siblings, etc. The search is first for the name; then that name at a particular location; then the name at that location with those parents or spouse or siblings or child, etc. He suggests using all of that information.
Amy Harris says to look for unmarried females in probate files, as they tended to make wills and name nieces and nephews. Remember, Ancestry now has a large database of probate records.
Jill Morelli reminds us that smallpox vaccinations began in the early 1800s resulting in fewer infant/child deaths leading to more immigrants because there was not enough land to inherit.
1. The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers
2. Topographical Dictionary of England
3. A Genealogical Gazetteer of England
4. National Library of Scotland www.nls.uk
Joshua Taylor's recommendations for U. S. plat maps:
Arphax Publishing produces maps organized by county gathered from the BLM database. You can use a search engine on the website to check for surnames which may help to determine in which book a surname appears. Books can be found in larger libraries. http://www.arphax.com.
Dick Eastman's explanation of search algorithms: Your search field has name, location, parents, spouse, siblings, etc. The search is first for the name; then that name at a particular location; then the name at that location with those parents or spouse or siblings or child, etc. He suggests using all of that information.
Amy Harris says to look for unmarried females in probate files, as they tended to make wills and name nieces and nephews. Remember, Ancestry now has a large database of probate records.
Jill Morelli reminds us that smallpox vaccinations began in the early 1800s resulting in fewer infant/child deaths leading to more immigrants because there was not enough land to inherit.
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