Exploring Ancestry dot com and co uk

How do I get the tree out of Ancestry.com?

2008-04-12T22:40:00.000Z

Arts & Humanities • View topic - How do I get the tree out of Ancestry.com?: "I have a one year trial of Ancestry.com and have built up a huge tree with thousands of hours work and Ancestry's records. So now how do I get it out so I use it on my Family Tree Maker & P.A.F. Software? Can I export a Gedcom or is my work forever stuck in Ancestry.com unusable? Do I have to copy and paste 20,000 names, sources, and facts?"

Best Answer

Once you are logged into Ancestry, click on My Ancestry
You should see you tree listed.
Click on Manage Tree
Beside Management Tools you will see the link for export tree.

The Ancestry Insider

2007-04-06T11:18:00.000Z

The Ancestry Insider: "The unofficial, unauthorized view of the big four genealogy and family history websites: Ancestry.com, RootsWeb.com, FamilySearch.org, and Genealogy.com. Since the parent companies of these sites rarely publicly comment on ANYTHING, there's a big need for an unofficial outlet. I'll be upfront in saying I'm sympathetic to the problems faced by these companies. If you have an inside scoop send it to AncestryInsider@gmail.com. Your identity will remain completely confidential."

RootsWeb Newsroom

2007-04-01T03:30:00.000Z

RootsWeb Newsroom: "“Ancestry.com is investigating the potential benefit to our user base if we were to add an exciting new service to help you research your family tree. We would like to ask you a series of questions to gauge your interest in a DNA testing service. This service could help you find and identify distant relatives, learn about your ancient ancestry or find common ancestors. Your responses are confidential and are only used to help guide what services we offer.”"
If you are interested in participating in this survey please visit Ancestry.com Survey.

at the Library with Stephen P Morse

2007-02-08T19:32:00.000Z

Using Ancestry from a Library in One Step: "
When using an individual Ancestry subscription, you are logged into ancestry.com.
When using a library's group subscription, you are logged into either ancestry.com or ancestrylibrary.com.
Although they are the same company, they have different web addresses.
I need to know where you are logged in so that I can link to the correct web address."

by google news alert

2006-06-22T03:16:00.000Z

Wednesday, June 21, 2006 · Last updated 7:19 p.m. PT
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/1700AP_Ancestrycom.html

Ancestry.com boosts database with census

By PAUL FOY
ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

SALT LAKE CITY -- An Internet company is adding U.S. Census records to boost its archive of searchable names to 5 billion, which it says is the most comprehensive genealogical database ever compiled.

Ancestry.com planned to announce Thursday that it has copied complete census records from 1790 to 1930, making it the only searchable, online repository of the documents.

The U.S. government waits 72 years before releasing original census documents. Copying the material took a team of experts and workers a combined 6.6 million hours of labor, Ancenstry.com said.

Workers deciphered the handwriting on millions of census forms, then indexed and cataloged every name, and scanned images of the census documents.

The material, which will be shown on the Web site starting Thursday, includes 13 million original census images scanned and transcribed from 15,000 rolls of microfilm.

The project added 540 million names, increasing the company's genealogical database to 600 terabytes of data. A terabyte equals a thousand billion bytes.

"We are just beginning to scratch the surface in terms of the amount of content we can offer and the millions of people all over the globe we can connect," chief executive Tim Sullivan said.

The information details people's moves across the country, their race, marital status, assets, residence, schooling and other personal information.

Ruth Carr, department chief of local history and genealogy at the New York Public Library, said researchers have had to work with "thousands of reels of microfilm."

"With the digitization of the census, it is now possible for someone to type a name in the search box, and within seconds view the image of the actual census page," she said.

The records revealed some quirks. For instance, Abraham Lincoln's wife, Mary, reported growing only seven years older between the 1850 and the 1860 census.

Ancestry.com, which claims more than 725,000 paid subscribers, is part of a network of Web sites owned by MyFamily.com Inc.

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On the Net:

http://www.ancestry.com

blogs.ancestry.com

2006-04-04T12:06:00.000Z

24-7 Family History Circle � About Us: "Hosted by Ancestry.com, 24/7 Family History Circle, is a destination for anyone with an interest in family history�be it a passing interest or a raging passion. Long-time Ancestry.com newsletter editor, Juliana Smith, will be writing for the blog, and will include articles from family history columnists, George G. Morgan, Michael Neill, Megan Smolenyak, Maureen Taylor, Paula Warren, and Sherry Irvine, as well as the occasional guest columnist."

http://blogs.ancestry.com/circle/?page_id=2

Ancestry.com - Laphams in America : thirteen thousand descendents including descendents of John from Devonshire, England, to Providence, R.I.,

2006-02-23T00:49:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Laphams in America : thirteen thousand descendents including descendents of John from Devonshire, England, to Providence, R.I.,

The image below is a photograph of an actual History document containing data for your ancestor that lapham wanted you to see. To see photographs like the one below and much more, click on the Free Trial link.

Ancestry.ca - CANADA

2006-01-25T14:47:00.000Z

Canadian - Genealogy and Family History Records

New Canadian Record Collections
1911 Census of Canada
1871 Census of Canada
Ontario Marriage Index 1858-1899
Ontario Birth Index 1869-1907
Ontario Death Index 1869-1932
Ontario & Nova Scotia Census Records 1800-1842
Canadian Address & Phone Directories 1995-2002

Is anybody listening to our problems anymore?

2006-01-08T13:47:00.000Z

RootsWeb Message Boards - Message [ United Kingdom and Ireland ]:
"Re: Author: Hugh WatkinsDate: 8 Jan 2006 1:37 PM GMT
Surnames: Jones, Mantell
Classification: Query
In Reply to: Is anybody listening to our problems anymore? by: Carol Coleman
Post Reply Mark Unread Report Abuse Print Message
well in a way

I found two problems
Date: 28 Oct 2003
the black image was corrected around Date: 12 Mar 2004

the typo
papet for pupil
still not sorted Date: 20 Mar 2004

Name: Jones, Blanche E
Age in 1891: 16
Relation: Papet <<< typo for PUPIL still uncorrected
Gender: Female
Where Born: Raglan, Warwickshire

but now Jan 5 2006
Ancestry Customer Support have reported to me that they have corrected the typos on this page

in the Relationship to head-of-house field

I used the report bad image form and described the typo in the remarks

Name: Mantell, Catherine A
Age in 1891: 37
Relation: Papet <<< PUPIL
Gender: Female
Where Born: Farringdon, Berkshire

=============
AND DITTOED DOWN
Carter, Mary E 13 Bradford, Yorkshire Papet Leamington Warwickshire

Godfrey, Dora 17 London, Middlesex Papet Jones, Blanche E 16 Raglan, Warwickshire Papet Leamington
lots
Major, Elizabeth 16 Bramham, Somerset Papet Leamington Warwickshire
Mantell, Catherine A 37 Farringdon, Berkshire Papet Leamington Warwickshire
Nicholson, Ethel 17 Saranla, Wales Papet Leamington Warwickshire
Siddens, Alice J 16 Darlston, Staffordshire Papet Leamington WarwickshireWimbish, Elizabeth 15 Balscott, Oxfordshire Papet Leamington Warwickshishire

Description: Please limit your description to 1000 characters.

AND SOt
he answer is yes they do listen and please use the reporting systems in place on ancestry.co.uk
and describe the error simply and clearly
and be very patient

I think the future role of this board will be more peer to peer help - which anyway goes on in the county lists and usenet

BTW the age of Mantell, Catherine A 37 is correct
in 1891 they made a copying error
she is an english teacher not a pupil :-)

image indexed

history papet

Navigating the WWI Draft Registration Cards

2005-11-14T23:17:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Navigating the WWI Draft Registration Cards

First a little background on these records. There were three draft registrations for WWI:

The first registration. (05 June 1917) was for unenlisted men born between 6 June 1886 and 5 June 1896 and used a card calling for name, age, address, date and place of birth, citizenship status, employer?s name and address, dependent information, marital status, race, military service, and physical appearance.

The second registration (05 June 1918 and a supplemental registration on 24 August 1918) was for unregistered/unenlisted men born 6 June 1896 and 24 August 1897 and used a card calling for name, age, address, date and place of birth, father?s birthplace, citizenship status, occupation, employer?s name and address, dependent information, name and address of nearest relative, and physical appearance.

The third registration (12 September 1918) was for all unregistered/unenlisted men born between 11 September 1872 and 12 September 1900 and used a card calling for name, address, age, date of birth, race, citizenship status, occupation, employer's name and address, name and address of nearest relative, and physical appearance. (See a sample card.)
Overall, these records include males living in the U.S. who were born between 11 September 1872 and 12 September 1900 who were not already enlisted in the military?approximately 24 million men.
Citizenship was not a factor in the registration requirements,

A couple of important points:

Registration did not necessarily mean that your ancestor was called for service.

Registration did not include those already in the service. The subject of my first article, Edwin Dyer, enlisted 06 April 1917, before the first registration, so he is not included in this collection.

ready the whole article by Juliana Smith, the editor of the Ancestry Daily News and author of The Ancestry Family Historian?s Address Book.
Ancestry.com - Ancestry Daily News, 14 November 2005

attacking your computer on SHAW pretending to be microsoft AGAIN

2005-11-06T20:09:00.000Z

SecuritySpace: "Domain Query Results

OrgName: Shaw Communications Inc.
OrgID: SHAWC
Address: Suite 800
Address: 630 - 3rd Ave. SW
City: Calgary
StateProv: AB
PostalCode: T2P-4L4
Country: CA

ReferralServer: rwhois://rs1so.cg.shawcable.net:4321

NetRange: 24.64.0.0 - 24.71.255.255
CIDR: 24.64.0.0/13
NetName: SHAW-COMM
NetHandle: NET-24-64-0-0-1
Parent: NET-24-0-0-0-0
NetType: Direct Allocation
NameServer: NS2SO.CG.SHAWCABLE.NET
NameServer: NS1SO.CG.SHAWCABLE.NET
Comment:
RegDate: 1996-06-03
Updated: 2003-06-20

OrgAbuseHandle: SHAWA-ARIN
OrgAbuseName: SHAW ABUSE
OrgAbusePhone: +1-403-750-7420
OrgAbuseEmail: internet.abuse@sjrb.ca

OrgTechHandle: ZS178-ARIN
OrgTechName: Shaw High-Speed Internet
OrgTechPhone: +1-403-750-7428
OrgTechEmail: ipadmin@sjrb.ca

# ARIN WHOIS database, last updated 2005-11-05 19:10
# Enter ? for additional hints on searching ARIN's WHOIS database."

from my
SPAM
To Windows Customer,

Critical Update for Plug and Play devices MS05-4791k.

ALL VERSIONS OF WINDOWS AFFECTED.

Please update your version of Windows at the microsoft website:

http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/

the hidden link is to "24.68.49.69/" NOT MICROSOFT

Failure to update your current version of windows will leave your computer open to viruses and hackers.

DO NOT BELIEVE THIS EMAIL

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Microsoft Corporation.

see blogroll

2005-10-22T08:35:00.000Z

Genealogy and How

Ancestry Site Comments

2005-10-12T11:42:00.000Z

RootsWeb Message Board - about AWT Ancestry Site Comments:

"Taking your points one at a time;
1. You don't reach Tech Support through the 'comments' message board. By posting here, you are going to get replys ONLY from viewers of the 'comments' board.
2. searching the joint AWT/Rootsweb database, none of the people you named are on a gedcom.
3. There is no contact or postem available because it's from a Genealogy.com CD that Ancestry included in their new 'One World Tree'.
4. Contacting a Rootsweb Tech Support person ( I don't subscribe to Ancestry) about where the link you supplied lead, I got the following;

'awtc is the cache server for the trees. The file is actually viewable via One World Tree at Ancestry.

With MyFamily.com buying Genealogy.com, the WFT (World Family Tree) files that Genealogy.com sells on CD have been added to One World Tree. Like the files burned to disk themselves, there isn't any way of editing the original file.

However, if she has access to One World Tree, she can put alternate information out there for whatever individuals she wants to correct.

Basically, here's the key in the URL:

If you see nothing but an = sign in front of the db number,
the file came from WorldConnect at RootsWeb.
If you see a : after the =, it came from Ancestry World Trees.
If you see a * after the =, it came from the WFT importation.'

So, the only way to 'correct' that file is to post your own gedcom with correct information.
Good luck."

RootsWeb Message Boards - List Author PJ is an excelelnt genealogist and worth reading:

"I'm sorry. I did not look up exact dates before I posted my message. I should know better by now.
In Aug 1936 Roosevelt signed the SS Act. It took until Nov 1937 for them to organize and send out the first applications. The first card was issued in Dec. 1937.

New Mexico began issuing SS# along with birth Certificates in 1987; by 1989 all 50 states had followed their lead.

1961 IRS began requiring a SS# or payroll ID# for taxpayers.

In the gap, between 1937 and 1961 many people died without ever having applied for SS and will be missing from the Death Index."

CENSUS 1851 England Wales and the islands

2005-10-07T20:44:00.000Z

on line today

Ancestry.co.uk - 1851 England Census

Ancestry.co.uk - 1851 Wales Census

Ancestry.co.uk - 1851 Channel Islands Census

Ancestry.co.uk - 1851 Isle of Man Census

1851 census

2005-10-04T08:23:00.000Z

not yet :-(

keep watching
Ancestry.com - Recent Genealogy Databases

Re: Is there something wrong with Worldconnect?

2005-10-03T16:33:00.000Z

RootsWeb Message Boards - Message [ WorldConnect Suggestions ]: "The Verizon problem should be resolved now--apparently they have found and removed the block on the RootsWeb Images server which had been causing the access problem."

Author: Joan Young
who is always worth reading RootsWeb Message Boards - List Author Joan Young

about Akamai

2005-09-23T16:33:00.000Z

from my email

I don't believe for one minute that Ancestry are using Akamai's services
for security reasons. It is blatantly an information gathering exercise
>:o .

These are a few facts I've found out about Akamai:

"You may be interested to know that Akamai is nowadays one of the top
"spying" organisations on the web: The original idea was to reduce
delay: Akamai pushes much Web content to a network of servers located
around the Internet, thus reducing the load on a Web site's central
computers. It's called network caching. Akamai selects the most
data-rich content, like graphics and photos and put it on its servers.
Akamai's system then decides within milliseconds the fastest route to
deliver each request for Web content to an individual surfer. This
surfer (you) is eo ipso tracked.

To do that, Akamai continually tracks Internet traffic from its monitors
on more than 100 of the networks that together make up the Internet. You
can easily infer how many sniffing and grepping possibilities this opens
to akamai itself and how easily you can be tracked (akamai inter alia
allows Web sites like Yahoo to track their individual surfers, allowing
them to customize its response to each individual and to sytematize
individual patterns for commercial purposes).
For more info about webbugs visit this very good site:
http://www.privacyfoundation.org/education.html

"As an interesting side note, the akamai clowns have of course proudly
assembled a huge commercial database of IP numbers's with their
"geographic and network point of origin":
http://www.akamai.com/html/sv/edse_eshow.html

It is indeed very kind of them to tell us between (and not so between!)
the lines what they are doing... however, since I presume that soon or
later they will realize that the following infos don't sound as innocent
as they presume, and since I therefore reckon that th following words
will disappear, I'll report them here, just in case. Read the following
and have your due cold shivers back along your spine... "

"Using Akamai's EdgeAdvantageTM platform, intelligent mapping
technology, and enormous network reach (thousands of servers in hundreds
of networks around the world), EdgeScape maps user IP addresses to their
geographic and network point of origin. This information is assembled
into a vast knowledge base and made available to Edgescape customers. A
customer's Web server or application server communicates with the
EdgeScape knowledge base by using a proprietary API and EdgeScape
Engine-software that constantly taps into the knowledge base to retrieve
the very latest information.

Each time a user accesses the Web site,
EdgeScape provides the following data:
Country from which user is accessing site
Geographic region within that country (i.e., state or province)
Name of user's origin network
User connection type: dial-up, DSL, ISDN or cable."

"Akamai also scans your C:WINDOWS, does trojan horse probes&more. I'm
using a number of firewall and hack tracing utils on my system.

My logs show that Akamai uses non-standard ports, uses Trojan horse probes such
as Sub-7 and Backdoor G2. It also scanned my C:WINDOWS directory.

Typical ping and port probes were launched on Ports 1408, 1431, 1434. By
their using Trojan Horse probes as well as scanning the main Windows
directory goes FAR beyond 'serving' their customers and clients.

Consider the implications of planing CLient server trojans on YOUR system
and reading what's in YOUR directory. How is this supposed to better
serve YOU?

Answer:
It doesn't! DoubleClick isn't any better. It too uses
sneaky port, trojan horse probes
*AND*
Microsoft's Netmeeting in attempting to connect with your computer.
Those companies have realised that the cookie accepters are dwindling and are now resorting to stealth technology.

If you value your privacy, write them"
site:www.computerweekly.com Akamai - Google Search

trial subscription cancelled OK

2005-09-16T04:59:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Genealogy and Family History Records

from my email:-
Dear Hugh Watkins:
This message is to confirm that the following subscriptions have been cancelled for you.

Subscription Effective Date Confirmation Number
One World Tree 9/15/2005 1xxxxxxxxxx

Remember - you can still access your subscription until the effective date listed above.

Please continue to enjoy these free services from Ancestry.com.

Let us search for you
No time to search? Simply enter information into your My Ancestry account. We'll notify you with possible results about the people you're looking for.

Has someone already done your family history?
There might be thousands of other people who are looking for the exact same ancestors as you. You can use the Ancestry.com Message Boards to share information about your common ancestors.

Thank you for your interest in Ancestry.com. We hope you will continue to use the free features available on our website.

Regards,
Patrice Clark, Marketing Manager

what you wanted from Ancestry.com

2005-09-02T13:29:00.000Z

Thanks for Helping Make Ancestry
a Better PlaceWe asked you what you wanted from Ancestry.com. We’re using your answers to improve your family history research.

Now you can jump right in where you were researching last.

Better organize your discoveries in OneWorldTreeSM.

Easily connect with our worldwide community of researchers.

These changes and many more are just a few weeks away.

ANCESTRY QUICK TIP

2005-08-22T13:30:00.000Z

CHECK OUT THE ADN ARCHIVES
I can't wait for the Ancestry Daily News everyday and miss it on the weekends. It has helped me so much in my searches. I would like to add, that I looked for the homicide records of my great Aunt and had her on the Obituary Hunter

. Just by chance, I was looking at the "Ancestry Daily News" archives for other information, when I found information for Chicago Homicides in the late 1800's to 1930 .

I looked up the info (because Chicago is where she was killed), and I called the phone number that was referred. I just received the information on her death today. An eighty-year-old mystery and murder is explained. Needless to say, I will be browsing the archives all the time. You never know what you will find!

R. Gereg

ADN Editor's Note: The "Ancestry Daily News" archive can be searched or browsed online at
Ancestry.com - Ancestry Daily News Archive

CenMatch Ancestry census matching aid

2005-07-31T12:45:00.000Z

Empires Genealogy: Sean Williams - Genealogy Professional Genealogist
Sean Williams
Sydney NSW 2760 wrote:-
Are you struggling to find families when searching census records on
Ancestry.com?

Do you wish there were more options available?

CenMatch is the answer for you!

An easy to use Excel template is all that you need to start matching
those hard-to-find families.

CenMatch is designed to match either 2 or 3 people that appear on the
same census page together or a page following person # 1. You have the
ability to Sort by Name, Birth Year, Census Parish, Census County or
Matching records. It is then simply a matter of clicking on the icon to
go to the page in question.

But wait - there's more!!! We'll give you valuable Ancestry Tips,
including:

how to increase the number of results per page from 10 to 1,999!
how to vary the birth year +/- to be any number you like

Currently working with:

United Kingdom United States
1861 Channel Islands Census
1871 Channel Islands Census
1881 Channel Islands Census
1891 Channel Islands Census
1901 Channel Islands Census

1861 England Census
1871 England Census
1881 England Census
1891 England Census
1901 England Census

1861 Isle of Man Census
1871 Isle of Man Census
1881 Isle of Man Census
1891 Isle of Man Census
1901 Isle of Man Census

1861 Wales Census
1871 Wales Census
1881 Wales Census
1891 Wales Census
1901 Wales Census

United States
1850 United States Federal Census
1860 United States Federal Census
1870 United States Federal Census
1890 United States Federal Census Fragment
1900 United States Federal Census

For more information, visit, http://census.freewebpage.org/

Requirements:
*You must have a subscription with Ancestry.com for some of the Census
mentioned above
*You must have Microsoft Excel (This has been tested on Excel 2000 &
2003)

Cyndi's List - What's New on Cyndi's List? - July 2005

There is a one-time charge for CenMatch which is AUD $7.50

Ancestry Daily News

2005-07-28T10:26:00.000Z

Revolutionary Pictures

In 1864, Reverend Elias Brewster Hillard, a Congregational minister from Connecticut, set out to immortalize the lives of the remaining living patriots of the American Revolution in his book
The Last Men of the Revolution
(1864 reprint Barre Publishers, 1968).
Amazing as it might seem, as of 1864—81 years after the eight-year war ended—there were still men collecting pensions for their Revolutionary War service. Of course most of them were over 100 years old!

Inspired by Hillard, I am trying to locate photographic evidence of Revolutionary War patriots who lived between the advent of photography (1839) to when Hillard began his project (1864). David Lambert, a librarian at the New England Historic Genealogical Society, is assisting in this endeavor.
According to the 1840 Census of Pensioners, hundreds of Revolutionary War soldiers lived into that time period. Now all we have to do is try to find these "missing" images.

Many photographs still exist in museums, historical societies, and family collections. It's possible you have a photograph of a Revolutionary War patriot and don't realize it. Help us preserve this part of the past by re-examining your family pictures. If one of your photographs fits the following criteria you might have a picture of an eighteenth century ancestor.

Maureen A. Taylor

Welcome to Taylor & Strong ~ Ancestral Connections a consulting and research firm that assists individuals and institutions with project management, genealogical and historical research, and family photo research.

The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is the oldest genealogical society in USA. For over 150 years, NEHGS has helped new and experienced researchers trace their heritage in New England and around the world. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, NEHGS today has over 21,000 members worldwide. Education Center

Google Search: ad helvede til

2005-07-26T14:32:00.000Z

Google Search: ad helvede til

from my email
Today we say ad helvede til, men det er helvedes varmt.

Well my 6mb line is really slow still

shuttle launch live in about 5 minutes
(fingers crossed)

Ancestry Classic Dataabse

2005-07-26T11:33:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Search London and Country Directory, 1811

This database contains all three volumes of Holden's Annual London and Country Directory for 1811. The first volume contains an alphabetical directory of London's businesses and private residents. The private residents portion of the directory provides the names of the heads of households and their addresses.
selected according to income and social status

The business portion of the directory lists the names of those who are employed and their profession or trade.

Volume II is a directory of the manufacturing and commercial towns in the United Kingdom and Wales.

Volume III contains a directory, listing the names of heads of households along with their occupational information, of about three hundred towns.

Please look at the first couple of pages of the images online for an alphabetical index of what towns are included in this directory.

Source Information: Ancestry.com.
"London and Country Directory, 1811" [database online].
Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004.

Original data: "Holden's Annual London and Country Directory, of the United Kingdoms, and Wales, in Three Volumes, for the Year 1811."

Volumes I-III. London:
W. Holden, 1811

from Ancestry.com - Ancestry Daily News, 26 July 2005:

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2005-07-23T05:48:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Ancestry Affiliate Program FAQs: "MyFamily People Finder Affiliate Program FAQs "

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The Norman-Stramler Homepage

2005-07-14T14:23:00.000Z

The Norman-Stramler Homepage

God Bless America

Don't Forget Our Military:

My Web Profile Page

2005-07-14T13:40:00.000Z

My Web Profile Page

Name Pipe Major Merton Cummins-Meade, A. Hist. (Scot.) MBA, M.Ec, Ph.D, D.Ed.,FSA (Scot), QB, ATP, CFII-A, IPS
Location Leesburg, Virginia and Morayshire, Scotland
Marital Status Married
Hobbies & Interests Cigars, fountain pens, aviation, piping, and heavy-calibre double rifles
Favourite Gadgets My 1946 Taylorcraft BC-12D and my silver and ivory Grainger & Campbell bagpipe
Occupation More or less retired
Personal Quote Nemo me impune lacessit

Ancestry.com - 1880 United States Federal Census

2005-07-14T13:24:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - 1880 United States Federal Census: "1880 United States Federal Census
Viewing records 1-25 of 1,367 matches for: Lapham "

Ancestry.com - 1880 United States Federal Census

The 1880 census began on 1 June 1880 for the general population of the United States. The enumeration was to be completed within thirty days, or two weeks for communities with populations of 10,000 or more. Regardless of when an individual was contacted, all responses were to reflect the status of the individual as of 1 June 1880, the official Census Day.
and contains information about 50 million individuals

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Free Correspondence Record

A correspondence form is the best way to record important people you have corresponded with, the reasons for writing, and whether or not you have already received an answer. The correspondence chart also provides you with a genealogical address book by ancestor. While it was originally designed as a method to keep track of letter writing, you can also use it to keep track of emails!

Download Correspondence Record which you will be able to fill out on your own computer!

More Information:

Once recorded, you can easily review the log and determine whether you've written a letter/email about an individual to a specific place/person, whether you received a response, whether you need to follow up, and the disposition results of your inquiry.

Your personal style may vary, and you may use the log sheets in different ways. For instance, you may have one correspondence log for an entire surname or for a surname in a particular geographic area. You may have a separate log for a specific individual for whom you are conducting extensive research and writing many letters.

The Family Tree Chart is in PDF file and you may need to download

Free Genealogy Charts

XO - Phone Service, Internet Access, Web Hosting and Private Data Networking for Businesses

2005-07-12T21:26:00.000Z

XO - Phone Service, Internet Access, Web Hosting and Private Data Networking for Businesses
access to Rootsweb timing out today

It is timing out after Denver

Tracing route to rootsweb.com [66.43.18.22]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 <1 ms <1 ms <1 ms 87.72.8.2
2 <1 ms <1 ms <1 ms 82.211.247.17
3 <1 ms <1 ms <1 ms 172.31.4.37
4 <1 ms <1 ms <1 ms 172.31.4.25
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Tips for Photographing Cemetery Markers

2005-07-08T12:22:00.000Z

I think most genealogists agree that cemeteries are attractive places to spend time. We make any number of visits to cemeteries each year. This includes cemeteries in which the remains of our ancestors and families are located, and often cemeteries of particular interest. The bumper sticker, “I Brake for Cemeteries,” may seem strange to non-genealogists but it certainly is a serious statement to genealogists following a car with such a bumper sticker down a highway or back road!

It is natural to want to take photographs of family tombstones. The clarity of the image may be very important for the purpose of recording the engraved information or for documentary evidence. The disappointment of getting a poor image and unreadable text can be overwhelming.

In "Along Those Lines . . ." this week, I want to discuss several methods of obtaining better photographic images from your cemetery visits.

Absolute Don'ts!
There are any number of methods that have been used by people to get photographs and other images of graves, tombs, mausoleums, columbaria, and other markers over the years. Let's first define some of the “no-no's” before we go to the positive approaches.

First, be sure that you are allowed to enter a cemetery. Some cemeteries are private, and you should therefore look for signs that say so.

Next, look for signs that may state that photographing, applying anything to a marker, attempting to clean a marker, or making rubbings may be prohibited. When in doubt, seek out the cemetery administrator, if there is one available, or use extreme common sense. I heard from a woman in Ohio a few years ago who ignored the “no rubbings” warning and, as she was working, a policeman walked up and arrested her. She was taken to the courthouse where she ended up paying a $400.00 fine for ignoring posted warnings and for the desecration of a gravesite!

Second, remember that some markers, especially older ones that have been exposed to the elements and perhaps to acid rain, may have become fragile. Run your hand over the surface of a marker and, if it is gritty or if sandy-type granules easily are dislodged and rub off, the stone has deteriorated and may not take any pressure whatsoever. Treat them with care. Don't apply any pressure to the marker, and explain to any children visiting the cemetery with you are warned to be exceeding careful!

Don't try to “clean” a tombstone. The discoloration is natural, and moss or lichen will attach themselves to the stone's surface. Applying bleach, scraping with a brush, or using any type of abrasive tool may permanently damage the marker.

Finally, don't ever apply anything to a marker that contains any chemicals. Bleach is certainly one of these chemicals, as are muriatic acid and similar chemicals. This also includes shaving cream! Shaving creams contain chemical ingredients such as stearic acid and palmitic acid, both of which can damage stone markers. The residue of anything chemical will permeate into the porous surface of the marker and continue to further its disintegration long after you have driven away.

Safe Things to Do
Cemetery marker companies are usually experts in cleaning tombstones made of different types of stones. The cost of such cleaning is quite reasonable; you just need to get on the company's schedule. This may not help you, especially if you are making an impromptu visit to a family plot and live some distance away.

Marble stones (not others) have a particular consistency caused by their metamorphic origin. HydroClean Restoration Cleaning Systems, a division of Hydrochemical Techniques, Inc. of Hartford, Connecticut, makes a product called HT-777 Marble Poultice. It is a biodegradable product that, when mixed with water, forms a creamy, non- acidic paste that will remove both organic and inorganic stains from polished marble. Data sheets for this and other products manufactured by this company can be found on their website (www.hydroclean.com/data.htm). These are professional, architectural cleaning products and should be used with extreme care in accordance to the manufacturer's instructions.

A much easier and safer approach to improving the contrast between a marker's surface and the engraving or stone carving on it is to use cornstarch. I've used this many, many times and have achieved great success with it. I take a small handful of the dry cornstarch and toss it into the engraving, one small area at a time.

When I've completed this step, I use a very soft 1” or 2” paintbrush to whisk away the excess cornstarch on the surface of the stone. A paintbrush works well because you can use the broadness to cover large areas and the narrow side to get in between carved letters and numbers. For really fine work, I also take a cosmetic blush-applicator brush.

Once the cornstarch is applied, you will find it creates an excellent contrast for photography or videography. When you are finished, use water to wash as much of the cornstarch off of the stone as possible. The beauty of cornstarch is does not become a doughy blob when you apply the water, and it also is 100% biodegradable. There are no harmful chemicals and so your work is ecologically safe and also chemical-free.

Sunlight or other artificial light sources are necessary for some of the best photographs. Some of the markers we want to photograph, though, are in a shadowy area, perhaps by a wall or under a tree. Achieving good contrast between the marker's surface and the engraving can be difficult. Flash photography can help in some cases, but in others you have to be very careful to take the picture at a slight angle. A polished stone will act as a mirror, and the engraving will be partially or totally illegible.

Another way to approach shaded areas or markers which are unlit by direct sunlight is to introduce indirect lighting. There are two simple ways that I do this.

First, if the sun is behind a stone or at another angle and the stone is not being lit, I use a light reflector. Mine is a large, polished aluminum cookie sheet. I can set it up at an angle to reflect light onto the marker's face, always setting it to the side in order to reduce any glare. To hold it in place, I can use sticks or twigs in the area, another adjacent marker, or can use a couple of screwdrivers from my automobile emergency kit. A tire iron will also work. Arrange the reflector, aim it at the marker, and take your picture.

In the event that the marker is in complete shade, I can use the same reflector method but use a high powered flashlight as my light source.

Digital Photographs
Not everyone has invested in a digital camera yet. However, if you already own one, you still may have the challenge of getting clear and legible cemetery marker images. The tiny LCD preview display makes it difficult to really see the details of what you will or did get on the photograph. I always take two or more pictures of the marker from different angles. There is no cost for wasted film or prints, and I can choose the best image when I get home and download the images to my computer.

In addition, there are many graphics software programs on the market that can be used to edit the photographs you take. They are powerful editors, but by far the simplest commands to achieve better images are “contrast” and “brightness.” However, with some study of the features and a little trial-and-error experimentation on copies of the image you want to preserve, you can hone your skills to make your digital photographs sharper.

'Tis the Season
Summertime is the ideal season to visit cemeteries, especially when traveling or attending a family reunion. Be sure to take your cellular phone, insect repellent, a hat or sun visor, and lots of sunscreen. Wear comfortable, flat shoes, and loose-fitting long sleeve shirts, long pants, and socks to protect you from briars and nettles. A good pair of cotton or lightweight leather work gloves is also advisable. And don't forget to take lots of bottled water to keep hydrated.

Happy Photographing!
George

George is president and a proud member of the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors. Visit the ISFHWE website www.rootsweb.com/~cgc/
for more information about that organization. Visit George's website http://ahaseminars.com/atl
for information about speaking engagements.

Copyright 2005, MyFamily.com. All rights reserved.

Use “Find” Tool for Locating Surnames on Long Pages

2005-07-08T12:18:00.000Z

I am thrilled with all the cemeteries that are being indexed and posted online free, but it is time-consuming to look through these lists for ancestors.

I go to "Edit" on my toolbar and then "Find (on this page)" [a window pops up center screen] and then type in the name/last name that I am seeking. Then when I am finished typing the name, I click on "Find Next" and it takes me right to the first occurrence of that name and highlights it if it is in the document. Then I can click on "Find Next" a second and third time, etc., to find any others with the same name in that document. This is a most valuable, time-saving feature. So if you are not utilizing this tool, try it to save time.

Sylvia H. Sonneborn
York, PA

CLIPPING OF THE DAY

2005-07-01T12:40:00.000Z

"The Ohio Repository" (Canton, Ohio), 27 June 1828, page 3:

FOURTH OF JULY
At a meeting of the committee of Arrangement, for celebrating the 4th of July, 1828, in Stark county, the following was agreed on as the arrangements for the day:

1. At sunrise, a national Salute of 24 guns will be fired at Canton.

2. It is expected that the day will be celebrated by every citizen who chooses to attend--and Citizens and Strangers are generally invited to partake freely and without cost, of a Cold Dinner, which will be provided by each furnishing as a free will offering, something for the purpose.

3. Every person who feels disposed to assist, is respectfully invited to bring to the ground (cooked and ready for the table) such refreshments either to eat or drink, as they may wish to give, to render the day pleasant and agreeable to all.

4. No distinction will be made between those who give and those who do not; but all who attend will have an equal right to partake of what may be furnished.
5. It is expected dinner will be ready by 1 o'clock, P.M.

6. Soldiers of the Revolution are particularly invited to attend--they will be our most honored guests, and the committee will spare no pains to make the day agreeable to them.

7. The Declaration of Independence will be read at 10 o'clock, at the Court House, by Wm. Raynolds.

8. An oration will then be delivered by Wm. Fogle, Jr.

9. Capt. Dunbar's Infantry, and all other volunteer Companies in the county, are respectfully invited to attend.

9.[sic] Col. Geo. Cribs, col. Adam Fogle, mr. John Buckius and Dr. H. Stidger, are appointed Marshals of the day, and will be respected as such.

10. George Dunbar and Samuel Coulter, Esqrs. are appointed Presidents of the day.

GEO. H. CAKE, Chairman

Of the committee of Arrangement

NGS Conference in the States 2005 - Press Releases

2005-06-18T08:04:00.000Z

NGS Conference in the States 2005 - Press Releases: " PROVO, Utah�MyFamily.com, Inc. will be sponsoring the 2005 National Genealogical Society Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. As a part of this sponsorship, all NGS attendees will receive the special price of $159.95 for a one-year subscription to Ancestry.com. With over 3 billion records online, this is a great opportunity to try Ancestry.com or upgrade your current Ancestry subscription."

Press Contact:
Betsy McIff

who turned up in another context :-

Dear Sue,

Are you related to Royalty?

Do you have reason to believe you have blue blood?

Could you be related to a Duke, Earl or even a King or Queen?

A leading television production company is looking for volunteers to take part in a new primetime series that hopes to verify the true royal connections of everyday people.

If you think that you may be descended from royalty please email either of us your story right away:

fkhan@myfamilyinc.com or bmciff@myfamilyinc.com

Thanks for your help,

The Ancestry.co.uk Research Team

see this thread:-
RootsWeb Message Boards [ United Kingdom and Ireland ]

ANCESTRY CLASSIC DATABASE

2005-06-17T13:23:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Search Civil War Service Records: "Description:
The Civil War Compiled Military Service Records are part of a historic effort to compile and link all available records of soldiers serving in individual states during the Civil War. This database is a listing of over 5.3 million men who served in the war. Taken from records housed in the National Archives, each record provides the soldier's name, company, and unit. Also provided is the individual's rank when inducted and rank when discharged. For researchers of ancestors who may have served in the American Civil War this can be an informative database.

Extended Description:
Union records were taken from National Archives Record Group 94. Confederate records were taken from National Archives Record Group 109 microfilm series M253.

Compiled Military Service Records (CMSR) Each volunteer soldier has one Compiled Military Service Record (CMSR) for each regiment in which he served. The CMSR contains basic information about the soldier's military career, and it is the first source the researcher should consult. The CMSR is an envelope (a jacket) containing one or more cards. These cards typically indicate that the soldier was present or absent during a certain period of time. Other cards may indicate the date of enlistment and discharge, amount of bounty paid him, and other information such as wounds received during battle or hospitalization for injury or illness. The soldier's place of birth may be indicated; if foreign born, only the country of birth is stated. The CMSR may contain an internal jacket for so-called 'personal papers' of various kinds. These may include a copy of the soldier's enlistment paper, papers relating to his capture and release as a prisoner of war, or a statement that he had no personal property with him when he died. Note, however, that the CMSR rarely indicates battles in which a soldier fought; that information must be derived from other sources."

Family History Library (the world's largest)

2005-06-15T09:14:00.000Z

from my email

ANCESTOR SEEKERS RESEARCH TRIP
Salt Lake City, September 26 - 29

Spend four full days at the Family History Library (the world's largest) searching for your ancestors from the United States, Canada and the British Isles. Get help from professional genealogists in overcoming your brick walls.

Attend classes to improve your research skills.

Meet others from throughout the US and Canada who share your interest in genealogy!

Call toll free at 877-896-0974 or visit http://www.ancestorseekers.com/adn

SearchTips

2005-06-11T20:06:00.000Z

SearchTipsRank: "Welcome to the Ancestry search help area. Ancestry supports two powerful search methods: exact match searching and ranked searching. The tips we have included below will help you used the ranked search method to search our website with greater ease and efficiency. You can switch from a ranked search to an exact match search by clicking on the blue "Exact Matches Only" tab. "

Ranked search automatically returns alternate spellings and abbreviations for your ancestor’s name(s). For example, a search for “Bill Smith” might return “William Smith,” “Wm Smith,” “Bill Smyth” or “B. Smith.” An exact name match is the closest match, and therefore the most relevant, followed by common variants, misspellings, and nicknames.

Search Tips for Searches Organized by Match Quality: "Exact match searching gives you complete control over your search results because each record that is returned must match all of the search terms you enter. Only matches that meet your criteria exactly are returned in the search results list. "

I mostly use exact match searching

ANCESTRY DAILY NEWS now a ROOTSWEB MAILING LIST

2005-05-18T12:32:00.000Z

We have created a new way for genealogists to get a "daily dose of
family history" with the new "Ancestry Daily News" mailing list at
RootsWeb.com! This text version of the newsletter will contain all
the same articles, tips, clippings, databases, and quotes as the
regular newsletter. It has been created especially for those who are
having trouble receiving the newsletter regularly because of
blockages or filtering.

To subscribe, simply send an e-mail to:
ANCESTRY_DAILY_NEWS-L-request@rootsweb.com

In the message body, include the word "subscribe"
ONLY !!

no virus check or other signature

Please share this message with your friends!

YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND: PARISH RECORDS (Update adding five titles)

2005-05-10T10:58:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Search Yorkshire, England: Parish Records

The following parishes were added:
--- Wragby Parish Register, 1538-1704
--- Raskelf Parish Registers, 1747-1812
--- Sheffield Parish Register, 1720-1736
--- Sheffield Parish Register, 1703-1752
--- Brandsburton Parish Register, 1558-1837

Ancestry.com subscribers with access to the U.K. and Ireland Records
Collection can search this database

FREE DATABASE U.S. Naval Deaths, World War I

2005-05-03T22:02:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Search U.S. Naval Deaths, World War I: "Although the United States Navy did not take part in many World War I battles, thousands of American sailors died fighting for their country during the war. This database collects from disparate sources the death records for over 7200 sailors who died between 1917 and 1919. Each record reveals the sailor's name, rank, branch of service, death date, and cause of death. Additionally, the sailor's enlistment address is given along with the nearest living relative. For those seeking ancestors who died in World War I, this can be an extremely illuminating database."

Ancestry price plans

2005-05-01T18:18:00.000Z

Ancestry.co.uk

and Ancestry.com

U.S. CENSUS COLLECTION UPDATE

2005-04-26T11:47:00.000Z

I don't often write about these because as a subscriber to the UK Collection I neither have - nor need - access, except for Gladys Ann Stromsholt - but a friend in an AOL genealogy chat room helped me
find her father 1930 USA Census 359 Craig Avenue Tottenville New York Richmond County

Jørgen Otto Pedersen - his danish grand-father's patronymic - born in the saw-works 1899 in Store Heddinge and he became a carpenter
Jørgen Otto Strømsholt - his father Jørgen Pedersen purchased a new surname for the family 23 DEC 1911
Immigration: S.S.Hellig Olav April 20, 1921 Ellis Island indexed as Jurgen Otto Strumsholt
Otto Stromsholt 359 Craig Avenue Tottenville New York Richmond County 1930 USA Census
Lived last BET 1942 AND 1952 6319 North 8th Avenue, in one of three houses he built in Phoenix
medical - Porto-Caval shunt for Cirrhosis operation June 15 1952
Burial: 2 JAN 1953 Greenwood Cemetery Phoenix Arizona

that surname disappears at Butte County Recorders Office when:- Captain (pilot) BOBO, JACK EDWARD married STROMSHOLT, GLADYS ANN 1945/06/27 09-000143

back to ancestry.com and "Ancestry Daily News"

U.S. FEDERAL CENSUS MORTALITY SCHEDULES, 1850-1880 (Update adding District of Columbia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kansas Territory, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana Territory, Nebraska, Nebraska Territory, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington Territory)

Part of the U.S. Federal Censuses from 1850-1880 included a mortality schedule enumerating the individuals who had died in the previous year. Because each of the censuses from 1850-1880 began on June 1, "previous year" refers to the 12 months preceding June 1, or June 1 (of the previous year) to May 31 (of the census year).
This database contains an index to all individuals enumerated in these mortality schedules. In addition, each individual is linked to the census image on which they appear. Not all information that is recorded on the actual census is included in the index.
Therefore, it is important that you view the image on which your ancestor is recorded to obtain all possible information about him/her.

Currently, there are schedules available for the following states:
Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kansas Territory, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana Territory, Nebraska, Nebraska Territory, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah Territory, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington Territory)

For availability by state, and complete source information, see the complete description at the URL below.

Ancestry.com subscribers with access to the U.S. Census Collection can search this database at:http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?sourceid=4717&dbid=8756

INTERNATIONAL TRIAL - ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION

2005-04-20T14:58:00.000Z

Well I am sitting in NEC Pavilion at the http://www.lishow.co.uk/ on the ProQuest stand playing with the INTERNATIONAL TRIAL - ANCESTRY LIBRARY Edition

It lives up to every expectation with a very fast internet commection - the coffee lady in the Press Office told me it costs each exhibitor £400 A DAY.

So I showed them some of the tricks including how to find The Queen in 1881 census.

and Charles Bigtop
Occupation: Tiger Slayer eluded me until now

Name: Charles Bigtop
Age in 1881: 40
Estimated birth year: abt 1841
Relationship to head-of-household: Lodger

View other family members
Family and neighbors:

View neighbors
Gender: Male Where born: Nottinghamshire, England
Address:
5 Church St Common Lodging House either or a doss house or a cheap place where the sheets didn't get changed and were always warm because the beds were shared day and night.

View Image <<<>not to be confused with a house number

this is a classic weird census entry - is it factual?
or fiction by a clerk or the lodging house keeper?
Henry Dandelion Occupation: Horsehair Platter

Where born: Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Address: 5 Church St Common Lodging House
Civil parish: Chelsea
County/Island: London

and a big thank you to ProQuest and good luck in selling the new product !

London Post Office Directory, 1829

2005-04-19T17:28:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Search London Post Office Directory, 1829

This database contains the 1829 post office directory for London and the surrounding area. It includes a list of 22,000 merchants and traders of the London area, a list of London and country newspapers, lists of army and navy agents' directors, general information relating to the post office, as well as other items of miscellaneous matter. Because this directory only lists the names of individuals employed in specific occupations, it does not include all individuals residing the area.

Keyword(s) include occupations and streets

The Shops@Ancestry.com

2005-04-18T18:23:00.000Z

The Shops@Ancestry.com which is another subdomain I have not visited before but many sections were empty

There are no items for this department.

Ancestry.co.uk - Your on-line family history learning center

2005-04-18T18:13:00.000Z

Ancestry.co.uk - Your on-line family history learning center is a virtual reference library

Come Out of Your Cocoon
There are times when we need a little inspiration to get our family history searches rolling too. This week, Juliana talks about some ways to find that nudge in the right direction
basically you will be brainstorming to reach your own creativity and use yout intuition to find the right questions to ask

I was inspired by Ancestry.co.uk - Ancestry Daily News, 18 April 2005 which continues to bea daily delight.

OpNews - How to get access to Usenet

2005-04-05T10:36:00.000Z

OpNews - How to get access to Usenet if you get fed up with google groups

Beware!!

2005-03-31T06:46:00.000Z

from my email via a RootsWeb county list:-

The following revealing information was posted on the CLWYD list by
Ian Edwards.
------------------------------

91 people living in Wales are listed as being born on the island of
Montserrat in the West Indies. According to Ancestry they were born
in those well-known towns of Welshpool, Montserrat; Newtown,
Montserrat; Llanfyllin, Montserrat; Llanfair Caereinion, Montserrat;...

143 are recorded as being born in the Balkan country of Montenegro.
Again, according to Ancestry they were born in those well-known towns
of Llangurig, Montenegro; Llandinam, Montenegro; Churchstoke,
Montenegro; Forden, Montenegro; ...

145 are recorded as being born in Finland. In Mold, Finland; Bagillt,
Finland; Holywell, Finland; ...

23 born in the West African country of Cameroon, yes, Llanrwst,
Cameroon; Dwygyfylechi, Cameroon; Dolwyddelan, Cameroon; ...

and lots of immigrants from Derbyshire. That is Llansantffraid,
Derbyshire, England; Llysfaen, Derbyshire, England; Cefn Mawr,
Derbyshire, England; Llangerniew, Derbyshire, England; ...

in fact many of the same errors which I reported when they released
the 1871 census :o .

And it appears that in 1901 the entire population of Shropshire had
disappeared! Any searches for the county in the England 1901 census
produce no results :-( .

---------------------
Regards

Dick Jones
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK

Rather a lot of people were born in Somalia = SOM = Somerset
(which did not exist in nineteenth century when it was known as Somaliland )

Census Records matches for Somalia
11,862 total matches found in All Records > Census Records

Title matches ----- info

1871 England Census 1
1871 Isle of Man Census 3
1871 Wales Census 355
1891 Channel Islands Census 1
1891 England Census 10,100
1891 Wales Census 1,402

which in fact is a very very big improvement

see Bath is not in Somalia but Somerset
23,591 total matches Date: 14 Jul 2004
and there are millons more names indexed

Genealogy Databases Posted or Updated Recently co.uk

2005-03-28T18:22:00.000Z

Genealogy Database Title - Posted

1901 Wales Census - 03/25/2005
London Times, Marriages, 1982-2004 - 03/18/2005
Yorkshire, England: Parish Records - Updated - 03/17/2005
1901 England Census - Updated - 03/11/2005

http://www.freebmd.org.uk/
is the mother and was last updated on Mon 21 Mar 2005 and the daughter is :-
England and Wales, Civil Registration Index: 1837-1983 - Free - Updated - 02/26/2005

England and Wales Civil Registration Marriage Index: 1984-2000 - 02/18/2005

1871 Wales Census - Updated - 02/11/2005
1871 England Census - Updated - 02/11/2005
1871 Isle of Man Census - Updated - 02/11/2005
1871 Channel Islands Census - Updated - 02/11/2005

and many more over there on dot com http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/recent.aspx

and without ANCESTRY DAILY NEWS I just can't keep up
with Ancestry.com
- the #1 source for family tree discovery online-puts nearly 2 billion names at your fingertips and provides you access to the most comprehensive online family history resources available.
"Ancestry Daily News" sign-up box is at: http://www.ancestry.com/learn

RECORD THOSE MEMORIES!

Pleases, please encourage those who are currently doing genealogy research now to write down their memoirs. My parents are deceased and many "oldies" have been forgotten, but my brothers and I are exchanging our remembrances of things our dad use to say. For example, when we were out riding in a car and one driver would be in a hurry and pass another, he would say, "Beep, beep, toot, toot, honk, honk, get out of my way or I'll run over you." We remember that from back in the 40s. Another saying he liked was, "It's not what you know, it's who you know." Normally, he wasn't an outspoken man, but on certain things, he had a lot of influence.

Not only have I been writing my "life story" (I'm 72), but I have also written bios of my parents, grandparents, and from what newspapers had written, my great-grandfather. From this bio of the latter, he name was entered into the Hall of Fame in Rocky Mount, N.C., and he was one chosen to be inducted because of how much he had done for our hometown back in the early 1900s.
Hazel Rawls Carr

Thanks to Hazel for today's Quick Tip!
If you have a tip you would like to share with researchers, you can send it to: mailto:ADNeditor@ancestry.com

one net friend Moweq over in USA on AOL has written over 200 mini biographies - she puts me to shame!

HAPPY EASTER

2005-03-27T08:13:00.000Z

Ancestry.co.uk - 1901 Wales Census

an easter egg for all us Monmouthshire researchers

You are here: Learn > Family Facts

2005-03-24T07:54:00.000Z

Ancestry.com: "Find a fact, find a clue. We'll show you how.
The Family Facts archive, with its rich historical information, can tell you everything from the lifespan of your ancestors to the very meaning of your name. Every time you find a fact, we'll tell you what it means. We'll also tell you how to search for more information using the resources at Ancestry.com."

Ancestry.com - Ancestry Daily News Archive

2005-03-17T16:41:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Ancestry Daily News Archive: "Ancestry Daily News
Archive by: Date or Category"

Archive
clickable was tiny and hard to spot

Ancestry.com - One Image Viewer to View Them All

2005-03-17T16:40:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - One Image Viewer to View Them All

There was a time when viewing census and other images on Ancestry.com was like playing a lottery. When searching for census records, I always crossed my fingers after I clicked “View this record,” hoping that I didn't get the MrSID viewer. In addition to its unsurpassed collection of records, Ancestry.com also has a collection of image viewers: MrSID, an html viewer, a viewer exclusive to the Family and Local Histories Collection, the advanced viewer, and so on.

Message Board Postings That Never Get Answered

2005-03-17T15:38:00.000Z

As one who reads message boards with the intent of providing
responses to people with queries in my research field,
George Morgan's "Message Board Postings That Never Get Answered" was right
on target and applies to more than just a few postings.

To his suggestions I would add:

1. State your question up front, if you have one, or please note that
the posting is for info only. That way the reader has a context for
reviewing the rest of the posting.

2. Clearly indicate whether you are searching for ancestors or
descendants.
I frequently have to ask, so I don't waste time in the wrong part of
my files trying to see if I have an answer.

3. When someone does answer, let them know you have received it
(either on the message board or direct to their email). I certainly
like to know if my answers helped at all and suspect others do too.

And most important, if you don't already scan the message board
postings, you might think about starting. Keep in mind that many
offerings in answer to postings are a two-way street. I regularly get
new info back that adds to my research in exchange for taking a
little time to share what I have in my files with others.

David G. Ball
North Vancouver, BC, Canada

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New image viewer today

2005-03-17T04:20:00.000Z

Imaging Developer Toolkits by LEAD Technologies - Home of the LEADTOOLS Imaging SDK

a new image viewer today and a big improvemnt on the old ones

it should be some kind of plug in to the browser

but daft to uninstall it before trying it out
2859 x 2400 Pixels (6.86 MPixels)
16,7 Millions (24 BitsPerPixel)

150 x 150 DPI

saved without problem from the save icon of the plug in

LEAD Technologies Inc. V1.01

Google Groups : soc.genealogy.computing athread

I spend hours here every day

2005-03-09T22:48:00.000Z

Ancestry.co.uk - Genealogy and Family History Records
just log on as a guest and play with the freebies

Ancestry.co.uk - 1881 England Census
and
Ancestry.co.uk - 1881 Wales Census
another start page Ancestry.co.uk - Search Birth Records, Death Records, Marriage Records and US Census Records

another version of FreeBMD is here Ancestry.co.uk - England and Wales, Civil Registration Index whilst a few weeks behind in updates, and not so finely tuned, it allows massive searches.

"'On 1 July 1837 a civil registration system for births, marriages and deaths was introduced in England and Wales. Registration was undertaken by civil registrars who reported to the Registrar General at the General Register Office (GRO) in London, now part of the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Copies of anyone's birth, marriage or death certificates can be obtained by the public. They are vital to family historians because of the genealogical information that they include.' "

PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE NOT YET TRANSCRIBED THE WHOLE INDEX.

U.S. RECORDS COLLECTION UPDATE

2005-03-01T10:11:00.000Z

SOUTH CAROLINA DEATH INDEX, 1915-1949

and

SSDI UPDATED THROUGH JANUARY 2005

The Social Security Death Index (SSDI) at Ancestry.com has been updated to include the most current information available, including deaths reported through January 2005.

The Social Security Death Index on Ancestry.com is generated from the U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File. It contains the records of deceased persons who possessed Social Security numbers and whose death had been reported to the SSA. In most cases a report of death was made in connection with Social Security death benefits.

Ancestry.com subscribers can search the SSDI athttp://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?sourceid=831&targetid=4565

from
Your Daily Dose of Genealogy for 28 February 2005
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U.K. AND IRELAND RECORDS COLLECTION UPDATE

2005-02-25T15:13:00.000Z

Ancestry.co.uk - Genealogy and Family History Records

ENGLAND AND WALES CIVIL REGISTRATION MARRIAGE INDEX: 1984-2000

Ancestry.com (or ancestry.co.uk) subscribers with access to the UK and Ireland Records Collection http://www.ancestry.com/rd/prodredir.asp?sourceid=4717&key=D8753

Ancestry.com - Evening Sentinel (Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire, England)

2005-02-24T16:16:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Evening Sentinel (Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire, England): "The Evening Sentinel newspaper located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. "

no longer on co uk
why?

FAST FACT: QUESTIONS ABOUT USING ANCESTRY.COM?

2005-02-23T20:17:00.000Z

Try the "Ask Ancestry" Knowledge Base

If you have a technical question about Ancestry.com, the best place
to start is with the "Ask Ancestry" Knowledge Base. The Knowledge
Base contains answers to all of the standard questions that come to
our Customer Solutions department, and it will provide you with an
immediate response. With over three hundred answers available, it is
a very useful resource.

You can get to the Knowledge Base from any page of Ancestry.com by
clicking on the "Help?" hyperlink in the upper-right corner of each
page.

Once you get to the Knowledge Base you can select a topic, type your
question, or simply choose from one of the fifteen most frequently
asked questions.

The answer pages include an answer to your question and a list of
other questions that might be helpful. There is also a place for you
to rate the helpfulness of the answer you received.

If you can't find what you need in the online Knowledge Base you can
use the "E-mail Ancestry Support" tab to send an e-mail directly to
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The goal of this online Knowledge Base is to provide quick and easy
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Your Daily Dose of Genealogy for 23 February 2005
You can view this issue of the "Ancestry Daily News" online

error correction

2005-02-17T12:15:00.000Z

from my email:-

Hi Hugh

I also am cross (that's the polite word!!) that Ancestry take such a bloody long time to fix corrections. They seem to be hell bent on getting new stuff out without tidying up their many errors in the info there so far. One thing that does annoy me is that you can only tell them easily about the name being wrong, without reporting it on the message board.

And yet......they have made so many errors in other categories too. The Somalia one is a classic, very relative to me as I have Somerset ancestors........and I also have found a father of 6 kids who has been trabscribed as age 5 !!!!! When it is clearly 50.
Surely they know which area they are transcribing?
So how can FULHAM become FALHAM???!!
Why is there no automatic correction when it's typed on wrongly by the transcriber? I could go on......and usually do LOL !!!

However a bit of good news from another website.....

Did you know that the 1861 is now searchable on 1837online. At the m' it's only the counties of London, Middx, Kent and Surrey (but its a start) In my first evening of looking I found one rellie whose surname had been missed off completely (not diff to read on image?) only found him by his, and his son's, unusual christian name of Heyward. I clicked on to tell them and within 20 mins I had received an email to say it had been corrected and the 3 units I had paid to look it up had been recredited to my account-result!!!

And at 11-30 at night too.

I did one the next day where I had to search by christian name, age and job, as my rellie did not appear. I found RAPKIN had been misread as REPKIN - again I notified them and this time it was corrected within 5 mins!!!!

Oh.. that Ancestry could get their arse into gear within even a week would be so good!!!!!

Anyway keep up the good work of telling Mr Brown what's wrong and just may be they'll get it sorted one day (pigs might fly!)

All the best

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in all fairness, much more is right than wrong on this enormous site,
and some of the recent mistakes I have found were made in 1871 not by Ancestry.
People living in Provo Utah USA can hardly be expected to know all about the UK any more than I know anything about place names over there !
BYU - Brigham Young University is one of the worlds leading universities for computer studies too.

Finding an address in the 1891 census

2005-02-13T12:47:00.000Z

Google groups Search
from usenet:-I'm hoping there's a simple answer to this... given an address and an
ancestry.co.uk subscription, is there any easy way to find the relevant
page of the 1891 census?

I want to find who's living at the Brewers Arms at 87 Tewkesbury Rd,
Cheltenham, but I'm hoping I can avoid looking through the descriptions
of 49 enumeration districts.

Thanks,
Steve

answer
Lateral thinking. Search for the person who lived next door to the Brewere
Arms in 1881 (Henry Fryer, Butcher). You'll find the Tanner family in the
Brewers Arms on the same page as Henry Fryer in the 1891.

Peter Goodey

BEYOND THE INDEX: "WHY?" by Michael John Neill

2005-02-09T13:49:00.000Z

Genealogists need to be skeptical because virtually every document used by a genealogist was created for some non-genealogy reason. As we look through any record, it is important to keep in mind the purpose of the document and keep an out for any strange inclusions that may be clues to our ancestors' lives.

Documents Have Purposes

Sometimes the purpose of a record is fairly obvious. Death certificates are kept to track health statistics and to serve as proof of death for insurance and estate settlement purposes. Birth certificates are kept to track population and to serve as proof of age or citizenship.

Because records are created for specific reasons, we usually look for certain documents after specific events happen in our ancestor's life. Genealogists typically look for infant baptisms and birth records after a birth, marriage records after a marriage, and death and probate records after a death. Other types of records (court and land records, for example) could appear anytime during the time an ancestor is an adult of legal age. But in all these cases, something happened to trigger the creation of a document.

There are other records whose intent and purpose are usually fairly clear. Sometimes the reason for a record's creation may be apparent, but the timing may seem strange. And sometimes the document may contain a word or phrase that is not typically seen. There are situations where records are filed late because our ancestors dragged their feet. There are times when a turn of phrase is not necessarily significant. But there are situations where the timing or the phrasing may have a specific intent.

There are even records whose purpose may not be clear. When a genealogist cannot determine the reason a record was created or (worse yet) fails to search for one, invalid assumptions may be made. Understanding a document's purpose can be especially difficult when records are incomplete or lacking in adequate detail. If we fail to find a reason for a document, we may also fail to notice significant clues. The problem is that when we begin our genealogy research there is a great deal that we do not know both about our ancestors and the records they left behind. We may not be aware that a specific record is unusual or know that a certain phrasing in a document is beyond the norm and warrants further study. For this reason, learning is an integral part of the research process. So is reading articles and studies where other genealogists have reconstructed families who were contemporaries of our ancestors, either time-wise, geographically, or culturally.

Guardian for a Swede?

There is a guardianship record for Samuel Otto Johnson in Knox County, Illinois, in 1888. The existence of the record surprised me because both his parents were alive in Sweden. Why was a guardian needed for Samuel in 1888? He wanted to get married and was not of legal age. It was necessary to appoint a guardian for him so that the guardian could then give his consent to the marriage. Further research on this guardian is warranted. Samuel was the only one of his family to settle in Galesburg [is Galesburg in Knox County, Illinois. Was the guardian a distant relative, a former neighbor, an acquaintance of his parents, or a fellow Swede he knew through work or church? While I may never know the answer, learning more about this guardian may shed more light on Samuel.

Separate Payments?

In 1869, George and Sophia Trautvetter sold all their real estate to their son George A. Trautvetter. George A. paid his parents a cash amount and then agreed to pay George the father $50 a year for the rest of his life and to separately pay his mother Sophia $50 a year for the rest of her life. The separate nature of the payments was slightly unusual. Typically the parents are paid as a group until the last one dies. In this case there was a reason for the distinction.

Family information in the United States indicated the father, George, returned to Germany for a visit in 1871 and died there. His death entry in the church records indicate he had returned to his homeland to live as a retiree due to “domestic problems.” Follow up research seems to indicate that George (father or son?) left in 1869, most likely shortly after the land transaction. The separate payments to the parents was likely because they were separated at (or shortly after) the time of the agreement. Does the land record point all this out? No.

No Lawful Husband

When a widowed forebear married in 1859, the marriage entry indicates she has “no lawful husband living.” I thought the phrase was odd. Her first husband, Mr. Bieger, had died four years earlier in 1855. Her last name is listed as Bieger on the 1859 marriage. I had seen many marriage records for widows and had never remembered seeing the “no lawful husband living” notation before. Additional research indicated that this ancestor had a short lived marriage in 1856 and that this husband, George Fennan, had abandoned her a few months after their marriage.

Why a Guardian?

An aunt and uncle of mine adopted a child in the 1890s, before adoptions were formalized by court action. Typically these adoptions consisted of the couple taking in and raising the child as their own with no formal paperwork. When the child was about ten years old and had been living with the couple for nearly ten years, a guardianship case was filed for him. Guardianships are not always filed in these cases. However, in this instance the child inherited $200 from his biological grandfather. The adopted parents needed official guardianship status for the child in order to receive the money in his name. Hence the court action to formalize their relationship.

Why Wait to Sell?

Your ancestor died in Virginia in 1744. His children all jointly sold the farm in the 1760s. Why the delay? There may be several reasons, but the most likely one is the widow. The wife of your deceased Virginia ancestor most likely had the right to reside on the farm during her widowhood. As a result the farm was not officially sold until after her death. Sometimes families wait for other reasons, but if the will or estate-records of the ancestor indicates he was survived by a widow there is a good chance that the farm was not sold until after her death.

Michael John Neill is the Course I Coordinator at the Genealogical Institute of Mid America (GIMA) held annually in Springfield, Illinois, and is also on the faculty of Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, Illinois.

Michael is the Web columnist for the FGS FORUM and is on the editorial board of the Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly. He conducts seminars and lectures on a wide variety of genealogical and computer topics and contributes to several genealogical publications, including Ancestry Magazine and Genealogical Computing.
You can e-mail him at mjnrootdig@myfamily.com or visit his website at www.rootdig.com, but he regrets that he is unable to assist with personal research.
Copyright 2005, MyFamily.com.

KEYWORDS AREN'T JUST FOR CATALOGS

2005-01-25T13:48:00.000Z

As Sherry Irvine states in her article "As the Records Show" in the
January 20, 2005 edition of the ADN, "Keyword Searches Aren't Just
for Catalogs."

I found that I was, using the keyword field only, searching for the
quoted date of the wedding ("01 Feb 1896") and the county, quite
often, and finding all records, irregardless of the spelling of the
names. Since then, Ancestry.com has added the Date and County as
options to the search (at least in the Indiana Marriages Database--
http://www.ancestry.com/rd/prodredir.asp?sourceid=4717&key=D5059),
but occasionally, it is still helpful to narrow the search for
couples, using one of the last names (normally the groom's) in the
Last Name field, and the other's (usually the bride's) first name in
the keyword field. While my experience is mostly in the Indiana
Marriages database, I have used the same technique in other states'
marriage records.

I have also found that a "keyword only search" also works in many of
the other databases, sometimes better than the selected field search.

Bill Sanders

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ANCESTRY QUICK TIP JAMBOREE
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Your Daily Dose of Genealogy for 25 January 2005
** You can view this issue of the "Ancestry Daily News" online **
http://www.ancestry.com/rd/prodredir.asp?sourceid=831&key=A958101

to which I will add in England and Wales 1881 census
you may use addresses and occuaptions as keywords too,
just like on the free text search on the CD set
the so called Neighbours Advanced Search.

http://www.ancestry.co.uk

Census Records & Images


	•1881 England
•1881 Wales
	•More...

census and Wales

2005-01-25T03:47:00.000Z

I spend a lot of time looking into Monmouthshire both helping friends and for my own tree.

just lately I revisited

Name:    William Watkins
Age in 1871:    38
Estimated birth year:    1833 -- christening William Henry September 8, 1831 St Mary's church Llanfair Cilgedin
Relation:    Head
Household:    View other family members
Gender:    Male
Where born:    Llanvair, Monmouth, Wales

Civil parish:    Oldcastle
Ecclesiastical parish:    Llandaff
Town:    Bulch Trewyn   -- typo BUTCH
County/Island:    Monmouthshire
Country:    Wales

Street address:   Bylch farm 100 acres
Condition as to marriage:    m
Occupation:   farmer

Source information:    RG10/5308
Registration district:    Abergavenny
Sub-registration district:    Llanvihangel
ED, institution, or vessel:    7
Folio:    65
Page:    2
Household schedule number:    5

You are here: Search - Census - UK Census Collection - 1871 Wales Census - Monmouthshire -- Oldcastle -- District 7

Name Age in 1871 Birthplace Relationship Civil Parish County/Island View Image

William Watkins 38 Llanvair, Monmouth, Wales Head Oldcastle Monmouthshire
Mary A Watkins 28 Llanthew, Herefordshire, England Wife Oldcastle Monmouthshire

David Watkins 1 Cwmyoy, Monmouth, Wales Son Oldcastle Monmouthshire
Mary Watkins 3 Cwmyoy, Monmouth, Wales Daughter Oldcastle Monmouthshire
Thomas Watkins 5 Cwmyoy, Monmouth, Wales Son Oldcastle Monmouthshire
William Watkins 7 Cwmyoy, Monmouth, Wales Son Oldcastle Monmouthshire

Mary George 18 Brynmaner, Breconshire, Wales General Servant Oldcastle Monmouthshire
Sarah Davies 14 Brynmaner, Breconshire, Wales general Servant Oldcastle Monmouthshire
Thomas Griffith 45 Clodock, Herefordshire, England Farm Servant Oldcastle Monmouthshire

reviewing my family Tree make file it looks like I have some confusion between two William Henry Watkins and this William Watkins

The OLDCASTLE connection is good because I have seen a parish register reference to a widow who died in Oldcastle

And from the 1851 census index:via the rootsweb Monouthshire list:-

HO107/2446 p.2 Folio 167
Oldcastle (Abergavenny RD)
WATKINS, Rebecca, 55
Caroline, 20
William, 19
Jane, 15
Rebecca, 24

I look forward to seeing that on line in a couple of years.

Naming Patterns, Practices & Customs for Countries and Cultures Around the World

2005-01-19T21:19:00.000Z

Naming Patterns, Practices & Customs for Countries and Cultures Around the World: "Naming Practices & Patterns for Countries & Cultures
An understanding of naming patterns can be very helpful in tracing ones ancestry, as families in many cultures followed the custom of naming their children in a specific manner. Learn more about common naming practices, for both surnames and given names, in various countries and cultures around the world. "

1871 U.K. CENSUS UPDATE: ENGLAND

2005-01-14T13:42:00.000Z

Updates adding:
--- England: Norfolk and Westmorland

Ancestry.com has updated its exclusive every-name index to the 1871
U.K. Census, adding the index and images for Norfolk and Westmorland,
England.

The collection now includes an index and images for the
following areas:

ENGLAND

Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Cambridgeshire, Cheshire, Cornwall,
Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, Durham, Essex, Gloucestershire, Hampshire,
Herefordshire, Hertfordshire, Huntingdonshire, Kent, Lancashire,
Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, London, Middlesex, Norfolk,
Northamptonshire, Northumberland, Nottinghamshire, the Royal Navy,
Rutland, Shropshire, Somerset, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Surrey,
Sussex, Warwickshire, Westmorland, Wiltshire, Worcestershire, and
Yorkshire.

WALES

Anglesey, Breconshire, Caernarvonshire, Cardiganshire,
Carmarthenshire, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Glamorgan, Merionethshire,
Monmouthshire, Montgomeryshire, Pembrokeshire, and Radnorshire.

CHANNEL ISLANDS

Alderney, Guernsey, Jersey, and Sark

ISLE OF MAN

Look for additions to this index to be posted regularly.

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SEARCHING ON MIDDLE NAMES

I am fortunate to have many ancestors in Britain where the civil
records of births, marriages and deaths are continuous since 1837 and
are, to a large extent, indexed and available for free at FreeBMD
Yesterday, I was searching for the
birth of a distant relative named Henry Mannington Sayers.

Searching for Henry Sayers at FreeBMD gave many hits, so I tried
"Henry Mannington" in the First Name(s) box and Sayers in the Surname
box and out he popped. Mannnington, my grandmother's surname, is an
unusual name, and I have found that I can connect many, if not most,
Manningtons to my family.

I then tried searching on middle names to perhaps find some of his
siblings. First I tried putting just "Mannington" into the First Name
box but got no hits. So then I tried "* Mannington" and left the
surname blank. To my surprise and delight, out popped about 50 people
with Mannington as their middle name. I knew of about half of these
families as descendants of Mannington women. Others were completely
new to me, and I am eager to explore who these families.

Lesson learned--if you have an unusual surname in your family, try
using it as a middle name in searches for relatives. You may be
surprised who turns up.

Jocelyn Keene
Pasadena, CA

from ANCESTRY DAILY NEWS
Your Daily Dose of Genealogy for 14 January 2005
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"THE SWEDISH-BORN ORPHAN," by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak

2005-01-12T02:10:00.000Z

As mysteries go, this was pretty intriguing. When my last article on orphan heirloom rescues (that is, playing sleuth to get stray items back to rightful owners) appeared, I received the following from Marjie Mountainsong:
"I would like your help in returning a photo in my possession. When my mother died, I inherited her wonderful collection of old photos. I've managed to return some special ones to the families who might most enjoy them, but have been puzzled by one. It's a studio portrait of a young woman, possibly in her late teens, and the following lines are penned on the back: Theresa White; Killed Oct. 26, 1922; Funeral Oct. 29, 1922; Given to Mrs. Johnson. Some distance below in pencil rather than pen is the date: January 1899. Mrs. Johnson would be my Swedish great-grandmother, Brita Kaysa Johnson, wife of Nels Johnson, who homesteaded in Mille Lacs County near Lawrence, Minnesota (now Wahkon), from 1892 until 1932, coming there from several years of residence in Duluth, Minnesota.
I do not know whether the name White is a birth name or a married name. If she died in Minnesota, I would guess that some newspaper carried a notice of her unexpected death. The Minnesota Death Index online lists a Theresa Antoinette White as dying 26 October 1922 in St. Louis County. (Note: You can search the Minnesota Death Index at Ancestry.com at http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7316 ) That would be the area that includes Duluth, Minnesota."
A young woman killed? How? What happened to her? And why did Mrs. Johnson wind up with her photo? So many questions. I had to try to find some answers.
SURFING TIMEAs always, my first instinct was to search the Internet. Marjie had given me a head start by locating the listing for Theresa's death. Since the date was identical to the one on the back of the photo, I was quite confident it was the same woman, so I started my search by trying to put her in context through census records.
Since Theresa died in 1922, I decided to start with 1920 census and work backward. I looked for White families living in St. Louis County, Minnesota, and found Gilbert White with his wife, Theresa A. This Theresa had been born around 1879-1880 in Sweden. That would have made her nineteen or twenty at the time of the photo (January 1899), so those dates fit. Also, her photo had been given to a Swedish woman, so her own birth in Sweden seemed to fit as well. I was reasonably sure I had found the Theresa I was seeking.
LEARNING MORE ABOUT THERESATheresa was forty years old and had no children enumerated with her in the 1940 census--but could she have had a child or two already grown and out of the house? If so, their lines could lead to descendants, so I backed up to 1910 to see if there were any children in the house. Fortunately, the family had stayed in place, so it was easy to find Gilbert White in 1910, but sadly, the census confirmed that there were no children. I would have to go back in time to find collateral relatives who might have descendants alive today. The census also revealed that Gilbert and Theresa had married around 1906, so Theresa would have been listed under her maiden name in 1900--but I didn't know what that was.
Ancestry.com is in the midst of creating an every-name index for the 1900 census and is more than half-way through the project, but Minnesota is one the states that has not yet been completed. (http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?sourceid=12788&targetid=4594 )
I couldn't just search on Swedish-born Theresas of an appropriate age (although that will be possible in the near future). In any case, a census record wouldn't satisfy my curiosity about her death, so what else could I do?
HOW WAS SHE KILLED?At this point, I consulted a favorite site of mine, Joe Beine's Online Searchable Death Indexes & Records (http://www.deathindexes.com ). I clicked on Minnesota and saw that the Minnesota Historical Society also had an online index of Minnesota deaths. I duplicated my earlier search and found the listing for Theresa's death--and then I noticed the "Add to Order" button. I clicked on it and discovered that I could have a copy of her death certificate mailed to me for $8. That would certainly help solve the riddle of her death, so why not?
Then I spotted a box that said "Obituary Research Services." I clicked on it and learned that I could order a search for her obituary for $15 ($12, if you're a Minnesota resident). Since she was killed, I was virtually certain there would be an article about her death, so I decided to make the investment. One week later, I received the death certificate, and two weeks after that, I received the obituary. I confess that this quick and efficient service made me jealous of those with Minnesota roots.
AN UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENTThe death certificate answered my first question: Her death was given as, "struck by RR engine while crossing track. Accidental. Died from shock." The article about her death-front-page news in the "Pine County Pioneer", a newspaper in the area where she had lived most of her life--explained that she died of injuries sustained when she alighted from one train and failed to notice an approaching freight train on a nearby track.
The article went on to reveal many more details. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Erickson of Pine City, Minnesota, she was born in Sweden in 1879 and came here in infancy with her parents (later research in earlier census records indicated it had been 1882), she had married on June 10, 1906, and moved to Duluth about a year later. She was also an only child, so there were no sibling lines to follow forward in time in the quest for living relatives. The story it told was a sad one, but in genealogical terms, this article was a gold mine. Among other details was a list of friends and relatives who had attended her funeral. First on the list was Mrs. Nels Johnson, the owner of the photo.
WHAT'S THE CONNECTION?At this point, I contacted Marjie with this information, including the fact that her great-grandmother was a friend or relative of the mystery woman. In fact, we were later to learn that the first eight people mentioned in Theresa's obituary were relatives of Marjie's. Marjie, it turns out, is quite a detective, and rather fortuitously, was traveling in Minnesota at the time, even though she lives in Oregon. She decided to join in the hunt.
She started by researching the obituary file for Theresa's parents, as well as the 1905 Agricultural Census for Pine County, at the Pine City, Minnesota, library. Marjie found all these records and some clues about additional possible relatives, but nothing that explained the connection to Mrs. Nels Johnson. As she explains, "Seemingly, I had reached a brick wall, but it finally struck me that I still had another option. I went to the Minnesota Historical Society Library and found the microfilm for the 1922 "Wahkon Enterprise" (the town in which my great-grandmother had resided at the time). I started scrolling and found this in the November 3, 1922, issue: 'Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Swennes and Mrs. N. J. Johnson motored to Pine City Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. White. Mrs. White is a cousin of Mrs. Johnson.'"
Marjie went on to say, "You can, of course, believe that the two adjacent microfilm reader occupants were treated to a burst of joy from their neighbor."
TIME TO CROSS THE PONDThe mystery is mostly solved. Theresa White and Mrs. Nels Johnson were cousins, and given that Theresa was an only child and had no offspring of her own, Marjie has decided that the orphan photo was already home, as she may well be one of Theresa's closest living relatives.
That doesn't mean that the search is quite over, though. Marjie wants to find out the exact nature of the cousin relationship, and fortunately, she now has the means. I asked what she knew of her great-grandmother's origins in Sweden, and she replied with these details:
Date of birth: 6 July 1860Birthplace: Gissjo; Torp (parish); Vasternorrland (province)Parents: Anders Kristmansson and Marta Susanna Bjelkstrom
I took this information and treated myself to a twenty-day subscription to Genline (http://www.genline.com ), a new resource of online, digitized Swedish Church records. Sure enough, there she was in the 1860 births, and, better yet, a household examination showed her with her entire family and their exact birth dates, back to the 1820s. Once again, I felt a twinge of jealousy--this time, for those of Swedish ancestry! Because Marjie's such a competent researcher, I'll leave her to connect the rest of the dots via Genline, and I have no doubts that she'll do so soon. And Theresa's photo and rediscovered story will remain safe with the one who cared enough to ask questions in the first place.
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Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, co-author (with Ann Turner) of the recently released "Trace Your Roots with DNA: Using Genetic Tests to Explore Your Family Tree" (as well as "In Search of Our Ancestors," "Honoring Our Ancestors," and "They Came to America"), can be contacted through http://www.genetealogy.com and http://www.honoringourancestors.com .
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Your Daily Dose of Genealogy for 11 January 2005** You can view this issue of the "Ancestry Daily News" online ** http://www.ancestry.com/rd/prodredir.asp?sourceid=831&key=A953501

We've fixed the image problem you submitted!

2005-01-05T01:43:00.000Z

from my email:-

Dear Hugh,

We are happy to inform you that we have fixed the problem in the 1871 Wales Census which you reported to us on September 1, 2004.

To view the fixed image, please click on the following link: Ancestry.com - 1871 Wales Census

Your original report said:

Where born: -, -
but the image is good

I will bet there are thousands of these

sloppy work

If you continue to experience a problem, please use the comments and corrections link to let us know.

Thank you for taking the time to help us improve Ancestry.com. Your input helps us make the site better for everyone who uses it.

Sincerely,
Ancestry Customer Support

RECENTLY ADDED DATA AT ANCESTRY.COM

2005-01-04T23:54:00.000Z

The "Ancestry Daily News" staff are on hiatus spending some quality
time with family, playing with new toys, and chasing a few ancestors
in between! Thus the most recently added databases will be available
on Ancestry.com at the following link (rather than in the
"Ancestry Daily News"):
Ancestry.com - Recent Genealogy Databases

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AMERICAN GENEALOGICAL-BIOGRAPHICAL INDEX (AGBI)

One of the most important genealogical collections, the American
Genealogical-Biographical Index, or AGBI, is the equivalent of more
than 200 printed volumes. This database contains millions of records
of people whose names have appeared in printed genealogical records
and family histories. With data from sources largely from the last
century, each entry contains the person's complete name, the year of
the biography's publication, the person's state of birth (if known),
abbreviated biographical data, and the book and page number of the
original reference. In addition to family histories, other
genealogical collections are indexed. These include the Boston
Transcript (a genealogical column widely circulated), the complete
1790 U.S. Federal Census, and published Revolutionary War records.
The most recent update to this database reflects the inclusion of
volumes 196-206. For researchers of American ancestors, this can be
one of the most valuable databases available at Ancestry.com.

Most of the works referenced in the AGBI are housed at the Godfrey
Memorial Library in Connecticut. A photocopy service is available.
Please contact Godfrey Memorial Library at 134 Newfield St,
Middletown, CT 06457 or via e-mail at referenceinfo@godfrey.org to
make use of this service.

To learn more about the AGBI, read the extended description below,
but also read Kory Meyerink's article, "Genealogy's Best-kept Secret:
American Genealogical-Biographical Index."

ANCESTRY DAILY NEWS

2005-01-04T02:52:00.000Z

BRITISH ANCESTORS RESEARCH WEEK--SALT LAKE CITY--FEBRUARY 2005

Ancestors from England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland? British
Ancestors and Ancestor Seekers invite you to this very special
event. Search the vast British Collection at the world's largest
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helping you at regular intervals-Daily classes--you would have to
travel the length and breadth of Britain to access all the records
available under one roof at the Library!

For full details visit http://ancestorseekers.com/adn

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TODAY'S FEATURED MAP

EUROPE, 1921
Regional map of Europe showing the border changes following World War
One superimposed on the pre-war borders of the empires.

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ANCESTRY QUICK TIP

2005-01-04T02:50:00.000Z

SEARCH FOR ANCESTORS ON GOOGLE
Step by step I have been entering ancestral pairs into Google. I put
the full name of one spouse in quotes and the last name of the other
spouse. This brings up mostly only relevant information and has been
an extremely valuable exercise. Last night I entered an ancestor
"Samuel Smith," which is such a common name I would be wading through
matches for a week. But with it, I added the last name of his wife
"McCullers." The very first entry I got was a RootsWeb transcription
of their family Bible from the 1700s, with birth and death dates and
marriages of children!

A few nights ago with another couple entry, I ended up talking with a
man in Virginia who has written a book on the family I was seeking
and is sending it to me.

This seems like a no-brainer, but it took me several years until it
occurred to me to do it. I am passing this along because it has
helped me so much and I hope it will help others too.

Jean Rawlings Meaney
Hilton Head Island.

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Thanks to Jean for today's Quick Tip!

If you have a tip you would
like to share with researchers, you can send it to:
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1871 Census Update United Kingdom and Ireland

2004-12-31T07:38:00.000Z

RootsWeb Message Boards - Message [ United Kingdom and Ireland ]: "Last week we released the last remaining county in Wales, Monmouthshire and today we released Cumberland and Cornwall in England. (Today's release may take as long as 24 hours to become fully available around the world).

The next scheduled release for the 1871 Census is Westmorland and Norfolk"

Below is a listing of the counties available . . . . READ THE MESSAGE

Ancestry Message Boards [ Christmas ]

2004-12-23T10:01:00.000Z

Ancestry Message Boards [ Christmas ]

Welcome to the CHRISTMAS Message Board!

I hope this message board will be a help to you in your search for your CHRISTMAS ancestry and present day "cousins".

If you are new to Rootsweb please read the "Message Board FAQ" and "Message Board Rules" linked at the bottom of the message board for helpful information.

Information on the CHRISTMAS Mailing List can be found at:

CHRISTMAS MAILING LIST
If you know the area your ancestors lived in check to see if there is a board for that area in the locality index:

LOCALITY INDEX
If you have any questions I will answer them to the best of my ability. Wishing you a successful search!

Judi Moore
Volunteer Admin

Contact me at:

ANCESTRY DAILY NEWS

2004-12-17T17:12:00.000Z

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an instant blog :-(
see my AOL blog for news of my connection problems and mobile phone fun

The usual error reporting is going on with the census indexes and I keep in touch with soc.genealogy.britain and the usual board

http://groups-beta.google.com/group/soc.genealogy.surnames.britain
seems to have the makings of a success updating within a minute instead of 5 hours

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Your Daily Dose of Genealogy for 17 December 2004
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In this issue:
- Immigration Collection Updates
--- Baltimore Passenger Lists, 1892-48
(Images and index currently covers 1899-1948;
Update adding 1899-1902)
--- New York Passenger Lists (Re-release)
- Today's Featured Map
--- U.S. Westward Development, 1790-1900
- Along Those Lines...
--- "Giving Back to Your Genealogical Society," by George G. Morgan
- Ancestry Quick Tip
- Fast Fact
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- Thought for Today
- Clipping of the Day
- Product Specials from the Shops @ Ancestry.com
--- "Becoming An Accredited Genealogist--Plus 100 Tips to Ensure Your
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IMMIGRATION COLLECTION UPDATES

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BALTIMORE PASSENGER LISTS, 1892-48
(Images and index currently covers 1899-1948;
Update adding 1899-1902)

This database is an index to the passenger lists of ships arriving
from foreign ports at the port of Baltimore, Maryland and will
eventually cover the years 1892-1948. In addition, the names found in
the index are linked to actual images of the passenger lists, copied
from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
microfilm, M844, rolls 1-150. This database also contains a few
records of immigrants who entered the U.S. at other ports or border
crossings and were later asked, when they were living in Baltimore,
to fill out immigrant arrival information on passenger lists.
Therefore, you may find individuals in this database whose port of
arrivals are, for example, St. Albans, Vermont; Portal, North Dakota;
Port Huron, Michigan; Tampa, Florida; and others.

Information contained in the index includes given name, surname, age,
gender, ethnicity, nationality or last country of permanent
residence, destination, arrival date, port of arrival, port of
departure, ship name, and microfilm roll and page number. If a name
of a friend or relative whom the individual was going to join with,
or a place of nativity was provided, that information is included in
the index as well. Many of these items may be used to search the
index in the search template.

The microcopies of the passenger lists found at NARA are arranged
chronologically by arrival date of vessel. If you do not wish to
search this database using the search template, the images may be
browsed following the chronological arrangement. To browse the images
first select the "Year" in which you would like to search, followed
by the "Month", and finally the "Ship Name."

Ancestry.com subscribers with access to the Immigration Collection
can view this database at:
http://www.ancestry.com/rd/prodredir.asp?sourceid=4717&key=D8679
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NEW YORK PASSENGER LISTS
(Re-release with database fixes making more names searchable)

Copied from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
microfilm, M237 (rolls 95-580), this index includes the immigrant's
name, arrival date, age, gender, port of departure, destination,
country of origin, and ship name. All of these fields are available
in the search template as well, allowing for greater flexibility in
searching. After locating an ancestor, you can view all the
passengers on his ship by leaving out the surname, searching by ship
name, year of arrival, and date (in this case: 15 May) in the keyword
space. This is a great way to look for other family members and
acquaintances that may have traveled with your ancestor.

Source Information: Ancestry.com. "New York Passenger Lists"
[database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Original
data: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) microfilm,
M237, rolls 95-580.

Ancestry.com Immigration Collection subscribers can search this
database at:
http://www.ancestry.com/rd/prodredir.asp?sourceid=4717&key=D7488

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TODAY'S FEATURED MAP
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U.S. WESTWARD DEVELOPMENT, 1790-1900
National map of the United States showing the demographics of the
westward expansion from 1790 through 1900, including principal routes
of movement.

To view this map, go to
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ALONG THOSE LINES...
"GIVING BACK TO YOUR GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY," by George G. Morgan
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Genealogical societies are a great value for the money. If you belong
to a local society, you already know how much fun it is to get
together with other members. After all, your family probably isn't as
receptive to your chattering away about Aunt Penelope, Cousin Elmer,
and all the cemeteries that you've visited. Your friends and
acquaintances at the local society are all open to listening to you
and helping bring down your brick walls.

Distant genealogy societies are valuable too. If you're researching
ancestors in other states or countries, it's rewarding to receive
their journals and newsletters, visit their websites, learn about
their publications, and maybe even ask for some look-up assistance.

It takes time and money to run a genealogy society, as well as the
talents of people who are willing to give of themselves to take on
some tasks. Your society dues are minimal when you consider all you
get for your money. You can help your society by volunteering a
little time and energy to help give back some of what you receive. I
stay pretty busy myself, but I make time to volunteer to serve as
president of the International Society of Family History Writers and
Editors (ISFHWE), as a director on the board of the Genealogical
Speakers Guild (GSG), and on the board of the Florida Genealogical
Society (which is local to the Tampa area). It takes a little time,
but the rewards are priceless! And so, in "Along Those Lines..." this
week, I'd like to make some suggestions for how YOU can give back to
your own society or societies to which you belong.

VOLUNTEER AT MEETINGS
While it would be great if you offered to serve as an officer or as a
member of the board of a society, you don't have to make that kind of
commitment in order to help. I attend scores of society meetings each
year and see individuals doing specific tasks, all of which add to
the camaraderie and the functionality of the group. These include:

--- Setting up and taking down chairs and tables for the meeting
--- Bringing cookies, chips, snacks, soft drinks, and other
refreshments
--- Staffing the welcome table at the door, asking people to sign in,
and distributing name badges
--- Distributing agendas and handout copies
--- Helping a presenter get set up
--- Setting out free literature and books or gift items for sale, and
acting as a cashier
--- Organizing the society's library materials and other holdings
--- Doing look-ups for out-of-town members
--- Applying mailing labels and postage to envelopes and newsletters
--- Making copies at the local office supply store
--- Taking mailings to the post office and picking up mail
--- Taking copies of materials distributed at meetings to people who
are ill or shut-in and cannot attend
--- Spreading the word about the society and what it has to offer

VOLUNTEERING ON PROJECTS
Being a genealogist often means being an archivist and
preservationist. There are plenty of projects that cannot be done
without the help of volunteers, and even a few hours' help can be
very beneficial. Here are some projects you might consider.

--- Canvassing a cemetery and transcribing tombstones
--- Typing and/or indexing results of a cemetery canvass
--- Proofing someone else's typing
--- Making photocopies or doing some binding
--- Clipping obituaries and helping maintain a file for the society
or the library
--- Organize the society's library, create an index, and label the
materials
--- Volunteer at the local public library to help organize
genealogical or historical materials in the vertical file cabinets
--- Offer to photocopy newsprint materials and other non-archival
safe records
--- Transcribe records at a courthouse or produce a much-needed index
to them
--- Offer to speak to civic groups about the society
--- Offer to carpool for a group trip to a library in another town
with a genealogical collection

PRESENTING A PROGRAM
You are probably an expert in some aspect of genealogy by now. That
may include how to effectively organize your genealogical materials,
how to work with a particular type of record, or how to use a
particular genealogy database program. Everyone has something to
share.

You can contribute to your society and to the members' knowledge by
offering to present some short program at a meeting. At one society
to which I belong, one member always talks about a different library
in the state and the types of materials it holds. She also talks
about her own research experiences in these places, such as a recent
talk she gave about using Revolutionary War pension file microfilm.
You don't need slides or a PowerPoint presentation. All you need is a
few notes, a few minutes, and the desire to share something that
others may not know.

DONATING MATERIALS
Few genealogical societies that I know about are endowed with the
financial means to expand their library and collections of other
materials. Membership dues also don't provide a great deal of
funding. You can help your own genealogical society by donating any
number of items.

--- Bookshelves and filing cabinets
--- Tables and chairs
--- Microfilm and microfiche reader/printer units
--- Microfilm and microfiche
--- Older computer equipment and printers may be upgradeable
--- Copies of genealogical magazines, journals, and newsletters
--- Maps, atlases, gazetteers, and almanacs
--- Previous editions of reference books you have replaced
--- Foreign language dictionaries
--- New books donated in memory of a deceased member
--- Magnifiers
--- Empty binders
--- Office supplies such as printer paper, envelopes, stapler and
staples, paper clips, mailing labels, and postage stamps

SUMMARY
We all have a vested interest in the success and continued operation
of our genealogical and historical societies. You don't have to
commit to being elected to a long-term position on the board of
directors. An occasional stint as a volunteer will make you feel good
about being involved and may inspire others to join in too. It can be
an enjoyable experience unequalled anywhere else.

In this season of giving, I hope you will consider volunteering some
time, energy, and materials to YOUR society or societies in the
coming year.

Happy Volunteering!
George
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George is president and a proud member of the International Society
of Family History Writers and Editors. Visit the ISFHWE Web site at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cgc/.
Visit George's Web site at http://ahaseminars.com/atl for information
about speaking engagements.

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ANCESTRY QUICK TIP
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BRING PHOTOS TO FAMILY GATHERINGS
I took an old picture of an ancestor to a family reunion. Our Aunt
Kate recognized the ancestor and began telling family stories. As a
result of her story telling, my husband learned of a half sister he
had never known about. Without the picture, Aunt Kate would never
have remembered this half sister. With a little questioning Aunt Kate
remembered the girl's name and where she came from. Now we have a new
quest.

Sally
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Irish Research
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COMING SOON
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY
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"We find delight in the beauty and happiness of children that makes
the heart too big for the body."
--- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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CLIPPING OF THE DAY
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From "The Landmark" (Statesville, North Carolina), 18 December 1903,
page 1:

LEAVE OFF BATHING AND BE HEALTHY
Chicago Dispatch

"When people leave off bathing there will be little or nothing for
the doctors to do. Pneumonia, colds and a hundred other ills result
from the foolish habit of washing the body. To bathe is to be dirty,
for you thereby make a sewer of the skin. Blood attracted by the skin
gives up products that should be left to seek a natural outlet, and
soils the skin."

The foregoing declaration, made by Prof John Dill Robertson at the
annual meeting of the Chicago Eclectic and Surgical Society at the
Auditorium, has aroused considerable interest here.

Professor Robertson asserted that the theory that the closing of the
pores of the skin would result in death is false. He said that all
physiologies which made such an assertion were wrong. The habit of
taking "dry" baths was also denounced. The rubbing of rough towel
over the skin, according to Dr. Robertson, removes the natural scales
of the skin, or the "false skin." This, he said, conduces to the
growth of bacteria on the skin.

The doctor cited the case of an Eskimo brought from Greenland to
Boston, who had never been ill in his life. He was given a bath,
contracted pneumonia and died in two days.
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- Today's Featured Map
--- Canada and Newfoundland: Early Twentieth-Century Boundaries
- Genealogy Goulash
--- "Packing List: Final Edition,"
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37 CITY DIRECTORIES:
CONNECTICUT, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, AND RHODE ISLAND

The following databases contain 37 city directories for various
locations and years. Images of all directory pages can be either
browsed or searched. Please see below for a list of the exact cities
and years included in this release.

Generally a city directory will contain an alphabetical list of its
citizens, listing the names of the heads of households, their
addresses, and occupational information. Sometimes the wife's name
will be listed in parentheses or italics following the husband's.
Often, dates of deaths of individuals listed in the previous year's
directory are listed as well as the names of partners of firms, and
when possible, the forwarding addresses or post offices of people who
moved to another town.

In addition to the alphabetical portion, a city directory may also
contain a business directory, street directory, governmental
directory, and listings of town officers, schools, societies,
churches, post offices, and other miscellaneous matters of general
and local interest. These directories were reproduced courtesy of the
New England Historic Genealogical Society (http://www.nehgs.org )

CONNECTICUT
New London and Vicinity, Connecticut City Directories, 1929-1965
(10 directories)
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Hartford & Vicinity, Connecticut City Directories, 1913-1928
(5 directories)
http://www.ancestry.com/rd/prodredir.asp?sourceid=4717&key=D8691

MAINE
Central Oxford County, Maine Directories, 1915-1918
(3 directories)
http://www.ancestry.com/rd/prodredir.asp?sourceid=4717&key=D8690

MASSACHUSETTS
Northern Essex, Massachusetts City Directories, 1912-1925
(4 directories)
http://www.ancestry.com/rd/prodredir.asp?sourceid=4717&key=D8692

RHODE ISLAND
Providence and Vicinity, Rhode Island City Directories, 1886-1939
(15 directories)
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CANADA AND NEWFOUNDLAND: EARLY TWENTIETH-CENTURY BOUNDARIES
National map of Canada showing the provinces and territories of the
nation in the early 20th century.

To view this map, go to:
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GENEALOGY GOULASH:
"PACKING LIST: FINAL EDITION,"
by Paula Stuart-Warren, CGRS (with the aid of many readers)
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My work projects often take me on the road for more than a week at a
time. As I recently packed, I smiled because of "Ancestry Daily News"
readers. Thanks to the readers who shared research trip packing list
ideas during the last year, my own packing list has grown. To read
the previous columns on packing for a research trip "What's In Your
Suitcase" go to
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library/article.aspx?article=8535 .

With the holiday travel season upon us, I thought it would be a good
time for one last column based on the tips you shared. We have all
benefited from your generosity. (And the airlines may have benefited
from charges for overweight luggage.) I have visions of somewhere in
some training room Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
employees being forewarned about the suitcases of a genealogical
traveler.

MEDICINES AND CONTACT INFORMATION
A reader shared, "I always take along a list of our prescriptions
with dosages plus a copy of the contents of our wallets (credit card
numbers, etc.) in case they get lost. Having telephone numbers of
your doctors, insurance, friends, and family will save you having to
contact Information if you need to make a call." Another reader
commented they don't carry the paper prescriptions because they use a
national chain drugstore that has access to their prescriptions via
computer. However, if you're going to visit a rural area, remember
that there are many small towns with only a local drugstore.

STATIONERY ITEMS
Here's another offering: "My 'office' is a compartmented child's
pencil case, 3 by 8 inches and 1 1/2 inches thick, see-through
plastic, with secure flip-open lids on both sides. It was $1.29 in
August when pencil cases are sold in the 'school supply' section. It
travels in checked luggage by air, but by auto, it is in my wheeled
computer case along with notebooks, envelopes, and other research
needs.

"On one side are three small compartments with paper clips, small
snap clips for large amounts of paper, and small sticky notepads. In
the long compartment I place eight freshly sharpened No. 2 pencils,
two pens, and a small plastic ruler.

"In the other side's different configuration are several sizes of
rubber bands, a pink-rubber eraser, two small magnifying glasses of
different-strengths, a miniature stapler and box of staples to fit,
large sticky notepads, personal address labels, postage stamps for
postcards/letters, and cut 1/2-inch segments of small sticky notepads
for page markers for copying (make sure that when you cut, you leave
sticky on each segment). A small pair of folding scissors is to be
added here. Also--there is still room!"

(Note: some libraries don't allow the use of the sticky notes as they
leave hidden residue on the book pages.)

PERSONAL COMFORT
One reader added as "absolutely essential" an old fashioned bottle of
smelling salts, obtainable only in England now, that "settles
stomachs when flying or ill, revives drooping nerves, and helps when
fainting or exhausted."

For car travel there were many suggestions including a picnic basket
with paper plates, cups, plastic ware, paper towels, box of crackers,
and a couple cans of tuna. (You can even buy easy open foil pouches
of tuna). Other suggestions included a first-aid kit and a water
cooler with lots of water. One reader even added a porta-potty and
tissue. I wonder if the kitchen sink gets to come along too.

Another person suggested that "when buying the elastic roll bandage,
buy it in a farm store in the horse section (Fleet Farm in MN). It is
made the same as the 3-M product in the drug store, but is available
at 1/4 the price and comes in more colors." I have to investigate
this!

Continuing on this bent, another said, "While we were in D.C., a
friend hurt her ankle....Every night she put ice in a plastic bag
with a towel to wrap her ankle. Well from that moment on, I pack a
ice pack/water bottle."

EVEN IF GENEALOGISTS DON'T CLEAN HOUSES
One reader takes along a little "puffer" that came with a camera;
it's like a little bellows. It puffs away dust that can interfere
with reading old records. It would also come in handy to blow dust
off a microfilm reader.

Another found that a bottle of hair shampoo doubled as dishwashing
detergent, washing powder, and hand soap. "It wasn't as quite as good
in the clothes washing department but for a quick trip why pack all
three?"

PRACTICALITY
One woman said she carries a Swiss Army knife. "You can buy one with
all kinds of gadgets on it. My knife has a small pair of scissors,
tweezers, flat head and Phillips screw drivers, a can opener, bottle
opener, and two knife blades. Of course, I have to remember to put it
into my checked luggage when I take a plane."

Another use for a small keychain flashlight is for "extra light in
history rooms (if allowed)."

HEADING TO THE BUGS AND THE ELEMENTS
When it was time for outdoor research, I received notes on packing a
headscarf, plastic head cover, and a rain coat or plastic poncho.
Several readers reminded us to take bug repellent and leather boots
(snake bite prevention). Others like the new mosquito repellent
wipes. Also, someone recommended an ace bandage in case of
rattlesnake bite, to be placed between the wound and the heart. "One
cemetery that I visited had a sign posted on the gate 'beware of
rattlesnakes.'"

Another reminder that I received was, "When traveling by vehicle we
always have our old tool box filled with shovel, clippers, and other
garden tools that might help with cleaning up grave stones. Also
water jugs (old milk jugs) with water in them in case there is no
water at the cemeteries."

One woman commented: "For cemetery visits and photographing stones, I
am indebted to my husband for the gift of a professional
photographer's reflecting disc. This is a Mylar circle about 5 feet
wide, which folds into itself and stows in its own bag. I used to
drive around with a full-length mirror, but this is much better and
is packable for plane trips. Even on cloudy days it concentrates and
focuses the light to point out faded carving that looks unreadable
when seen full on. It requires another person to hold it unless there
is a headstone nearby to prop it on."

ELECTRONICALLY SPEAKING
I had conversations with genealogy friends about what takes up much
of our packing space. (Contrary to what some men might say for women,
it is not the makeup case!) It is the electronic equipment and
accompanying chargers, batteries, cords, and surge protectors.
Readers echoed what we take: cell phone, flatbed scanner, cell phone,
small printer for computer, and PDA. One man takes a "laptop computer
with interface for cell phone (to check e-mail and go on line to
Ancestry.com for research." A woman mentioned her laptop, commenting,
"This is my fifth one, they keep getting lighter, smaller, and
better. Wish I could say the same!"

Another mentioned electronic item that was an inverter to power
computer and scanner inside the van or on an airplane.

I was reminded by one of my roommates to bring along my DVD player to
Salt Lake City, so we can watch movies after the library closes.

KEEP ON TRUCKIN'
One reader told me about her upcoming research trip: "I couldn't live
without my tote bag system into which I file work for various
repositories I plan to visit. About 4,000 miles by car--I have nine
tote bags and will visit 11 states."

Another said, "On our last trip, we paid a $25 fee for overweight
luggage, so all the more reason to lighten the load. Speaking of
that, we also take with us a couple of large, heavy-duty mailing
envelopes, addressed to our home, and heavy sealing tape. We use them
to mail home paperwork, books, etc., that we pick up on our trip, but
prefer not to pack--for fear of having more overweight luggage!"

A PERSONAL FAVORITE
I was told I should buy a dual-zone travel alarm clock. "It'll take
the place of your bulkier kitchen timer, will let you know what time
it is "back home," and is a backup to the hotel/motel wakeup call."

It's time to sign off and go shopping for this alarm clock and to the
farm-supply store for a new elastic bandage. See you on the road!

____________________________________________________________________

Paula Stuart-Warren, CGRS, is a professional genealogist, consultant,
writer, and lecturer. She has lectured all across the U.S. and
coordinates the Intermediate Course, American Records and Research at
the annual Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. She is co-author of
"Your Guide to the Family History Library" and an author for
genealogical periodicals including "Ancestry" Magazine. She is a
resident of St. Paul, Minnesota, and spends many weeks each year at
the Family History Library and the U.S. National Archives. Her roots
include ancestors from seven different countries and researching them
has given her broad experience and an occasional headache or two.
Comments will reach her at mailto:PSWResearch@comcast.net . Paula is
unable to answer individual genealogical research inquiries due to
the volume of requests received.

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MORE DIGITAL PHOTO LABELING TIPS
In response to Tom Aman's "Adding Text to Digital Images" Quick Tip,
in the 11/15/2004 ADN
(http://www.ancestry.com/rd/prodredir.asp?sourceid=831&key=A935002 )
I would like to add a few things:

--- Be sure to name the image (from a digital camera or scan) using
dates, name(s) of the people, and/or some sort of description. Most
software allows you to use long filenames.

--- Always make a copy of your original image before doing anything
to it. Simply adding a "2" or "_copy" to the name of the image
(before the extension) will allow you to do anything you wish to the
copy. This way, if you should make an irreversible mistake, you
always have the original to go back to. You may also compress the
copy (for the web), increase the sharpness (if necessary), change the
contrast and brightness (if necessary), etc. Be sure to note changes
you made. With the original still intact, you can then still have the
original to make other changes to, print and frame, etc. (Personally,
I always try to use the method Tom described in the second half of
the 2nd paragraph of his tip, saving the resultant image as a copy of
the original, rather than replacing the original.)

--- Using any of the methods described in the original article or
this one, you should be able to change the background color, font
style, and text color of your text "boxes" to match your image. Just
be sure to make the text readable. Too often, people use fancy fonts
and bad color combinations (dark blue on black or vice-versa, yellow
on white, etc.) which may work fine on their computer the way they
have it set up, but will not work on others people's computers. Keep
in mind all the "bad" website color combinations and font-styles you
have seen out there in Internet-land, and try to avoid them.

--- If you are scanning images, be sure to scan the back too, if
there is ANY writing on it. If you do so, save it using the same name
as the original with "_2back" or some such suffix on the filename
(again, before the extension period). You may want to change the name
of the original by adding a suffix of "_1front". The numbers help the
computer sort them in order (front then back) and the word helps you
remember which is which when all you see is the name. The writing on
the back was most likely written by a family member who knew who the
people were, or it may contain photo processing information, like the
name and address of the studio that processed the negative. NOTE that
the back does not need to scanned using the same resolution as the
front, but be sure to scan the whole back. Sometimes scanning brings
out faint printing that you may have missed, visually.

While all of this may increase your processing time at download or
scan-time, it will make it easier to find these images and use them
in the future.

Bill Sanders

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READ EVERYTHING
About a year ago I had sent for some newspaper death notices for my
third great-grandfather's sister and her husband. Since they were so
far removed from my direct family, I had just stashed the newspapers
in the back of the box of sources I had acquired over time. I was
looking through the box today when I decided to pull out these
articles. They had sent me the whole page of the paper (rather then
just the article alone), so I decided to read the rest of the paper
to see what else was going on in the town in 1879. Lo and behold,
under "Marriages," was my great-grandfather's marriage to his third
wife! I had only recently discovered her maiden name, and now I have
a marriage date.

So, you see, if I taken the time to look at this a year ago, it would
of saved me a lot of time and trouble!

Thanks,
Bonnie Johnson

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ancestor you are researching, ask yourself and your family members
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY
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"Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the
true measure of our thanksgiving."
--- W.T. Purkiser

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CLIPPING OF THE DAY
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From the "Daily Gazette" (Colorado Springs, Colorado), 29 November
1879, page 3:

CELEBRATING THE DAY

Company B's bullets and Ball

Church Services, Suppers and Songs

OBSERVANCES IN THIS CITY.

Thanksgiving Day dawned cloudy and cold, and the ground was covered
with snow, which had fallen during the night. There was not much
depth to the snow, but there was enough of it to give one a regular
old New England Thanksgiving Day feeling. The fresh morning air
seemed to bear the suggestive and fragrant odor of roast turkey and
everything took on a holiday appearance.

About 9 o'clock the bugles of Company B were heard, and soon
afterward the music of the band announced that the boys had formed
for the parade. The company marched through town in fine order and
then repaired to the shooting range across the Monument, and the
contest in skill began to secure the prizes which had been offered.
. . .

As the prizes were to be distributed at 9 o'clock p.m. after the
opening march of the ball, there was considerable anxiety to be
present when the result should be announced. As a consequence the
hall was crowded at the appointed hour by ladies and gentlemen, and
the march presented a very handsome appearance. . . .

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testing posting by email

1881 Census images HURRAH !

2004-11-22T01:05:00.000Z

Search UK Census Collection

1871 England Census (images, partial every name index) - Updated!

1871 Wales Census (images, partial every name index) - Updated!

1871 Isle of Man Census (images, every name index)

1871 Channel Islands Census (images, every name index)

1881 England Census (images, every name index) - New!

1881 Wales Census (images, every name index) - New!

1881 Isle of Man Census (images, every name index) - New!

1881 Channel Islands Census (images, every name index) - New!

1891 England Census (images, every name index)

1891 Wales Census (images, every name index)

1891 Isle of Man Census (images, every name index)

1891 Channel Islands Census (images, every name index)

1901 England Census (images, partial every name index) - Updated!

I got a thrill

2004-11-19T22:34:00.000Z

I reported an error via this United Kingdom and Ireland Board

Boards > Topics > Ancestry.com > United Kingdom and Ireland

1871 Census Update : L. Brown -- 15 Nov 2004
wrote:-

Last week we released a maintenance fix to the birth location field in many of the Wales counties.

The counties affected by this update are:

Breconshire
Denbigshire
Flintshire
Glamorgan
Montgomeryshire
Radnorshire

Specifically, the error that was repaired was many of these counties showed a "-" in the birth location field.

This has now been updated to show the correct information.

Over 100,000 records were corrected.

I got a thrill to see the results of my work as a volunteer and a (friendly) critic
John Jones -, - missing birthplaces

50% to 70% error and omissiion rate birthplace >> -, - <<
date: 25 Sep 2004 8:29 AM GMT

William Thomas Stevens Ball
my GWR engine driver is MUCH easier to find this time

1871 Wales Census Viewing records 1-5 of 5 matches for:
Ball with Bath
« Global Search Results

Name
Age in 1871
Birthplace
Relationship
Civil Parish
County/Island
View Image
Anne Ball
59
Bath, Somerset, England
Wife
St Mary
Breconshire

John Wm Ball
35
Bath, Somerset, England
Head
Swansea
Glamorgan

Mary E Ball
58
Bath, Somerset, England
Wife
Carmarthen
Carmarthenshire

Thomas Ball
30
Bath, Somerset, England
Head
St Mary
Glamorgan

Willia Ball <<<< THIS GUY
42
Bath, Somerset, England
Head
Roath
Glamorgan

You are here: Search > Census > UK Census Collection > 1871 Wales Census > Glamorgan > Roath > District 28b

the links are mostly for subscribers

Wales 1871
• Coming soon:
Monmouthshire

United Kingdom and Ireland (962)
a very very big page showing the whole board

1841-1851-1861 Census - VAT - missing images

2004-11-06T21:03:00.000Z

Re: 1841-1851-1861 Census

Author: L. Brown Date: 5 Nov 2004 8:24 PM GMT

Looks like it is time to look into the crystal ball and make my
nextprediction...

1901 - we are not planning any posts to 1901 census for the rest of this
year.

All focus is on 1871 and 1881.

1881 - This entire census will be available (free index, images
forsubscribers only) in the next few weeks. As this has been a linking
project(linking our images to an existing index) it has not taken any
resourcesaway from 1871.

1871 - This is our primary focus until the end of the year. It lookslike we
won't quite have everything finished by end of year, but we will bevery
close.

1861 - we will begin posting as soon as 1901 is finished. I am notgoing to
guess a date for this, but will say it will be in the first part of2005.

1851 - Begin posting in late 2005

1841 - Begin posting after 1851 is complete

Best regards, L. Brown Senior Product Manager Ancestry.com

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Re: UK Records - same access from both Ancestry sites?

Author: L. Brown
Date: 5 Nov 2004 8:55 PM GMT

Ancestry is required to charge VAT based on your place of residence
.Therefore, regardless of which site you purchase from, you will be
chargedVAT if you are living in a qualifying EU country.

Your subscription will work on either site.
The Ancestry.com site onlyaccepts payment in USD (though your credit card
company will do the exchangefrom pounds to dollars for you).

The Ancestry.co.uk site accepts BritishPounds, Canadian Dollars, US Dollars,
Euro, and Australian Dollars.
You can select which currency you would like to pay with.

Purchasing from the Ancestry.co.uk site helps support that site directly,
so if you like not having to wade through all the Americanrecords, purchase
your subscription there.

Hope this helps, L. Brown Senior Product Manager
Ancestry.com

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Re: missing images for Warwickshire in 1871 census
Author: L. Brown Date: 5 Nov 2004 8:06 PM GMT

>>>>>>>>>>>> Short explanation:

The best way to avoid seeing missing images is to conduct your searches
from the specific search form for that census year. This form does not allow
you to search for counties that are incomplete or not fully posted. In
the case of 1871 England, that would be located at:
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=7619

>>>>>>>>>>>> Long explanation:

We "officially" post content by county, but the data isn't actually
neatly divided by county on the microfilm.

It is very common to have records from a bordering counties mixed with
official county releases (parishes spanning county jurisdictions for
example).
As it is nearly impossible to delete these records, they get releasedwith
the official county.

For example, today on our site are 40,000 recordsfrom 1871 Cheshire, even
though we have not yet "posted" Cheshire.

If you go to the individual search form,
[eg England 1871 with drop down menus Residence >> County or Island
http://content.ancestry.co.uk/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=7619 HW ]
we don't allow searching on Cheshire yet as it is not
released.

However, the trouble comes if you search from other locations onthe site
(the home page for example).
A global home page search doesn't carewhat is official or not, it searches
all the records.

When it returns a match in a parish that is not yet officially
released, you end up with a broken image link.
Certainly this is annoying. We have not been able to devise a method
of preventing this from happening. I apologise for the inconvenience.

>>>>>>>>>>>> Part B of the long explanation...

If you are searching from the individual search form for that census year
and you still encounter a missing or broken image link, then you havefound a
bug.
That can be reported here on this message board if you prefer
http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=topics.ancestry.uk-ire

or more efficiently, can be reported right from the record itself by
clicking on the "Comments and Corrections" link under the "What to do
Next?"heading.

Thanks for your feedback, L. Brown Senior Product Manager
Ancestry.com

====================================================0
Google Groups Search: 1841-1851-1861 Census

Monmouthshire is usually the last bit of Wales to be posted so for my needs
Raglan 1841 it looks like waiting to 2007 :-(

Anyway his first message is why I believe that as english or welsh
volunteeers we should concentrate our transcription efforts on freebmd.

County FHS obviously will do local resources. Glamorgan FHS has done a
brilliant job of pre 1837 indexing
I found at the county record offices.

A nationwide pre 1837 database would be a good project when freebmd is
about 95% complete

Historical Map: Ottoman Empire, 1481-1683

2004-11-05T17:55:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Historical Map: Ottoman Empire, 1481-1683

OTTOMAN EMPIRE, 1481-1683
Regional map of south eastern Europe, north eastern Africa, and the
Levant showing the political control of the Ottoman Empire between
1481 and 1683.

For best results viewing Ancestry.com maps, download the free MrSID
image viewer

lots more on the web see
Google Search: OTTOMAN EMPIRE, 1481-1683

Google Image Search: OTTOMAN EMPIRE, 1481-1683

there is a tendency to underrate Turkey but just study the history of that land.

"Error Processing Request" for image

2004-11-04T20:42:00.000Z

I was trying to answer Steve below
yet again the boundary between England and Wales or two counties
in this case Shropshire and Denbighshire is confused

with broken links

email ancestry support and ask for the image

======================================

"Steve Davies" wrote :-
> Hi all
> I need to view a page from the 1871 census, I have joined ancestry.co.uk but
> each time I try to download a copy of the original page I get an error
> message, can someone help.
>
> The page I require is :-
>
> RG10/2779/54 Page 9

what names ?
would make checking easier

=========== an example of the method =============

RG10/2779

piece 54

1871 England Census Viewing records 1-50 of 2,474 matches Only the first 2,000 matches can be viewed. Please refine your search to reduce the number of matches.
You are here: Search > Census > UK Census Collection > 1871 England Census > Shropshire > Sycharth > District 2

folio 61 page 1 is OK

You are here: Search > Census > UK Census Collection > 1871 England Census > Shropshire > Upper Porkington > District 10 folio 118 page 17

You are here: Search > Census > UK Census Collection > 1871 England Census > Shropshire > Selattyn > District 11 folio 131 page 17

1871 Wales Census Viewing records 1-50 of 1,664 matches1871 Wales Census Viewing records 1-42 of 42 matches

1871 Wales Census Viewing records 1-21 of 21 matches
« Global Search Results
Name
Age in 1871
Birthplace
Relationship
Civil Parish
County/Island
View Image
Thomas Davies
10
Llansilin, Denbighshire, Wales
Servant
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Ann Evans
52
llanrhaiadr, Denbighshire, Wales
Wife
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

David Evans
49
dinasmonddu, Merionethshire, Wales
Head
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

John Hughes
30
llanrhaiadr, Denbighshire, Wales
Servant
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Ann Jones
20
Llansilin, Denbighshire, Wales
Servant
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Ann Jones
19
llanrhaiadr, Denbighshire, Wales
Daughter
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Charles Jones
15
llanrhaiadr, Denbighshire, Wales
Son
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Evan Jones
29
llanrhaiadr, Denbighshire, Wales
Son
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

John Jones
26
llanrhaiadr, Denbighshire, Wales
Son
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Mary Jones
59
llanrhaiadr, Denbighshire, Wales
Head
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Thomas Edward Jones
6
llanrhaiadr, Denbighshire, Wales
Grandson
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Ann Lloyd
19
Llansilin, Denbighshire, Wales
Daughter
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Fanney Lloyd
10
Llansilin, Denbighshire, Wales
Daughter
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Hugh Lloyd
23
Llansilin, Denbighshire, Wales
Son
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Margaret Lloyd
25
Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales
Daughter-in-law
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Richard Lloyd
54
Llansilin, Denbighshire, Wales
Head
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Robert Lloyd
15
Llansilin, Denbighshire, Wales
Son
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Rose Lloyd
39
llanrhaiadr, Denbighshire, Wales
Wife
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Sarah Lloyd
12
Llansilin, Denbighshire, Wales
Daughter
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Robert Owens
22
Llandrillo, Merionethshire, Wales
Servant
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Edward Roberts
21
Oswestry, Shropshire, England
Servant
Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
Denbighshire

Error Processing Request
http://content.ancestry.co.uk/iexec/?htx=view&r=5538&dbid=7618&iid=DENRG10_2778_2781-0292

Census Records matches for Rhiwlas Uwchfoel
= Subscription Required (Sign Up!)
120 total matches found in All Records > Census Records
http://content.ancestry.co.uk/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=7618&path=Denbighshire

http://www.google.com/search?num=100&hl=en&lr=&newwindow=1&q=site%3Acontent.ancestry.co.uk+Llansilin&btnG=Search

site:content.ancestry.co.uk Llansilin

you may use this to find a search page

http://content.ancestry.co.uk/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=7618&path=Denbighshire.Rhiwlas+Uwchfoel

theoretical is the URL

Hugh W

==== another approach ======

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
http://www.catalogue.nationalarchives.gov.uk/default.asp

RG10/2779 go to reference

RG Records of the General Register Office, Government Social Survey Department, and Office of Population Censuses and Surveys

RG 10 General Register Office: 1871 Census Returns

Subseries within RG 10 SHROPSHIRE

Subsubseries within RG 10 Registration District 353.OSWESTRY

RG Records of the General Register Office, Government Social Survey Department, and Office of Population Censuses and Surveys

RG 10 General Register Office: 1871 Census Returns

Subseries within RG 10 SHROPSHIRE

Subsubseries within RG 10 Registration District 353.OSWESTRY

RG 10/2779

RG Records of the General Register Office, Government Social Survey Department, and Office of Population Censuses and Surveys

RG 10 General Register Office: 1871 Census Returns

Subseries within RG 10 SHROPSHIRE

Subsubseries within RG 10 Registration District 345.CLUN

Registration Sub-District 1A Clun Civil Parish, Township or Place: Clun: Newcastle, Ediclift or Bicton, Whitcott, Hopebendrid

000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

RG 10/2779
No description available
1871
RG 10/2779
Registration Sub-District 2 Llansilin
1871
RG 10/2779
Civil Parish, Township or Place: Llansilin (Denb): Rhiwlasisfoel (Denb), Rhiwlasuwchfoel (Denb, Priddbwll (Denb), Meolfre (Denb), Lower Lloran (Denb), Sycharth (Denb), Lledrode
1871
RG 10/2779
Civil Parish, Township or Place: Llanyblodwell: Bryn, Blodwell, Lynchys
1871
RG 10/2779
Civil Parish, Township or Place: Selattyn: Upper Porkington, Lower Porkington
1871

BALTIMORE PASSENGER LISTS, 1892-48 (Images and index), update adding 1913-48

2004-11-03T14:55:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Ancestry Daily News, 03 November 2004

This database is an index to the passenger lists of ships arriving
from foreign ports at the port of Baltimore, Maryland from 1892-1948.
In addition, the names found in the index are linked to actual images
of the passenger lists, copied from the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA) microfilm, M844, rolls 1-150. This database
also contains a few records of immigrants who entered the U.S. at
other ports or border crossings and were later asked, when they were
living in Baltimore, to fill out immigrant arrival information on
passenger lists. Therefore, you may find individuals in this database
whose port of arrivals are, for example, St. Albans, Vermont; Portal,
North Dakota; Port Huron, Michigan; Tampa, Florida; and others.

Information contained in the index includes given name, surname, age,
gender, ethnicity, nationality or last country of permanent
residence, destination, arrival date, port of arrival, port of
departure, ship name, and microfilm roll and page number. If a name
of a friend or relative whom the individual was going to join with,
or a place of nativity was provided, that information is included in
the index as well. Many of these items may be used to search the
index in the search template above.

It is important to note that the port of departure listed on these
passenger lists is not always the original port of departure for
these individuals. A ship could make several voyages throughout the
year, making several stops along way. Oft times the port of departure
found on these lists is the most recent port the ship was located at
prior to arriving at the port of Baltimore. Therefore, if your
ancestors emigrated to the U.S. from Germany, they could be found on
a passenger list coming from Liverpool, England (if, in this case,
the ship left from Bremen, Germany then continued on to Liverpool,
England before arriving in Baltimore).

The microcopies of the passenger lists found at NARA are arranged
chronologically by arrival date of vessel. If you do not wish to
search this database using the search template, the images may be
browsed following the chronological arrangement. To browse the images
first select the "Year" in which you would like to search, followed
by the "Month", and finally the "Ship Name." To learn about
researching in passenger records consult John P. Colletta's book,
They Came In Ships (Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1993).

Ancestry.com subscribers with access to the Immigration Collection
can view this database

Ancestry.com - Your on-line family history learning center

2004-11-03T00:43:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Your on-line family history learning center

Learn How to do Your Family History
The Ancestry Library is the best collection of family history how-to and genealogy learning materials on the Internet. Browse or search our archives of Ancestry Magazine, the Ancestry Daily News, Genealogical Computing, and popular Ancestry.com online columnists. For additional expert help with your family history, visit our genealogy training sites or our online family history seminars.

Ancestry.com - Genealogy and Family History Records

2004-11-03T00:42:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Genealogy and Family History Records to understand thsi site better log on as a guest and explore the Ugrade Options - My Account

This area shows you what subscriptions you currently have in your account.
Below Current Subscriptions are other collections of records that are available to upgrade to your account. Click on the designated links to view more information.

beware of the pages called LANDINGS -some misunderstand what is on offer

Charts & Forms

2004-11-01T11:08:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Research Extract

Use the research extract sheets to summarize information which cannot be photocopied, for which there is no document in your possession, or for things such as deeds which may be time-consuming or difficult to reread quickly when you need information from the copy you have.

in other words MAKE A LIST
and do the most important thing first

from Ancestry Daily News
snipped

WHAT KIND OF PROCESSING?

As I look at each record that needs to be filed, I have to ask myself
the following:
--- Have I recorded the complete source citation?
--- Have I recorded it in my research log?
--- Have I entered this record in my family history database?
--- Have I transcribed this record in electronic form, and if so,
where is it?
--- Have I made copies to cross-reference with other family members
referenced in the record?
--- Have I emailed it or sent copies to Mom?
--- Have I added it to the family timeline?
--- Have I analyzed this record to see if it indicates follow-up with
other records?

Depending on what kind of system you use, your list of questions may
vary slightly. For example, if you don't use an electronic database,
you might include, "Have I entered this information into my family
group sheet?" instead.

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

So how do I answer these questions? With a checklist, of course. I
went into the Ancestry.com free charts and forms
and selected the Research Extract.

I've printed out a copy of the form and the fields included in the
heading take care of the source citation right off the bat. A little
personalization takes care of the rest. In the space below the
description of the record and the search information, there are blank
lines. In these, I added fields for:

--- Sent to--with space for the names of people I have shared this
record with.
--- Transcription--with a blank line to fill in the location of that
transcription.
--- Entered in database--with a blank so I can fill in the date. This
way if I lose my database in a system crash, I can go to my back-up
and by reviewing these records, see what information needs to be re-
entered.
--- Timeline--with a box for a check
--- Research log--If the search was entered in my research log (which
also serves as my to-do list), this prompts me to enter a close date
and the results.
--- Cross-reference--I leave a line to add the names of the other
individuals I have cross-referenced the record with.

The original form holds two records on a split page. Since I like to
leave room for notes, after adding my personalized fields, I
photocopy a half sheet, adding more lines at the bottom so that I'd
have more room. (While there are other ways of creating a
personalized form, including starting from scratch, this is quick and
easy, and that's a big plus in my world.) In the remainder of the
lines, I record my observations on the information in the record and
ideas for follow-up.

Once I had the form to my satisfaction, I made a stack of copies and
saved the original so I could make more photocopies when I ran out.
Now the copies are on my desk in an upright "magazine file." (An
example is at http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=346452 ,
but I've seen them cheaper. I have cheapo plastic ones.)

In this magazine bin, I place blank manila folders, a folder filled
with clear plastic sleeves, and of course the form copies in another
folder. Now when I print out a record online, I stash it in a sleeve
and fill out as much as I can of the form before life interrupts. I
use pencil and put the form in the sleeve with the print-out. Now
when I get a few minutes to spend on my research, I just grab one,
look at my form and continue where I left off.

I bought another bin to put the "piles" into, and I have to admit,
most of records I currently have in it so far don't have a whole lot
of information in them. However, I do make sure that if I haven't
printed the index entry or source citation with the document, I fill
in at least that part.

I'm finding it convenient so far and now that the pile isn't so
perplexing, I don't dread this filing chore so much anymore. Hey,
someday I may even find myself without a pile to file. Nah, who am I
kidding?

____________________________________________________________________

Juliana Smith is the editor of the "Ancestry Daily News" and author
of "The Ancestry Family Historian's Address Book." She has written
for "Ancestry" Magazine and "Genealogical Computing."

Learn How to do Your Family History

2004-10-30T13:42:00.000Z

Ancestry.com - Your on-line family history learning center
The Ancestry Library is the best collection of family history how-to and genealogy learning materials on the Internet. Browse or search our archives of Ancestry Magazine, the Ancestry Daily News, Genealogical Computing, and popular Ancestry.com online columnists. For additional expert help with your family history, visit our genealogy training sites or our online family history seminars.

The Shops@Ancestry.com

2004-10-30T13:41:00.000Z

This week's offers end November 12, 2004.

from my email:-

Dear Hugh,

I'm delighted to announce the new book "Your Swedish Roots" - a step-by-step handbook for Swedish genealogical research.

Since Sweden has not been at war for close to 200 years, Swedish sources and archives are very extensive and complete.

Tips on how to access and use these resources can be found in this book.
Also note that special emphasis has been given to translating and interpreting individual documents, helping researchers who may have little or no background in the Swedish language.

Enjoy,

-Sylvia

The Shops@Ancestry.com front page

technical board for discussing the UK records collection

2004-10-28T17:33:00.000Z

Boards > Topics > Ancestry.com > United Kingdom and Ireland

As you may see I hang out here a lot
and I get the satisfaction of seeing many of my suggestions accepted
and after a few months done.

The consecutive blue screen crashes seem to have been due to a corrupted "Search" gif in the internet cache of my machine

United Kingdom Census Index, 1851 - sample

2004-10-24T21:33:00.000Z

Ancestry.co.uk - Search United Kingdom Census Index, 1851

Aberdeen (4,000)

Anglesey (1,900)

Angus (5,700)

Antrim (33,000)

Argyll (2,500)

Ayrshire (5,300)

Banff (2,300)

Bedford (3,900)

Berkshire (6,500)

Berwick (1,000)

Brecknock (2,500)

Buckingham (4,300)

Caernavon (2,500)

Caithness (780)

Cambridge (7,000)

Cardigan (4,500)

Carmathen (1,700)

Cheshire (13,800)

Clackmannan (1,200)

Cornwall (10,300)

Cumberland (7,000)

Denbigh (4,500)

Derby (19,600)

Dorset E (4,500)

Dumfries (3,600)

Dunbarton (2,400)

Durham (12,100)

Edinburgh (7,500)

Elgin (600)

Essex (14,200)

Fife (4,900)

Flint (1,200)

Glamorgan (8,100)

Gloucester (15,500)

Haddington (1,100)

Hampshire (12,000)

Hereford (2,500)

Hertford (3,000)

Huntingdon (1,500)

Inverness (2,000)

Kent (13,100)

Kincardine (600)

Kirkcudbright (760)

Lanark (15,100)

Lancashire (56,000)

Leicester (6,500)

Linlithgow (1,800)

Merioneth (1,454)

Middlesex (36,000)

Monmouth (6,100)

Montgomery (1,030)

Nairn (550)

Norfolk (453,000)

Northampton (9,200)

Northumberland (8,900)

Nottingham (10,200)

Orkney (1,720)

Oxford (5,600)

Peebles (150)

Pembroke (2,000)

Perthshire (4,200)

Renfrew (6,400)

Ross & Crom (2,900)

Roxburgh (2,200)

Rutland (1,560)

Shetland (780)

Shropshire (25,400)

Somerset (16,200)

Stafford (19,400)

Stirling (4,000)

Suffolk (11,600)

Surrey (23,400)

Sussex (9,900)

Sutherland (400)

Westmoreland (1,500)

Wigtown (2,550)

Wiltshire (4,800)

Worcester (9,800)

Yorkshire (64,000)

I thought this was the 2% sample but Ancsetry say

This database is an index to approximately 10% of the individuals enumerated in the 1851 census of the United Kingdom. A list of the counties that are included in this index and the approximate number of individuals in each county referenced in this index is provided above.

The National Archives (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO) HO 107 Census Returns.

GENUKI: England Topics - Census: "1851 Census - 2% Sample. An ESRC-sponsored research project led by Professor Michael Anderson at Edinburgh University transcribed a 2% sample of English and Welsh census records some years ago.

Through a misunderstanding, they were placed on GENUKI for a short while in 1995, but immediately withdrawn when we were informed that Professor Anderson and the ESRC had not given, and would not give, permission for the results of his project to be made freely available.

The fact that the original census records can now be freely copied, thanks to the changed PRO rules does not alter the fact that Professor Anderson and the ESRC have a right to refuse to allow their transcriptions to be copied.
ESRC : Economic and Social Research Council Home Page

Unfortunately there are still web-site owners who disregard the owner's wishes and continue to make copies of the original 2% sample files available on-line. "

CREATE A CENSUS SPREADSHEET

2004-10-22T10:09:00.000Z

Beverly wrote:-
I export my direct ancestors to Excel to create spreadsheets that I
use to track individuals I have found in the various census.

The names of my ancestors are in first column and the census years
are listed chronologically in the following columns across the top.
When I find an ancestor in a particular census, I put an "X" in the
cell that intersects the name and the year. I also include birth and
death years so I can darken the cells for the years that would not be
applicable for that individual.

I use the same list of ancestors in another spreadsheet to record
birth certificates, marriage licenses, death certificates, and so on,
following the same method of using an "X" to indicate that I have the
supporting documentation.

I can see at a glance what I have and what I am missing for each of
my ancestors.

Beverly Lewis

from ANCESTRY QUICK TIP Ancestry.com - Ancestry Daily News, 22 October 2004
Thanks to Beverly for today's Quick Tip! If you have a tip you would
like to share with researchers, you can send it to: ADNeditor@ancestry.com

and of course you get all this ready made with templates in Custodian 3: "a set of source-based databases with data entry forms designed to store genealogical information.
Many family historians collect a great deal of information about people with the same surname - not necessarily linked!
How this information is stored and organised has long been of interest to family historians, especially those conducting a One-Name Study. This is where Custodian can help.

Your data can be keyed or imported into the data entry forms and the information indexed, sorted and searched and reports produced.
Indexing all the names from your records makes for much easier spotting of possible links between people in the records.

When you have identified records belonging to the same person, you can allocate personal references and for those belonging to the same family, you can allocate family references."

follow the URL above to see a formidable list of templates
the only thing I don't like about Custodian is that gedcom is fairly incompatable

Blogger Knowledge: Blogging Your Novel Part One

2004-10-22T08:29:00.000Z

Blogger Knowledge: Blogging Your Novel Part One: "Introducing NaNoBlogMo
November 1, 2004 is the first day of the rest of your life. It's also the official kickoff of NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month'a 'seat-of-your-pants approach to novel writing' designed to extract a novel from your head within thirty days. If you've got the fever to unlock that story trapped within you there's only one cure - more cowbell! Okay, there's another cure: sit your duff down and rock that thing out. Get it out of your head and share it with the world.
Some say the hardest part about writing your novel is just getting started, others say sticking with it is what breaks them. In any case, to help you achieve your goal, we've come up with our own brand of inspiration: NaNoBlogMo. National Novel Writing Blogging Month is our spin on Baty and friends' ingenious program. To reach 50,000 words, you'll need to write every day�Blogger was born for this gig. Add to that the fact that blogging already has a successful track record in the book world and the big picture begins to emerge.
Blogging Your Way To Success
Writing a novel in thirty days sounds daunting, I know. However, since its inception in 1999 there have been 6,335 NaNoWriMo participants who have completed the challenge. They are all winners. Some even take it to the next level. Jon F. Merz for example, participated in 2001 and his book, The Destructor was published by Pinnacle Books in March 2003. Lani Diane Rich's NaNo manuscript, Time Off for Good Behavior is coming out this month from Time Warner Books. They went for it and so can you."

1891 Wales Census Y Ddevy - Both OR Saesneg - English in language spoken column

2004-10-21T18:21:00.000Z

Ancestry.co.uk - 1891 Wales Census some welsh on an image

Head looks like Prenteuln (the transcribed index gives this as Patient)
Married looks like Briad
Wife looks like Gwrais

I think I've got these:

Merch - Daughter
Dilriod - Single
Mab - Son
Gwas - Servant
Nith - Niece

Under Language spoken:

Y Ddevy - Both
Saesneg - English

thanks to Brian of GLAMORGAN Mailing List

Google Search: Sassanach: ""An Éirinneach nó Sassanach tú?" -- Are You Irish or English?' -- Are You Irish or English?"

Google Search: Saesneg SAXON = english

DATABASE DIVING IN ANCESTRY'S IMMIGRATION COLLECTION

2004-10-21T10:41:00.000Z

HONORING OUR ANCESTORS:
"DATABASE DIVING IN ANCESTRY'S IMMIGRATION COLLECTION,"
by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak
=====================================================================

Many of us put our ancestors' passenger arrival records at the bottom
of our to-do lists, if only because locating them can be so
challenging. Perhaps you tried scrolling through microfilmed records
or searching the Ellis Island database
but came up empty-handed.
Maybe you followed the leads included in
your grandfather's naturalization documents, but learned that the
ship he claimed to have traveled on wasn't built until eight years
after he arrived in the U.S. Or maybe you are one of the many whose
ancestors came in the era before naturalization records routinely
provided valuable clues about arrival details. If any of these
scenarios describe your circumstances, now's a good time to try
again. In an upcoming article, I'll address an underutilized resource
that includes many of our forebears--the Hamburg Emigration records--
but first I'd like to cover one resource that's even broader in
scope.

ANCESTRY'S IMMIGRATION COLLECTION

Less than a year ago, Ancestry.com introduced its Immigration
Collection. While it's true that the site had been home to a variety
of immigration and naturalization resources before then, this
collection brought them all together, added fresh ones, and included
a major bonus--the first ever indexing of New York arrival records
for 1851 through 1891. Yes, certain ethnic groups had been extracted
from these records and indexed previously, but this was the first
comprehensive index of its kind.

To get to the collection and browse its contents, go to
http://www.ancestry.com , select "Search Records" from the menu on
top, and click on "Immigration Records" in the right column. This
will bring you to a page with a specialized search screen and a
scrollable list of relevant databases, ranging from San Francisco
Passenger Lists to Virginia Immigrants, 1623-66. It's your choice
whether to search one database or all of them simultaneously.

LOOKING FOR ELLEN
I was one of those frustrated people who had tucked her passenger
arrival wish list aside, so I decided it was time to give it another
go. I started with one of my great-great-grandmothers, Ellen
Nelligan. I knew she had arrived after 1850, as she wasn't in the
1850 U.S. census. And I knew that she was here by October 9, 1853, as
she appeared as a sponsor at a nephew's baptism in Piermont, New
York, on that date. A New York arrival seemed logical given that she
initially settled just on the other side of the Hudson in Rockland
County.

I pulled up the immigration-specific search form, but decided not to
limit the search to any particular database, since several (e.g.,
Irish Immigrants 1846-51, New York 1820-50, New York 1851-91, etc.)
could apply. From here, I entered Ellen Nelligan, but chose the
Soundex option, since Nelligan can be found as Neligan and other
variations. Then I took advantage of the Year of Arrival fields and
limited the search to 1850-1853. Crossing my fingers, I hit the
Search key.

A total of 25 possibilities appeared--mostly because Nelligan shares
a Soundex code with more common names, such as Nelson and Neilson.
But when I sifted through them, one candidate stood out: 17-year-old
Ellen Nelligan arrived in New York on July 1, 1853, on the Intrinsic.
I was expecting "my" Ellen to be about 20, but this was in the
neighborhood and the timing dovetailed nicely with the October 1853
baptism. I was thrilled to see that a digitized image of the manifest
was available, so I clicked to take a look at it. There was Ellen
traveling with a 10-year-old Edward. Hmmm...Ellen had a younger
brother named Edward who also emigrated to the U.S. at some point-
and, yes, he would have been about 10 at the time. And just above
Ellen's entry was one for Annie Reidy. One of Ellen's sisters would
shortly marry a Reidy--not a big surprise since the Nelligans and
Reidys had frequently intermarried. Not absolute proof, of course,
but all these details, coupled with exact spelling and the fact that
there were no other candidates with appropriate names and ages, lead
me to the conclusion that this is likely my great-great-grandmother's
arrival record. Could I find another one?

WHERE'S MARGARET?
I decided to take the collection for another test ride with one of my
great-grandmothers, Margaret McKaig. Margaret had come much later
than Ellen--somewhere around 1880 to 1883--but still well before
Ellis Island opened. I tried entering Margaret McKaig (and also
experimented with Marg* and Mgt to be sure to snare all likely
candidates). Once again, I used the Soundex feature because McKaig is
one of those names that invites distortion. Limiting the search to
1880-83, I was presented 28 possibilities among four databases, but
most were easily eliminated since they were for other surnames, such
as McHugh.

A listing for Margaret McCague (the way McKaig is pronounced) caught
my eye. She was 20 years old and arrived in New York on May 17, 1880.
That fit with the expected age and timeframe, and she had settled in
Jersey City, New Jersey, so a New York arrival made sense. Once again,
I was able to click to view the original image. There was Margaret--
and five lines above her, a 26-year-old Catherine McCague. Margaret
did indeed have a sister named Catherine, so I was encouraged that I
probably had the right woman.

I went back to the list of candidates to see whether there were any
others that should be considered and wound up with a bonus. The only
other likely entry was for the same Margaret McCague, but led me to
an image of the ship she came on, the City of Richmond.

GOT A FEW MINUTES?
I had succeeded in locating the probable arrival records for two
ancestors, as well as an image of one of their ships. Not bad for a
few minutes' work! If you've been postponing your passenger record
quest, why not invest a few minutes yourself? Granddad just might be
waiting for you!

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Re: [GLA] Daniel Henry Lewis/Swansea

Reading Mary's message I found the name of a father and the names and ages of two sons with an occupation from the ships' list at the Ellis Island site.

My line of thinking evolved and ended up with a stunning success.
The search resources on ancestry are not as good as those of FAMILY HISTORY RESOURCE FILE VIEWER 4.02 (AKA) Folio Views so after a couple of inconclusive searches on line I went for the 1881 census CD for Wales

I wrote:-

If they were resident in USA I think I would expect to see an address
in USA or even US citizenship - when did they become US citizens?
What do those papers show? Sometimes the application shows an accurate
birthplace.

I certainly have seen some repeatedly crossing the Atlantic on export-import business and danes taking children to meet their grandparents

"There is more information on the Ellis Island site" but what? :-)

http://www.ancestry.co.uk/main.htm

Search Results: Daniel Lewis in
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Your search returned 2,278 matches in the databases below.

Census Records 808 matches | info

1891 Wales Census 341
1871 Wales Census 263
1871 England Census 70
1891 England Census 67
1901 England Census 66
view all 808 Census Records results >>

Birth, Marriage, & Death Records 1,423 matches | info

England and Wales, Civil Registration Index: 1837-1983 1,330
snipped

Above are the sources that are partially on line
Note parish registers supplement your research and then before July 1837 become essentially the
main source

Do study how to do UK genealogy see :-

GENUKI: Newbies' Guide to English Genealogy and Family History by
Roy Stockdill
http://www.genuki.org.uk/gs/Newbie.html
PART 2 - Civil registration and censuses
and http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/civreg/index.html
especially the checking system
then browse http://www.genuki.org.uk/index.html as a whole

====================

1881 census on CD with Viewer 4.02

Menu > Search >> Neighbours - Advanced Query
search string:-
Daniel Lewis walter david

= = = = = = = =
Dwelling: Bwlchywaggon
Census Place: Treleach-ar-Bettws, Carmarthen, Wales
Source: FHL Film 1342301 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 5401 Folio 18 Page 10
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
David LEWIS M 42 M Mydrim, Carmarthen, Wales
Rel: Head
Occ: Farmer Of 18 Acres
Martha LEWIS M 44 F Llanwinio, Carmarthen, Wales
Rel: Wife
Occ: Farmer Wife
Margaret LEWIS U 19 F Clydey, Pembroke, Wales
Rel: Daur
Occ: Farmer Daur
James LEWIS 13 M Clydey, Pembroke, Wales
Rel: Son
Occ: Scholar
Hetty LEWIS 12 F Clydey, Pembroke, Wales
Rel: Daur
Occ: Scholar
Mary Anne LEWIS 10 F Clydey, Pembroke, Wales
Rel: Daughter
Occ: Scholar
Daniel H. LEWIS 6 M Clydey, Pembroke, Wales
Rel: Son
Occ: Scholar
Walter LEWIS 2 M Trelech, Carmarthen, Wales
Rel: Son
Elizabeth LEWIS 4 F Clydey, Pembroke, Wales Rel: Daur

= = = = = =
This is the only family group which turned up
but omissions or typos could mean that there are others
so one search is inconclusive

1891 Wales Census
Viewing records 1-35 of 35 matches for:
Lewis with Clydey

Another search:-
You are here: Search > Census > UK Census Collection > 1891 Wales
Census > Glamorgan > Llandilo Talybont > District 5

Name: Lewis, Martha
Age in 1891: 47 Relation: Wife
Gender: Female
Where Born: Llanwinio, Carmarthenshire

Civil parish: Llandilo Talybont
Ecclesiastical parish: Llandilo Talybont
Town:
County: Glamorgan

Street address: 4 Clements Row
Condition as to marriage: m
Education: View image
Employment status: View image
Occupation: View image

Source information: RG12/4470
Registration district: Swansea
Sub registration district: Llandilotalybont
ED, institution, or vessel: 5
Folio: 77
Page: 7 (click to see others on page)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
== neighbours at 3 Clements Row
[NB CLYDEY]

Lewis, John 30 Clydey, Pembrokeshire Head Llandilo Talybont
Occ: Scholar
Daniel H. LEWIS 6 M Clydey, Pembroke, Wales
Rel: Son
Occ: Scholar
Walter LEWIS 2 M Trelech, Carmarthen, Wales
Rel: Son
Elizabeth LEWIS 4 F Clydey, Pembroke, Wales
Rel: Daur

= = = = = =
That was the only family group which turned up
but omissions or typos could mean that there are others
so one search is inconclusive.

1891 Wales Census
Viewing records 1-35 of 35 matches for:
Lewis with Clydey

Another search:-
You are here: Search > Census > UK Census Collection > 1891 Wales
Census > Glamorgan > Llandilo Talybont > District 5

Name: Lewis, Martha
Age in 1891: 47 women and ages LOL she should be 54 !!!
Relation: Wife
Gender: Female
Where Born: Llanwinio, Carmarthenshire

Civil parish: Llandilo Talybont
Ecclesiastical parish: Llandilo Talybont
Town:
County: Glamorgan

Street address: 4 Clements Row
Condition as to marriage: m
Education: View image
Employment status: View image
Occupation: View image

Source information: RG12/4470
Registration district: Swansea
Sub registration district: Llandilotalybont
ED, institution, or vessel: 5
Folio: 77
Page: 7 (click to see others on page)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
== neighbours at 3 Clements Row
[NB CLYDEY]

Lewis, John 30 Clydey, Pembrokeshire Head Llandilo Talybont
Glamorgan COAL MINER

Lewis, Sarah 31 Llandilotalybont, Glamorgan Wife Llandilo Talybont Glamorgan

Lewis, Blodwen L 7.12 Llandilotalybont, Glamorgan Daughter Llandilo
Talybont Glamorgan

======= 4 Clements Row

Lewis, David 49 Mydrim, Carmarthenshire Head Llandilo Talybont Glamorgan
BLACK SMITH (AT COLLIERY) and he should be 52 !!!
Lewis, Martha 47 Llanwinio, Carmarthenshire Wife Llandilo Talybont
Glamorgan
Lewis, Hetty 12 [SIC - typo IS 21] Clydey, Pembrokeshire Daughter
Llandilo Talybont Glamorgan DOMESTIC SERVANT
Lewis, Mary A 18 Clydey, Pembrokeshire Daughter Llandilo Talybont
Glamorgan DOMESTIC SERVANT

the copy clerk has incorrectly written // for "end of family"
but it pays to browse because NEXT PAGE :-

1891 Wales Census
Viewing records 1-4 of 4 matches « Global Search Results for

LEWIS
Source information: RG12/4470 Folio: 77 Page: 7

Name Age in 1891 Birthplace Relationship to head-of-house Civil parish
County View Image

Lewis, Daniel H 16 Clydey, Pembrokeshire Son Llandilo Talybont
Glamorgan SMITH'S STRIKER (AKA HAMMER MAN in USA?)

http://www.lakesidehistory.org/Businesses/Blacksmith/images/blacksmith_shop_1900.jpg

the smith holds the red hot work in tongs in his left hand and his right hand postions the tool which the striker hits with his two handed sledge hammer weighing 7 or 14 lb

Lewis, Elizabeth 14 Clydey, Pembrokeshire Daughter Llandilo Talybont
Glamorgan DRESSMAKER
Lewis, Walter 12 Clydey, Pembrokeshire Son Llandilo Talybont
Glamorgan SCHOLAR
Lewis, Davis O 9 Clydey, Pembrokeshire Son Llandilo Talybont
Glamorgan SCHOLAR

0 0 0 0
Is he a poverty stricken farmer used to repairing his own implemets - who thought
might as well get a job as a handyman sort of smith on the surface of a
colliery - although there would be shoeing of pit ponies underground -
or would they be unshod to avoid sparks and the risk of exploding the
fire damp ?

18 acres was not much to live off but has a higher social status than a smithy.
The last seaches show this speculation of mine was not the whole story - see PS below.

better check
1891 Wales Census
Viewing records 1-50 of 291 matches for:
Lewis with RG12/4470
there may be more relatives

1891 Wales Census
Viewing records 1-49 of 49 matches for:
Lewis with Carmarthenshire and RG12/4470

but that will be your pleasure

===================00 CANDIDATE for family tree

1871 Wales Census
Viewing records 1-10 of 10 matches

« Global Search Results

Name Age in 1871 Birthplace Relationship Civil Parish County/Island View Image

Joseph Lewis 48 Llanboidy, Carmarthenshire, Wales Head Llanwinio
Carmarthenshire BLACKSMITH

Martha Lewis 46 DRESSMAKER Mydrim, Carmarthenshire, Wales Wife
Llanwinio Carmarthenshire << coincidence LOL

Ada Lewis 6 Llanwinio, Carmarthenshire, Wales Daughter Llanwinio
Carmarthenshire
Anne Lewis 12 Llanwinio, Carmarthenshire, Wales Daughter Llanwinio
Carmarthenshire
John Lewis 18 Llanwinio, Carmarthenshire, Wales Son Llanwinio
Carmarthenshire BLACKSMITH

Joseph T Lewis 10 Llanwinio, Carmarthenshire, Wales Son Llanwinio
Carmarthenshire
Mary Lewis 26 Mydrim, Carmarthenshire, Wales Daughter Llanwinio
Carmarthenshire DRESSMAKER
Rebecca Lewis 8 Llanwinio, Carmarthenshire, Wales Daughter Llanwinio
Carmarthenshire
Sarah Lewis 17 Llanwinio, Carmarthenshire, Wales Daughter Llanwinio
Carmarthenshire DRESSMAKER
Thomas Lewis 2 Llanwinio, Carmarthenshire, Wales Son Llanwinio
Carmarthenshire

Civil parish: Llanwinio
County/Island: Carmarthenshire
Country: Wales

Street address: SARNAU
NB same page as New Inn Llanwinio

Source information: RG10/5504
Registration district: Carmarthen
Sub-registration district: Conwil
ED, institution, or vessel: 23
Folio: 55
Page: 1 (click to see others on page)
Household schedule number: 5

NB folio 62 page 15
GILFACHYBLAWD
Jeremiah Lewis 29 Llanwinio, Carmarthenshire, Wales Head Llanwinio
Carmarthenshire
SINGLE farmer 300 acres employing 3 labourers and 1 boy AND 2 DOMESTIC SERVANTS
[still single in 1891 on the same farm]

Anne Lewis 74 St Clears, Carmarthenshire, Wales Mother Llanwinio
Carmarthenshire WIDOW ANNUITANT

John Lewis 32 Llanwinio, Carmarthenshire, Wales Brother Llanwinio
Carmarthenshire SINGLE BROTHER ANNUITANT

1871 Wales Census
Viewing records 1-50 of 120 matches for:
Lewis and RG10/5504
and in 1891 next door
Lewis, Mary Anne 53 Pendine, Carmarthenshire Head Llanwinio Carmarthenshire

Now the last two families are pure speculation
my advice would be to chart all those LEWIS in that village and work out who IS and
IS NOT related down to second and third cousins.
Wills or probates will help with the landowners or farmers.

many years work
good hunting

Hugh W

PS for MYDRIM try MIDRIM =======================

Name: David Lewis
Age in 1871: 31
Relation: Head
Household: View other family members
Gender: Male
Where born: Midrim, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Civil parish: Clydey
County/Island: Pembrokeshire
Country: Wales

Street address: View Image
Condition as to marriage: View Image
Education: View Image
Employment status: View Image
Occupation: BLACK / SMITH

Source information: RG10/5544
Registration district: Newcastle Inn Emlyn
Sub-registration district: 1B Kenarth
ED, institution, or vessel: 17
Folio: 67
Page: 11 (click to see others on page)
Household schedule number: 49w

1871 Wales Census
Viewing records 1-7 of 7 matches

« Global Search Results

Name Age in 1871 Birthplace Relationship Civil Parish County/Island View Image

David Lewis 31 Midrim, Carmarthenshire, Wales Head Clydey Pembrokeshire
Hety [sic] Lewis 1 Clydey, Pembrokeshire, Wales Daughter Clydey
Pembrokeshire
James Lewis 4 Clydey, Pembrokeshire, Wales Son Clydey Pembrokeshire
John Lewis 10 Clydey, Pembrokeshire, Wales Son Clydey Pembrokeshire
--- GOTCHA !!! see the neigbour above ---
Margaret Lewis 9 Clydey, Pembrokeshire, Wales Daughter Clydey
Pembrokeshire
Martha Lewis 34 Clydey, Pembrokeshire, Wales Wife Clydey
Pembrokeshire SMITH'S WIFE [COULD BE A STRIKER TOO]
Thomas Lewis 6 Clydey, Pembrokeshire, Wales Son Clydey Pembrokeshire

Mary Sutton wrote:
> Hello List,
>
> I just stumbled on to this on the Ellis Island site and thought I would pass it along.
>
> I have been looking, off and on, for a Daniel H. LEWIS, b. c Nov. 1874, some place in Wales. Daniel came to the US about 1895, this date is very difficult to read so I'm not sure how accurate it is. This information was taken from the 1900 Federal Census, Wilkes-Barre, PA
> Daniel H. Lewis
> married
> Sarah Ann Lewis, c 1900
>
> Their address on the 1900 census is given as South Meade Street
>
> Ellis Island Site
> SS: Columbia
> Sailing from Glasgow, 21 August 1909
> Arrived Ellis Island: August 29, 1909
>
> Line 18: Lewis, Walter, 29, male, married, B'smith
> Last Permanent Residence: Cardiff
> Name & Complete Address of nearest relative...: Father, David LEWIS, Swansea
> Final Destination: PA, Gelatt
> Whether Going to join a relative or friend: Wife Mrs. Walter Lewis, Gelatt, PA
> Place of Birth: Wales Carmarth??
>
> Line 19: Lewis, Daniel Henry, 33, male, married, B'smith
> Last Permanent Residence: Cardiff
> Name & Complete Address of nearest relative...: Father, David LEWIS, Swansea
> Final Destination: PA, Wilkes Barre
> Whether Going to join a relative or friend: Wife Mrs.D. H. Lewis 12 South Meade Street
> Place of Birth: Wales Swansea
>
> There is more information on the Ellis Island site.
>
> Do not know for sure if this is my Daniel H. Lewis, but it does look hopeful.
> Daniel had been in the USA for 14 yrs.
> Walter for 12 yrs.
> Daniel named one of his son's Walter Henry Lewis, he was also a blacksmith, and lived on South Meade Street in Wilkes-Barre, PA according to the 1900 US Census.
>
> Can anyone connect to a David Lewis living in Swansea. I'm wonder if there was a death in the family & that's why the brothers went back to Wales.
>
> Will keep looking,
> Mary
>
> Mary S. Sutton
> 107 Union Street
> Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060
>

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ON THE ROAD AGAIN--HELLO FROM NEW YORK CITY!

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GENEALOGY GOULASH:

by Paula Stuart-Warren, CGRS
====================================================================

It has been many years since I was last in New York City--that year
was 1966! I recently accepted an invitation from a genealogy friend
to visit her city and stay with her. When she asked what I wanted to
do, I told her that I had two main aims: Ellis Island and the New
York Public Library (NYPL). Not the first choices of "normal"
tourists.

THE PLANNING AND PREPARATION STAGES
The trip was planned to take advantage of good weather and of the
local meeting of the New York Metro Chapter of the Association of
Professional Genealogists their surprise when it was only me.) I already knew a few of the
members and enjoyed meeting others. Sometimes when I travel I attend
meetings of the area genealogical society as it is a great place to
meet genealogists.

I printed out maps of the NYC area to help me find my way around and
figured out how to pinpoint my friend's address.

To prepare for my main aims, I began with online searches. I checked
the websites for Ellis Island and the
NYPL (New York Public Library ) and made notes.

I checked my personal reference file on NYC research. I continually
copy articles and pick up brochures related to places I plan to visit
some day.

Next on the list was skimming my copy of "Genealogical Resources in
New York Metropolitan Area," published in 1989 by the Jewish
Genealogical Society. (A 2003 revision is titled "Guide to
Genealogical Resources in New York." I had not yet purchased it but
reviewed this at my friend's office when I arrived.) I made notes on
some places and specific resources I wanted to check on this trip and
in the future.

The website of the New England Historic Genealogical Society
--click on Education Center) has
articles on NYC research.
I printed these out and highlighted
specific points. I also listened to some audiotapes on NYC research
that I had obtained from Repeat Performance "Regarding Henry" (1991), and "The Day After Tomorrow" (2004).

The Local History and Genealogy reading room has the feel of a real
place to do research with massive wooden tables (with outlets for
laptop computers). Some books are on open shelves, and others can be
retrieved by staff.

I immediately saw something I had known about for years--the
excellent maps that help narrow the locations for finding family in
NYC census records. Even with so many censuses indexed, there are
still times we need to study such maps and go to the specific area on
the microfilm or online.

When I walked into the NYPL I remarked that it reminded me of the
main library back in St. Paul. After some online checking (and info
from my friends) I learned that the NYPL was designed by the
architectural firm of Carrère and Hastings. Then I found that the St.
Paul Public Library's Central Library was designed by Electus Litchfield who studied under Carrère and
Hastings for a time.

I advocate making use of a local researcher to show you the ropes at
unfamiliar research facilities. I was fortunate to have this service
in exchange for a meal. If you don't have genealogical friends in the
area, consider hiring a local professional for a few hours to guide
you. (Hint: See the above link for the New York APG Chapter.)

Whether you live nearby or a distance from New York, think about a
research trip to the Big Apple. You don't need to have New York
ancestors to find lots to research at the NYPL and other places. This
city is a wonderful place to bring along those family members and
friends who don't want to do genealogy. They will not be bored. If
nothing else, they can eat all day in the great restaurants. I
learned to maneuver through the subway system without any problems.

I didn't even make it to other places on my long list of other
wonderful New York City research spots. Maybe I need to work on my
aims for the next trip?

____________________________________________________________________

Paula Stuart-Warren, CGRS,
is a professional genealogist, consultant,
writer, and lecturer. She has lectured all across the United States
and coordinates the intermediate course of American Records and
Research at the annual Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy.

She is co-author of "Your Guide to the Family History Library" and an author
for genealogical periodicals including "Ancestry" Magazine. She is a
resident of St. Paul, Minnesota, and spends many weeks each year at
the Family History Library and the U.S. National Archives.

Her roots include ancestors from seven different countries and researching them
has given her broad experience and an occasional headache or two.

Comments will reach her at (PSWResearch@comcast.net ). Paula is
unable to answer individual genealogical research inquiries due to
the volume of requests received.

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