GENEALOGY MEETING
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 from Noon to 2pm.
This will be a general discussion session. Bring your roadblocks, problems, tips, hints and suggestions.
Hope to see you there.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Wednesday January 27th, 2010
This evening's presentation was about taping, either video or oral, family history. Mary Boyle and her husband Chuck visited elderly family members and videoed them answering questions about both their family history and their lives in general. Chuck gave us technical information about setting it up and a list of questions to ask and hints for the actual interview. Things like being aware of background noise when taping, helping the person being taped relax and being sensitive to what the person may not want to talk about.
They shared handouts and copies of these are available at the library.
They started their process by reading "Touching Tomorrow" by Mary LoVerde, This book is available from Amazon at a cost of about $10 for anyone wanting a starting place.
If you missed this meeting, and wanted more info contact either Mary or Kathy Dychton (kdychton@hotmail.com)
UPDATED MEETING SCHEDULE
All meetings are on Wednesday.
Daytime:
Daytime:
February 17
April 21
June 16
September 15
November 17
Evenings:
March 24
May 26
October 27
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
IMMIGRATION TIPS
Here are Two Quick Tips for Tracing Immigrants Online:
Know the Ellis Island database dates. If you think your immigrant ancestor came through Ellis Island, but can't find him in the online database at ellisisland.org, double-check your date frame. Although that site covers 17 million people, it doesn't include every immigrant to New York City. Ellis Island operated from 1892 to 1954, but the online records go up only to 1924. If your family came earlier than 1892, they would've arrived through a different immigration station—such as Castle Garden, whose arrivals are indexed at castlegarden.org.
Try a shortcut to other ports' records. Besides Ellis Island's and Castle Garden's databases, the most significant online collection of passenger records is at Ancestry.com. Stephen P. Morse has created tools that make searching Ancestry.com's databases more flexible—making it a good route to try if you strike out on Ancestry.com itself. You still need a subscription to access the Ancestry.com records, or if your library subscribes to Ancestry Library Edition, you can search the records there for free.
Know the Ellis Island database dates. If you think your immigrant ancestor came through Ellis Island, but can't find him in the online database at ellisisland.org, double-check your date frame. Although that site covers 17 million people, it doesn't include every immigrant to New York City. Ellis Island operated from 1892 to 1954, but the online records go up only to 1924. If your family came earlier than 1892, they would've arrived through a different immigration station—such as Castle Garden, whose arrivals are indexed at castlegarden.org.
Try a shortcut to other ports' records. Besides Ellis Island's and Castle Garden's databases, the most significant online collection of passenger records is at Ancestry.com. Stephen P. Morse has created tools that make searching Ancestry.com's databases more flexible—making it a good route to try if you strike out on Ancestry.com itself. You still need a subscription to access the Ancestry.com records, or if your library subscribes to Ancestry Library Edition, you can search the records there for free.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
GENEALOGY FOR THE NEWBIE
Wednesday October 14th, 2009 6:30-8pm
Have you been reluctant to attend The Genealogy Bunch because you are new and/or have no idea where to begin?
This is the program for you!
Many of you know Louise Smith from her shop, Sheep and Wool. You may not know she has developed a presentation on web sources for genealogy work in Wayne County. While she will focus on the links that deal with Wayne County, the techniques and research processes are the same for all areas. Whether you are a newcomer to Wayne County or come from a family that has lived in Wayne County for many generations, you will come away with plenty of tips on where to begin or continue your search.
Have you been reluctant to attend The Genealogy Bunch because you are new and/or have no idea where to begin?
This is the program for you!
Many of you know Louise Smith from her shop, Sheep and Wool. You may not know she has developed a presentation on web sources for genealogy work in Wayne County. While she will focus on the links that deal with Wayne County, the techniques and research processes are the same for all areas. Whether you are a newcomer to Wayne County or come from a family that has lived in Wayne County for many generations, you will come away with plenty of tips on where to begin or continue your search.
2009 - 2010 MEETINGS
Mark your calendars:
September 16th, 2009 - Wednesday Noon - 2pm
October 14th, 2009 - Wednesday 6:30pm - 8pm (Genealogy for the "Newbie)
November 18th, 2009 - Wednesday Noon - 2pm
December, 2009 TBD - Holiday Get Together
January, 2010 TBD
February, 17th, 2010 - Noon - 2pm
March, 24th 2010 - 6:30pm - 8pm
April, 21, 2010 - Noon - 2pm
May 26th, 2010 - 6pm - 8pm
June 16th, 2010 - Noon - 2pm
September 15th, 2010 - Noon - 2pm
October 27th, 2010 - 6:30pm - 8pm
November 17th, 2010 - Noon - 2pm
September 16th, 2009 - Wednesday Noon - 2pm
October 14th, 2009 - Wednesday 6:30pm - 8pm (Genealogy for the "Newbie)
November 18th, 2009 - Wednesday Noon - 2pm
December, 2009 TBD - Holiday Get Together
January, 2010 TBD
February, 17th, 2010 - Noon - 2pm
March, 24th 2010 - 6:30pm - 8pm
April, 21, 2010 - Noon - 2pm
May 26th, 2010 - 6pm - 8pm
June 16th, 2010 - Noon - 2pm
September 15th, 2010 - Noon - 2pm
October 27th, 2010 - 6:30pm - 8pm
November 17th, 2010 - Noon - 2pm
WALWORTH MEMORIES
Sunday October 18th, 2-3:30pm - Walworth Museum, 2257 Academy Street, Walworth, NY.
Family gatherings center around life events - when little ones join the family, when people are married and when we gather to remember someone. We all have experiences that vary from family to family, friend to friend. Come with your stories to share how Walworth residents celebrated these events. Join us for another afternoon of sharing and good memories.
NOTE: This will be held in the Walworth Museum.
Family gatherings center around life events - when little ones join the family, when people are married and when we gather to remember someone. We all have experiences that vary from family to family, friend to friend. Come with your stories to share how Walworth residents celebrated these events. Join us for another afternoon of sharing and good memories.
NOTE: This will be held in the Walworth Museum.
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