29 June 2012
New Voices of Genealogy Release: John Frederick Dorman, CG (Emeritus),FASG, FNGS, FVGS
From guest blogger, Arlene V. Jennings
For the June observance
of the 100th anniversary of the NGSQ,
the NGS Voices of Genealogy series presents John Frederick Dorman’s story
of “Becoming a Genealogist.” Founder and editor for fifty years of the journal,
The Virginia Genealogist, Dorman is
highly regarded as the “dean of Virginia
In this month’s
interview, the sixth release in the Voices
of Genealogy series, Dorman describes the inspiration he felt as a young
child in knowing family members who were born in the 19th century
and who knew other family members born in the decade after the revolution. His
delight in the study of genealogy from the age of eight until today is evident
in his telling of the story.
Dorman’s contributions
to Virginia Virginia Virginia
John Frederick Dorman
was named a fellow of the American Society of Genealogists in 1958, of the
National Genealogical Society in 1962, and of the Virginia Genealogical Society
in 1995. He is a founding associate and the earliest living associate of the Board
for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), having earned his credential as
certified genealogist number four in 1965. He served as president of BCG from
1979 to 1982 and as BCG Executive Director from 1982 to 1986. In 2004 he was
awarded Emeritus status for “sustained excellence and service” to BCG. In 2006
the New England Historic Genealogical Society presented him the Coddington
Award of Merit recognizing “the
highest standard of excellence in American genealogical scholarship and
lifetime achievement in the field.”
The video was produced
by award winning filmmakers Kate Geis and Allen Moore from an interview by
Melinde Lutz Byrne, CG, FASG, co-editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly. John Frederick Dorman, CG
(Emeritus), FASG, FNGS, FVGS, “Becoming a Genealogist,” is now playing for all
NGS members at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org.
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28 June 2012
I Found It In the Archives! 2012 National Competition Results
The Society
of American Archivists recently announced the 2012 winner of the I Found It in The Archives! national
competition.
Julie Dresser, a teacher’s aide from Sycamore, Illinois Plattsburgh
Here are the
eight entries from the 2012 national competition:
Even though
this competition is over, is there a real genealogical gem that you have found
in an archive and would like to share with other genealogists? If so, post a
comment about it!
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27 June 2012
The 12 Essential Skills for Family Genealogists
Every
genealogist I have ever met is always striving to be “better.”
Maybe some
of these skills found on Genealogy Today will help you do so!
Becoming a successful family
genealogist means more than just looking up your ancestors online or in records
at the courthouse. To succeed at this gigantic and often frustrating endeavor
without going mad you'll need some essential skills. Some of these you probably
have already while others will take some time to develop.
First and foremost, you have to have
a consistent plan of attack in both your research and the compilation of the
facts you gather. Consistency applies to everything from note taking to numbers
and dates to names ... Copy names as you find them, even if they're
abbreviated, and make a note where you found them.
You'll need to get the cooperation
of a lot of people in your genealogical quest. A little politeness goes a long
way ...
Which skill
do you consider most essential? Was one
of the listed skills something you’ve just kind of ignored in the past and won’t
now?
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26 June 2012
Hatfields and McCoys -- Were Your Ancestors Ever Involved in a Feud?
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| Hatfield Clan in 1897 |
A few weeks
ago, the History Channel televised its miniseries, Hatfields & McCoys which has sparked some interest in
the genealogy of those families and in the area where the “action” took place
as well as a “planned” tv show where living descendants can participate in a reality show.
Along the
lines of “notable family feuds,” I came across this Top 10 list published by Time and another one on TopTenz.net
Besides being a "colorful" bit of history, one may find that there many court cases, newspaper columns and other type documents were generated by any feud and that can only help us as genealogists!
Is there a
documented “feud” that involved your family? If so, please share with us!
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25 June 2012
Genealogy Community Encouraged to Create a Primary Law Resources Library
The Legal Genealogist (Judy G Russell) today
proposes that we as a genealogy community create a primary law resources library [do read the full article
for a definition of what this means and more about the planned project]! An understanding of the “law” is so critical
to our understanding records whether it’s what is the age when one is liable
for taxes, inheritance law, service to the militia or so much more, we HAVE to
understand the law to understand the documentary trail of our ancestors!
... Now we’re not going to do this
in any particular order (sorry, Alabama, you’re not going to come first here!)
and it’ll be an occasional cataloguing that may be as often as once a week at
times and less frequently when other topics — and particularly reader questions
— are backlogged the way they are now.
But by the time we’re through, let’s see if, working
together, we can’t come up with a comprehensive answer to the common question:
what was the law then and there? If you’d like to help, please send your
favorite primary law resources for your favorite states — online or brick and
mortar — by email.
And just to be contrary, let’s start with Wyoming Wyoming
As a warm up, post a comment about
what are your primary law resources for your favorite states?
For example,
for North Carolina
·
Constitution
of North Carolina: December 18, 1776 [transcript]
·
Carolina Charter of 1663 &1715 [1723] Revisal [of laws in
force in NC] [original documents]
·
[General
Assembly] Session Laws of North Carolina, 1817-2009 or you can “search” on these as a group. Here is
an overview of this collection.
·
What
have I missed for NC?
And, I
stumbled across this general reference – “Hand-list of legislative sessions and session laws: statutory
revisions, compilations, codes, etc., and constitutional conventions of the
United States and its possessions and of the several states to May, 1912”
by Charles Jacob Babbitt, Charles Francis Dorr Beldon
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War of 1812: Privateers
If you
think your ancestor “acted” during the War of 1812 as a privateer, you want to
check this website out -- War of 1812: Privateers.
Click on Great Britain , United
States or Canada Great Britain
We are
always interested to hear if you have found someone you’ve been researching!
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22 June 2012
NGS Re-releases Rare 1986 Audio Recording of Milton Rubincam and John Coddington
In the NGS
“Ask the Experts” recording, Rubincam and Coddington answer questions from the
audience about how to research a particular problem or where to find a
historical record before the availability of the Internet and search engines,
such as Google. Their answers and suggestions represent the best genealogical
thinking of that era and urge consideration of many issues that still plague
researchers today, like the problem of incomplete indexes and the limitations
of not considering enough source material. This rare audio recording is an
important asset for collectors and the study of notable genealogical
contributors.
Milton
Rubincam (1909‒1997) was the 21st and 26th president of
the National Genealogical Society. He was book review editor and assistant
editor for the NGS Quarterly for many
years and editor from 1957‒1962. He was chairman of the Board for Certification
of Genealogists (1964–1978). He was elected an NGS Fellow in 1957 and inducted
into the NGS Hall of Fame in 2003. He was also a Fellow of the Genealogical
Society of Pennsylvania and the Utah Genealogical Association. The 100th
Anniversary issue of the NGS Quarterly, March 2012, Volume 100, Number 1,
features a reprint of “The Genealogist’s Contribution to History” by Milton
Rubincam.
John Insley
Coddington (1902‒1991) was editor of the NGS
Quarterly for three issues after Rubincam. He was elected an NGS Fellow in
1978 and inducted into the NGS Hall of Fame in 1997. He was a Fellow of the
American Society of Genealogists, Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, Texas
State Genealogical Society, and the Society of Genealogists of London. He was
fluent in several languages and wrote over 200 articles for the NGSQ and other genealogical journals.
You can
order a copy of this historic interview, “Ask the Experts” (item #COO-15), from Repeat Performance at http://www.audiotapes.com/conf.asp?ProductCon=2012
(or http://goo.gl/mY5ZP). Be sure to use the
item #COO-15 when searching for this recording. It is available in three
mediums: CD-ROM for $10.00, cassette tape for $8.50, or MP3 for $6.00, plus
$2.00 for shipping. Shipping for additional items in the same order is $1.00
each. Or you can save the cost of shipping and download an MP3 for $5.00. There
is also a link to order “Ask the Experts” on the NGS website at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org.
Voices of
Genealogy is a historical video archive of some of the most notable genealogists
of our time, produced by award winning filmmakers Kate Geis and Allen Moore,
for members of the National Genealogical Society. Many of the leading scholars
in the field of genealogy discuss how they became interested in family history
research, their contributions to the field, and how genealogy progressed in the
twentieth century. Interviews are being released throughout 2012 in celebration
of the 100th Anniversary of the National
Genealogical Society Quarterly and can be viewed by NGS members at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/videos_online.
Founded
in 1903, the National Genealogical Society is dedicated to genealogy education,
high research standards, and the preservation of genealogical records. The
Arlington, Virginia-based nonprofit is the premier national society for
everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced family historian, seeking
excellence in publications, educational offerings, research guidance, and
opportunities to interact with other genealogists.
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21 June 2012
Around the World in 40 Blogs
Family Tree
recently posted about international blogs. With various languages, records
kept, archiving, laws and much more, researching your non-US ancestors can be
very challenging and exhilarating. It’s
nice to hear that there are quite a few blogs out there that can now help us as
we attempt to make those “leaps” into the records of other countries and
hopefully make our “landings” somewhat soft and fruitful!
If you’ve traveled abroad, you know
it’s not easy to adjust to a new land. Unfamiliar languages, customs, laws,
food, currency and maps can trip you up. Smart travelers often consult trusted
locals on where to visit, eat and sleep.
Starting family history research in
another country is like traveling there for the first time. You don’t know the
nuances of record-keeping, the ins and outs of repositories, or even how to
read the country’s records. It can help to have a friendly local as your guide.
Where can you find such a guide? Try
the international geneablogging scene. Amateurs and experts from Argentina to Australia ,
British Columbia to the British
Isles note their successes, tips and techniques in genealogy
weblogs, or “geneablogs.” In this whirlwind world tour, we’ll introduce you to
40 fantastic international blogs, and help you find, read and use them in your
research.
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20 June 2012
Almost 70% of the 1940 Census Has Been Indexed
In just
over 2 months, almost 70% of the 1940 census has been indexed and the records
for 20 states are now fully searchable!
Have you
tried to find your ancestors in the 1940 census? Have you had success? What has been the most helpful record you
have found so far?
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"Dallas" Then and Now -- A Family Tree
It’s not
too often that a tv show has a complicated family tree associated with it and
with the now revived tv show Dallas
If you don’t
remember the details on the family (like I don't except for a few of the key players as I was too busy watching other tv
shows at the time) or you are “new” to the family and caught the premiere last
week, the Huffington Post has created the above family tree which you can see
full size on its website.
Whether a
fan of the show or not, what do you think of this convoluted family tree? Do you have any family trees that are even
more complicated? Please do post any
comments!
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Maryland State Archives Running Out Of Space
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Archives
are a wonderful place to do genealogy research! Though, most of us probably don’t think too
much about what it takes to manage an archive or what happens when an archive
runs out of storage space!
This has
happened in Maryland
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland
State Archives collection is among the largest in the country with nearly 400
years of history, including Colonial-era paintings, keepsakes of the state’s
governors, and thousands of land, court and genealogy records.
With all that history, the Archives
has run out of space.
The agency first filled its Annapolis Baltimore City
All of the facilities are now full,
and state archivists have been pushing for more space since 2005...
Read the full article.
Do you know
of other archives facing a similar space crunch?
When such a
thing happens, what can we suggest to people in terms of where they can safely,
securely and for perpetuity store their family treasures?
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19 June 2012
Rootstech Call for Presentations Deadline Extended to 30 June 2012
March
21-23, 2013 | Salt Lake City ,
Utah
The world
of genealogy is changing at an ever-increasing rate through the development of
new technologies. Millions of people are passionate about discovering their
roots. They share an interest in learning about the latest technologies and
methods to help them in this pursuit. The third annual RootsTech Conference
brings together thought leaders and consumers who want to share and experience
the latest trends in genealogy and technology. Building on the success and
growth of previous years, RootsTech 2013 will reach thousands of participants
on site and around the world. RootsTech includes engaging, interactive sessions
that promote learning and the free exchange of ideas on improving the way
genealogy is done. Genealogists and technologists attending this conference
share a stance that is progressive and forward thinking. They are interested in
the application of technology to simplify and improve the family history
experience.
Unique
tracks will be offered that address the specific needs of genealogists and
technologists, with an emphasis on how they can more effectively work together.
We invite proposals that address technology challenges and solutions that have
the potential to improve family history and genealogical research. Additional
consideration will be given to proposals that provide hands-on or interactive
experiences, with presenters giving step-by-step approaches and live
demonstrations for using technology for genealogy, including tips and helps for
using software, hardware, standards, APIs, plug-ins, etc. Since RootsTech is
designed as an interactive conference, traditional lectures depending entirely
on text-based slides are discouraged.
Possible
sessions for genealogists include:
·
Solutions
for saving, accessing and sharing data
·
Publishing
and sharing family history online
·
Tools
for online collaboration and community projects
·
Using
popular applications for family history
·
Reaching
and engaging new genealogists through technology
·
Online
sites and services for getting started
Possible
sessions for developers include:
·
GPS
and geo-mapping ancestral locations
·
Applications
for mobile devices
·
Social
applications
·
Standards
and APIs
·
Records
imaging and tree visualization
·
Gamification
of family history experiences
·
Cloud-based
solutions for saving, accessing, and sharing data
Submissions
are due by June 30, 2012, with an
extended deadline of October 15, 2012 for limited, late-breaking technology research
submissions.
Types of
Sessions
1. Presentations:
Classroom settings that engage participants.
2. Panels
or Discussions: Formal panels of experts discussing specific topics, led by a
facilitator.
3. Hands-on
Workshops: Labs where attendees have hands-on experience in a specific task or
objective.
4. Unconferencing:
Informal, participant-led discussion groups.
Submission
Information
Proposals
will be accepted online at rootstech.org
from May 9, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Syllabus materials will be due from participating presenters on October
1, 2012 (other than late-breaking proposals).
Presenters
participating in the RootsTech Conference will receive a complimentary
conference registration and a syllabus. There is no monetary compensation for
presenters at this conference. Out-of-state speakers selected to present three
or more lectures will also receive hotel accommodations.
Editors Note: NGS is one of the
proud sponsors of Rootstech.
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Did You Celebrate Juneteenth Today?
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Today is
Juneteenth! Did you celebrate?
This CNN
Travel piece (Juneteenth: Where to honor the end of slavery) talks about
some of the history and the events celebrating this milestone.
Check out these videos posted on the MPR (Minnesota Public Radio) website.
The
internet is filled with news of Juneteenth events around the country. Did you attend one? If so, please give a shout out to where it
was and what made it so great!
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