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Researching during the Summer

  Researching during the Summer

  Yes, it can be fun, or it can be stressful. If you get to go to a AC'd library it's super. If you set at home and have only fans not always greatly desired.

   I think weather affects our drive to do research.  Do you notice if weather affects your research?  Since I was  at the Seminar in Grand Rapids many things are made more aware than before.  It was an awesome program. I hope they do it again.  

   When I was clearing my closet I found that the very first Semi

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Jones Update...

Lydia () Jones, born about 1795 in North Carolina. She is found in Brownsville Township of Union County, Indiana, 1850.

Probable children:

Susan Jones m. 22 July 1832 Robert STevens (married in Wayne Co. Indiana)

Jesse Jones 

Sampson K. Jones

Solomon K. Jones 1816-1851 Buried in Cloverdale, Putnam, Indiana. Living in Lydia Jones household, 1850.

Margaret Jones (ca.1828-

Anderson Jones (ca.1811-) m. November 8, 1838 Sarah Burrows in Union Co. Indiana

Noting: Elizabeth Ferguson Mother, John ferguson, Sara

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Hello fellow Historians,

Most of my present family of FRANCIS, have mostly lived in the County of Surrey, but in the 19th century their dwellings were In London? I have traced my lineage to Clun in Shropshire, England, with still away to go; to the early 18th Century. I located a ancestor with the name Richard Francis, who married a lady (May 31, 1761) to Sarah Squire?  but the most interesting lineage is Welsh; or on the borders of Wales?  

Located a marriage of John Francis of Fordon, who marrie

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                 TODAY MY POST IS SHORT, BUT WORTH THE READ.

   

   I received my post from Michael John Neil and felt it needed shared for more to be aware of. Saves time and energy.

                 

   http://rootdig.genealogytipoftheday.com/  

  

Those with an interest in genealogical citation theory can take a look at the “Books on my Shelf.”

What Indexes Can Let Us ByPass

Posted: 18 Aug 2018 03:05 PM PDT

 

 

  MY SIDE BAR TO THIS IS:  Sometimes scanning indexes you find things you wouldn't hav

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                 TODAY MY POST IS SHORT, BUT WORTH THE READ.

   

   I received my post from Michael John Neil and felt it needed shared for more to be aware of. Saves time and energy.

                 

   http://rootdig.genealogytipoftheday.com/  

  

Those with an interest in genealogical citation theory can take a look at the “Books on my Shelf.”

What Indexes Can Let Us ByPass

Posted: 18 Aug 2018 03:05 PM PDT

 

 

  MY SIDE BAR TO THIS IS:  Sometimes scanning indexes you find things you wouldn't hav

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Hello fellow Historians,

Most of my present family of FRANCIS, have mostly lived in the County of Surrey, but in the 19th century their dwellings were In London? I have traced my lineage to Clun in Shropshire, England, with still away to go; to the early 18th Century. I located a ancestor with the name Richard Francis, who married a lady (May 31, 1761) to Sarah Squire?  but the most interesting lineage is Welsh; or on the borders of Wales?  

Located a marriage of John Francis of Fordon, who marrie

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Spending Time,, Doing Genealogy

 This is about how you spend your time doing genealogy.    Or how maybe you should

     delve deeper into your needs and wants.

     Somehow there is a mixed message happening.You want more information on your line.

     Where should I look, who can help me. Is it going to be free or cost me.

     Just today I had to say that this is a hobby or life long goal but  you can make it as expensive

     as you want.  Many hundreds of sites on line are free. Many groups are free to help in research.

     Mos

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May Grey, June Gloom, July Fry

May Grey, June Gloom and July Fry

I was away in May this year, Didn't return home until June, July is Fry.

Yes, Fry/Frye.. Which Fry /  Frye was it?  Abraham, Benjamin or another?

When away in May I played with Grey.. WE found some.

In June no time for the genealogy gloom.  But my discs from Seminar in Michigan have never arrived.

July is the warm and busy month.  Anniversary's, Birthday's, engagement events,  We made 59 years 5 July.

Grandson had his birthday to celebrate also on that day.  22 July w

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Mary Jane Hunter

Coal Valley News (Madison, WV) - Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Mary Jane Hunter, 81, of Uneeda, formerly of Alkol passed away on November 10, 2012 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.

She was born January 24, 1931 and was a daughter of the late Elisha and Eva Smith Meadows. She was also preceded in death by one son, Samuel Elisha Hunter.

She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Bias of Uneeda with whom she made her home with at the beginning of her illness; son, Chester Hunter of Ham

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Pierce, Grant, Cooper and Nolan

John Henry Pierce born in 1825 i Lawrencetown, NS, died Jan. 17, 1918 in Nictaux, NS. He was married to Naomi Grant born 1830 in NS, died in NS. They were married July 5, 1856 in NS. Naomi Grant was married to Robert Beales. I don't know the parents of John Henry Pierce and Naomi Grant. I need help. Willing to share what info I have.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

ANNOUNCING THE VIRTUAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

 

The Virtual Genealogical Society is a global organization serving family history enthusiasts of all levels, geared towards those:

 

  • whose circumstances make it difficult to attend local genealogical society meetings
  • who prefer online presentations, special interest groups (SIGs), conferences, and socializing
  • with an interest in connecting, networking, and mentoring with global genealogists

 

The Virtual Genealogical Society began with t

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13559126672?profile=originalAndries Adriaan Stoltz was born 09 January 1884. He married Isabella Catharina born Strydom. After Isabella died he married Antjie Stoltz. He died 09-01-1972 in Benoni. Sons: Andries, Gerrit Coenraad (my father), Danie, Mickey & 1 sister Anna Cornelia (Botha) also know as Antie Sussie. She died at the age of 35...blood clot through her heart. She had 1 daughter, Julie Botha(now Bezuidenhout) on Facebook. Please email me to vandenberg.antoinette@yahoo.com or leave a comment. 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 24, 2018 | Utica, OH

Email Terri O’Connell for contact details, photos, and an author bio.

 

IDG INTRODUCES THEIR NEWEST IDG ACADEMY CLASS:

BEGINNING GENEALOGY- STARTING OFF RIGHT

The In-Depth Genealogist is pleased to announce the launch of the IDG Academy (http://www.idgacademy.com) class “Beginning Genealogy – Starting off Right” in April 2017. The IDG Academy is an online learning experience to expand skills in Genealogy. Classes are taught by In-Depth Genealogist write

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Henry Brooks - Mystery English Man

Henry Brooks

BIRTH 23 DEC 1639  or it could be 1630  Cheshire, England

DEATH 7 NOVEMBER 1713  Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut, 

8th Great Grandfather
I have learned a lot and a little about my 8th great grandfather while researching my family tree. I have learned that he was from Cheshire, England and that the town that he came to, in America, was named after that place. I have learned of his child, Thomas Brooks. I have learned of his wife, Hannah Potter Blakesley Brooks. I know that he h
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Here is My Drake Line

Starting with Capt. Francis Drake

Tenth Great Grandparents 

Capt. Francis Drake (1615-1687) Mary Walker Drake (1625-1688)

Ninth Great Grandparents

Rev. John Drake (1655-1741) Rebecca Trotter Drake (1655-1702)

Eighth Great Grandparents

Abraham Drake Sr. (1685) Deliverance Wooden Drake (1683-1761)

Seventh Great Grandparents

Abraham Drake Jr. (1708) Elizabeth Lindsley (1710-1734)

Sixth Great Grandparents

Abraham Drake III (1730-1806) Anna Young Drake (1746-1809)

Fifth Great Grandparents

William Y. Drake (1771-

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My three and four times great grandfathers are both called John Smith. My 3 times great grandfather appears in the marriage records of St Mary's Church, Kingsclere, Hampshire in 1813, when he marries Elizabeth Rogers. John is said to have been born in 1786, but does not appear as far as I can tell, in any baptismal records in the area. Both John and Elizabeth were said to be from 'out of parish'. They settled in Kingsclere and had their children there. John was a labourer, but became a tenant fa

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