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An English Genealogist's Journal - Family Planning Options in 1800

Posted by Richard J Heaton on July 18, 2009 at 1:16pm

It has been a very relaxing Saturday, I had the pleasure of a relaxing walk round the local park, and while two loaves were rising, I set about finishing the transcript of my second (and last copy) of the Shrewsbury Chronicle from of 7th March 1800.Lots of interest - but the advert that caught my eye was on the front page, top right hand corner (so hardly to be missed by the reader) "Pregnant Ladies" - I think its one of the best examples of its kind I've seen so far - the news of the day will b

New Mexico: Secret ancestry, hidden health risks

Posted by Schelly Talalay Dardashti on July 18, 2009 at 11:18am

From Tracing the Tribe: The Jewish Genealogy BlogHispanics in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado are more frequently uncovering a secret Jewish ancestry, as well as a hidden health risk.The story mentions FamilyTreeDNA.com's Santa Fe DNA Project, Father Bill Sanchez (with a moving 30-minute video interview - see below), a genetics counselor, information on the so-called "Ashkenazi" breast cancer (it isn't only Ashkenazi, but simply Jewish).It is an important story for all Hispanics, and p

Paying Dues Pays Off -- Another Brick Wall In Ruins

Posted by tami osmer glatz on July 18, 2009 at 9:30am

One of the things that I always tell people in my lectures, is to always try to take advantage of local resources that are available to you. I can't believe I took so long to heed my own advice on this one! I've been looking under every stone I could find for information on the parentage of my 4th great grandfather, David Stevens. I know lots about him, his wives, his divorce in 1817, his kids, and all the descendants. But not knowing who his parents were has plagued me for the past several year

Arnost Vysoky (1823 - 1872)

Posted by Jana on July 18, 2009 at 8:00am

My great great grandfather Arnost Vysoky was born in south Bohemian town Varvazov. He studied at grammar school in Pisek and later on in Prague. During his holidays he would collect Czech folk songs and poems and some of them were included in a book by famous Czech writer Karel Jaromir Erben, which was published in 1862. He studied history at first but later he followed the advice of his friend and went to Banska Stiavnica, Slovakia, to study mining. He finished his studies in Loeben, Austria an

Scaling the wrong brick wall

Posted by Gail Winstanley on July 18, 2009 at 7:36am

We've all been there I know, that ugly ole brick wall must have a billion head dents in it from where we have all hit our heads over and over, trying to push through, burrow under, climb over, whatever it took to get to the next level. Finding that one illusive puzzle piece that will unlock the secrets of the next generation back. The thrill of the chase, the incredible reward of looking at an old record, finding a letter in the back of a forgotten book, having a name leap out at you and take li

Mystery photos...

Posted by Karen Kline Munroe on July 18, 2009 at 5:40am

When I was going through a box of photos, slides, and negatives that we found stashed amongst my father's things, we found some mystery photos. We have no idea who any of these people are. Nor where the photos were taken. But, based upon the time frame of many of the photos in the box, I would assume that they were taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s. They may be related on the Kline side of the family. Any suggestions?

How to create a Family Site on MyHeritage

Posted by Daniel Horowitz on July 18, 2009 at 5:30am

Family Sites help you manage and organize the different groups you belong to. For example, you can create one related to your immediate family and a few others related to your extended family, to your in-law's family and to a certain community you are part of. Learn more about the advantages of creating a Family Site here.If you are new to MyHeritage and sign up for an account, you will automatically be creating a Family Site. MyHeritage Family Site

To create another Family Site if you are already a member you have to

Paul Allen's Apology: GenealogyWise.com

Posted by Schelly Talalay Dardashti on July 18, 2009 at 12:00am

From Tracing the Tribe: The Jewish Genealogy BlogEarly this morning, Paul Allen posted a very frank and open apology about the recent GenealogyWise.com incidents. He had attempted to post it on Terry Thornton's blog, but it was too long, so included the entire message at his own site, PaulAllen.net.Among the issues he addressed was the censorship of Terry's comment, the gimmicky contest (which I have posted about twice), the genealogical inexperience of staff members and other topics. He wrote,

Erwin, Murphy Wagon, Burren Free Range Cattle, Dublin Irish Fest, Sean Nos Song

Posted by Mike O'Laughlin on July 17, 2009 at 9:02pm

Irish Genealogy and History Show 120From the Irish Roots Cafe at www.Irishroots.comSearch all of ourbooks http://www.irishroots.com/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/videos http://www.irishroots.com/content/view/102/155/and podcasts for free !Phone 816 256-3360 to leave your comments on my recorder….TRY IT YOU’LL LIKE IT !Among Todays Topics:1) The Irish Family Name of the Week is: Erwin2) 21 Irish embassys to be scrapped ?3) Irish Roots Audio: The Life of Joseph Murphy4) Searching: Moriar

Looking for a Smith family relative

Posted by Sheila Smith on July 17, 2009 at 8:04pm

I am looking for my real dad.His name is Marion Earl Smith JrHe was born in South Carolina around 1951He has 2 sisters. Ruby and Glenda.His dads name is Marion Smith andhis moms name is Nicole.My mom's name is Christine Sue Jasman but,now she is married. Her last name is different.I would love it if anyone has any info on my real dad.I have been searching since I was 19.I think I found him but, I'm not 100% sure. I sentmy mom a picture I found when I was doing a search.I hope she can verify if i

And the winners are....

Posted by Janet Hovorka on July 17, 2009 at 7:00pm

Take a look. And be sure to read to the end. http://tinyurl.com/nbc26j

My ancestral search

Posted by John Anthony Snow on July 17, 2009 at 6:22pm

My ancestral search hit the proverbial brick wall with my Great Great Grandfather, William A. J. Snow born about 1813 presumably in Georgia. The first documentation found was his marriage to Nancy Riley on 3 April 1836 in Henry County, Georgia. Nothing has been found prior to this document.He appeared in the 1840 Gwinett County, Georgia Census record showing a household with one male between 20 and 30 years (himself), one female 15-20 years old (Nancy), one male and one female under five years o

More Levy's than Cohen's on GenPals Cemetery Project

Posted by Cemetery Scribes Project on July 17, 2009 at 3:26pm

A quick review of the numbers and names on GenPals Cemetery Project.Since we launched the site with 500 entries back in Nov 2007 it has grown and grown!There are now over 8,000 individuals listed, so we thought it would be interesting to look at the top ten family names:1. Levy2. Cohen3. Jacobs4. Harris5. Davis6. Nathan7. Solomon8. Hart9. Isaacs10. MosesNB. Because we list women under their maiden names there are a large number with no family name on the site plus there are those where only the

Sheri Goes To Samford - Sophomore Year - The End

Posted by Sheri Fenley on July 17, 2009 at 3:19pm

After dealing with a little bit of life that got in the way, I finished the series of my experience at the Institute for Genealogical and Historical Research at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. Head on over to my blog, The Educated Genealogist at www.sherifenley.blogspot.com

An English Genealogist's Journal

Posted by Richard J Heaton on July 17, 2009 at 2:38pm

An English Genealogist's JournalMy name is Richard Heaton, I became interested in family history back in the 1970's, when it was a totally uncool subject of interest for a kid at primary school. Back then only books remotely connected in my local library were books on Heraldry and so, after saving my pocket money for what seemed an age, I managed to purchase a copy, for around £2, of Genealogy for Beginners by Arthur J. Willis, discovering that it was possible to trace families from all walks of

Hopefully it will help

Posted by Heidi Marie Clark on July 17, 2009 at 2:07pm

Just recently I signed up for this very site and then come to find out, my father has a list of many names and email address from his side of the family that will make researching and getting connected with family even easier. I didn't even have to be on the site; just talking about it to come across a geneology opportunity. Hopefully this list will open doors to discovering and reconnection with loved ones.

Genealogy Wise: My New Home

Posted by Jennifer Eklund, PLCGS on July 17, 2009 at 1:59pm

When you first get the keys to a new home you are overcome with cognitive dissonance. The uncomfortable tension of feeling elated that you have purchased a house, but overcome with fear regarding the enormity of the responsibility. On a smaller scale, signing up for a new social networking site can have the same feelings of cognitive dissonance. A new member is excited about the possibilities of meeting new people, networking and learning with and from other members, and excited to share their l

In memory...

Posted by Candy Hulbert Ditkowski on July 17, 2009 at 11:19am

In memory and in honor of the ancestors who have gone before me - the ones who died before their time.Infant Hulbert - son of my 4th great-grandfather. Never knew about you until I happened across your stone in the cemetery. Died at only 1 day old.Ferona Margaret Hulbert - daughter of my 3rd great-grandfather. I have a picture of you as an infant, and you only lived to the age of 3, probably the only picture taken of you.Florida Kerr Hulbert - 1st wife of my great-great grandfather. You died sho

What's in a man?

Posted by Dr. Ana Oquendo Pabón, MD on July 17, 2009 at 10:43am

Will Chromosome Y Go Bye-Bye?Excerpts from this article in today's news:"However, Melissa Wilson, lead author of the study and graduate research fellow at Penn State University, pointed out that if there is no difference between a male who has lost a particular gene and one who still retains it, especially if both are still fertile, then that gene must be nonessential.and:Dr. David Page, director of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research in Cambridge, Mass., and a Y chromosome expert. "

Genealogywise Contest

Posted by Dixie Dellinger on July 17, 2009 at 10:22am

Pleased to see the contest withdrawn. It did not seem that enough thought or planning had been done before announcing it. One can't change rules after announcing a contest and maintain legitimacy. Best just to forego it.

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An English Genealogist's Journal - Family Planning Options in 1800

New Mexico: Secret ancestry, hidden health risks

Paying Dues Pays Off -- Another Brick Wall In Ruins

Arnost Vysoky (1823 - 1872)

Scaling the wrong brick wall

Mystery photos...

How to create a Family Site on MyHeritage

Paul Allen's Apology: GenealogyWise.com

Erwin, Murphy Wagon, Burren Free Range Cattle, Dublin Irish Fest, Sean Nos Song

Looking for a Smith family relative

And the winners are....

My ancestral search

More Levy's than Cohen's on GenPals Cemetery Project

Sheri Goes To Samford - Sophomore Year - The End

An English Genealogist's Journal

Hopefully it will help

Genealogy Wise: My New Home

In memory...

What's in a man?

Genealogywise Contest

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