March, 2007
Sarah Gilbert Johnson: A Trip to Kansas, A Step Forward
One of the most elusive of all my ancestors is Sarah Gilbert Johnson. Here’s what I know about her: according to the marriage records of Clay County, Missouri, she married Ezekiel Johnson in September 1867. She appears only in the 1880 census of Jackson County [Kansas City], Missouri. There her age is given as 31 years old. Her birthplace is …
March 31, 2007 Saturday at 10:01 pm
Something Cool
Check out the quilt of genea-bloggers woven by The footnoteMaven athttp://footnotemaven.blogspot.com/2007/03/genealogy-bloggers-quilt.html
March 31, 2007 Saturday at 5:03 am
Missouri Death Certificate Project Marches Forward
Images for the year 1932 are now online!
March 30, 2007 Friday at 7:37 am
Research Resource: Immigrant Servants Database
This site is part of the marketing program of a Salt Lake City-based genealogical research firm called Price & Associates. The purpose of the database is to help Americans trace the European origins of their colonial-era ancestors. A significant number of colonists came to America as indentured or bonded servants. For example, we know (from other sources) that a number …
March 28, 2007 Wednesday at 6:44 pm
Research Resource: Mardos Memorial Library
Back in November and December, we did a series on “The French Negroes of Illinois.” It was a rather lengthy series compared to what we usually do here and it required more than usual research support. We found some of that research support at a unique site called Mardos Memorial Library of On-Line Books and Maps. This site was created …
March 28, 2007 Wednesday at 5:49 pm
Another Cousin Found!
A few weeks ago, I met a cousin from the Brayboy branch of the family at a genealogical conference in Sacramento. That was a very fulfilling meeting on a number of levels and I’m still processing some of the information she gave me. One thing, among many, about that chance meeting, was that it was the first time ever that …
March 28, 2007 Wednesday at 1:15 pm
The Week Ahead
Somehow last week and the weekend got away from me. But coming this week, reviews of several interesting sites, and we go to Kansas to make progress in the search for Sarah Gilbert. While we’re in Kansas, we stumble across some strange facts concerning another ancestor. So, stay tuned–it’ll be a good week!
March 26, 2007 Monday at 2:08 am
The Sisters Speak
One indulgent pleasure of being a genea-journalist is occasionally hearing from one’s readers that they enjoyed a particular piece. It’s even better when the subjects of one’s writing respond positively. (This is indeed a rare treat for genea-writers, since most of the folks we write about are . . . , well, you know . . .gone). Anyway, after Three …
March 20, 2007 Tuesday at 4:57 pm
FamilySearch Indexing
When I attended the family history seminar here the weekend before last, I heard several people talking about having signed up to do indexing for FamilySearch.org. As has been widely reported, FamilySearch.org is being expanded to include a treasure trove of genealogical information to be available free of charge. This requires a huge effort to index all the sources. I …
March 19, 2007 Monday at 10:14 pm
Ancestry.com and The FHCs–Ancestry’s Side
The Generations Network CEO Tim Sullivan says that the company began discussing a licensing agreement with the LDS Church several months ago. This would be similar to the agreements with public libraries through which patrons have free access to Ancestry.com. Apparently, the parties were unable to reach a mutual agreement. Sullivan says that Ancestry remains interested in such an agreement. …
March 17, 2007 Saturday at 10:24 pm
