Tuesday, December 30, 2014

FGS 2015~The Family History Library~It's All About That Plan!

   Just 6 weeks from today and I will be on my way to Salt Lake City to attend FGS 2015 and Rootstech. Two genealogy conferences that will be help Feb. 11-14.


    In addition to the excitement of learning from the best and the fun of meeting old and new friends during the week, I am looking forward to spending time at the Family History Library.
Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah
   When I lived in Provo, Utah many years ago, I would catch the bus to Salt Lake and spend the day at the library. Once, I spent 3 straight days there from open to close! Those were the days before the internet and so many great resources on line.
   It's been about 10 years since I have been able to visit The Family History Library and I plan on being there the whole day on Monday after the conferences are over. I may sneak in some time in the evenings during conference week if I can.
   If you haven't visited this fabulous research center, or if you're like me and haven't been there in a while, making a plan of what to do and what to research is a must before going.
   To begin planning, visit The Family History Library Website.  The Tips For Visiting the Library link is most helpful and will walk you through what you need to know before and during your visit.
   The library is huge and can be overwhelming if you are not prepared.  The staff is wonderful and will help but you will make the most of your time if you have a plan.

   What am I doing to prepare? First, I am checking my to do list to see what I need. What am I missing? What questions do I need answered?       Next, I am looking at the Family History Library Catalog to see what is available. Are there records on line that I need to look at before I go? What is available only in the library?


 Those only in the library resources will be my top priority. A list is being compiled so that I will know when I walk in the door what I am there for and what I need to do.
  The last thing I am doing is trying to figure out which way to capture the information that I am hoping to find.  Would Evernote, a spreadsheet or old fashioned paper and pencil work best for me in this situation? Do I want to bring money to photocopy or use my Camscanner app on my phone or both?

   There is no fool proof method and everyone needs to figure out what works best for them. Even the best made plans can sometimes go awry and adjustments may have to be made but having a plan and working your plan the best you can is the way to go when visiting any research facility especially one as big as the FHL!
 
   I am looking forward to spending time looking or my ancestors in Salt Lake in February! Hopefully, I will run into some other genealogy friends in the library as well.Maybe some genealogy serendipity will come into play and I will meet a cousin!
 Are you going to Salt Lake in February? It's not too late to register!

    Hope to see y'all there!

Monday, December 22, 2014

Blog Caroling~Only One More Sleep Til Christmas


Footenote Maven's Blog Caroling




        Every Christmas Eve, my children-even the adult unmarried ones-have all gathered in one bedroom to watch The Muppets Christmas Carol and have a sleep over in the oldest child's bedroom.  
 When I asked my 24 year son, who is home from college, if they are going to continue the tradition this year he said:
" After all, it's only one more sleep 'til Christmas!"




Want to participate in Blog Caroling this year? 
Here's the link:Footnote Maven Tradition of Blog Caroling

Merry Christmas!


This Week On My Family History Calendar

Dec. 21-Dec. 27




Dec. 25~
   My paternal 5th Great Grandfather, John Dargan (1749-1817) died on Christmas Day in Sumter District, South Carolina 197 years ago. He was buried in Dargan Cemetery located in Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina. 

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Sunday, December 14, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar

Dec. 14-Dec. 20

   


Dec. 18~

    My paternal Great Great Grandfather, Ezra Ashby Hudson (1821-1882) died 132 years ago. He was buried in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in what is now Florence County, South Carolina.

   Mary  Elizabeth Stafford Dority (Abt. 1843-1930), my maternal Great Great Grandmother died 84 years ago in Sumter County, South Carolina. She is buried in Sumter Cemetery, Sumter, South Carolina. 

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Monday, December 8, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar

Dec.7-Dec.14


December 10~
 My paternal 3rd Great Grandmother, Mary Ellen Jones Baker (1826-1865), was born 188 years ago most likely in Sumter District, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Ludolphis Jones (1797-1870) and Margaret Elizabeth Chandler

December 11~ 
 The 142 anniversary of my maternal Great Great Grandparents, William A. McManus (1854-1919) and Francis Virginia McRady (1856-1903). William was 18 and Fannie 16 when they married in Sumter County, South Carolina. 

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Monday, December 1, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar

Nov. 30-Dec. 6







December 1~
     My maternal Great Grandmother Beulah Mae Price Roberts (1897-1980) died 34 years ago in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina and is buried there in Quaker Cemetery. Beulah died at age 83 of heart disease.
  
December 2~
  John Milton Dargan (1799-1847), my paternal 4th Great Grandfather would be celebrating his 215th birthday on this day.  John was the son of  John Dargan (1749-1817) and Mary Strother (1772-1822) and may have been born in Sumter District, South Carolina.

December 5~
     Mary Christine Williams Sullivan (1896-1930), my maternal Step Great Grandmother, was born 118 years ago in Kershaw County, South Carolina. Christine was the daughter of James Lewis Williams ( 1873-1937) and Lizzie Pettigrew (died before 1900).

December 6~
  My maternal Grandmother, Azile Juanita Daughrity Roberts Sullivan (1921-2009) would have been 93 years old on this day. Azile was born in Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina to Manning David Daughrity, Jr. (1889-1931) and Loretta McManus (1894-1936). Miss you so much, Grandmom! Happy Birthday!

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Plans and Expectations~Looking forward to FGS 2015




      FGS 2015 is quickly approaching and my excitement is growing. This will be my first FGS Conference as well as Rootstech attendance.  With the announcement last winter of the two conferences being held together in  February my desire to be a part of this epic event has grown. 
    What do I expect out of FGS and the accompanying Rootstech conferences in February? Absolute fun! Learning from and mingling with some of the top Genealogist in the world, meeting old friends and making new ones and continuing those friendships long after the conference is over. 
    I am looking forward to planned and spur of the moment get togethers where I can relax with friends and colleagues to discuss what we learned and experienced that day.
   I am also expecting to be entertained by the great list of guests who will be appearing at the social events. 
   And? Coming home full of fresh ideas and plans to tackle those brick walls and motivation to continue doing what I love-researching my family and helping others learn how.
   Most of all, I am expecting to come home exhausted...that good kind of exhaustion that comes from doing what you love with people that you love!

Salt Lake Convention Center
Home of FGS 2015
   
     As far as planning my days, I have not decided which sessions I will attend. I am looking forward to Wednesday's Focus On Societies Day  that will help me in my new role as President of our small genealogy club. Though not a society at this present time, I am looking forward to hearing ideas to help us grow and being the best we can for our members.
     Usually when planning sessions to attend, I will look not only for topics that interest me and that I need to help me in my research, but I will also look for those presenters that are a must see for me.  This time it is going to be hard to choose. Looking at the roster of presenters, they are all a must see!  Check out the list here. See what I mean? 
    I have discovered that no matter what I choose I always come away learning something, running into a friend among the class, or making a new friend sitting next to me. There have been times when that person sitting next to me "just happens" to be researching the same area or having a similar research problem that I have. Genealogy Serendipity is alive and well at Conferences big or small!
   Do you need to make plans to visit the Expo Hall? Yes!  240 booth spaces are available! In the past I have been able to conquer the Expo hall a section at a time during breaks. I usually don't skip sessions to go because I want to attend all that I can. My plan is to take a walk though the Expo Hall to get a sense of what is available and what booths I would like to visit, then I will take any advantage of in between sessions or break times to get in there to learn and shop! I know I will visit the FGS booth to meet some of the wonderful FGS Volunteers! Collecting conference ribbons from the booths is a lot of fun too. I wonder how long I can get my string of ribbons this time.....:)
   The Society Showcase looks like it will be a fun place to visit. Genealogy Societies are invited to represent what they have to offer. This well be a great place to learn about what is available in different areas with opportunities to ask questions, get brochures and see how each society can help with research. Is your society being represented? Click on the link and find out how they can!

  
Family History Library
Salt Lake City, Utah

   Visiting the Family History Library is a must on my schedule for the week too. I am planning on a full day on Monday after the conference is over. I will be making a list of films and books that may contain information on my family that are not currently available on line or in an area close to me. After all the great tips and information learned at the conference,this should be a great way to put some of them in to practice!
  I am so looking forward to my trip to Salt Lake in February to attend the FGS 2015.  
 Have you registered yet? Come join the fun in Salt Lake!



  


Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Book Review~A Genealogist's Guide to the Washington, DC Area

  Planning a genealogy research trip to Washington, D.C. or surrounding area and not sure how or where to begin? A new book is out that will help you answer any questions you may have and will get you prepared for anything you need to know -from where to eat, what to wear, how to travel and where to research.
   


  A Genealogist's Guide to the Washington, D.C. Area is the second in a series of Genealogy Guides written by Shannon Combs-Bennett and published by The In-depth Genealogist.
   In this easy to read guide, helpful information is given on where to research in the D.C. and surrounding areas as well as non genealogical things to do and places to visit.
  The information includes:    
  •  A history of the area.
  •  A packing guide.
  • An overview of Washington, D.C with specific lists of places to go, eat and shop as well as emergency information including pharmacies and hospitals. Transportation and safety issues are discussed as well. There is also information about city parks.
  • A section on non-genealogy attractions. 
  • A list of Genealogy Research Sites in the D.C. area, including metro information and tips for visits.
  • A list of Genealogy Research Sites in Northern Virginia, with tips,addresses,hours and contact information.
  • A list of Genealogy Research Sites in Maryland with tips, addresses,  hours and contact information.
  • A list of other resources books and web sites for further information on a trip to the area.
    Several road, metro, park and other maps are included in the guide with explanations given on how to make sense of the roads, and metros.

    For someone who has never been to the Washington,D.C. area and is a bit intimidated by the thought of visiting, researching and making their way around such a large city, this book is the perfect resource.
   And for those who live in the area? I will bet they will find new resources that they hadn't thought of.
Thanks, Shannon, for another great book! I feel a research trip coming on!

To get your copy of A Genealogist's Guide to the Washington, D.C. Area visit The IDG Products page where you can purchase the book in either paperback or .pdf format.

Disclaimer:  A free .pdf version of the book was sent to review. No payment has or will be made for this review.


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Monday, November 24, 2014

Spending the Day with Judy~What I Learned from the Legal Genealogist

   On Saturday, November 15, 2014, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend The North Carolina Genealogical Society's Workshop in Durham, NC.
 The topic for the workshop was The Law, Your Ancestors and You presented by none other than Judy G. Russell, also known as the Legal Genealogist. Anyone who has ever heard Judy speak will know what a fun day of learning this was for everyone who was there. 
  While waiting for the Workshop to begin, Judy came over to our table and began talking to us about her NC ancestors.ancestors. Wouldn't you know that a lady sitting next to me at the table had a connection to one of Judy's lines? 
 
Judy Russell
NCGS Workshop
15 Nov, 2104
©Cheri Hudson Passey

   
 Judy presented her topic in four separate presentations.

  • Session 1, From Blackstone to the Statutes At Large-How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists taught us why we need to know the law. Our ancestors had to live and abide by the laws of the country, town and even religion that they were a part of. We need to find out what the laws were and what records may have been created due to those laws. Records were also created when they didn't abide by those laws as well!  Understanding the wording used in legal documents is crucial too. There are many on line resources that can help determine the answers to these questions.


  • Session 2, "Don't Forget The Ladies" A Genealogist's Guide to Women and the Law, dealt with understanding woman and the laws in their lives. Learning how the legal status of women changed over the years can help us know what records are available to help us in our research.  From Vital, Court, Newspapers and other records, Judy gave us wonderful tips on how how to find the sometimes elusive women in our family tree. 

    A break for lunch proved to be a wonderful time to chat with Judy and to check out the vendors. I was able to buy a couple of books from Heritage Books and meet Owner and Genealogist, Craig Scott.
 Can I just say that the catered lunch was amazing!

 After attending the annual meeting of the North Carolina Genealogical Society, where awards were given and the board voted on for next year, we were ready for the afternoon classes.

  •    Session 3, The Ties That Bond, was a fantastic discussion on Legal Bonds. What bonds are and why they are important in genealogical research was explained. As Judy taught us, a bond is a legal promise to either do or not do something.There is usually a monetary component to the bond with a person signing to pay a certain amount if the conditions of the bond are not met.There are many types of bonds to look for, including marriage, guardianship and others. What makes them such a good resource? The fact that someone would sign them and commit to pay if someone broke the bond tends to support a close family member or friend.Would you agree to pay hundreds of dollars if someone didn't live up to a legal document unless you were close to them? Our ancestors probably wouldn't either.

  In response to questions that Judy was asked during this presentation, the following blog post from The Legal Genealogist was published. Bonding the Bride and Groom


  • Session 4, and the last of the day, was Staying Out of Trouble-The Rights and Responsibilities of Today's Genealogists.  In this lecture, we learned about our rights to information, how copyright works and what is safe for us to use. We have the right to public information. Judy suggested making sure we know the laws regarding documents in our areas and taking a copy of that law with us when we visit Court Houses and other places. If there is a question, we can kindly show the copy of the law.We have the responsibility to understand what copyright means, what can and cannot be copyrighted and also what the result of copyright infringement can be. Illegal use of someone else's copyrighted material can result in being sued and as she warned, saying I did't know or I gave them credit, isn't a defense. There are safe things to use that are no longer under copyright or have never been copyrighted. There are many resources on line that can help to determine these issues. 

With Judy Russell
NCGS Workshop
15 Nov.,2014
© Cheri Hudson Passey


  
 What a fast day of learning and sharing! Not only was I able to spend the day with Judy Russell, I also renewed friendships made at other conferences and workshops as well as make new friends. All things that being part of a Genealogy Society can do for us. 
 This was my first experience with the North Carolina Genealogy Society and I was impressed! They have some great things lined up for next year so if you have never checked them out before, I would highly recommend you do!  

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Sunday, November 23, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar

Nov. 23-Nov. 29


 Nov. 23~
  My paternal Great Great Grandmother, Ellen Caroline Martin Early (1850-1926), died 88 years ago in Columbia, Richmond, South Carolina at the age of 76. She is buried in the Bethesda Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Statesville, Iredell, South Carolina.

Nov. 24~
     John Milton Dargan (1799-1847) and Emily Elizabeth Vaughn (1797-1865), my paternal 4th Great Grandparents were married 194 years ago, probably in Sumter District, South Carolina.

    Phillip Roberts (1763-1854), my maternal 5th Great Grandfather, died 160 years ago in Harrison County, Kentucky.

  My  paternal Great Great Grandfather, Ransom Taylor Early (1829-1888) , died and is buried in Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina at the age of 59. 

    
Nov. 29~
The 243rd anniversary of the wedding of my paternal 6th Great Grandparents, Samuel Cook (Abt. 1750-) and Alice Dargan (1750-). They lived in Sumter District, South Carolina and may have been married there.


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Sunday, November 16, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar

Nov.16-Nov.22




Nov.18~
   William A. Martin (1813-1837), my paternal 3rd Great Grandfather died in Irdell County, North Carolina 127 years ago. He was buried in Bethesda Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina. 

Nov. 22~
  My paternal 6th Great Grandfather, William Gordon Bonner Stukes (1745-     )  was born 269 years ago in Cambridge, England.

  Benjamin Allen Hudson (1918-1976), my paternal Grandfather would have been 96 years old on this day. Ben was the son of John McSwain Hudson (1880-1961) and Louvinia Blanche Thames (1886-1918). He was born in Clarendon County, South Carolina.


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Monday, November 10, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar

Nov.9-Nov.15





Nov. 14~
    My maternal Great Great Grandmother, Francis Virginia McCrady McManus (1856-2903), died at the age of 47 in Sumter County, South Carolina 114 years ago. Fannie is buried in Pisgah Cemetery, Pisgah Crossroads, Sumter, South Carolina.


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Friday, November 7, 2014

Hanging Out With FGS

      Last night I had the privilege of joining in on the first Connect with FGS Hangout On Air.
 A Hang Out On Air is a service provided by Google + where people from all over the world can meet together. You can participate by actually joining in and being part of the live broadcast, watch it live as it airs, or watch it later when it is archived on YouTube.

 Cyndi Ingle from Cyndi's List, J. Mark Lowe-Certified Genealogist, lecturer and researcher (check out his Facebook page here)  along with Paula Stuart-Warren-Certified Genealogist,,Speaker and author of the blog Paula's Genealogical Eclectica were the featured guests for this first Hang Out.
   The discussion started a half an hour before the air time. We got to chat for a few minutes and then  talk about how things would go once we were live on air. There were a few technical difficulties at the beginning but luckily they were resolved by the time we had to go live. 
    Cyndi, Mark and Paula, who have each been to FGS Conferences dozens of times, gave some great tips on how to prepare for FGS2015 and for researching in the Family History Library.They also talked about how to meet people and get involved. They each also told what their favorite presentation is that they will be giving in Salt Lake.
  We were also joined by A.J.Jacobs from The Global Family Reunion and Randy Whited who is working with FGS to help support the event that will be held in June of 2105.  Not only will this be the biggest Family Reunion ever held, it will have many fun activities, speakers and will be live streamed! All proceeds will go to fighting Alzheimer's disease. Your society can get involved in the reunion. Click on the link and find out how. 


  Thanks to Linda McCauley and Caroline Pointer for hosting this hang out and letting me join in the fun! It was clear before, during and after the recording that lifelong friends are made by attending FGS Conferences!
   
   
     Want to watch? Here's the video. Lots of good info and an extra bonus->find out why you should never leave your cell phone near Cyndi Ingle! HaHa!



  Come join us at FGS2015 in Salt Lake! Click here to register today!


Sunday, November 2, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar

Nov.2-Nov.8





No birthdays, deaths or anniversaries on the calendar this week. 

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

A Picture, a Blog Post and a DNA Test

      In March of 2014, I wrote a post called Family Friends Friday-Well Maybe... about finding a picture on ebay of Lenora Ridgill and my hopes of returning it to her family and a follow up post called Matrilineal Monday-Finding Lenora's Descendants about how I was able to do just that!  You can read them by clicking on the links. 
   The picture was returned to Lori Abrams Rauchwerger , Lenora's 3rd great granddaughter. 
  
Lenora Ridgill
Clarendon County, SC


 I thought that was the end of the story until last week when my AncestryDNA test was processed and I was reviewing my matches.
  As I scrolled down the list my eye caught a familiar picture. It was Lori!
 Turns out we have a DNA match that leads to a common ancestor: 

  Claudius Richbourg (1715-1788) from St. Mark's Parish, South Carolina is our 7th great grandfather. 
  
 How incredible is that? We are both stunned. 

Thanks for helping me find a cousin, Lenora!


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Sunday, October 26, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar

Oct. 26-Nov.1






Oct. 28~
   
 My paternal Great Great Grandfather, Arthur Wellington Baker (1857-1940), died 74 years ago in Sumter County, South Carolina as a result of heart disease. He is buried in Sumter City Cemetery, Sumter, South Carolina.

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Friday, October 24, 2014

Come Connect.Restore.Refresh~FGS 2015


 

         Have you ever been to a genealogy conference? If not and you have an interest in or a passion for searching for your ancestors, a conference is a must!
  
  Salt Lake City, Utah will be the location for the The Federation of Genealogical Societies annual conference along with Rootstech in February 2015. Two conferences happening at the same time in the same place. Kind of reminds me of the old Reeses Peanut Butter Cup commercial. Two great things that go together!
 
    The theme for FGS2015 is Connect.Explore.Refresh. A great description of what a genealogy conference should be.  

   First, let's talk about how exciting it is to Connect at conferences. The ones I have attended before have been a wonderful place to meet new genealogy friends and to see old ones. For those of us on social media, it gives the opportunity to meet all those Twitter, FB, G+ and blogging friends that we've only talked to virtually. Some look like their media pictures and others...well, that's part of the fun! During previous conferences I have connected with presenters who have taken the time to answer my questions,  professional genealogists who were willing to share their ideas, and many who I have sat next to in class who "just happened" to be researching some of the same areas that I am.  Many of these I continue to connect with and truly enjoy calling friends! Oh, and did I mention the lunches, dinners and other social activities that go on at a conference? Here's a little known secret....genealogists know how to have fun! 
     
Meeting with friends at NGS2014

   Next is  Explore. The schedule  for FGS2015, gives opportunities for many topics to explore. Whether you are just starting out or have been researching for decades, there is something for everyone. Then of course, there's exploring the exhibit hall! Anything and everything genealogy from software, websites and societies to books, jewelry and clothing  will be available. The opportunity to visit the Family History Library which is near the conference site is another way to explore. Planning time to do some research there is a must!

Family History Library
Salt Lake City, Utah



  Last, but very important is Refresh. Something so needed when research, deadlines, and day to day life gets in the way of the joy in the journey.  From personal experience, I know that a conference can motivate, inspire and bring back the joy. The energy is contagious, The opportunity to learn and grow enormous. I have come away each time with a renewed love of genealogy and family history work as well as a sense of belonging to such a wonderful diverse community.
    
      So come Connect. Explore. Refresh  in Salt Lake  Feb. 11-14, 2015! 

P.S.
On top of all  the wonderful things happening at FGS2015 in February, the keynote speaker for Saturday February, 14 will be none other than Donny Osmond !
 Be still my heart...on Valentine's Day! 
  
   
Donny Osmond mid 1970's
Pretty sure this was one of the many pics of him on my wall!

      

Sunday, October 19, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar

Oct. 19-Oct. 24






Oct. 20~
   Emily Elizabeth Vaughn Dargan (1797-1865), my paternal 4th Great Grandmother was born on this day 217 years ago. She was the daughter of William Vaughn (1764-1857) and Alice Cook Vaughn (1774-1859).  She may have been born in the Sumter County area of South Carolina.

Oct. 22~
   My maternal Great Grandmother, Loretta McManus Daughrity (1894-1936) was born in Sumter County, South Carolina 120 years ago. She was the daughter of William Amos McManus (1854-1914) and Francis Virginia McRady McManus (1856-1903).

Oct. 24~
    This day is the 21st anniversary of the death of my paternal Great Grandmother, Emma Ruth Baker Early (1901-1993), Ruth died  of congestive heart failure in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina. She is buried in the Sumter City Cemetery in Sumter, South Carolina.

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Friday, October 17, 2014

Friday Funny~Grandmom and Frank

   On of my current projects is to scan and file all the pictures that were found at my Grandmother's house after her death. While sorting through them, this picture of my maternal Grandmother Azile Juanita Daughrity Roberts Sullivan (1921-2009) and step Grandfather, Frank Emerson Sullivan, Jr. (1923-2004) bought a smile to my face and tears to my eyes.


Frank and Azile Sullivan

  This is one of my favorite pictures of the two of them. It was taken on the monorail  while visiting Disney World in the early 1990's. 
 I absolutely love the laughter on their faces and miss sharing moments like this with them.

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Sunday, October 12, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar

Oct. 12-Oct.18






  Oct. 13~

     My maternal Great Grandparents, Manning David Daughrity, Jr. (1890-1931) and Loretta McManus (1894-1936) were married 102 years ago on this day. David was 22 and Etta 17 when they married in Bishopville, Lee, South Carolina in 1902.

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Sunday, October 5, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar

4 Oct. - 11 Oct.





    Oct. 6~
         This day would have marked the 74th wedding anniversary for my maternal grandparents, Gilbert Ernest Roberts (1920-1944) and Azile Juanita Daughrity (1921-2009). Gilbert was 20 and Azile 18 when they were married in Lancaster, South Carolina.

  Oct. 11~
       Ezra A. Hudson (1821-1882),  my paternal Great Great Grandfather,  would be 193 years old on this day.  Ezra was born in Darlington District, South Carolina.
  
     My maternal 3rd Great Grandmother, Mary Jane Brown McRady (1821-1894), was born 120 years ago.  She lived in Sumter County, South Carolina and may have been born there as well. 


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Sunday, September 28, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar

Sept. 28-Oct. 4




Sept. 29~
  On this day 70 years ago, my maternal Grandfather, Gilbert Ernest Roberts,Sr. (1920-1944) was killed in action while serving in the US Marine Corps during WWII.  His death occurred during a battle on Peleliu Island in the South Pacific. Gilbert was 24 years old and left a wife and two children. He is buried in Quaker Cemetery, Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina.

Oct. 2~
  The 158th birthday of my maternal Great Great Grandmother, Francis Virginia McRady McManus (1856-1903). Fannie was born in Sumter County, South Carolina and was the daughter of  Thomas McRady (1821-1896) and Mary Jane Brown (1821-1894).  


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Monday, September 22, 2014

One Lovely Blog Award-My Thanks and Nominations


 Yesterday, I was nominated for the "One Lovely Blog Award" by Valerie Hughs, author of  Genealogy With Valerie .
 Thank you so much, Valerie! What a great list of Blogs to be included in!
Now, I have to do my part in passing this award on.



                 Here are the rules for this award:
  1. Thank the person who nominated you and link to that blog
  2. Share Seven things about yourself
  3. Nominate 15 bloggers you admire (or as many as you can think of!)
  4. Contact your bloggers to let them know that you’ve tagged them for the One Lovely Blog Award

Seven Things About Myself
1) I am the mother of 11 and grandmother of  15.
2) My father served in the USAF and I was lucky enough to live for a time in Bermuda and England.
3) I was born in SC and most of my ancestors, for many generations, are South Carolinian's.
4) I began researching my family over 30 years ago.
5) I love teaching people how to begin researching their family.
6) Indexing is one of the ways I relax.
7) And something not genealogy related...I am a Sea Turtle Patrol Volunteer.


Blogs that I admire:
  There are so many wonderful blogs out there! Here are some that I would like to nominate:
2) The Pendleton Genealogy Post by Catherine Pendleton
3) Saving Stories by Robin Foster
4) Tonia's Roots by Tonia Kendrick
5) Sally Searches by Sally Knudsen
6) Beautiful Water Genealogy  by Christine McCloud
7) West in New England by Bill West
8) Are My Roots Showing? by Jenny Lanctot
8)  My Adventures in Genealogy by Liz Loveland
9) Jollette Etc. by Wendy Mathias 
10) Leaves and Branches by Colleen Pasquale
11) Genealogy by Ginger by Ginger Smith
12) The Dead Librarian by Debbie Bloom
13) A Family Tapestry by Jaqi Stevens
14) Beth's Genealogy Blog by Beth Sparrow
15) A Sense of Family by Shelley Bishop

    
  Thanks to all the Genealogy Bloggers that I nominated plus those who have already been and will be nominated by others. Your stories, experiences and how to ideas help me as I research and write my blog.
I will be contacting all 15 on my list. 
Thanks again for the nomination, Valerie!


   

Sunday, September 21, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar

Sept. 21-Sept. 27





Sept. 24~
   Manning David Daughrity ( 1844-1918), my Great Great Grandfather, was born 170 years ago in the Spring Hill area of Sumter County,South Carolina. Manning was the son of William J. Dorrity (1820-Aft. 1897) and Martha Mathis (1820-1905).   

Sept. 27~
    My paternal 3rd Great Grandmother, Matilda C. Martin (1812-1876) died 138 years ago in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina.  Matilda is buried in the Bethesda Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Statesville next to her husband William A.Martin (1813-1887).



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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

A Genealogist's Guide to Richmond,Virginia-Book Review

Disclaimer: This book review is at the request of author Shannon Combs-Bennett. No payment was given for this review. A copy of the book was mailed to me free of charge.

   A Genealogist's Guide to Richmond,Virginia, was written by Shannon Combs-Bennett and published by The In-Depth Genealogist in May 2014.


  From information on the history of Richmond, to packing lists, restaurants, ATM machines , maps of places to visit and repositories to research, this book is a must for those who are not familiar with the city and would like to be prepared for a successful visit.

  Here's a look at the Table of Contents:

Introduction
Packing Checklist
Downtown Richmond
City Safety Guide
Public Transportation
Shopping
    ATM's & Banks
    Convenience Stores
    Restaurants
Richmond Area
    Genealogy Attractions
    Other Attractions
Day-Trips (within 2-hours drive)
      Genealogy Attractions
       Other Attractions
Links for More Information


 To purchase a copy of A Genealogist's Guide to Richmond,Virginia in either paperback ($9.99) or .pdf ($4.99) format go to  The In-Depth Genealogist Shop.
 The time it will save in planning your next research trip to Richmond is well worth the price!

 
Thanks to Shannon Combs-Bennett and The In-Depth Genealogist for making this book available. I am looking forward to future Genealogist's Guides for other cities.
 

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Sunday, September 14, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar

Sept. 14-Sept. 20

   


An empty calendar again this week. 

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Sunday, September 7, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar

Sept.7-Sept. 13






Sept. 9~
   Thomas McRady (1821-1896), my maternal 3rd Great Grandfather, would have been 193 years old.  Tom lived in the Springhill area of Sumter County, South Carolina. 

Sept. 13~
   My  maternal Great Great Grandfather, William Amos McManus (1854-1914), died 100 years ago. He is buried in the Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Pisgah Crossroads, Sumter, SC. 

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Sunday, August 31, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar


Aug. 31-Sept. 6






Sept. 4~
   My maternal 4th Great Grandfather, Philip Roberts III (1798-1852), died 162 years ago in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina at the age of 54.  He is buried in St. Wesberry High Hill Cemetery, Richland, Columbia, South Carolina. 


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Sunday, August 24, 2014

This Week On My Family History Calendar


Aug. 24-Aug. 30





Aug. 24~

   Gilbert Ernest Roberts (1920-1944), my maternal Grandfather would be celebrating his 94th birthday on this day. Born in Columbia, Richland County, SC, Gilbert was the son of William T. Roberts (1894-1959) and Beulah Mae Price Roberts (1897-1980).

 Aug. 28~

   My paternal Great Grandmother, Emma Ruth Baker Early (1901-1993) would have turned 113 on this day. Ruth was the 10th child of Arthur Wellington Baker (1857-1949) and Martha Victoria Bradford Baker (1862-1947) and was born in Sumter County, South Carolina.


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