I received this in my email and read it top to bottom and felt I wanted to share this article with all of you. It does show that we are all the same....... yound and old .... just the means are different.
FIND MY PAST: Youth in Genealogy: Generation Y Redefines Family History Research
Generation Y's look at Genealogy
posted by Sandra Gardner Benward through Find My Past
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Tuesday Travel - Taking a Bus Ride
On Wednesday several dozen excited family researchers will board a bus in the Sacramento Area and travel down to the NEW Sutro Library now on the University of San Francisco campua.
How to get ready for the trip? How do I ensure that I will be using my time wisely and getting the most out of the materials available?
I guess first you would check your genealogy software program to see who and what you will be researching. What do I have already? What am I missing?
Now after that is done, I would imagine that my next step would be to check the Sutro library catalogue. Search everything. Write or print out what you find. Organize your findings so that you are ready to go when you arrive at the library. Organize what you say? If you found several references in books, put those all together and organize them to their importance to you. Same with references to microfisch/ microfilm, histories, bios, etc. Work smart.
Like alot of other people, I don't have much research in California - just a small twig of my ancestral tree is in Pasadena, CA. So I will be doing some research for my granduncle John E. BRANFIELD and his wife Emma Belle KLINE and their two children Burdine and Paul and of course their grandchildren ..... all in the Pasadena area.
But you do know that the Sutro Library has more than just Northern California materials. It has materials from all over the world, so there is something for everone. You just need to search the catalogue and make a plan and then work your plan.
...from a very excited researcher Sandra Gardner Benward
How to get ready for the trip? How do I ensure that I will be using my time wisely and getting the most out of the materials available?
I guess first you would check your genealogy software program to see who and what you will be researching. What do I have already? What am I missing?
Now after that is done, I would imagine that my next step would be to check the Sutro library catalogue. Search everything. Write or print out what you find. Organize your findings so that you are ready to go when you arrive at the library. Organize what you say? If you found several references in books, put those all together and organize them to their importance to you. Same with references to microfisch/ microfilm, histories, bios, etc. Work smart.
Like alot of other people, I don't have much research in California - just a small twig of my ancestral tree is in Pasadena, CA. So I will be doing some research for my granduncle John E. BRANFIELD and his wife Emma Belle KLINE and their two children Burdine and Paul and of course their grandchildren ..... all in the Pasadena area.
But you do know that the Sutro Library has more than just Northern California materials. It has materials from all over the world, so there is something for everone. You just need to search the catalogue and make a plan and then work your plan.
...from a very excited researcher Sandra Gardner Benward
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Society Saturday - Cox Black and White Lab, Inc. to be at Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society Spring Seminar
Cox Black and White Lab, Inc. was founded in 1990 by Jeff Cox and Katherine Weedman-Cox. They specialize in reproducing and preserving photographic history. Their clients include The California State Library, The California State Railroad Museum, The Center for Sacramento History, The State Archives, The Sacramento Library, Caltrans and various other agencies.
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| Katherine Weedman-Cox at Family History Day 2012 |
The Lab is currently scanning the Jack London nitrate negatives from the California State Parks Collection in Sonoma in an effort to help preserve his images. Cox Black and White Lab, Inc. also reproduces and restores precious family photos that customers have been bringing them for 23 years. They love to hear family stories! Be sure to take this opportunity to talk to Katherine at the Spring Seminar - bring your questions or better yet, your old, faded or damaged family photo to learn how digital photographic retouching may be able to transform your family photo to near original quality.
Cox Black and White Lab can be reached at 916-631-7275 or email customerservice@coxphotolab.com.
About the Spring Seminar
Register now for the Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society Spring Seminar on March 16, 2013 featuring technology and social media expert Thomas MacEntee.
Half the seats are already reserved! Pre-registration only. No tickets sold at the door.
Read more about Thomas here and here. Read about his topics and print the registration form here. Hope to see you there!
Written in part by Katherine Weedman-Cox
Posted by Denise H. Richmond
Society Saturday - Sacramento County Records Preservation
Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society values giving back to the genealogy community through its preservation projects. One of the Society's major efforts has been to bring Sacramento County records a little bit closer to family historians, Sacramento history buffs and the public at large.
Was your ancestor in Sacramento County back in the day?
Record types that the Society has indexed tell fascinating stories of the people who settled in Sacramento County and were recorded under a variety of circumstances! Indexes include civil court cases, delayed births, militia, divorces, Folsom and San Quentin prisons, homesteads, marriages, baptisms, cemeteries, women proprietors, and the list goes on. The books are available for purchase in the Root Cellar Store or send us a Research Request.
Through Root Cellar's long-standing partnership with the Center for Sacramento History, an active group of Society volunteers organized by Marilyn Ulbricht gathers every Friday morning at the Center. Generally, everyone is transcribing the same record type because so many volumes exist. Each volunteer gently combs through the pages, willing to get a little dusty, stopping occasionally to share an amazing story of the person's data being extracted. Sometimes they pause for a look-up, using a dictionary of historic medical terminology or a book of California place names. You see, preservation projects are educational on so many levels!
Currently, Root Cellar volunteers are diligently working to finish the last book of the "Coroner Records Collection for Sacramento County". The collection consists of 20 registers with a treasure trove of information. Examples of information include, name, place of death, property and to whom distributed, place of burial, physical description of the deceased, cause of death and description of the circumstances of the death to name a few. These books cover the years 1887 through 1969. Each volume published (some volumes have more than one book) are indexed and upon completion of all books, a Master Index will be published. There are additional coroner's records available at the Center from years 1970 through 1978 but are not included in this project.
The Committee has also nearly completed the "Index of Registers of Wills for Sacramento County". Anyone doing family research will really have to look at these as there is invaluable information to help complete those missing spots in your family tree. Some of the wills are extremely detailed giving names, addresses, relationship to the deceased, identification of property, etc.
Was your ancestor in Sacramento County back in the day?
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| Women Proprietors or Sole Traders Sacramento County 1850-1930. Click on all images to enlarge |
Through Root Cellar's long-standing partnership with the Center for Sacramento History, an active group of Society volunteers organized by Marilyn Ulbricht gathers every Friday morning at the Center. Generally, everyone is transcribing the same record type because so many volumes exist. Each volunteer gently combs through the pages, willing to get a little dusty, stopping occasionally to share an amazing story of the person's data being extracted. Sometimes they pause for a look-up, using a dictionary of historic medical terminology or a book of California place names. You see, preservation projects are educational on so many levels!
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| Cover (above) and sample contents, Sacramento County Coroner's Records |
The Committee has also nearly completed the "Index of Registers of Wills for Sacramento County". Anyone doing family research will really have to look at these as there is invaluable information to help complete those missing spots in your family tree. Some of the wills are extremely detailed giving names, addresses, relationship to the deceased, identification of property, etc.
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| Excerpt from actual Sacramento County Will |
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| Data extracted from Will Books |
Three members of the Society are indexing and extracting the information from "The City of Sacramento Deaths and Internments". The information will include the date of death, names, nativity, cause of death, and internment.
Genealogists are always looking for a picture of an ancestor. Have you ever considered looking at the police blotter? Maybe that's why Uncle Zeke or Cousin Edna have been so elusive. A future project is the "Mug Books from the City of Sacramento Police Department." Indexing was started but put on hold pending completion of the Will Project. This book will include the mug shot photos and other information. Oh my, the stories these photos could tell!
As you can see, Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society is dedicated to making resources and information available to the genealogy community and beyond. We have reaped from others who have done the same and it is our way to express our gratitude.
Much more information can be gleaned from the original books available for research at the Center for Sacramento History located at 551 Sequoia Pacific Ave., Sacramento, CA 95814. Appointments must be made by calling 916-808-7072 or email csh@cityofsacramento.org.
Marilyn Ulbricht is always looking for volunteers. According to Ulbricht, "If you have three or four hours a week and would like to participate in our extraction projects, we would encourage you to come join us on Fridays from 9:00a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will gain far more than you give!" For further information, please call Marilyn at 916-467-0020.
Submitted by Marilyn Ulbricht
Posted by Denise H. Richmond
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Save the Date: Genealogical DNA Seminar with Katherine Hope Borges
The Genealogical Society of Stanislaus County submitted the following save-the-date announcement:
Katherine Hope Borges is the Co-Founder and Director of The International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG), which promotes and educates about genetic genealogy. ISOGG has grown to over 8,000 members in 70 countries.
Through ISOGG, Katherine has increased professional standards in the practice, research, and discussion of relevant issues in DNA testing, interpretation, and ethics. She organized a speaker’s bureau and has given many presentations on genetic genealogy to groups across the United States and in the United Kingdom. She administers several surname, regional, and haplogroup DNA projects.
Katherine currently serves as Chaplain of Turlock Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. She attended Modesto Junior College and California State University, Stanislaus. Katherine was a guest speaker on DNA Genealogy at the 2011 Family History Day at the California State Archives in Sacramento.
Check the Society's website for details.
submitted by Lewis Ruddick
posted by Denise H. Richmond
Genealogical DNA Seminar with Katherine Hope Borges
October 26, 2013
Trinity United Presbyterian Church
1600 Carver Road
Modesto, CA 95350
Katherine Hope Borges is the Co-Founder and Director of The International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG), which promotes and educates about genetic genealogy. ISOGG has grown to over 8,000 members in 70 countries.
Through ISOGG, Katherine has increased professional standards in the practice, research, and discussion of relevant issues in DNA testing, interpretation, and ethics. She organized a speaker’s bureau and has given many presentations on genetic genealogy to groups across the United States and in the United Kingdom. She administers several surname, regional, and haplogroup DNA projects.
Katherine currently serves as Chaplain of Turlock Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. She attended Modesto Junior College and California State University, Stanislaus. Katherine was a guest speaker on DNA Genealogy at the 2011 Family History Day at the California State Archives in Sacramento.
Check the Society's website for details.
submitted by Lewis Ruddick
posted by Denise H. Richmond
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Society Saturday - Family Roots Publishing Company at Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society Spring Seminar
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| Image Courtesy Family Roots Publishing Co. |
According to owner Leland Meitzler, "Family Roots Publishing will display hundreds of genealogy-related books, and maps, and research guides for sale at the seminar. They will also have selected CD-ROMs, DVDs, and the popular Flip-Pal mobile scanner on sale. They will also demonstrate how to use the Flip-Pal to get the most out of it. This is your chance to actually see and purchase items that you may have only read about before!"
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| Photo Courtesy Judy Nissila 2012 |
Register now for the Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society Spring Seminar on March 16, 2013 featuring technology and social media expert Thomas MacEntee. Read more about Thomas here and here. Read about his topics and print the registration form here.
Hope to see you there!
posted by Denise H. Richmond
Friday, February 1, 2013
RootsMagic Users Group at Sacramento FamilySearch Library
Sacramento FamilySearch Library
Everyone is welcome.
RootsMagic Users Group
Join us at our RootsMagic Users Group meeting is held the 3rd Wednesday of each month 12:00-1:15 pm. Meetings will include: – Webinars – Group Discussions – Demonstrations
Call the Sacramento FamilySearch Library for Reservations 916-487-2090.
Everyone is welcome.
RootsMagic Users Group
Join us at our RootsMagic Users Group meeting is held the 3rd Wednesday of each month 12:00-1:15 pm. Meetings will include: – Webinars – Group Discussions – Demonstrations
Call the Sacramento FamilySearch Library for Reservations 916-487-2090.
Submitted by L Todd
Posted by Ron Setzer
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