FREE Webinars Starting July 2

The Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree organizers have had a couple hours of sleep following another sussessful "Jam" and are back at work.  Look at the line-up they have for webinar speakers and topics for July and August:

• DearMyrtle: NSDAR, Resources for your Revolutionary War Ancestors
• Mike Booth: Genealogy on the Go
• Maureen Taylor: The Photo Detective
• Marian Pierre-Louis: Cemetery Research for your New England Ancestors

The Genealogy Jamboree Blog: FREE Webinars Coming Up Starting July 2 has all the info.  Enjoy!


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101 Best Websites for 2011 - Family Tree Magazine

Family Tree Magazine's annual 101 Best Websites for 2011 - Family Tree Magazine is ready for your perusal. You could probably add a few of your own "bests". Remember though, only a small percentage of research material can be found on the Internet. Happy hunting!

Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond

New Tab: Daily Blogging Prompts

A new tab has been added to the blog's home page.  The "Daily Blogging Prompts" tab is located at the top of the screen.  Click on it for a list of helpful ideas to frame your next submission to the blog.  This new tab can be used in conjunction with the Blog FAQs tab and the article about the blog in the February 2011 - May 2011 issue of The Preserves.  Submit your content to rootcellarsgs@gmail.com.

Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond

How-To's for the Root Cellar Blog

The new blog for Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society has received a positive welcome.  It will keep you up-to-date on events and activities of Root Cellar as well as other local and national genealogical news.  The blog can also be another useful family history research tool. 

How can you use the blog?  How can you add content to the blog?  Good questions and below are some basic instructions for following or subscribing to blog updates, adding comments and using the blog as a research tool.  Let us know if it helps or you have questions.

What is a blog?  There are several definitions but Wikipedia says, in part, a blog (a blend of the term web log) is a type of website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries [posts] are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. Most blogs are interactive, allowing visitors to leave comments and even message each other via widgets on the blogs and it is this interactivity that distinguishes them from other static websites.  Many blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject [genealogy]; others function as more personal online diaries.  A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, Web pages, and other media related to its topic.

What is Root Cellar's blog address (URL)?  http://rootcellarramblings.blogspot.com

How to Receive Blog Updates

1. Go to http://rootcellarramblings.blogspot.com

2. Choose how you want to receive Blog updates:

a. Under the header “Followers” on the right side of the screen, click the “Follow’ butto

• Sign in using an account you have already created by clicking on one of the icons.

• If you are already logged into that account, you will be prompted to agree to use that account for following the Blog.  Otherwise, you will be prompted to log in, 

• After you click ‘agree’, the photo you use for that account will appear in the Follower Box on the Blog.  If you do not have a photo, a silhouette will appear instead.  Hover your cursor over any photo in the Follower Box and the name of the Follower will pop up.  Click on any photo for information about the Follower.

• If you do not have one of the accounts in the selection box, click on the option to create a free Google account. After creating an account, return to the Blog and complete the steps above.

     b.    Under the header “Subscribe Options” on the right side of the screen, click “Subscribe in a reader or by email" and see the “Subscribe Now! box:

• To use a web-based newsreader*, click on one of the icons or “Choose Your Reader” for other options.

• To use your personal email account, click on “Get Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society delivered by email”.

How to Comment on a Blog Post:

Your feedback is important.  Let it be known if the article was helpful, needs clarification or you have a suggestion, etc.

• Click on the “Comments” link shown below an article and after the “Posted by Denise, Ron or Sandi” line. The “We love getting your comments” box appears.  Type your comments and praises.
• Click on the button for “Comment As”.  Select Name/URL unless you are familiar with the other options.
  Enter your name, first and last please.  The space for can be left blank or enter your own URL if you have one.  Click “Preview” if desired, otherwise click “Post Comment”.  All comments are moderated and will appear on the blog article after reviewed.

How to Forward a Blog Post

• Click on the envelope icon shown after “Comments”.
• Click on one of the icons shown below the “Posted by Denise, Ron or Sandi” line.  Hover the cursor over the icon for its identity to pop up.

How to Use the Blog as a Research Tool

• Attach a photo or image to an email and send to rootcellarsgs@gmail.com which is Root Cellar’s official email address.  The photo or image must be in jpg, gif or png format only.
• In the email, include a brief story about the photo or image.  Include your relationship to the ancestor.
• Indicate if you want your name and/or email address to be used in the blog post. If not, the Root Cellar email address will be used and any feedback will be forwarded to you from the Root Cellar email administrator.
• Draw inspiration for your contribution from any of the Daily Blog Prompts like Mystery Monday (brickwall), Tombstone Tuesday, Wedding Wednesday.  These blog prompts were suggested by Geneabloggers.   

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*Newsreader defined: Either a separate program or built into the Web browser, a newsreader is used to read messages from syndication feeds such as RSS and Atom. Also called an "RSS reader," "news aggregator," "feed viewer" or "headline viewer," some newsreader programs provide a search capability for both newsgroups and feeds as well as local e-mail messages, contacts and other files. Source: PCMagazine Encyclopedia

Wedding Wednesday - Sexton and Freeman



Wedding Day Photo


John T. Sexton, born May 28, 1878 in Salinas, Monterey, California and Hattie L. Freeman, born August 4, 1885 in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, California, were married September 5, 1910 in San Francisco, California.  According to Hattie’s personal correspondence with her sisters, Hattie and John met in San Francisco during the summer of 1910 and had a short courtship.  This was the second marriage for John and the first marriage for Hattie.  They were married for fifty years.  John died January 6, 1961 and Hattie died January 7, 1968.

Mrs. H.E. Stacy
 announces the marriage of her sister
Hattie L. Freeman
 to
 Mr. John T. Sexton
Monday, Septenber fifth
nineteen hundred and ten
San Francisco, Cal

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SINCE 1910

It was back on September 5, 1910 that Hattie Freeman said "I do" to John T. Sexton. Since then the twosome have travelled thousands of miles together, weathered the storm of a depression, reared three children, and made some friends. In all, it's been a good life together. Now Hattie, who has been in Rebekah Lodge for 50 years, and John, who joined the Odd Fellows in 1912, are being honored by these lodges in Pleasanton . . a tribute to a Golden Wedding Anniverary. Source: The Times, Pleasanton, California; September 7, 1960, Page unknown; Transcribed by Vikki Rubiales, 14 Jun 2011

Contributed by John and Hattie Freeman's grand-daughter,Vikki Rubiales, member of Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society.  Contact Vikki if you share these surnames in your family history.

Wedding Wednesday is just one of the daily blog themes suggested on Geneabloggers. Get your ancestors noticed here - submit content to rootcellarsgs@gmail.com

Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond

Sentimental Sunday - Happy Father's Day Jesse Lee GREEN

Loving horses is not just a little girl’s need but it is in my genes – on my father’s side.  My father, Jesse Lee GREEN, was born July 11, 1909 in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California.  He loved and owned horses long before I came along as his first child.  I never did remember if he ever told me why he loved horses and riding so much.  I am sure as a child he was exposed to horses still being used for everyday transportation, farming and enjoyment. 

As an adult my father moved to Sacramento, California and went to work for Pacific Gas & Electric as a mechanic.  He moved into 2711 “M” Street where he boarded with friends of his.  I do not know where he boarded his horse, however I remember him saying he would ride outside the east of Sacramento in what is now called Carmichael. 

One of his horses was named “Teddy”.  Teddy was a 15.3 hand, chestnut gelding with a flax mane and tail.  Teddy was taught to ground tie which means the reins could be dropped to the ground and the horse stays in that place without moving or lowering his head to graze.  On May 4, 1940, a professional photograph was taken of Dad and Teddy in a field with buildings in the background.  The photo of Teddy on the plate was a Father’s Day gift. 

My Dad told me the story about him grooming Teddy one day.  As he was standing in front of Teddy grooming his forelock, Teddy reached out and bit my Dad in the center of his chest!  Needless to say it hurt a lot.  Dad always said “Never stand in front of a horse to groom him.  You will not get bit.”  To this day I have never groomed a horse’s forelock or face while standing in front.  Also, this helps prevent the horse from running over you if it spooks.  Another piece of wisdom my Dad passed on to me was always wear boots around horses.  This is a safety issue since a horse may not realize it is stepping on your foot.  Should the horse step on your foot, the boot, especially if it has steel reinforced toes, helps prevent a severe injury.  Advice taken - I feel unprotected should I be in any other footwear except boots around horses. 

My love of horses endures.  I am not sure what life would be like if I never had horses in my life.  I know my Dad was my inspiration to love and ride horses.  Happy Father’s Day, Dad.

By Carolee Green Jones, Program Chairperson for Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society

Sentimental Sunday is just one of the daily blog themes suggested on Geneabloggers. Get your ancestors noticed here - submit content to rootcellarsgs@gmail.com.

Member Spotlight

FYI - Mary Anne Myers Smith is the next member of Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society in the spotlight. 


Click on the Member Spotlight tab to read about Mary Anne.





Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond.