George Washington Jones – Tombstone Tuesday

George Washington Jones, b. 21 December 1828 in Wayne County, Kentucky, married Sarah Kennedy/Cannady 17 February 1853, and d. 22 September 1909 in Wayne County, Kentucky. 
According to my records, their children were:
James Daniel, b. 16 Jan 1854, d. 1920
Harrison, b. 1 Aug 1856, d. 8 Mar 1946
Hanna Elizabeth, b. 1860, d. unk.
Margaret E., b. 1862, d. unk.
David, b. 21 April 1865, d. 10 Feb 1936
Dora B., b. 1868, d. unk.
William Isaac, b. 22 March 1870, d. 12 Apr 1904
Andrew W., b. Dec 1873, d. unk.
Mary J., b. 1876, d. unk.
George W. Jones is my GG Grandfather. Thank you to Charlene New Holmes for photographing and posting this on FindAGrave.com.

Burial:
Jonesville Cemetery
Wayne County

Created by: Charlene New Holmes
Record added: Aug 04, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 5662666

Posted by Ron Setzer

Roseville Genealogical Society Meeting – Event

Roseville Genealogical Society Meeting
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Maidu Senior Center, 1550 Maidu Dr., Roseville, CA
Meeting 1-3 pm
Program: "Mining the Gold in County Archives"
Speaker: John Knox

He will explore the rich resources to be found in a County
Archives and share with you the resources that can only be found there.
John is the current Vice-President and member of the Research committee of the Placer County Genealogical Society. He is a retired History Teacher and has been doing family research for over 20 years. For the past 5 years he has been involved in research at the Placer County Archives and has authored a number of papers relating to the history of Auburn: Entertainment 1854 - 1855, George Bishop Census Analysis 1850-1880, and co-authored The Story of the Bernhard Family.
He is presently involved in a partnership to chronicle the history of downtown Auburn. One of the first products of this recent research is a walking tour brochure of Downtown Auburn.
Another is the story of Nancy McCormick, Auburn businesswoman of 1849, who barely exists except in county Archival Records.

Submitted by Helen Astill
Posted by Ron Setzer

DNA and Genetic Genealogy Conference – Event

Announcing the Inaugural DNA and Genetic Genealogy Conference Sponsored by ISOGG and SCGS: To Be Held in Conjunction with the SCGS Genealogy Jamboree 
I am so excited to finally be able to share the following news: 
DNA and Genetic Genealogy Conference Jan 4, 2012 - The International Society of Genetic Genealogy and the Southern California Genealogical Society announce an innovative, important one-day DNA conference, “Family History and DNA: Genetic Genealogy in 2013,” to be held June 6, 2013, in conjunction with the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. 
The featured speaker is Dr. Spencer Wells of the National Geographic Genographic Project, who will review the Genographic Project 2.0. Other speakers presenting state-of-the-art uses of DNA in the search for ancestors include The Genetic Genealogist Blaine Bettinger; Dr. Tim Janzen; The Legal Genealogist Judy G. Russell; Your Genetic Genealogist CeCe Moore; DNA Testing Adviser Richard Hill; and Katherine Borges, the director of ISOGG. Also participating in the day-long seminar will be representatives from the major commercial DNA organizations – Family Tree DNA, 23andMe and AncestryDNA. Separate tracks will be targeted for beginners and advanced genetic genealogists. 
One-on-one consultations will be available during the final hour of the day. Help is available to interpret results and to use the various testing organization websites and resources. This personal assistance will help even the most inexperienced family historians apply genetic genealogy as another tool in their research toolbox. 
What makes this event so special? “This is the very first genetic genealogy conference that is independently produced by societies such as ISOGG and SCGS,” explained CeCe Moore, the conference co-chair. “I have dreamed of an ISOGG-sponsored genetic genealogy conference for a long time, and I am thrilled to be working in cooperation with the SCGS Jamboree on this inaugural event. Holding the conference in conjunction with the Genealogy Jamboree helps us reach many family historians who would otherwise not be able to attend.” 
“We are so excited about breaking new ground in genetic genealogy gatherings,” said SCGS president Alice Fairhurst, who also leads the society’s DNA interest group and has been actively applying DNA in her own genealogy research. “As more family historians have DNA tests, genetic genealogy is becoming more valuable in the search for ancestors and living relatives.” 
Registration for “Family History and DNA: Genetic Genealogy in 2013” and the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree opens on Friday, January 4, 2013. The conference will be held at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA. The Southern California Genealogy Jamboree will also be held at the Burbank Marriott on June 7-9, 2013. 
Further information can be found at www.scgsgenealogy.com and http://genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com.

Submitted by Jim Rader
Posted by Ron Setzer

Friday Following

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Northern California Expo 2013 

 

When: June 28 & 29, 2013 Friday & Saturday 

Where: Conference Center - Crowne Plaza Sacramento Northeast

        5321 Date Ave, Sacramento, CA 95841

 

Cost: Early Bird $59, online after April 30, 2013 $79 & $99 at the door

Friday or Saturday ONLY $55

Addional Options- Handouts $25

 

Only registration is up so far, so keep checking back for schedules.

Mark your Calendar for now.

 

More Information and to Register

 

 

 

Happy New Year - 2013

Happy New Year

 

Welcome to the newest year ever - 2013!!

What are your genealogical goals for this year? Anything specific? What help do you need? What trips do you need to make? Who do you need to talk to before that person is no longer available to you? Have your transcribed that last interview with "Aunt Mable" so that you know you understand what was said? Have you updated your computer program so that you know what you have and what you actually need? Do you have that timeline complete so you know what you need? Did you find that living cousin (5th cousin 3 times removed)? Did you order those DNA test or is that something you will order in this  NEW YEAR? Did you talk about family story's with your brother/sister over the holdiays? Why not? Did you write down the family stories that were told over the holdiay season. Did you get that Family book made last year? Maybe this NEW YEAR will be the year.

After all it is a NEW YEAR and a new beginning and a chance to start a new line or continue one or complete one........ 

New Year - New Beginnings

 

                      Where are you going to begin this year? 

Happy ALMOST New Year Eve - Celebration!

It is almost time to ring that bell, clink those glasses, make those resolutions, make those toasts and wish all your family and friends the best during this brand new year coming up soooooooon.


What are your rituals? What do you do on this night? Are you in bed by 9pm or do you party the night away? Are you celebrating with your spouse or are you at a party with friends? What is your best story? Any New Year Eve Family stories you would like to share with us? Leave your story on comment or email us.

ohhhh, don't forget the New Year's Day Parade in Pasadena tomorrow morning. Well worth the early morning rising.

(...from ASK.com wikipedia) New Year's Day is observed on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar as well as the Julian calendar used in ancient Rome. With most countries using the Gregorian calendar as their main calendar, New Year's Day is the closest thing to being the world's only truly global public holiday. ......click on link for more information

History of New Years and How the World Celebrates

Looking back at Root Cellar's December Celebration

 

 

posted for your enjoyment by Sandra Gardner-Benward

 

Did You Know There is a Genealogical Hall of Fame?

Did you know that there is a Genealogy Hall of Fame?
Yes there is. It was created and maintained by the National Genealogical Society (NGS).
Is there a Root Cellar member that qualifies for this award? Of course all our members are winners but............  It would be wonderful to nominate one of our own members.

Nomination to the Hall of Fame is open to anyone who qualifies. It certainly would be amazing to have a nomination from California. Give it some thought.

 

 

from Christine Rose, CG, CGL, FASG, Chairman, NGS Hall of Fame Committee

"I am Chairman of the 2013 National  Genealogical Society Hall of Fame committee. Do you or the group know of a  deceased genealogist who you believe would be eligible for this award? There are  many worthy candidates but often they are best known to the  regional societies but overlooked when it is time to file papers for this  prestigious award. Our committee would be grateful if you would bring this to  the attention of others so that papers could be prepared and submitted by January 31,  2013.

Basically:

• A nominee must have been actively engaged in genealogy in  the United States for at least ten years, must have been deceased for at least five  years at the time of nomination, and must have made contributions to the field of genealogy  judged to be of lasting significance in ways that were unique, pioneering, or  exemplary.

• The National Genealogy Hall of Fame is an educational project in which the entire genealogical community is invited to participate.  Affiliation with the National Genealogical Society is not required.

• The National Genealogy Hall of Fame Committee elects one  person to the Hall of Fame annually. Those elected are permanently commemorated in the  Hall of Fame at Society headquarters, Arlington, Virginia.

• Nominations for election to the Hall of Fame are due by 31 January each year. Official nomination forms are available from our website,           National Genealogical Society , Awards & Competitions, or by contacting the National Genealogical  Society, 3108 Columbia Pike, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22204‐4304; phone 1‐800‐473‐  0060.

If you have any questions, please either contact NGS or  contact Christine. Your help with this will be sincerely appreciated. It  would be wonderful to have a worthy California candidate nominated!

 

posted for your help in the search by Sandra Gardner-Benward