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Fall into Family History with the Septe...
Fall into Family
History with the September/October 2015 Issue of Your Genealogy Today
By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.
Where did the summer go? Fall is my favorite season of the year, but I can’t believe that Labor Day weekend (the unofficial end to summer) has come and gone. As a child, Labor Day also signaled that it was time to get back to the books since school always began the day after. 
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Keeping
with the same “back to school” mindset, I am preparing my Fall family history
research plan, and the September/October 2015 issue of Your Genealogy Today has some great ideas for records and resources
I want to explore.
The
article on “Dissecting Death Notices for New Clues” by George G. Morgan
immediately grabbed my attention. I recently performed a mini review of
documents I had collected for one of my lines and began looking a bit more
closely at the obituaries I collected for my paternal grandmother and her
siblings. George Morgan’s article
reminded me to go back to some of the newspapers and other sources to see if I
can find other related announcements and records. Following George’s advice I
will underline key words or phrases looking for direct information and clues to
follow up on in other records. I also loved George’s tips on creating a working
document using a spreadsheet in order to begin a detailed analysis of the text
underlined in an obituary, and then make a research plan.
In
addition, I really enjoyed Sue Lisk’s “Sensational Snippets and Scoops,” offering
seven great tips for searching for mentions of your ancestors’ lives and Jennifer
Holik’s “Reconstructing WWII Service Records,” the latest installment in her
series on researching WWII military ancestors. Then there are the other columns
including Dave Obee’s Back Page, Advice from the Pros, Genealogy Tourism, and
DNA & Genealogy.
Here’s a
look at the complete Table of Contents for the September/October 2015 issue:
· Dissecting
Death Notices for New Clues
George G. Morgan offers a number of strategies for
extracting the maximum information from an ancestor’s death notice
·
Advice from the Pros Understanding Records Access
Restrictions by Janice Nickerson
·
Between the Headlines: Sensational Snippets and Scoops
Sue Lisk offers seven tips to help you locate your ancestors
in the newspapers of yesteryear
·
Interviewing the Elderly
Brenda Ervin shares her successful tips for getting the
elderly to open up and share their memories for future generations
· Have You
Reached a Brick Wall in Your Native American Research?
Stuart Doyle examines some strategies and resources for
overcoming difficulties in Indian research
· Reconstructing
World War II Service Records
Jennifer Holik looks at alternate record sources when
dealing with a missing Army, Air Corps or National Guard service record
·
Intertwined Families
Elaine Ford researches a Mississippi ancestor and a
connection to slavery
·
DNA & Genealogy: Can a DNA Test Confirm Native American
Ancestry? It Depends by
Janine Cloud
·
The Rich Rewards of Your Roots: What I Found On My Journey
Into The Past
Martin Goldsmith shares an extract from his book, Alex’s
Wake: The Tragic Voyage of the St. Louis to Flee Nazi Germany – and a Grandson’s
Journey of Love and Remembrance
·
Genealogy Tourism: Genealogy Tourism in Ireland: How to Get
Started by Lora O’Brien
· The Back
Page: We All Have a “Rachel” in Our Family Tree! by Dave Obee
Whether you subscribe to the print
edition or enjoy the digital version, you are in for some fabulous fall reading
in the September/October issue of Your
Genealogy Today. With so many
helpful tips and advice, there is much to learn from the newest edition of YGT.
This is the fourth issue of Your Genealogy Today (formerly known as Family Chronicle). Not a subscriber? Go to http://yourgenealogytoday.com to take advantage of the special limited time pricing for
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    Inside Internet Genealogy: August/Septe...
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Internet Genealogy: August/September 2015 -- How Do You Utilize Historical Societies
for your Genealogy Research?
By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.
Several years ago, I received an email from a
woman who was indexing obituaries from the local paper in my hometown of
Duquesne, Pennsylvania. She noticed an entry for an infant named “Mary Alza”
who died in 1916. The indexer asked me if this was one of my relatives and sent
me the obituary. From just a few printed
lines I obtained enough information to order the death certificate. I discovered that this baby girl was the
first child born to my grandparents, but she was never mentioned in any of our
family stories. This was just one of several genealogical gems I located for my
family thanks to the Mifflin Township Historical Society—the
local organization that collects and preserves historical information for my hometown
of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, and its surrounding communities. Some of the other valuable
resources uncovered in the society’s archives included city directories that contained
entries for several of my ancestors, and records from a local funeral home that
included the burial information for my stillborn older sister.
I tell this story to illustrate how some of my best
and most unexpected family history finds did not come from online genealogy
databases, but from records housed in various societies in and museums in
Pittsburgh and in other locations across the United States.
When was the last time you utilized your local historical society, or contacted the one affiliated with the areas where your ancestors settled? If you don’t think historical societies are still significant in this digital age, then you will want to read the article “Know Your Historical Societies and Find Your Ancestors” by Amanda Epperson, in the August/September issue of Internet Genealogy Magazine. In her article, Epperson reveals that there is much more to historical societies than you think, and includes a nice list of key items you might find in their collections.
In addition to Epperson’s article, the August/September
2015 issue of IG is packed full of research tips, case studies, reminders about
backing up your research, and much more. This issue is perfect for your late
summer reading list. Here’s a list of
the articles from the complete Table of Contents.
· Rich Resources: Online State Archives
Carol Richey reveals the wealth of resources you
can uncover in online archives
· Col. Joseph B. Dorr’s Vases
Constance R. Cherba researches the life of Civil
War Colonel J.B. Dorr, and locates a missing heirloom through some persistent
online searching
· Seven Resources For World War II Reunion Groups
and Associations
Jennifer Holik shares her findings on websites
that carry on the memory of those who fought in the US Military in WWII
· Digitization Project: Snapshots from The Korean
War!
Tony Bandy examines a great resource for anyone
researching Korean War ancestors
· Uncovering the Bairnsfather Story
Gabrielle Morgan discovers a link to her family
in an historic Australian newspaper article that leads her to uncover the real
story behind her aunt’s marriage
· National Folklore Collection of Ireland:
Schools’ Collection
Joe Grandinetti shows how a 1930s homework
assignment in Ireland captured the words and wisdom of elders for posterity
· The Wellington Boulder
Constance R. Cherba digs down to find the
secrets behind a unique gravestone
· Know Your Historical Societies and Find Your
Ancestors
Amanda Epperson reveals that there is much more
to historical societies than you think
· Published and Digital Record Sources of the
Revolutionary Era: A State-by-State List
David A. Norris gives us a peek at some of the
resources available for researching Revolutionary War ancestors
· Four Essential Keys for Genealogy Backups!
Tony Bandy reminds us that there is nothing more
important than preserving your research work with a diligent backup plan
· The Back Page
Never Give Up On a Difficult Ancestor!
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And…speaking of history, you won’t want to miss
the August/September 2015 issue of History
Magazine. It’s the only place you can read about playing cards, Laudanum
and Paul Harvey in one sitting!
When I first received my sneak peek at the
August/September 2015 issue of History
Magazine, I was immediately drawn to the article “It’s All in the Cards!”
by Gloria Tietgens Sladek—a fascinating look at the history and popularity of
playing cards. One of my clearest
memories of my maternal grandfather was how he loved to play cards. He would
sit at the kitchen table for hours playing Solitaire (he called it “Beat the
Devil”) and he never missed an opportunity for a game of poker or euchre with
his buddies at the local bar—the Union Grill in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. Grandpap
died when I was nine-years-old and this article brought back many memories for
me. In addition to the article on
playing cards, the new issue of History
Magazine covers a wide range of interesting topics including orphan trains,
the use of Laudanum, and a piece on Samuel F. B. Morse, and a look at the life
of famed newscaster Paul Harvey.
Here’s
a look at the complete Table of Contents for the August/September 2015 issue.
Opening Notes
Trivia:
Renaissance Teeth, The Chuck Wagon
The Town Destroyer
Don
Hollway follows George Washington's army on its 1779 invasion of New York and
the Battle of Newtown
The Art of Samuel F.B.
Morse
William
Floyd Jr. examines the life of the accomplished painter and inventor of the
telegraph
Taylor Gordon:
"Negro Singer Who Put Montana on the Map"
Brian
D'Ambrosio explores the life of a man who became a vibrant figure in the
"Harlem Renaissance"
America's Orphan Trains
Clark
Kidder examines a primitive social experiment that resulted in orphaned and
neglected children being sent across the United States
The War of Jenkins' Ear
David
A. Norris examines a tumultuous period in 18th century Spanish-English
relations
First Blood at Mulhouse
In
an excerpt from his book, Imperial Germany's "Iron Regiment" of the
First World War, John K. Rieth offers some insight into the opening battle of
World War I
It's All in the Cards!
Gloria
Tietgens Sladek deals the low-down on the history and popularity of playing
cards
Harvey "Panned for
Gold and Struck it Rich"
Dorothy
Rieke looks at the life of famed newscaster Paul Harvey
Laudanum: The Wondrous
Remedy
Melody
Amsel-Arieli looks at the history of the use of Laudanum down through the ages
Hindsight
A
look at a selection of books and other media you might want to add to your
shelf
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  Amusement Parks and More: Sizzling Summe...Amusement Parks and More: Sizzling Summer Reading Awaits in the July/August 2015 Issue of Your Genealogy Today
By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.
Ah, summer… I have fond memories of riding bikes with friends, swimming in my neighbor’s pool, and many special trips to area amusement parks, especially Kennywood— the one closest to my childhood home in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. I was reminded of my days enjoying rollercoaster rides, Potato Patch French Fries, and the Penny Arcade, when I read the article “Historic Amusement Parks: Your Family & America’s Playgrounds” by Sandy Hack in the July/August 2015 Issue of Your Genealogy Today. In her article, Hack discusses how you can use vacation photos and clipping to add color to your family history. I was so inspired by this article that I dug out my old family photographs and began writing down my memories to include in my own family narrative.
Table of Contents for the July/August 2015 issue: • Historic Amusement Parks: Your Family & America’s Playgrounds Sandy Hack looks at how vacation photos and clippings can add color to your family history research • DNA & Genealogy Diahan Southard asks: In an ever-changing DNA world, is mtDNA testing still an important tool for family historians? • What the Widow Got-- George G. Morgan looks at how your female ancestor may have been affected by property laws • Beginning Your World War II Research -- Jennifer Holik explores the offline resources for researching your WWII military ancestor • Book Reviews Lisa A. Alzo reviews two books by Jennifer Holik: The Tiger’s Widow, and Stories from the Battlefield • Finding Grandad at the Canal! -- Isabelle Kettner Addis explores her grandfather's contribution to building the Panama Canal through Internet searches and family lore • Sacrifice for Victory: Rationing during World War II -- Carol Richey looks at how your home front ancestors were affected by the measures taken to support the war effort • The Unwritten Records of Pens and Pencils -- David A. Norris jots down some thoughts about writing instruments that may have contributed to family history • Bringing Foreign Letters and Symbols Into Your Writing -- David A. Norris offers tips for adding that little extra to your documents • Advice from the Pros -- Amanda Epperson reveals 10 ways to improve client reports • Research Trip -- Carol Richey collects some valuable tips from key staff at the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library • Genealogy Tourism -- Christine Woodcock examines the resources available to genealogists interested in researching their roots in Scotland • The Back Page -- Dave Obee questions the future of genealogy on television after Ben Affleck Whether you subscribe to the print edition or enjoy the digital version, you are in for some sizzling summer reading in the July/August issue of Your Genealogy Today. Grab a glass of iced tea or lemonade, relax in that hammock or lounge chair and peruse the pages of YGT for helpful tips and ideas you can apply to your genealogy research. This is the third issue of Your Genealogy Today (formerly known as Family Chronicle). Not a subscriber? Go to http://yourgenealogytoday.com to take advantage of the special limited time pricing for Print or PDF subscriptions.   Special Issue on Tracing Your Civil War Ancestors Available January 2011
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Coming in the March 2010 issue watch for... Cindy Thomson looks at the Irish Roots Cafe Genealogy Podcast. It's an innovative approach to Irish genealogy and anyone who does Irish research will find this useful. Read a partial excerpt... Janice Nickerson looks at Best Canadian Genealogy Blogs and Newsletters, and in a second article she offers her thoughts on the Top Ten French-Canadian Websites. If you're researching your Canadian ancestors, don't pass these up. George G. Morgan, one half of the famed Genealogy Guys Podcast, asks, Are You Informtaion Literate?. See why understanding your resources is crucial to successful genealogy research. Read a partial excerpt... Michael Hait enlightens us on the benefits of "Tweeting" Your Genealogy. Social networking in all its forms is becoming an important part of genealogy research! David A. Norris presents four articles: Scottish Archives Online, Sailing Vessel Records, England and Wales Criminal Records, and Archives Normandie (a rich resource for anyone researching ancestors in WWII Allied forces). To Subscribe to Internet-Genealogy, visit Internet_Genealogy.com or call toll-free 1-888-326-2476   More Recent Articles |
