Thanks Sally... am passing along excellent info.. Glory bee LibDex www.libdex.com Looking for a library in your ancestral hometown? Search or browse this index to 18,000 libraries worldwide. LibDex includes links to some libraries online catalogs. Global Gazetteer www.calle.com/world One of our favorite "undiscovered" online resources, this simple-but-deep site is now running on updated software. Just a few clicks will find the name of that elusive ancestral town, from Aberdeen to Zwickau. Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection www.lib.utexas.edu/maps When it comes to maps, this University of Texas library collection is as big as the Lone Star State. The collection comprises mostly historical, out-of-copyright maps—perfect for genealogical purposes. Whether you need a guide to Sioux Falls, SD, streets circa 1920 or a map of 1882 Italy, you're likely to find it among the 5,000-plus cartographic creations digitized here. GenCircles www.gencircles.com >From the creator of GenForum (now part of Genealogy.com, see Records Resources) and Family Tree Legends software, GenCircles aims to take the next step in pedigree databases. Its "SmartMatching" technology connects people in your family trees with the 85 million individuals submitted to the site's Global Tree. Arizona Genealogy Birth & Death Certificates www.genealogy.az.gov In February, the Arizona Department of Health Services launched this searchable database of 400,000 birth and death records. Arizona's not the first state to put vital records online, but what makes this site special is the ability to download images of the certificates in PDF format. (To view an image, you'll need the free Adobe Reader.) The database contains birth records from 1887 to 1928 and death records from 1878 to 1953. (Later records are sealed.) Alabama Department of Archives & History www.archives.state.al.us/dataindex.html Typical of the online explosion that's added so many state archives to our 101 list, the Alabama Archives recently has added databases of Civil War service records, local government records, maps and photos, as well as two databases on its newspaper holdings. Library of Virginia www.lva.lib.va.us/whatwehave/gene Though its pioneering Digital Library program was crippled by budget cuts, the Library of Virginia remains a valuable online asset, with 2.2 million original documents, photos and maps in more than 80 databases. Recent additions include a searchable index to names in Confederate Veteran Magazine from 1893 to 1932, more than 45,000 Virginia marriage and obituary entries published between 1780 and 1876, and marriage and obituary indexes for Richmond newspapers from 1804 to 1860. If you're curious about coats of arms, check out the library's new index to information about and illustrations of heraldic symbols. Missouri State Archives www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/resources.asp The "Show Me" state lives up to its name by showing researchers a vital-records database of 185,000 pre-1909 records, plus a WWI service-cards database with abstracts of 145,000 Army and Marine cards and digitized images of 18,500 Navy records. You'll also see guides to local records, an online archives catalog, various court databases and even an index of Civil War provost marshals. Photo Sites: AncientFaces www.ancientfaces.com Offering a visual twist on sites where genealogists exchange information, AncientFaces helps you find your ancestors and their old photographs. At last count, the site held more than 26,000 scanned photos of some 30,000 individuals. Besides family pictures, you also can search or browse military photos, family stories and even family recipes. Looking for the Gaydon-Shetley clan's Pinto Bean Fudge? Neither were we, but here it is. Western History Photography Collection www.gowest.coalliance.org This online database of digitized historical photos comes from the Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Department and the Colorado Historical Society. It's the only photo collection sweeping enough in scope to make our list on images alone. The 100,000 images depict the whole history of the West, from railroads and mining towns to ranch life and recreation, American Indians and pioneers. DeadFred www.deadfred.com Another collaborative site that seeks to reunite families with their old photos, DeadFred covers more than 10,000 surnames in its picture collection. Sally Rolls Pavia Sun City, AZ sallypavia2001@yahoo.com “We have not inherited the world from our forefathers .. we have borrowed it from our children.” ….. Kashmiri Proverb

Hope someone can use these research tools glorybee Hi All, This is a really great site. It has tons of help. It has been described as a "Swiss Army Knife" for the researcher, especially the "Research Tools" section. http://www.genealogybuff.com Online Genealogical Database Index http://www.gentree.com/gentree.html Another place to search. Great site. GenealogyPortal.com - Bringing Your Genealogical Search to a New Level http://www.genealogyportal.com/ Conniesue National Geographic Maps It looks as if they have up to date as well as antique maps on the site. http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/ a form on which you enter the information found from the Ancestry or Heritage name search, and the census image will be displayed You can get to Steve's form by going to his homepage at http://stevemorse.org Have you tried Ancestry's Obituary Hunter? Receive notification by email of new obituaries found in online newspapers across the country that you want to see. Simply fill in the surname or keyword and Ancestry will send you new matches by e-mail whenever obituaries matching your terms are located. http://www.ancestry.com/MyAncestry/ObitHunterEdit.aspx? This may or may not be something that would be useful to anyone. Have come across a directory for public libraries, which is not limited to the US. The USA public library listings are extensive and arranged by region. http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Libweb/ Sally Rolls Pavia

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http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=9076676685 Have a Happy 4th of July this is amazing an truly fabulous.. glory bee

From the genius of the lists who love to share and pass along interesting and invaluable information.. I just like to share the info given me.. Glory Bee.. From: "Sally Rolls Pavia" <sallypavia2001@yahoo.com> FHSA-L@rootsweb.com Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Your Family Photographs by David L. Mishkin So your mother, father, aunt, uncle just unloaded a shoebox full of family photographs on you because of your interest in the family history. You have finished identifying the relatives as well as possible and now have no idea how to store the photographs for future generations. You realize that some of them are in great shape but some are fading, some are sticking to each other and some photographs have mold on them....Yuck! What is a genealogist to do now? It is a good idea as a first step to be able to identify the most common types of photographic processes. This will help confirm the period of time the photographs were made of that member of your family. For remainder of article: http://genealogy.about.com/library/authors/ucmishkin1a.htm How to Properly Store Old Photographs by Pamela Wiggins 1. First, take your photos out of 'magnetic' albums. The materials they are made of, ordinary plastic, glue and cardboard, will damage photos over time. 2. Eliminate any glue, tape, staples, rubber bands and paper clips that might stain, scratch or dent photographs. 3. When framing, use acid-free mats to keep photos from touching the glass and acid-free backboards to avoid deterioration of the image. http://antiques.about.com/cs/photographs1/ht/StoringPhotos.htm Sally Rolls Pavia Sun City, AZ

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From: "Susan Bellomo" <susanbellomo@yahoo.com> To: NMGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com passing along excellent info. I cannot top Susan's comments hers also are solid gold! she also has similiar credentials Glory Bee FYI. Linda is an accomplished genealogist and Web master. This is a gem! Susan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Haas Davenport" <lhaasdav@cox.net> To: <USGENWEB-SW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 6:17 PM Subject: [USGenWeb-SW] Land Record Research >I have re-written my "Taking the Mystery Out of Land Records" and I've >completely updated my "Where To Obtain a Land Patent". My Patent page >includes the information for where to obtain a land patent for each state. >I know that many of the SCs and more than a few CCs have the link to either >my old "History and How to Use Land Records" or "How To Obtain a Land >Patent". I have changed the URLs of both of these pages > > If you have a link on your site to either of these please be kind enough > to change the URLs. Thanks !! > > Taking the Mystery Out of Land Records: > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~haas/land/index.html > > Where to Obtain a Land Patent > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~haas/learningcenter/patentlocations.html > > In fact pass it along to whoever you think might be interested <g> > > Linda > homepage: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~haas > MarionCoAR: http://www.rootsweb.com/~armarion/ > TulsaCoOK: http://www.rootsweb.com/~oktulsa2 >

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This genealogy poem is my gift to everyone for Mother's Day. I think many of you will be able to relate to it. (My poetry has been published in 47 US States, and several other countries. My Poetry Website: http://users.rosenet.net/poetryandroses/ (This remains one of my favorite poems) MY ANCESTOR GRAND MOTHER I search for you yet do not even know your name I press on praying my efforts will prove fruitful the records do not list you or the other women who have lived and loved and laughed, gave birth, and died, the records perpetrate the myth that you were never here but I stand whole and bare my soul and vow to find you as I live I search for you in old records, in churches, at the Embassy, in small dimly lit rooms in the back of obscure libraries and archives and pour over barely readable handwritten ledgers with magnifying glass and flashlight I live on mainly toast these days there isn't time for meals or much sleep feeling as I always do, on the very brink of discovery Perhaps THIS will be the day I find the one seemingly insignificant clue, which will lead me to you although I did not find you listed in the Census Records I am not deterred, you may turn up yet, on an Immigration or Naturalization list somewhere perhaps, or maybe tucked away inside some bank of vital statistics, long forgotten like so many others, your name having become lost over the long years Your name could be lying even now amidst the millions of documents stored and locked away safeguarded in the bowels of a giant warehouse all stopped up from apathetic crowds who have long ceased their visits your precious name, lying just inside a myriad of records packed in tight, packed in to stay never guessing I would come @Sarah Elizabeth Rosesrose@rosenet.net

from: "Bette" <betterichs@earthlink.net> AZSTATEGENSOC-L@rootsweb.com The Federation of Genealogical Societies had these source in their latest edition of FORUM. British India information http://www.indiaman.com Life on the Midwest Prairies http://www.connerprairie.org Riley Co., KS Genealogical Society http://www.rileycgs.com Life styles of coal miners in PA http://www.coalandcoke.org Hamburg Emigrant list with nearly 2 million entries http://www.hamburg.de/fhh/behoerden/staatsarchiv/link_to_your_roots/english/ index.htm Irish in NY city http://www.inyc.freeservers.com Bette

Till Death Do Us Part By Lynn Turner Catholic marriage records can be some of the most rewarding records while doing Hispanic family history. Besides the common marriage ceremony performed by the parish priest, there are other records that may not be known to the inexperienced researcher. I would like to write on the pre-marriage investigation, marriage dispensations, and the marriage ceremony. For further reading on the topic see chapter 10 of Finding Your Hispanic Roots by George R. Ryskamp. The pre-marriage investigation was designed to ensure that both the bride and groom met the church’s requirements. In general these investigations (informaciones matrimoniales or diligencias matrimoniales) were recorded separately from the sacramental parish books. The investigation included proof of good standing in the church and written permission of the parents if the bride or groom were underage. If the groom was from another parish, then the admonitions were posted in his home parish. Canonical admonitions were read for three consecutive Sundays prior to the marriage. The admonitions were done to ensure that the couple did not have any impediments imposed by Catholic canon law. Some of these impediments included: Related within the fourth degree of consanguinity (blood) or affinity (marriage). Crimes such as adultery or homicide Another living spouse One party not a Catholic If an impediment was found, then the couple desiring to marry had to be dispensed or forgiven by the bishop. The most common impediment found and most rewarding genealogically are the dispensations of consanguinity and/or affinity. These records are not found at the parish level. The diocesan bishop had the authority to grant a dispensation and these records were maintained at the diocesan level. The bride and groom were guilty of this impediment if they shared any ancestor within the fourth degree, or in other words, a common great-great-grandparent. These dispensations will explain exactly how the couple is related; giving you their lineages back to the common ancestor. Finally, after going through the pre-marriage investigation and the dispensation (if necessary) the couple could finally get married. Here are some other key phrases to watch for: “habiendo hecho las diligencias acostumbrados…” (Pre-marriage investigation) “habiendo precidido las tres canónicas moniciones…” (usually followed by the three dates they were read). “y no resultado/habiendo impedimento alguno” or “dispensa apostólica del cuarto grado de consanguinidad…” - “Desposé/casé y velé en facie ecclesia” (Sometimes the velación or blessing was done separately) If you are searching for a marriage record, keep in mind that the couple usually married in the home parish (or resident parish) of the bride. Lynn Turner is a senior at Brigham Young University. He expects to graduate with a B.A. in family history and genealogy, specializing in Southern European and Latin American research in August 2004. Other areas of interests include Southern States. He provides research services for Latin America ! and Spain, and can be contacted at lynnturner428@hotmail.com. Sally Rolls Pavia Sun City, AZ sallypavia2001@yahoo.com

Common Census Abbreviations http://genealogy.about.com/cs/census/a/abbreviations.htm No matter where in the world they are taken, census schedules usually offer very little room. Therefore, census takers often found it necessary to use abbreviations to get all of the required information onto the census form. These abbreviations - ranging from Na for naturalized to AdD for adopted daughter -- can provide important information that you should not overlook! Examples: Citizenship Status Codes: Al - Alien (not naturalized) Pa - First papers filed (declaration of intent) Na - Naturalized NR - Not recorded or not reported Household & Soundex Abbreviations: Ad - Adopted Ad AdCl - Adopted Child AdD - Adopted Daughter Sally Rolls Pavia Sun City, AZ

The world of work has changed greatly from the times of our ancestors, causing many occupational names and terms to fall into disuse. If you found your ancestor named as a ripper, seinter, hosteler, sperviter, dobber, or pettifogger, would you know what it meant? Probably not. Yet, the work that our ancestors chose for their living is an important part of who they were. Learning about the occupations of our ancestors can provide insight into their daily lives, social status, and possibly even the origin of your family surname. Not to mention, many old occupations are interesting enough to add a touch of spice to your family history. Check out this site for further information: http://genealogy.about.com/library/glossary/bl_occupations.htm or http://tinyurl.com/2v3ps Sally Rolls Pavia Sun City, AZ

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thanks sally glory bee You can find out whether or not a relative or other specific individual was imprisoned, died, or was present at Andersonville and Fort McHenry can be searched at: http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/prisoners.htm Sally Rolls Pavia Sun City, AZ sallypavia2001@yahoo.com "We are not makers of history. We are made by history.

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This is an excellent URL for learning about scanning! Also explains about particular file types used in photo restoring old cracked broken faded chipped photos This an excellent ABC source for beginners! http://www.scantips.com/ glory Bee