Yes, please. Chris On Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 7:54:32 AM CST, Jim Jackson <ancestrynut@charter.net> wrote: Is there interest in migrating this list to Groups.io? We have been very quiet for some time but a new home might provide the impetus for reviving it. Let us know what you think. Jim & Diane - Co-Amins _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html _______________________________________________ Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.com/postorius/lists/genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 Rootsweb Blog: http://rootsweb.blog RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community
Is there interest in migrating this list to Groups.io? We have been very quiet for some time but a new home might provide the impetus for reviving it. Let us know what you think. Jim & Diane - Co-Amins
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Hi Jim and Di, Like many people, I have a couple of brick walls. My most searched for was my 3rd great grandmother, Sarah Clark Mather, was widowed in 1805 in Lima, New York with six little ones. Her husband Timothy died at age 40 and all thats online is he died in Lima. Their youngest child was born in July, 1805. Then she seems to have disappeared for a few years and during that time, she married a man whose last name was Latta. Sarah Latta was buried in the Pioneer Cemetery in West Bloomfield, NY next to her son from the first marriage, Gurdon Clark Mather. Sarah had one daughter with Mr. Latta, Mary C. Who married Nathan Peck and they raised a large family in Lima. She was born in 1816. My theory is that Mr. Latta was an older man, possibly a widower and he’s buried with his first wife but I’d still like to get his first name, place of marriage and if there were other children besides Mary C. Grace Mather Sent from my iPad On Sep 3, 2019, at 3:28 PM, Jim Jackson <ancestrynut@charter.net> wrote: We just wanted to encourage you all to make use of this list in your family searches. A large number of Rootsweb lists have been made inactive due to no messages over a period of time. We want to keep as many lists active as we possibly can and your participation will help toward that goal. If you have a "brick wall" in your family search, send in a message with as much information as you have and let's see if someone may be able to help fill in those blanks. Best wishes, Jim and Di _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html _______________________________________________ Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.com/postorius/lists/genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 Rootsweb Blog: http://rootsweb.blog RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community
We just wanted to encourage you all to make use of this list in your family searches. A large number of Rootsweb lists have been made inactive due to no messages over a period of time. We want to keep as many lists active as we possibly can and your participation will help toward that goal. If you have a "brick wall" in your family search, send in a message with as much information as you have and let's see if someone may be able to help fill in those blanks. Best wishes, Jim and Di
Dear Bill Dillon, Take a look here... https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Fcampaigns%2Fphotos%2Fairplane-n-lp%2F%3Fcid%3Dfb-1052&h=ATOLDTES1tKSywYX5fi0XfyTdcm2RjemTR_HMMWjL-hHkBVQr7uDISWzMSsd3oPTSk4P55CdFuW5zh6zPlT4HC3VuqJhlV7_NWFOBg4nz4kCWpEtSSiEXBK3SYF6_UTQr7v-YvEUbNNG5jTIzd6J7XvRWSQTpKdMvfc4wXZBRrdNnOd9mfNgYo94zdKbQbknisw1lffzzobUqPEG2KtOPRwayRxcJ8a_tkBuO4EnHCFevFI1IHpAcMing7Q0TTzDZ54s7eFdyCmZ1bF9IepE On Sun, Sep 3, 2017 at 2:00 AM, <genealogy-treasures-request@rootsweb.com> wrote: > Send GENEALOGY-TREASURES mailing list submissions to > genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists3.rootsweb.ancestry.com/mailman/listinfo/ > genealogy-treasures > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > genealogy-treasures-request@rootsweb.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > genealogy-treasures-owner@rootsweb.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of GENEALOGY-TREASURES digest..." > > > RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/ > GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Old pictures (Bill Dillon) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2017 23:05:01 +0000 (UTC) > From: Bill Dillon <barnacle392@yahoo.com> > To: "genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com" > <genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com> > Subject: [Genealogy-Treasures] Old pictures > Message-ID: <192118116.1860129.1504393501208@mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > I have some old pictures, mainly of Beaver Island, Michigan and Trumbull > County, Ohio.I'd like to scan them and post them somewhere for all to use.? > What is my next step? > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > To contact the GENEALOGY-TREASURES list administrator, send an email to > GENEALOGY-TREASURES-admin@rootsweb.com. > > To post a message to the GENEALOGY-TREASURES mailing list, send an email > to GENEALOGY-TREASURES@rootsweb.com. > > __________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com > with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body > of the > email with no additional text. > > > ------------------------------ > > End of GENEALOGY-TREASURES Digest, Vol 6, Issue 1 > ************************************************* >
OK, so I recently subscribed to this list. Thank you for that. I have numerous documents and pictures of my relatives that I have no idea what to do with.My adult children haven't shown any interest in pursuing genealogy and I'm afraid if I justleft these documents and pictures to them they would eventually just throw them away. I don't want to donate anything to Ancestry as they would just ending up charging peopleto view them. What I have is stuff scattered from Czechoslovakia (but with translations) to New Englandto Washington state to California and places in between. What do I do with this stuff? I'm sure others are in my boat. What have you decided todo with your treasures? Thanks in advance Bill Dillon
I have some old pictures, mainly of Beaver Island, Michigan and Trumbull County, Ohio.I'd like to scan them and post them somewhere for all to use. What is my next step?
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Hi there, Diane list admin here. Has anyone got any photos of the 8th Army in North Africa please, the reason being that I threw all mine away of my Dad in the 8th Army. I am so upset, and I wondered if anyone on here would have any they could send me or not? My Dad was Arthur William Margrie of the Royal Corp of Signals, I wondered if anyone would know of him on here? Hoping to hear from someone very soon. Diane
Yes, the URL is http://www.ancientfaces.com/ . It's a very nice website to post your family pictures, stories, recipes, etc. on. I posted our family photos on it years ago when it was still relatively young and not that much was on it. In the years since I've seen it grow by leaps and bounds. When you post your pictures it warns you that basically you give up your right to privacy and they can use the pictures in a manner they see fit. I didn't have a problem with that because I wanted the pictures out there where everyone in the world could see them if they wanted. You identify your pictures by names, dates and places if possible, or simply call it a mystery picture related to (surname) family. At any rate, I've never seen any pictures used anywhere else, but of course they may decide to digitalize collections and sell them in a digitalized form later on down the line like paid genealogy sites do our family trees. I don't have a problem with either of those scenarios since again, my point of posting my tree and photos is to allow any descendants interested to have access to the information in my family tree and photos. If you have documents or letters, they can be scanned and added to the website. You can transcribe letters and add them in story form to the site. They send you notices of any additions to the website relating to surnames you are interested in. I'm glad I've posted my photos to the website...they'll live on somewhere. You can search this website by surname. Here's what the surname Maxwell brought up http://www.ancientfaces.com/research/surname/maxwell/maxwell-family-history-and-family-tree Another thought too. If you have photos of people and can find them on the Find A Grave website, you can post their picture on the Find A Grave website. That's another project I mean to do with my photos and another great way to give future researchers free access to information. http://www.findagrave.com/ Love... Deb > Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:39:58 -0700 > From: suemaxwell@comcast.net > To: genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [Genealogy-Treasures] Wow > > Ancient faces? I haven't heard of that. > > Sue > > > On 2/26/2012 4:42 PM, Deb Stevens wrote: > > At the very least, post your digitalized family info on rootsweb and ancestry.com, including all photographs. Then ask your the local historical societies of the places your ancestors lived and see if they'd be interested in the content. The chances the content will stay with the local historical societies where your ancestors grew up is greater than at the state level (where it might get sold because of space and funding issues) and will allow future researchers to find it should they care enough to look. The New England Historical Society is a great place, as is Maryland State Archives. I use these to show wonderful examples of great historical societies. If the historical society doesn't look healthy financially, I'd look elsewhere. Even though you don't have immediate family members who are interested, perhaps there are some collateral lines who are alive and well, and you can find descendants who may deserve to have the photos. Local historical museums are anot! > he! > > r alternative. In all cases I would try to get stuff back to a local level. I have the same problem as you do. My son is not interested right now; I have nieces and nephews who show minor or no interest. I think as they grow older that may change and they may regret the lack of interest. Unfortunately I'll probably be dead and gone by then. My main concern is in preserving the photographs, which will never come again. All our family photographs were in two antique tea boxes. I think I'll pass them on to my son, but have great concern they'll be lost in the travails of life. I've posted all my family photos on Ancient Faces, and there is Dead Fred's and Gorpy's. I still need to post to local boards on rootsweb and any other local boards I can find (which I think is very important). So much to do and so little time.... > > > > Deb > > > >> To: genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com > >> From: gajdmax@aol.com > >> Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:06:50 -0500 > >> Subject: Re: [Genealogy-Treasures] Wow > >> > >> > >> Sue - sounds like you have some great treasures to share!! I understand about having family members who do not care about family history as I too have children who have no interest in it. I am fortunate to have nephews who are interested though. I have found many useful pictures and other family items that were available on ancestry for me to take advantage of. There were ancestor pictures and such that I could not have gotten any other way. I think if you post them for sharing they will live on and there will be people who will be interested. As you post things you will be able to connect with distant relatives and perhaps they might be interested in some of your personal items. Whatever you do - don't throw them away or give them to just anyone. They are much too precious. > >> > >> Darlene Pryor Maxwell > >> > >> > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: suemaxwell<suemaxwell@comcast.net> > >> To: genealogy-treasures<genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com> > >> Sent: Sat, Feb 25, 2012 1:31 pm > >> Subject: [Genealogy-Treasures] Wow > >> > >> > >> Like I said, I think, from the name of the long forgotten site, that > >> his is perfect timing for me. > >> I havequite a few valuable photos, items, things I have inherited and > >> o children of my own,. I have been in a terrible stew about what to do > >> s I come from a disjointed family which have few members with any > >> nterest in things of this nature.. > >> My grandmother was the first American girl to be the prima ballerina at > >> he Metropolitan Opera House. I have been in the process of researching > >> er ancestors, including that of her two husbands, for 15 years as part > >> f a project to co-author a major book about her life which will put her > >> fficially into ballet history. The most basic items that I own that > >> onnect to her career will most likely go to the university where I am > >> oing this with the head of the ballet department. But there are many > >> ther things belonging to my grandmother, her ancestors, and ancestors > >> rom other families in different lines. I have had remarkable > >> xperiences such as someone finding photos of her ancestors at an > >> uction and tracking me down- to name just one thing. > >> I will get the photos and documents digitized, but what to do with the > >> orgeous original items is what I am struggling with. > >> When I was researching in NYC, I found 6 letters her great grandfather > >> ad written and now have a cabinet photo of a portrait of him. I was > >> hinking that I could write up his story, and give the photo and story > >> o that historical society. I have consider things like that. > >> My grandmother grew up in a millioniare family. I have tiffany purses > >> nd many things that are reminiscent of that time period. I also have an > >> xtremely ornate and valuable silverware set and other items of silver. > >> My brother has no interest in family history, and I doubt that his son > >> oes. I even wonder what to do with my silvered baby shoe and my baby > >> ook. I am just totally puzzled at the moment as I want to make out a > >> ore specific will and really need advice. I can put historical stories > >> ith many of the items. Not all I have written will be in the book so I > >> an also do some writing about these people. > >> Today may not be the best day to chat about it, but it might be later > >> his afternoon or Monday. All I am saying is that after considering so > >> any possibilities I am still in the dark. If the book is successful, as > >> e believe it will be, and the writing process between us is finally > >> tarting, then these items might be wanted by some museums like the > >> erforming Arts Library in NYC. The book will put her officially into > >> allet history and my co- author is very excellent to be the compiler of > >> his information because of her ballet expertise and her personal work > >> thic. > >> I have been wanting an answer now to make decisions and put my mind at > >> est. Everything I own has a story. And I think of these gorgeous photos > >> f her mother- some quite large, and what would happen to them. I just > >> ave no idea what to do after all gets digitized. > >> Sue > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> ootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > >> ttp://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > >> ------------------------------- > >> o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com > >> ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of > >> he message > >> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > >> http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > >> > >> ------------------------------- > >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Ancient faces? I haven't heard of that. Sue On 2/26/2012 4:42 PM, Deb Stevens wrote: > At the very least, post your digitalized family info on rootsweb and ancestry.com, including all photographs. Then ask your the local historical societies of the places your ancestors lived and see if they'd be interested in the content. The chances the content will stay with the local historical societies where your ancestors grew up is greater than at the state level (where it might get sold because of space and funding issues) and will allow future researchers to find it should they care enough to look. The New England Historical Society is a great place, as is Maryland State Archives. I use these to show wonderful examples of great historical societies. If the historical society doesn't look healthy financially, I'd look elsewhere. Even though you don't have immediate family members who are interested, perhaps there are some collateral lines who are alive and well, and you can find descendants who may deserve to have the photos. Local historical museums are anot! he! > r alternative. In all cases I would try to get stuff back to a local level. I have the same problem as you do. My son is not interested right now; I have nieces and nephews who show minor or no interest. I think as they grow older that may change and they may regret the lack of interest. Unfortunately I'll probably be dead and gone by then. My main concern is in preserving the photographs, which will never come again. All our family photographs were in two antique tea boxes. I think I'll pass them on to my son, but have great concern they'll be lost in the travails of life. I've posted all my family photos on Ancient Faces, and there is Dead Fred's and Gorpy's. I still need to post to local boards on rootsweb and any other local boards I can find (which I think is very important). So much to do and so little time.... > > Deb > >> To: genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com >> From: gajdmax@aol.com >> Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:06:50 -0500 >> Subject: Re: [Genealogy-Treasures] Wow >> >> >> Sue - sounds like you have some great treasures to share!! I understand about having family members who do not care about family history as I too have children who have no interest in it. I am fortunate to have nephews who are interested though. I have found many useful pictures and other family items that were available on ancestry for me to take advantage of. There were ancestor pictures and such that I could not have gotten any other way. I think if you post them for sharing they will live on and there will be people who will be interested. As you post things you will be able to connect with distant relatives and perhaps they might be interested in some of your personal items. Whatever you do - don't throw them away or give them to just anyone. They are much too precious. >> >> Darlene Pryor Maxwell >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: suemaxwell<suemaxwell@comcast.net> >> To: genealogy-treasures<genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Sat, Feb 25, 2012 1:31 pm >> Subject: [Genealogy-Treasures] Wow >> >> >> Like I said, I think, from the name of the long forgotten site, that >> his is perfect timing for me. >> I havequite a few valuable photos, items, things I have inherited and >> o children of my own,. I have been in a terrible stew about what to do >> s I come from a disjointed family which have few members with any >> nterest in things of this nature.. >> My grandmother was the first American girl to be the prima ballerina at >> he Metropolitan Opera House. I have been in the process of researching >> er ancestors, including that of her two husbands, for 15 years as part >> f a project to co-author a major book about her life which will put her >> fficially into ballet history. The most basic items that I own that >> onnect to her career will most likely go to the university where I am >> oing this with the head of the ballet department. But there are many >> ther things belonging to my grandmother, her ancestors, and ancestors >> rom other families in different lines. I have had remarkable >> xperiences such as someone finding photos of her ancestors at an >> uction and tracking me down- to name just one thing. >> I will get the photos and documents digitized, but what to do with the >> orgeous original items is what I am struggling with. >> When I was researching in NYC, I found 6 letters her great grandfather >> ad written and now have a cabinet photo of a portrait of him. I was >> hinking that I could write up his story, and give the photo and story >> o that historical society. I have consider things like that. >> My grandmother grew up in a millioniare family. I have tiffany purses >> nd many things that are reminiscent of that time period. I also have an >> xtremely ornate and valuable silverware set and other items of silver. >> My brother has no interest in family history, and I doubt that his son >> oes. I even wonder what to do with my silvered baby shoe and my baby >> ook. I am just totally puzzled at the moment as I want to make out a >> ore specific will and really need advice. I can put historical stories >> ith many of the items. Not all I have written will be in the book so I >> an also do some writing about these people. >> Today may not be the best day to chat about it, but it might be later >> his afternoon or Monday. All I am saying is that after considering so >> any possibilities I am still in the dark. If the book is successful, as >> e believe it will be, and the writing process between us is finally >> tarting, then these items might be wanted by some museums like the >> erforming Arts Library in NYC. The book will put her officially into >> allet history and my co- author is very excellent to be the compiler of >> his information because of her ballet expertise and her personal work >> thic. >> I have been wanting an answer now to make decisions and put my mind at >> est. Everything I own has a story. And I think of these gorgeous photos >> f her mother- some quite large, and what would happen to them. I just >> ave no idea what to do after all gets digitized. >> Sue >> >> _______________________________________________ >> ootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List >> ttp://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html >> ------------------------------- >> o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com >> ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of >> he message >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List >> http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > _______________________________________________ > RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >
I agree! I love the tablecloth...a treasure to be kept forever... Deb > To: genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com; genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com > From: brinacbolanz@comcast.net > Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:22:30 -0800 > Subject: Re: [Genealogy-Treasures] Hi there > > I suggest to my clients that they donate it to the historical society in the area the photos were taken. > > Great idea with the tablecloth! > > Brina Bolanz > www.RestoredStories.com > > > ----- Reply message ----- > From: csds2625@comcast.net > To: <genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com> > Subject: [Genealogy-Treasures] Hi there > Date: Sat, Feb 25, 2012 8:26 am > > > > > > I am in the midst of trying to figure out what to do with family photos that nobody wants and I can't keep forever. > > Any ideas on that? > > > > One thing I did with my family photos... > > My daughter got married and I collected from our family and groom's side and direct line ancestor's wedding photos. > > With my picasa program I typed on the name of the couple and date of marriage. > > I then bought transfer paper and ironed on the photos on a round tablecloth with brides family going in one direction and groom's in another. > > I trimmed the cloth with lace and voila... what a great momento for the couple to use on anniversaries... > > > > I don't know if I can post a photo on this email to everyone but will try. Otherwise email me and I can send a pic of the completed project. > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Diane" <dpkms20042000@yahoo.co.uk> > To: genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com > Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2012 10:10:57 AM > Subject: Re: [Genealogy-Treasures] Hi there > > This is what it says on Rootsweb about this list! > > /Topic:/ Anyone interested in discussing the preservation of documents, > pictures, family heirlooms and other treasures left to us by our > ancestors, as well as sources and methods for dating old photos. > > Diane > > > > On 25/02/2012 15:53, suemaxwell wrote: > > I suppose it has been so long that I have forgotten what the list is > > about! Tell us, please. Might be the right time for me. > > > > Sue > > > > > > > > On 2/25/2012 4:01 AM, Diane wrote: > >> Hi there, Diane list admin here. > >> > >> Is there anyone on this list that need any help with research from anybody? > >> > >> There hasn't been much going on with this list for a while! > >> > >> Hoping to hear from you soon. > >> > >> Diane list admin > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > >> http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > >> > >> ------------------------------- > >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >> > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > _______________________________________________ > RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > _______________________________________________ > RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
At the very least, post your digitalized family info on rootsweb and ancestry.com, including all photographs. Then ask your the local historical societies of the places your ancestors lived and see if they'd be interested in the content. The chances the content will stay with the local historical societies where your ancestors grew up is greater than at the state level (where it might get sold because of space and funding issues) and will allow future researchers to find it should they care enough to look. The New England Historical Society is a great place, as is Maryland State Archives. I use these to show wonderful examples of great historical societies. If the historical society doesn't look healthy financially, I'd look elsewhere. Even though you don't have immediate family members who are interested, perhaps there are some collateral lines who are alive and well, and you can find descendants who may deserve to have the photos. Local historical museums are another alternative. In all cases I would try to get stuff back to a local level. I have the same problem as you do. My son is not interested right now; I have nieces and nephews who show minor or no interest. I think as they grow older that may change and they may regret the lack of interest. Unfortunately I'll probably be dead and gone by then. My main concern is in preserving the photographs, which will never come again. All our family photographs were in two antique tea boxes. I think I'll pass them on to my son, but have great concern they'll be lost in the travails of life. I've posted all my family photos on Ancient Faces, and there is Dead Fred's and Gorpy's. I still need to post to local boards on rootsweb and any other local boards I can find (which I think is very important). So much to do and so little time.... Deb > To: genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com > From: gajdmax@aol.com > Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:06:50 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Genealogy-Treasures] Wow > > > Sue - sounds like you have some great treasures to share!! I understand about having family members who do not care about family history as I too have children who have no interest in it. I am fortunate to have nephews who are interested though. I have found many useful pictures and other family items that were available on ancestry for me to take advantage of. There were ancestor pictures and such that I could not have gotten any other way. I think if you post them for sharing they will live on and there will be people who will be interested. As you post things you will be able to connect with distant relatives and perhaps they might be interested in some of your personal items. Whatever you do - don't throw them away or give them to just anyone. They are much too precious. > > Darlene Pryor Maxwell > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: suemaxwell <suemaxwell@comcast.net> > To: genealogy-treasures <genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sat, Feb 25, 2012 1:31 pm > Subject: [Genealogy-Treasures] Wow > > > Like I said, I think, from the name of the long forgotten site, that > his is perfect timing for me. > I havequite a few valuable photos, items, things I have inherited and > o children of my own,. I have been in a terrible stew about what to do > s I come from a disjointed family which have few members with any > nterest in things of this nature.. > My grandmother was the first American girl to be the prima ballerina at > he Metropolitan Opera House. I have been in the process of researching > er ancestors, including that of her two husbands, for 15 years as part > f a project to co-author a major book about her life which will put her > fficially into ballet history. The most basic items that I own that > onnect to her career will most likely go to the university where I am > oing this with the head of the ballet department. But there are many > ther things belonging to my grandmother, her ancestors, and ancestors > rom other families in different lines. I have had remarkable > xperiences such as someone finding photos of her ancestors at an > uction and tracking me down- to name just one thing. > I will get the photos and documents digitized, but what to do with the > orgeous original items is what I am struggling with. > When I was researching in NYC, I found 6 letters her great grandfather > ad written and now have a cabinet photo of a portrait of him. I was > hinking that I could write up his story, and give the photo and story > o that historical society. I have consider things like that. > My grandmother grew up in a millioniare family. I have tiffany purses > nd many things that are reminiscent of that time period. I also have an > xtremely ornate and valuable silverware set and other items of silver. > My brother has no interest in family history, and I doubt that his son > oes. I even wonder what to do with my silvered baby shoe and my baby > ook. I am just totally puzzled at the moment as I want to make out a > ore specific will and really need advice. I can put historical stories > ith many of the items. Not all I have written will be in the book so I > an also do some writing about these people. > Today may not be the best day to chat about it, but it might be later > his afternoon or Monday. All I am saying is that after considering so > any possibilities I am still in the dark. If the book is successful, as > e believe it will be, and the writing process between us is finally > tarting, then these items might be wanted by some museums like the > erforming Arts Library in NYC. The book will put her officially into > allet history and my co- author is very excellent to be the compiler of > his information because of her ballet expertise and her personal work > thic. > I have been wanting an answer now to make decisions and put my mind at > est. Everything I own has a story. And I think of these gorgeous photos > f her mother- some quite large, and what would happen to them. I just > ave no idea what to do after all gets digitized. > Sue > > _______________________________________________ > ootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > ttp://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > ------------------------------- > o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com > ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of > he message > > > > _______________________________________________ > RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
I suggest to my clients that they donate it to the historical society in the area the photos were taken. Great idea with the tablecloth! Brina Bolanz www.RestoredStories.com ----- Reply message ----- From: csds2625@comcast.net To: <genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com> Subject: [Genealogy-Treasures] Hi there Date: Sat, Feb 25, 2012 8:26 am I am in the midst of trying to figure out what to do with family photos that nobody wants and I can't keep forever. Any ideas on that? One thing I did with my family photos... My daughter got married and I collected from our family and groom's side and direct line ancestor's wedding photos. With my picasa program I typed on the name of the couple and date of marriage. I then bought transfer paper and ironed on the photos on a round tablecloth with brides family going in one direction and groom's in another. I trimmed the cloth with lace and voila... what a great momento for the couple to use on anniversaries... I don't know if I can post a photo on this email to everyone but will try. Otherwise email me and I can send a pic of the completed project. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Diane" <dpkms20042000@yahoo.co.uk> To: genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2012 10:10:57 AM Subject: Re: [Genealogy-Treasures] Hi there This is what it says on Rootsweb about this list! /Topic:/ Anyone interested in discussing the preservation of documents, pictures, family heirlooms and other treasures left to us by our ancestors, as well as sources and methods for dating old photos. Diane On 25/02/2012 15:53, suemaxwell wrote: > I suppose it has been so long that I have forgotten what the list is > about! Tell us, please. Might be the right time for me. > > Sue > > > > On 2/25/2012 4:01 AM, Diane wrote: >> Hi there, Diane list admin here. >> >> Is there anyone on this list that need any help with research from anybody? >> >> There hasn't been much going on with this list for a while! >> >> Hoping to hear from you soon. >> >> Diane list admin >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List >> http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > _______________________________________________ > RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > _______________________________________________ RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _______________________________________________ RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
I don't think we are related to either of you who mentioned this. My husband's famiily went from Pa to WVA and were pioneers there. My line started in Pa and went to Conn. and NY. It is a very unhealthy line full of alcoholics..There may be some children I don't know about or branches. For example, one of my uncle's line married into a Canadian family. It all gets very complicated. I do have a very old book on the Maxwells that I can look in later. Sue Maxwell Maxwell On 2/26/2012 5:15 AM, jsiders@ameritech.net wrote: > By any chance your Maxwell's related to the Maxwell's in and around Adams& > Highland counties of Ohio? My husbands grandfather Joseph Albert Siders Married > 1st wife Mary Etta Maxwell. Daughter of Thomas Augustus Maxwell b.2.14.1844, > died 12.23.1914, buried Coss Cemetery Highland County, (Belfast)& > married Pheobe Roberds (Roberts) 9.1.1868, Highland County, Ohio. I hope you are > need Thomas parents. > > Thanks& God Bless > Lisa Hinkle Siders > > Lisa "Hinkle" Siders > Researching Since 1999 > Henckel/Hinkle& Seiders/Siders Families and Memories > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ls55/index.html > Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and forever. > Hebrews 13:8 > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: suemaxwell<suemaxwell@comcast.net> > To: "genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com"<genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sat, February 25, 2012 1:30:07 PM > Subject: [Genealogy-Treasures] Wow > > Like I said, I think, from the name of the long forgotten site, that > this is perfect timing for me. > > I havequite a few valuable photos, items, things I have inherited and > no children of my own,. I have been in a terrible stew about what to do > as I come from a disjointed family which have few members with any > interest in things of this nature.. > > My grandmother was the first American girl to be the prima ballerina at > the Metropolitan Opera House. I have been in the process of researching > her ancestors, including that of her two husbands, for 15 years as part > of a project to co-author a major book about her life which will put her > officially into ballet history. The most basic items that I own that > connect to her career will most likely go to the university where I am > doing this with the head of the ballet department. But there are many > other things belonging to my grandmother, her ancestors, and ancestors > from other families in different lines. I have had remarkable > experiences such as someone finding photos of her ancestors at an > auction and tracking me down- to name just one thing. > > I will get the photos and documents digitized, but what to do with the > gorgeous original items is what I am struggling with. > > When I was researching in NYC, I found 6 letters her great grandfather > had written and now have a cabinet photo of a portrait of him. I was > thinking that I could write up his story, and give the photo and story > to that historical society. I have consider things like that. > > My grandmother grew up in a millioniare family. I have tiffany purses > and many things that are reminiscent of that time period. I also have an > extremely ornate and valuable silverware set and other items of silver. > > My brother has no interest in family history, and I doubt that his son > does. I even wonder what to do with my silvered baby shoe and my baby > book. I am just totally puzzled at the moment as I want to make out a > more specific will and really need advice. I can put historical stories > with many of the items. Not all I have written will be in the book so I > can also do some writing about these people. > > Today may not be the best day to chat about it, but it might be later > this afternoon or Monday. All I am saying is that after considering so > many possibilities I am still in the dark. If the book is successful, as > we believe it will be, and the writing process between us is finally > starting, then these items might be wanted by some museums like the > Performing Arts Library in NYC. The book will put her officially into > ballet history and my co- author is very excellent to be the compiler of > this information because of her ballet expertise and her personal work > ethic. > > I have been wanting an answer now to make decisions and put my mind at > rest. Everything I own has a story. And I think of these gorgeous photos > of her mother- some quite large, and what would happen to them. I just > have no idea what to do after all gets digitized. > > Sue > > > _______________________________________________ > RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > _______________________________________________ > RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >
By any chance your Maxwell's related to the Maxwell's in and around Adams & Highland counties of Ohio? My husbands grandfather Joseph Albert Siders Married 1st wife Mary Etta Maxwell. Daughter of Thomas Augustus Maxwell b.2.14.1844, died 12.23.1914, buried Coss Cemetery Highland County, (Belfast) & married Pheobe Roberds (Roberts) 9.1.1868, Highland County, Ohio. I hope you are need Thomas parents. Thanks & God Bless Lisa Hinkle Siders Lisa "Hinkle" Siders Researching Since 1999 Henckel/Hinkle & Seiders/Siders Families and Memories http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ls55/index.html Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 ________________________________ From: suemaxwell <suemaxwell@comcast.net> To: "genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com" <genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sat, February 25, 2012 1:30:07 PM Subject: [Genealogy-Treasures] Wow Like I said, I think, from the name of the long forgotten site, that this is perfect timing for me. I havequite a few valuable photos, items, things I have inherited and no children of my own,. I have been in a terrible stew about what to do as I come from a disjointed family which have few members with any interest in things of this nature.. My grandmother was the first American girl to be the prima ballerina at the Metropolitan Opera House. I have been in the process of researching her ancestors, including that of her two husbands, for 15 years as part of a project to co-author a major book about her life which will put her officially into ballet history. The most basic items that I own that connect to her career will most likely go to the university where I am doing this with the head of the ballet department. But there are many other things belonging to my grandmother, her ancestors, and ancestors from other families in different lines. I have had remarkable experiences such as someone finding photos of her ancestors at an auction and tracking me down- to name just one thing. I will get the photos and documents digitized, but what to do with the gorgeous original items is what I am struggling with. When I was researching in NYC, I found 6 letters her great grandfather had written and now have a cabinet photo of a portrait of him. I was thinking that I could write up his story, and give the photo and story to that historical society. I have consider things like that. My grandmother grew up in a millioniare family. I have tiffany purses and many things that are reminiscent of that time period. I also have an extremely ornate and valuable silverware set and other items of silver. My brother has no interest in family history, and I doubt that his son does. I even wonder what to do with my silvered baby shoe and my baby book. I am just totally puzzled at the moment as I want to make out a more specific will and really need advice. I can put historical stories with many of the items. Not all I have written will be in the book so I can also do some writing about these people. Today may not be the best day to chat about it, but it might be later this afternoon or Monday. All I am saying is that after considering so many possibilities I am still in the dark. If the book is successful, as we believe it will be, and the writing process between us is finally starting, then these items might be wanted by some museums like the Performing Arts Library in NYC. The book will put her officially into ballet history and my co- author is very excellent to be the compiler of this information because of her ballet expertise and her personal work ethic. I have been wanting an answer now to make decisions and put my mind at rest. Everything I own has a story. And I think of these gorgeous photos of her mother- some quite large, and what would happen to them. I just have no idea what to do after all gets digitized. Sue _______________________________________________ RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Yes sue I am a Maxwell by marriage. I have been doing some research of my husband's family on ancestry.com. I have found out many interesting things. He is a Maxwell from Tennessee and is distantly related to Maxwell Coffee. -----Original Message----- From: suemaxwell <suemaxwell@comcast.net> To: genealogy-treasures <genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sat, Feb 25, 2012 8:28 pm Subject: Re: [Genealogy-Treasures] Wow You are a Maxwell!!!!! I am by birth and marriage. Tell me about this. ou can write me privately if you want to. Sue n 2/25/2012 6:06 PM, gajdmax@aol.com wrote: Sue - sounds like you have some great treasures to share!! I understand about aving family members who do not care about family history as I too have hildren who have no interest in it. I am fortunate to have nephews who are nterested though. I have found many useful pictures and other family items hat were available on ancestry for me to take advantage of. There were ncestor pictures and such that I could not have gotten any other way. I think f you post them for sharing they will live on and there will be people who will e interested. As you post things you will be able to connect with distant elatives and perhaps they might be interested in some of your personal items. hatever you do - don't throw them away or give them to just anyone. They are uch too precious. Darlene Pryor Maxwell -----Original Message----- From: suemaxwell<suemaxwell@comcast.net> To: genealogy-treasures<genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sat, Feb 25, 2012 1:31 pm Subject: [Genealogy-Treasures] Wow Like I said, I think, from the name of the long forgotten site, that his is perfect timing for me. I havequite a few valuable photos, items, things I have inherited and o children of my own,. I have been in a terrible stew about what to do s I come from a disjointed family which have few members with any nterest in things of this nature.. My grandmother was the first American girl to be the prima ballerina at he Metropolitan Opera House. I have been in the process of researching er ancestors, including that of her two husbands, for 15 years as part f a project to co-author a major book about her life which will put her fficially into ballet history. The most basic items that I own that onnect to her career will most likely go to the university where I am oing this with the head of the ballet department. But there are many ther things belonging to my grandmother, her ancestors, and ancestors rom other families in different lines. I have had remarkable xperiences such as someone finding photos of her ancestors at an uction and tracking me down- to name just one thing. I will get the photos and documents digitized, but what to do with the orgeous original items is what I am struggling with. When I was researching in NYC, I found 6 letters her great grandfather ad written and now have a cabinet photo of a portrait of him. I was hinking that I could write up his story, and give the photo and story o that historical society. I have consider things like that. My grandmother grew up in a millioniare family. I have tiffany purses nd many things that are reminiscent of that time period. I also have an xtremely ornate and valuable silverware set and other items of silver. My brother has no interest in family history, and I doubt that his son oes. I even wonder what to do with my silvered baby shoe and my baby ook. I am just totally puzzled at the moment as I want to make out a ore specific will and really need advice. I can put historical stories ith many of the items. Not all I have written will be in the book so I an also do some writing about these people. Today may not be the best day to chat about it, but it might be later his afternoon or Monday. All I am saying is that after considering so any possibilities I am still in the dark. If the book is successful, as e believe it will be, and the writing process between us is finally tarting, then these items might be wanted by some museums like the erforming Arts Library in NYC. The book will put her officially into allet history and my co- author is very excellent to be the compiler of his information because of her ballet expertise and her personal work thic. I have been wanting an answer now to make decisions and put my mind at est. Everything I own has a story. And I think of these gorgeous photos f her mother- some quite large, and what would happen to them. I just ave no idea what to do after all gets digitized. Sue _______________________________________________ ootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List ttp://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html ------------------------------- o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of he message _______________________________________________ RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of he message _______________________________________________ ootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List ttp://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html ------------------------------- o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of he message
Sue - sounds like you have some great treasures to share!! I understand about having family members who do not care about family history as I too have children who have no interest in it. I am fortunate to have nephews who are interested though. I have found many useful pictures and other family items that were available on ancestry for me to take advantage of. There were ancestor pictures and such that I could not have gotten any other way. I think if you post them for sharing they will live on and there will be people who will be interested. As you post things you will be able to connect with distant relatives and perhaps they might be interested in some of your personal items. Whatever you do - don't throw them away or give them to just anyone. They are much too precious. Darlene Pryor Maxwell -----Original Message----- From: suemaxwell <suemaxwell@comcast.net> To: genealogy-treasures <genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sat, Feb 25, 2012 1:31 pm Subject: [Genealogy-Treasures] Wow Like I said, I think, from the name of the long forgotten site, that his is perfect timing for me. I havequite a few valuable photos, items, things I have inherited and o children of my own,. I have been in a terrible stew about what to do s I come from a disjointed family which have few members with any nterest in things of this nature.. My grandmother was the first American girl to be the prima ballerina at he Metropolitan Opera House. I have been in the process of researching er ancestors, including that of her two husbands, for 15 years as part f a project to co-author a major book about her life which will put her fficially into ballet history. The most basic items that I own that onnect to her career will most likely go to the university where I am oing this with the head of the ballet department. But there are many ther things belonging to my grandmother, her ancestors, and ancestors rom other families in different lines. I have had remarkable xperiences such as someone finding photos of her ancestors at an uction and tracking me down- to name just one thing. I will get the photos and documents digitized, but what to do with the orgeous original items is what I am struggling with. When I was researching in NYC, I found 6 letters her great grandfather ad written and now have a cabinet photo of a portrait of him. I was hinking that I could write up his story, and give the photo and story o that historical society. I have consider things like that. My grandmother grew up in a millioniare family. I have tiffany purses nd many things that are reminiscent of that time period. I also have an xtremely ornate and valuable silverware set and other items of silver. My brother has no interest in family history, and I doubt that his son oes. I even wonder what to do with my silvered baby shoe and my baby ook. I am just totally puzzled at the moment as I want to make out a ore specific will and really need advice. I can put historical stories ith many of the items. Not all I have written will be in the book so I an also do some writing about these people. Today may not be the best day to chat about it, but it might be later his afternoon or Monday. All I am saying is that after considering so any possibilities I am still in the dark. If the book is successful, as e believe it will be, and the writing process between us is finally tarting, then these items might be wanted by some museums like the erforming Arts Library in NYC. The book will put her officially into allet history and my co- author is very excellent to be the compiler of his information because of her ballet expertise and her personal work thic. I have been wanting an answer now to make decisions and put my mind at est. Everything I own has a story. And I think of these gorgeous photos f her mother- some quite large, and what would happen to them. I just ave no idea what to do after all gets digitized. Sue _______________________________________________ ootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List ttp://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html ------------------------------- o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of he message
You are a Maxwell!!!!! I am by birth and marriage. Tell me about this. You can write me privately if you want to. Sue On 2/25/2012 6:06 PM, gajdmax@aol.com wrote: > Sue - sounds like you have some great treasures to share!! I understand about having family members who do not care about family history as I too have children who have no interest in it. I am fortunate to have nephews who are interested though. I have found many useful pictures and other family items that were available on ancestry for me to take advantage of. There were ancestor pictures and such that I could not have gotten any other way. I think if you post them for sharing they will live on and there will be people who will be interested. As you post things you will be able to connect with distant relatives and perhaps they might be interested in some of your personal items. Whatever you do - don't throw them away or give them to just anyone. They are much too precious. > > Darlene Pryor Maxwell > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: suemaxwell<suemaxwell@comcast.net> > To: genealogy-treasures<genealogy-treasures@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sat, Feb 25, 2012 1:31 pm > Subject: [Genealogy-Treasures] Wow > > > Like I said, I think, from the name of the long forgotten site, that > his is perfect timing for me. > I havequite a few valuable photos, items, things I have inherited and > o children of my own,. I have been in a terrible stew about what to do > s I come from a disjointed family which have few members with any > nterest in things of this nature.. > My grandmother was the first American girl to be the prima ballerina at > he Metropolitan Opera House. I have been in the process of researching > er ancestors, including that of her two husbands, for 15 years as part > f a project to co-author a major book about her life which will put her > fficially into ballet history. The most basic items that I own that > onnect to her career will most likely go to the university where I am > oing this with the head of the ballet department. But there are many > ther things belonging to my grandmother, her ancestors, and ancestors > rom other families in different lines. I have had remarkable > xperiences such as someone finding photos of her ancestors at an > uction and tracking me down- to name just one thing. > I will get the photos and documents digitized, but what to do with the > orgeous original items is what I am struggling with. > When I was researching in NYC, I found 6 letters her great grandfather > ad written and now have a cabinet photo of a portrait of him. I was > hinking that I could write up his story, and give the photo and story > o that historical society. I have consider things like that. > My grandmother grew up in a millioniare family. I have tiffany purses > nd many things that are reminiscent of that time period. I also have an > xtremely ornate and valuable silverware set and other items of silver. > My brother has no interest in family history, and I doubt that his son > oes. I even wonder what to do with my silvered baby shoe and my baby > ook. I am just totally puzzled at the moment as I want to make out a > ore specific will and really need advice. I can put historical stories > ith many of the items. Not all I have written will be in the book so I > an also do some writing about these people. > Today may not be the best day to chat about it, but it might be later > his afternoon or Monday. All I am saying is that after considering so > any possibilities I am still in the dark. If the book is successful, as > e believe it will be, and the writing process between us is finally > tarting, then these items might be wanted by some museums like the > erforming Arts Library in NYC. The book will put her officially into > allet history and my co- author is very excellent to be the compiler of > his information because of her ballet expertise and her personal work > thic. > I have been wanting an answer now to make decisions and put my mind at > est. Everything I own has a story. And I think of these gorgeous photos > f her mother- some quite large, and what would happen to them. I just > ave no idea what to do after all gets digitized. > Sue > > _______________________________________________ > ootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > ttp://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > ------------------------------- > o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com > ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of > he message > > > > _______________________________________________ > RootsWeb GENEALOGY-TREASURES Mailing List > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-TREASURES.html > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENEALOGY-TREASURES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >