http://genealogy.about.com/library/tips/blprofessional.htm Genealogy Tip of the Day Licensed, Accredited, Certified, or Professional? Related Resources • How to Become a Professional Genealogist • Genealogy Certification & Education Opportunities Seeking out the assistance of a professional genealogist can be a good move if you encounter a challenging research problem, lack the time or skills to research, or are unable to travel. But how do you know if you are getting what you are paying for? The genealogy profession is unregulated (at least by the government) in most, if not all, parts of the world. Genealogists advertising their services may represent their education, skills, experience and expertise in any number of ways, including the following: * Licensed Genealogist - Truth be told, there really isn't such a thing in most jurisdictions. Licensure generally implies compliance with local laws regulating businesses and isn't specific to the genealogy profession. It may mean that the genealogist follows local laws and a code of ethics, but does not in any way imply competence as a genealogist. Some people do use the term 'licensed' as a synonym for 'certified,' however, so be sure to ask anyone using this title exactly what they mean by it.   * Professional Genealogist - This title generally applies to any genealogist with knowledge and experience of proper genealogical research methods and techniques, and who supports and upholds high standards in the field of genealogy. People who call themselves professional genealogists are usually either certified or very experienced, but this is not always the case. Anyone can use the title "professional," so be sure to inquire about their education, experience, and references.   * Accredited Genealogist - This accreditation program, originally developed by the Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and now administered by the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen), tests individuals on both theoretical research methodologies and in the location and use of original documents unique to the regional area in which they have applied for accreditation. Applicants for the program are required to sign a code of ethics and must renew their accreditation every five years. Genealogists who have met the rigorous requirements are bestowed the title of Accredited GenealogistSM (AG).   * Certified Genealogist - The Board for Certification of Genealogists tests and certifies researchers in the U.S., Canada, and other countries around the world. Certification categories include Certified Genealogist (CG), Certified Lineage Specialist (CLS), Certified Genealogical Records Specialist (CGRS), Certified Genealogical Instructor (CGI), and Certified Genealogical Lecturer (CGL). Genealogists certified by the BCG must pledge to a code of ethics and conduct, and renew certification every five years. Similar screening programs exist in other countries with different titles, so be sure to ask about the use of any postnomials with which you are not familiar. Certification and accreditation are not a requirement for genealogists who wish to accept clients, but they do help you to know that these individuals have had their competence as a genealogical researcher thoroughly tested by their peers. On the other hand, the fact that a genealogist has not chosen to pursue certification/accreditation doesn't mean that they aren't extremely skilled and professional in their genealogy research. Ultimately, the responsibility for locating and evaluating the credentials of anyone you hire to research your family tree is up to you.   How to Select a Professional Genealogist - please go to the above site. Sandi List mom

Found it.. I just didn't check all of the email before I replied.. Thanks, Ellie

In a message dated 3/7/03 12:06:34 PM, [email protected] writes: << In a message dated 3/7/2003 12:11:35 PM Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > If you receive an email that starts out like the below, Where is it? Ellie >> I sent it in my second email. Here it is again. ////////// <<Dear: We have reason to believe your family information) is located on our unbelievably packed Genealogy Giants CD-ROM Vol 1. To Learn more please visit: http://www.genealogygiants.com/new/ This 1st ever production is the ONLY CD out there that self updates itself, so its like getting 20 CD-ROM's for the Price of 1 without ever having to purchase anything else to receive these FREE monthly updates. ////////// Sandi

In a message dated 3/7/2003 12:11:35 PM Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > If you receive an email that starts out like the below, Where is it? Ellie

Hi Cousins: OOPS! I forgot to all the info I wanted you to see. Brainfade has set in again! LOL <<Dear: We have reason to believe your family information) is located on our unbelievably packed Genealogy Giants CD-ROM Vol 1. To Learn more please visit: http://www.genealogygiants.com/new/ This 1st ever production is the ONLY CD out there that self updates itself, so its like getting 20 CD-ROM's for the Price of 1 without ever having to purchase anything else to receive these FREE monthly updates. >> Love, Sandi

Hi Cousins: If you receive an email that starts out like the below, PLEASE DELETE IT! It's a scam much like those surname books from Bath, Ohio. Don't waste your money on this worthless stuff. Remember, anything that seems too good to be true usually is! Love, Sandi

Sandi, "Like what below" cf. By the way, you are the only "aol" email I have gotten in three days. Can't send to or receive from any aol.com friends. Time Warner and AOL and Ted Turner problems. cf ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 1:11 PM Subject: [MAUPIN-L] *genealogy*scam* > Hi Cousins: > > If you receive an email that starts out like the below, PLEASE DELETE IT! > It's a scam much like those surname books from Bath, Ohio. Don't waste your > money on this worthless stuff. Remember, anything that seems too good to be > true usually is! > > Love, Sandi > > > ==== MAUPIN Mailing List ==== > Personalized Mailing Lists: never miss a connection again. > <http://pml.rootsweb.com> Search our Maupin Message Board at: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.maupin >

In a message dated 3/6/03 6:39:53 PM, [email protected] writes: << Hello. My name is Susie Pollock and I live in the northwestern part of the state of Tennessee. My Maupin family goes back to Austin Maupin b. 1796 d. 1852 who married Annie Price McNeely. Their daughter, Parallee, was my gg grandmother. I have twelve children for them. If anyone has these people in their database...please contact me. Susie P. >>

Obit for John Denton "Denny" Maupin in Charlottesville, Virginia's Daily Progress on-line site: March 5, 2003 <A HREF="http://www.dailyprogress.com">http://www.dailyprogress.com</A> Brenda Clark Albemarle County, Virginia

Hi Cousins: Found the below and hope it isn't a repeat. Cuz Sandi http://userdb.rootsweb.com/cemeteries/cgi-bin/cemetery.cgi Matches 1 - 33 Name Born Died Cemetery State County Maupin, A. J.  1878  1928  not specified  KS  Russell Maupin, Ardena Hubbard 10/12/1914  -----------  Greene CO Cemetery  AR  Greene Maupin, BOBBY GENE  10/10/1927  8/29/1985  Brown  OK  Pottawatomie Maupin, CECIL J.  3/10/1911  12/7/1934  Brown  OK  Pottawatomie Maupin, CLARENCE  1/1/1901  4/1/1941  Brown  OK  Pottawatomie Maupin, CLAUDE  1/1/1901  12/19/1925  Brown  OK  Pottawatomie Maupin, Charlotte A.  1907  1973  Blackwell Masonic Cemetery  MO  Washington Maupin, Clarence S.  13 Jan 1908  18 May 2000  not specified  KS  Russel Maupin, Dennis  Jun 26 1926  Aug 11 1927  Greene CO Cemetery  AR  Greene Maupin, Edith Berene  Mar 29 1905  1999?  Dreamland  TX  Hall Maupin, Edward W.  04 Jun. 1870  10 Feb 1924  Blackwell Masonic Cemetery  MO  Washington Maupin, Ella M.  1881  1926  not specified  KS  Russell Maupin, Elmer D.  21 Mar 1930  13 Sep 1950  not specified  KS  Russell Maupin, Iva C.  11 Feb 1911  21 Apr 1974  not specified  KS  Russell Maupin, J. R.  Nov 6 1924  Feb 8 1926  Greene CO Cemetery  AR  Greene Maupin, Jackie Michael  Jan 26 1951  Nov 10 1968  Dreamland  TX  Hall Maupin, James Earl  Jan 13 1915  May 28 1979  Greene CO Cemetery  AR  Greene Maupin, James F.  Feb 4 1893  Mar 17 1966  Greene CO Cemetery  AR  Greene Maupin, LAFAYETTE  9/3/1853  7/7/1935  Brown  OK  Pottawatomie Maupin, Leland V.  1914  1957  not specified  KS  Russell Maupin, Lewis G.  14 Feb. 1916  14 Feb 1923  Blackwell Masonic Cemetery  MO  Washington Maupin, M. Jackie  04 Mar 1933  28 Jun 1986  not specified  KS  Russell Maupin, Maggie M.  1873  1958  Blackwell Masonic Cemetery  MO  Washington Maupin, Ollie F.  Feb 22 1896  Sep 18 1975  Greene CO Cemetery  AR  Greene Maupin, Phillip Steven  29-Jul-1973  19-Aug-1991  Poynter's Chapel  KY  Laurel Maupin, RAYMOND R.  1/20/1921  6/1/1945  Brown  OK  Pottawatomie Maupin, Rausa M.      not specified  KS  Russell Maupin, Richard D.  15 Feb 1921  01 Sep 1990  not specified  KS  Russell Maupin, TABITHA F.  4/21/1886  6/4/1931  Brown  OK  Pottawatomie Maupin, Thomas J.  11 May. 1903  May. 1970  Blackwell Masonic Cemetery  MO  Washington Maupin, WAYNE F.  3/30/1887  4/14/1929  Brown  OK  Pottawatomie Maupin, WILLIS W.  12/30/1925  8/26/1949  Brown  OK  Pottawatomie Maupin, Wilmer Morris  Feb 16 1912  Aug 2 1974  Greene CO Cemetery  AR  Greene

On the front page of today's Wall St. Journal, there's an article on how DNA tests are aiding in genealogy. Denise

Thanks for all the help on the Daniel Maupin question for DAR proof. I appreciate it so much. Denise

In a message dated 3/3/2003 10:37:51 PM Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Denise, use the page 28 information to the Archives to see if they have a > copy of L-2-18-4C. Let me make a correction.. the "L" above was written as the English pound when I was typing.. It is money but the email came through looking like the "L'" we know in our alphabet... So "L - 2" was money.. aka TWO POUNDS.. The 18-4C were numbers.. A note about DAR records.. A person can use another member's # to verify a given generation.. In fact I'm doing a supplemental now and I have directions which say I can refer to another's papers for proof.. if we have common ancestors, and using the same family's lineage and need the same information. The information I gave from the book may not be i"any" DAR application.. thus the applicant DOES need a copy of that which is in the archives.. I only gave the info as a lead to help you find what you need for your application process. However, if it were me, I would want a copy from the original to send, and another one to have in my personal MAUPIN file to show-off..<G>.... Ellie Swanger, CO

Hi Ellie and all, I read with interest regarding the below information. The DAR may have approved this application with the documented proofs Mrs. Howland provided. The DAR will not supply you with the proof - just a copy of the application. If the DAR actually has this record, you can go there and acquire a copy if you know what you are looking for. If you, Denise or I were to submit this lineage, and even tie into the line, we would have to have submit a copy of the proof (document of service) a "document from the government agency". Just like I am working on a Jamestowne Society application. Even tho the line has been proven, I still have to submit a document acceptable as proof of service by the genealogist. In some cases, the genealogist will accept documented books, otherwise you have to submit a copy of the actual record. Denise, use the page 28 information to the Archives to see if they have a copy of L-2-18-4C. If they do, that would be your documented proof. Again, the VA Archives or the National Archives usually has Rev. War documentation. Carolyn F. > > But what kind of proof would there be--that's what I'm looking for. > > > Proof for what kind of service this particular Daniel Maupin, son of the > > > immigrant Gabriel provided--not the definition of public service. > > > Denise > > Hi Denise, Carolyn and other Maupinites.. > > Sometime ago, I sent for several DAR application copies.. including one of > Daniel Maupin, Sr. The copy I received was #692227, submitted by Mrs. > Howland of Oregon.. (I hope you don't mind... if you are online with us... ) > > She states that Daniel Maupin Sr. "furnished beef for the troops.. " This > record should be in the DAR record dept. > > Another source of information follows... "Virginia 'Publick' Claims, > Albemarle County," compiled and transcribed by Janice L. Abercrombi and > Richard Slatten, copyright not given, but I purchased the booklet in the > 1990s.. > > Introduction in brief: > "The documents known as the court booklets in the Public Service Claims, > Record Group 48, Virginia State Library and Archives, came into being > following the Rev. War. At various times during the war the General Assembly > of Virginia had required the citizens individually, or the county governments > acting as local procurement agencies, to provide livestock, foodstuffs, arms > and other supplies for the use of the militia and for the Virginia and > Continental armies. When the scene of action shifted to Virginia and the > south during the second half of the war, military officers borrowed, bought, > impressed, or sometimes simply took necessary supplies from the citizens. > Many of the officers provided certificates, or receipts, for the articles > they took so that the owners could seek reimbursement form the state > government or from the Congress." > The hurried and sometimes haphazard nature of the impressment rendered > compensation difficult. Some officers provided no certificates or provided > inadequate ones. Some certificates did not accurately describe the articles > impressed. Some certificates gave the values of the impressed articles in > depreciated currency or assigned no monetary value at all.. Some people lost > their certificates. The resulting confusion made it virtually impossible for > Virginia to settle its accounts and pay its claims." Thus.. "The General > Assembly passed 'An Act for Adjusting Claims for Property Impressed or Taken > for Public Service.. ' " > > Basically, this book contains information that the citizens claimed they had > supplied during the war.. They were asked to submit their claim for payment.. > which of course had to be evaluated ... This is the nature of this book.. > > Here's what I find on the Maupins.. > Most are dated 1783 - > p. 2 - John Maupine for 10# bacon furnished CPL, L 1 -10 State > p. 3 - Daniel Maupine for 297# rye flour at Barracks 111-5 Cont > p. 25 - Gabriel Maupine for 350# beef taken by N. Lewis by order of Gov. > Nelson for Contl. L 2 -18-4C > p. 28 - Daniel Maupine for 350# beef taken by N. Lewis L 2 -18-4C > p. 28 - Gabriel Maupine for 350# beef taken by N. Lewis L 2 -18-4C > > > I HOPE THIS HELPS ANYONE SEARCHING FOR GOOD DEEDS THAT OUR MAUPINS > PERFORMED.. TO HELP IN THE REV. WAR CAUSE!!!!.... > > CHEERS, ELLIE S.

In a message dated 3/3/2003 1:37:11 PM Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > But what kind of proof would there be--that's what I'm looking for. > > Proof for what kind of service this particular Daniel Maupin, son of the > > immigrant Gabriel provided--not the definition of public service. > > Denise Hi Denise, Carolyn and other Maupinites.. Sometime ago, I sent for several DAR application copies.. including one of Daniel Maupin, Sr. The copy I received was #692227, submitted by Mrs. Howland of Oregon.. (I hope you don't mind... if you are online with us... ) She states that Daniel Maupin Sr. "furnished beef for the troops.. " This record should be in the DAR record dept. Another source of information follows... "Virginia 'Publick' Claims, Albemarle County," compiled and transcribed by Janice L. Abercrombi and Richard Slatten, copyright not given, but I purchased the booklet in the 1990s.. Introduction in brief: "The documents known as the court booklets in the Public Service Claims, Record Group 48, Virginia State Library and Archives, came into being following the Rev. War. At various times during the war the General Assembly of Virginia had required the citizens individually, or the county governments acting as local procurement agencies, to provide livestock, foodstuffs, arms and other supplies for the use of the militia and for the Virginia and Continental armies. When the scene of action shifted to Virginia and the south during the second half of the war, military officers borrowed, bought, impressed, or sometimes simply took necessary supplies from the citizens. Many of the officers provided certificates, or receipts, for the articles they took so that the owners could seek reimbursement form the state government or from the Congress." The hurried and sometimes haphazard nature of the impressment rendered compensation difficult. Some officers provided no certificates or provided inadequate ones. Some certificates did not accurately describe the articles impressed. Some certificates gave the values of the impressed articles in depreciated currency or assigned no monetary value at all.. Some people lost their certificates. The resulting confusion made it virtually impossible for Virginia to settle its accounts and pay its claims." Thus.. "The General Assembly passed 'An Act for Adjusting Claims for Property Impressed or Taken for Public Service.. ' " Basically, this book contains information that the citizens claimed they had supplied during the war.. They were asked to submit their claim for payment.. which of course had to be evaluated ... This is the nature of this book.. Here's what I find on the Maupins.. Most are dated 1783 - p. 2 - John Maupine for 10# bacon furnished CPL, L 1 -10 State p. 3 - Daniel Maupine for 297# rye flour at Barracks 111-5 Cont p. 25 - Gabriel Maupine for 350# beef taken by N. Lewis by order of Gov. Nelson for Contl. L 2 -18-4C p. 28 - Daniel Maupine for 350# beef taken by N. Lewis L 2 -18-4C p. 28 - Gabriel Maupine for 350# beef taken by N. Lewis L 2 -18-4C I HOPE THIS HELPS ANYONE SEARCHING FOR GOOD DEEDS THAT OUR MAUPINS PERFORMED.. TO HELP IN THE REV. WAR CAUSE!!!!.... CHEERS, ELLIE S.

But what kind of proof would there be--that's what I'm looking for. Proof for what kind of service this particular Daniel Maupin, son of the immigrant Gabriel provided--not the definition of public service. Denise

Denise, Probably your best bet would be to go to (you would not get it while you wait) is write to the VA State Archives asking for any and all documents regarding Daniel Maupin, Sr.'s service during the Revolution War (in Albemarle Co). It probably is NOT Military due to age. He would probably have something like a "pay stub" for services rendered such as fodder (feed for the animals), housing, food for the soldiers, cloth, etc. I think VA Archives would be cheaper than the Natl Archives (and probably faster) but you can go the the Natl Archives and have the file pulled and copy anything and everything in it -assuming they have a file. I have also done that but not recently. I wrote to the N.C. Archives back in the 1970's and got a copy of my "Patriot's paystub" that he endorsed on the back in his own handwriting. Neat!!!!!!! I also got a copy of his father's Military records (a Captain from Granville Co N.C.) at the same time. Hope this helps. Carolyn F. ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Watsons" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 1:56 PM Subject: [MAUPIN-L] American Revolution > But what kind of proof would there be--that's what I'm looking for. > Proof for what kind of service this particular Daniel Maupin, son of the > immigrant Gabriel provided--not the definition of public service. > Denise > > > ==== MAUPIN Mailing List ==== > RootsWeb forbids posting of copyrighted material without permission of the author. Search our Maupin Message Board at: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.maupin >

In a message dated 3/3/2003 12:06:16 PM Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > It's my understanding that they furnish horses, etc., hay, food, things like > that because they're too old. I have an ancestor that did that and his son > was in the RevWar. They often furnished money, shelter, beds, armory, bullets, medical.. and sometimes transportation.. Ellie

Does anyone know what Daniel, son of the immigrant Daniel, did in the American Revolution? I want to use him for a patriot ancestor and he's on the list showing "public service". Does anyone know or have proof of what it was. Thx Denise in Alexandria

It's my understanding that they furnish horses, etc., hay, food, things like that because they're too old. I have an ancestor that did that and his son was in the RevWar. JoAnne in Lee's Summit, MO ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Watsons" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 3, 2003 12:42 PM Subject: [MAUPIN-L] American Revolution > Does anyone know what Daniel, son of the immigrant Daniel, did in the > American Revolution? I want to use him for a patriot ancestor and he's > on the list showing "public service". Does anyone know or have proof of > what it was. > Thx > Denise in Alexandria > > > ==== MAUPIN Mailing List ==== > Please don't post private information about living people without permission. All posts are archived. Search our Maupin Message Board at: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.maupin >