Lois, Yes the 60s and 70s is what I am looking for but anything before or after will work also. How did you know? What a great guess. Do you have anything you would be willing to share? Thanks, Michelle ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Michelle. What time frame are you looking at? 60's, 70's or what time frame? Lois I was born in Omaha and I am currently trying to put together a history of my life in Omaha. I am looking for people that have photos of Omaha and some of the old buildings that would be willing to share. If you have any photos, please contact me. Thanks, Michelle ************************************** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NEDOUGLA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Check the Omaha Public Library web site. They've been posting Omaha pictures, though I haven't checked the time frame for all of them. LOTS of pictures. _www.omahapubliclibrary.org_ (http://www.omahapubliclibrary.org) I believe the pictures are under the research link. Karen ************************************** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

I don't know how many of you are interested in the progress of the Family Search Indexing project, but Iowa 1900 is up and available for indexing. While many Nebraskans aren't interested in the state, I know that many did have ancestors who slipped across the river from Iowa at some point, as I have seen a lot in the census listing as birth place, and several of the people I have helped in Omaha recently had a lot of family come from Iowa. If you haven't done the indexing and want to help: it is a volunteer, online project that will make more records available to everyone. Go to _www.Familysearchindexing.org_ (http://www.Familysearchindexing.org) and click on volunteer. You will have a sheet to fill out to indicate who you are and where you are. Just because it is from the LDS Family History Center, you do not have to be a Mormon to help, as the records are from all nationalities and religions, and we are all interested in finding more ancestors, more easily. Second step is to download the template that we will use to index. Takes a few minutes, depending on the speed of our server. Third is to click on the start indexing button. You will at sometime have to make up a password, though they give you a temporary one to start with. The password should be letters, and at least one number & one symbol...but can be any combination that you can remember. (The computer will remember it for you, but it helps to have it easy, in case you use ever forget.) When you get to the start indexing screen: you can download one of their priority projects (usually something they're in a hurry to finish up). Or you can use the button right next to it and select your project (like Iowa 1900 census). You then have 1 week to finish indexing the page (you can stop and come back later in that week, if necessary). If something comes up and you can't get back with in the week, someone else will finish it for you. They won't be mad, but by not letting a page hang out there indefinitely, it keeps the work moving along...and sometimes life does intrude. You can see what you've done in the past on that home page (how many names from what states), and you can set a goal. My goal is to average a page a day...which works out to about 50 names per day. Some days I get several pages, sometimes I don't get any done--but it averages out. They do prefer that you do one a week, most weeks, which isn't hard. We're working off the actual scanned census images right now...some is not really very legible (poor handwriting, poor ink, etc.), and some is wonderful--as you know from previously working with real records. 2 people do each page (and they can't compare what they're doing because they don't know the other person.) If the computer doesn't match, a 3rd person looks at it. No, it still is going to give us some names that we don't recognize as our family because the writing was bad, or the spelling was worse, but it's going to be a good chance to get more materials more readily available on the net. But spread the word to other Iowa based lists that you're on...or people that you know who have ancestors who passed through Iowa. The more volunteers, the more records that can be indexed, and put on line--and we'll all find more ancestors. (They're doing the contents of the granite mountain--that's about 3 million reels of microfilm, and several thousand microfiche cards; plus several major record repositories like some state Hx societies, and the Nat. Archives want them do to records too, so it will mean there is going to be a flood of new stuff available on the internet in the next few years. (Target for the scanning portion of the Granite Mountain Records Vault is to finish scanning in the next 5 1/2 to 6 years....indexing will depend on how many volunteers there are...currently about 32,000, and they figure about 130 thousand people will be helping by the end of the year.) Nebraska will be coming soon. (If you are interested in helping with Nebraska let me know, as they will put it up sooner if they have a good list of volunteers willing to help. I've had about 17 people contact me so far as willing to help with it.) Doing genealogy is going to get a whole lot easier, if we all work together...but we need a lot of help. Karen ************************************** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

I was born in Omaha and I am currently trying to put together a history of my life in Omaha. I am looking for people that have photos of Omaha and some of the old buildings that would be willing to share. If you have any photos, please contact me. Thanks, Michelle ************************************** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Does anyone have an old copy of the 1962 or 1963 Omaha Phone Book they would like to get rid of? Or do you know where I might get a copy? Thanks, Michelle ************************************** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

I am new to the list and I am looking for any living relatives or friends of the following people. They all worked with my mother in the 1960s at the Old People's Lutheran Home in Omaha. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Emil Beyer Helen B. Lee Sarah Clark Thank you, Michelle ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: karenJackson68 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.nebraska.counties.douglas/4778.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I can take a picture for you. I live real close to Forest Lawn. Please send me your email address so I can send you the picture. My email is kjackson@radiks.net Please put Forest lawn in the subject line so I don't accidently delete your message. Thanks - Karen Jackson Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi, My name is Karen Jackson. I can take a picture for you. It will probably be done with in the next two days. Please send me your email so I can send them directly to you. kjackson@radiks.net Thanks Karen ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <NEDOUGLA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 5:42 PM Subject: [NEDOUGLA] Grave Photos Request--Forest Lawn > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: GenObsessed > Surnames: Innes > Classification: cemetery > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.nebraska.counties.douglas/4778/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Hi, > > Is there anyone in Omaha who would be willing to take some pictures for me > at Forest Lawn Cemetery? > > The graves I'm looking for are Robert and Jemima Innes (and any other > family members' graves if they are seen nearby), Section 5, Lot 468, > Graves 5 & 6. > > Thanks so much in advance! Please let me know. > > Marilynn > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you > would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link > above and respond on the board. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NEDOUGLA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GenObsessed Surnames: Innes Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.nebraska.counties.douglas/4778/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, Is there anyone in Omaha who would be willing to take some pictures for me at Forest Lawn Cemetery? The graves I'm looking for are Robert and Jemima Innes (and any other family members' graves if they are seen nearby), Section 5, Lot 468, Graves 5 & 6. Thanks so much in advance! Please let me know. Marilynn Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: NMancuso1108 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.nebraska.counties.douglas/4777.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: When I'm down at the library I can take a look and see if we have a obit and will get back to you. Nancy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: knightsgail Surnames: Mason Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.nebraska.counties.douglas/4777/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In search of obituary for Rufus Dodd Mason dob.1893 Iowa dod.Oct.16,1911 Omaha,Nebraska Thanks for any help. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Buried Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha: Mason Rufus 10874 11/15/1911 10 317 80 www.forestlawnomaha.com The interment date here is 29 days after the date of death you provide. ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <NEDOUGLA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 8:32 PM Subject: [NEDOUGLA] ISO Rufus Dodd Mason Oct 16,1911 Omaha. > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: knightsgail > Surnames: Mason > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.nebraska.counties.douglas/4777/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > In search of obituary for Rufus Dodd Mason dob.1893 Iowa > dod.Oct.16,1911 Omaha,Nebraska > Thanks for any help. > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you > would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link > above and respond on the board. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NEDOUGLA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: NMancuso1108 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.nebraska.counties.douglas/4775.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I can look down at the libray and see if we have a obit and will get back to you. Nancy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: db1297627 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.nebraska.counties.douglas/4775/mb.ashx Message Board Post: would someone please try to find obits for my cousins-- SHIRLEY HALL 23 Apr 1939--Jul 1985 68112 Omaha KENNETH E HALL 25 Dec 1918--26 Jul 1999 68131 Omaha sincerely grateful and thanks in advance Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: NMancuso1108 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.nebraska.counties.douglas/4768.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I did find a marriage record on Earl W. Larsen and Goldie E. Reha on July 2, 1908 in Book 30 Pg.662 No.21236. I do have a copy of the marriage record if you e-mail off line so you can gave me your address please let me know. nancymancuso_2000@cox.net Nancy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Sign me up. I have already done 300 names, even with my busy schedule. It sure doesn't take very long to do. And I usually have to start it and then come back and finish later. This really is interesting and fun. I have done Indiana, Ohio, and Virginia. I can't wait for Nebraska to come up. I hope lots of people will sign up for this. We'll get the word out. Merrily Staats - President, Greater Omaha Genealogical Society <BR><BR>**************************************<BR> See what's free at http://www.aol.com.</HTML>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: guarddog750 Surnames: Growcock, Rice, Hancock Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.nebraska.counties.douglas/4774/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm trying to locate any of my relatives on my paternal side. Father is Don Growcock, his sister Esther, married Jess Rice and they lived in Valley. They had three children, Wanda, Ed and Dick. I remember Wanda best, she married Bob Hancock and they had 4 kids. Bob, John, Janie and Daryl. After moving to California and Oregon, I lost touch with everyone back home. Any help would be appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

One of my friends emailed the folks at Family Search Indexing and asked when Nebraska 1900 census was going to be put up for indexing. She got a reply back that said if we had a group of people who wanted to work on it, it was basically ready to go, and to let them know. If you are willing to help, let me know, so that we can let them know and have Nebraska posted. There are currently 14 states posted (there were 20 when I started, so some have been finished--Missouri and Massachusetts to name 2 that I helped on.) If you don't already know about this project, it is part of the project the LDS Family History Library has to scan, index and put on line the majority of their 3 million reels of microfilm and their microfiche. There are other agencies that have contacted them about the project because they want their records on line as well, and a reel of microfilm can be scanned in about 1/2 an hour with their new technology [indexing takes longer]. (Current estimate to scan 3 million reels of film for use on line: 7 years. How long it takes to get it all on line, depends on how many people we can get to help.) UNDERSTAND: you do not need to be a Mormon to help with this project, because the records are of everybody's ancestors, not just ancestors of Mormons. The records will be of all kinds of different records from all kinds of different countries, and all kinds of different religions, in case you haven't ever used the Family History Center because you're a ways from one in rural Nebraska or somewhere similar. Registering to help is a 3 part process at the _www.familysearchindexing.org_ (http://www.familysearchindexing.org) web site: 1. Register by clicking on the first link. They'd like to know who you are, and where you're from, and if you are LDS. (Just so they know how many of their own people are participating...not so missionaries will come knocking on a door.) 2. Downloading the software to your computer. 3. Downloading a project to work on. When you get to that screen, you can download from a current project and they select the one they're anxious to finish up first (I think they're getting Ohio this week), or select the button next to it to select your own project from the ones that are currently up for indexing. Each "project" consists of one page of material, right now all the posted ones are 1900 censuses...from 14 different states. You will get a template that tells you what they want indexed off of that page, and there's a "cheat sheet" on the side as you come to each blank, so that you know what they want you to type into the blank. When you've finished the record, you will be given a chance to review what you typed for errors (the computer pulls up stuff that's not in the typical data base and you look at it again. Sometimes you recognize an oops in your typing, sometimes, it's REALLY what it looks like it says...then you submit.) They ask their volunteers to do 1 page a week and most pages can be done in 1/2 hr to 2 hours. If the volunteers want to do more, they can (I try to do 1 or 2 pages a day, and have friends doing much more), but a minimum of one page. You can leave & come back and open it up again if you have to. If you don't get it done in the week, it will be given to someone else to finish. This is not to be taken as an insult, but the fact they want to get things up and rolling--and sometimes our lives intrude in what we want to do--they recognize that. You can download another page to work on next time. Currently they estimate there are 30,000 people indexing. They estimate there will be 130,000 indexing by the end of the year. You may be indexing in your state, but don't get to pick your county. I've had one page from a county where I had family living, and nobody I recognized was on that page...but somebody did those pages, because it's off the list that needs to be done! Also, you need to know, that 2 people index each page. (Not two people in the same room) The computer compares the two transcriptions and if they don't match--it gets looked at by a third person who has more experience with the hand writing and the time period to try to determine which is correct. It still isn't going to be a perfect system, because sometimes the census taker spelled the names REALLY bizarre as you know, but it's better than having only one person in Sri Lanka or similar, look at it. If you want to help, let me know, so I can get a head count to them that we have people willing to help on Nebraska. In the meantime, you could help on another state to get your feet wet if you want and it would be appreciated...whether it's one of your states or not. (I've done pages from both Washington and Oregon, and don't have family in either state.) You don't have to live in Nebraska to help on Nebraska, nor on any of the other states that you are interested in helping on. Share this with your local Nebraska genealogy societies, and other Nebraska county lists you may be on. Like I said, if I tell them I have 50, or 100, or 150 people raring to go, it'll be up a lot faster. The more we do, the faster there are going to be more records available. Understand this too: many, maybe even most of the images will be available for free. Some of the rights to the images are retained by the original owner of the record and there may be a small fee to get a copy, but even at that it takes a lot of guess work out of whether or not the John Jones you're sending the money to get a marriage license for is the right one or not before you even mail it off. And yeah, even this system isn't going to be perfect, but it's going to be great, even with a few glitches. I am only connected with this project as an avid genealogist volunteer who is working to get more volunteers, so we can get more records indexed, and we can all find more ancestors. I will try to answer questions, on or off list, if you have them. Let's go get 'em done! Karen _OmahaMom@aol.com_ (mailto:OmahaMom@aol.com) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kellettt Surnames: Gamerl Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.nebraska.counties.douglas/308.1109.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for the details - you've told me more than I knew before, especially dates. I appreciate it. Many thanks! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.