Organizing Favorite Websites by Midge Waters Ancestry Quick Tip I keep my favorite websites handy, but as a retired librarian, my instinct was to use 3x5 cards in a file, so that I could sort the cards anyway I wanted. Since I research in several countries, and assist with workshops for those areas, I sort by location (Norway, Sweden, etc.), and then alphabetically. Using library rules for filing works fine. In order to find a certain kind of website easily, I use a marker to color a short bit on the top edge of the card. For instance, if it is for a dictionary, lexicon, or translation, I use a red marker. For maps, and other geographic locators, a blue marker, and so forth. Other subjects that I highlight in this way are obituaries, cemetery, funeral topics, genealogical forms, programs, systems, emigration and passenger lists, bulletin boards and newsletters that I need to check frequently, and also travel and cultural sites. Websites that don't fit into my foreign categories are kept in a separate shoebox, by subject and then alphabetically. I find this system very useful for me, since I also like to keep some notes on the reverse of the cards. By dating my last check of a site, I know how far back in the archives I must look, etc. Keeping track of your findings at each site prevents you from covering the same territory again and again. [Reprinted with prior permission of Juliana Smith, Editor of Ancestry Daily News]

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~nekg3/files/tr_charleston-d.htm NEKG ~ Death notices from 1925-1977 from the annual town reports of Charleston, Vermont. =~=~=~= http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~nekg3/files/tr_charleston-m.htm TITLE: NEKG ~ Marriage notices from 1925-1977 from the annual town reports of Charleston, Vermont. Glory Gospel Group http://glorygospelgroup.homestead.com/Welcome.html Cades Cove Preservation Site http://cadescovepreservationtn.homestead.com/welcome.html Cades Cove,TN Site http://cadescove.homestead.com/cadescove.html -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.4 - Release Date: 1/25/2005

The Plague in Scotland and Ireland Imagine a sudden illness killing one third of the entire population without any explanation. Such was life during the mid-14th century when the Bubonic Plague Yersinia pestis, spread death and destruction throughout Europe. Most major centres were affected by the Plague, and Scotland and Ireland were no exception. Although people did not realize it at the time, ordinary fleas spread the Plague. The fleas were transported by rats that were a common sight in the cities. Living off garbage and sewerage, the rats spread the fleas - and diseases - to man. Ironically, the Plague did not affect the flea: when a rat died the flea just moved on to the next host - be it man or beast. When the flea bit a new host it regurgitated some of the blood in its stomach and thus spread the disease. But in the absence of any rational or reasonable explanation for the cause of the Plague, a frightened and superstitious people cast blame for sudden calamaties on whatever scapegoat was handy. Frequently Jews and suspected witches were targetted as responsible - as were strangers or any one else deemed "different". When there was no one available or left to blame, major catastrophes such as the Plague were often viewed as retribution or punishment from God. The first recorded outbreak of the Plague occurred during the reign of Emperor Justinian in Constantinople. The Emperor's reign was in the sixth century AD and it is recorded that from 540-590 AD the plague swept through Europe attacking and killing a large part of the population. Ireland and Scotland were not immune but little is known of its effects on the population at that time. Want to read more?? http://www.tartans.com/articles/plague.html Sally Rolls Pavia sallypavia2001@yahoo.com "Books permit us to voyage through time, to tap the wisdom of our ancestors." .. Carl Sagan List Owner: GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES-L-request@rootsweb.com Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES "All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus"

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~npmelton/argonon.htm Hope this will help someone "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity." by Lazarus Long I am a proud member of the IBSSG --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! � Get yours free!

The Military Heritage of Ireland Trust Ltd .. The Military Heritage of Ireland Trust website provides a comprehensive guide to resources for the study of Ireland's Military Heritage. Updates will expand the scope and content of this guide. http://www.irishsoldiers.com ++++++++++ Ireland & Northern Ireland Genealogy Links & Chat .. Genealogy links to each county in Ireland and NI plus a genealogy chat room. http://www.looking4kin.com/ire.htm Sally Rolls Pavia sallypavia2001@yahoo.com "Books permit us to voyage through time, to tap the wisdom of our ancestors." .. Carl Sagan List Owner: GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES-L-request@rootsweb.com Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES "All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus"

101 Ways to Research Your Family Tree for Free http://genealogy.about.com/cs/free_genealogy/a/free_sites.htm Sally Rolls Pavia sallypavia2001@yahoo.com "Books permit us to voyage through time, to tap the wisdom of our ancestors." .. Carl Sagan List Owner: GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES-L-request@rootsweb.com Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES "All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus"

http://home.earthlink.net/~cole.genealogy/id7.html <http://home.earthlink.net/~cole.genealogy/id7.html> Transcribing Genealogical Records .. Transcribed records are very important to genealogists. In this modern digital age, we have access to literally millions of images of records on-line. But we still depend on transcriptions to effectively share and search for records. However, when we transcribe it's helpful to do so with some uniformity and guidelines. Hence these templates and rules that I have developed for myself. =~=~=~= http://www.pennsylvaniaroots.com <http://www.pennsylvaniaroots.com> Pennsylvania Roots Online .. Extensive online guide to Pennsylvania family history research resources. Includes a historical overview of Pennsylvania history by Historian, Rickie Lazzerini; an index to state level resources and a growing index of county level resources. New counties are added continually so check back often for added information on your county of interest. Add your Pennsylvania resource!.

http://www.uscemeteries.net US Cemeteries On The Web A guide to finding online United States cemetery transcriptions. Glory Gospel Group http://glorygospelgroup.homestead.com/Welcome.html Cades Cove Preservation Site http://cadescovepreservationtn.homestead.com/welcome.html Cades Cove,TN Site http://cadescove.homestead.com/cadescove.html -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.2 - Release Date: 1/21/2005

Thought this might help someone www.biblerecords.com "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity." by Lazarus Long I am a proud member of the IBSSG --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term'

Missouri's Secretary of State's website with its pre-1910 birth and death records. http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/birthdeath/ Now there's even better news - it's been announced that starting this Spring, the records from 1910 forward will begin to be put on. This is a real service for researchers into Missouri records. Sally Rolls Pavia sallypavia2001@yahoo.com "Books permit us to voyage through time, to tap the wisdom of our ancestors." .. Carl Sagan List Owner: GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES-L-request@rootsweb.com Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES "All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus"

johnny carson and his guest book http://legacy.com/Guestbook.asp?Page=GuestBook&PersonId=3075763 LOS ANGELES (AP) - Johnny Carson, the "Tonight Show" TV host who served America a smooth nightcap of celebrity banter, droll comedy and heartland charm for 30 years, has died. He was 79. "Mr. Carson passed away peacefully early Sunday morning," his nephew, Jeff Sotzing, told The Associated Press. "He was surrounded by his family, whose loss will be immeasurable. There will be no memorial service." Sotzing would not give further details, including the time of death or the location. The boyish-looking Nebraska native with the disarming grin, who survived every attempt to topple him from his late-night talk show throne, was a star who managed never to distance himself from his audience. His wealth, the adoration of his guests - particularly the many young comics whose careers he launched - the wry tales of multiple divorces: Carson's air of modesty made it all serve to enhance his bedtime intimacy with viewers. "Heeeeere's Johnny!" was the booming announcement from sidekick Ed McMahon that ushered Carson out to the stage. Then the formula: the topical monologue, the guests, the broadly played skits such as "Carnac the Magnificent." But America never tired of him; Carson went out on top when he retired in May 1992. In his final show, he told his audience: "And so it has come to this. I am one of the lucky people in the world. I found something that I always wanted to do and I have enjoyed every single minute of it." His personal life could not match the perfection of his career. Carson was married four times, divorced three. In 1991, one of his three sons, 39-year-old Ricky, was killed in a car accident. Nearly all of Carson's professional life was spent in television, from his postwar start at Nebraska stations in the late 1940s to his three decades with NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." Carson choose to let "Tonight" stand as his career zenith and his finale, withdrawing into a quiet retirement that suited his private nature and refusing involvement in other show business projects. In 1993, he explained his absence from the limelight. "I have an ego like anybody else," Carson told The Washington Post, "but I don't need to be stoked by going before the public all the time." He was open to finding the right follow-up to "Tonight," he told friends. But his longtime producer, Fred de Cordova, said Carson didn't feel pressured - he could look back on his TV success and say "I did it." "And that makes sense. He is one of a kind, was one of a kind," de Cordova said in 1995. "I don't think there's any reason for him to try something different." Carson spent his retirement years sailing, traveling and socializing with a few close friends including media mogul Barry Diller and NBC executive Bob Wright. He simply refused to be wooed back on stage. "The reason I really don't go back or do interviews is because I just let the work speak for itself," he told Esquire magazine in 2002 in a rare interview. The former talk show host did find an outlet for his creativity: He wrote short humor pieces for The New Yorker magazine, including "Recently Discovered Childhood Letters to Santa," which purported to give the youthful wish lists of William Buckley, Don Rickles and others. Carson made his debut as "Tonight" host in October 1962. Audiences quickly grew fond of his boyish grin and easy wit. He even made headlines with such clever ploys as the 1969 on-show marriage of eccentric singer Tiny Tim to Miss Vicki, which won the show its biggest-ever ratings. The wedding and other noteworthy moments from the show were collected into a yearly "Tonight" anniversary special. In 1972, "Tonight" moved from New York to Burbank. Growing respect for Carson's consistency and staying power, along with four consecutive Emmy Awards, came his way in the late 1970s. His quickness and his ability to handle an audience were impressive. When his jokes missed their target, the smooth Carson won over a groaning studio audience with a clever look or sly, self-deprecating remark. Politics provided monologue fodder for him as he skewered lawmakers of every stripe, mirroring the mood of voters. His Watergate jabs at President Nixon were seen as cementing Nixon's fall from office in 1974. He made presidential history again in July 1988 when he had then-Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton on his show a few days after Clinton came under widespread ridicule for a boring speech at the Democratic National Convention. Clinton traded quips with Carson and played "Summertime" on the saxophone. Four years later, Clinton won the presidency. Carson dispatched would-be late-night competitors with aplomb. Competing networks tried a variety of formats and hosts but never managed to best "Tonight" and Carson. There was the occasional battle with NBC: In 1967, for instance, Carson walked out for several weeks until the network managed to lure him back with a contract that reportedly gave him $1 million-plus yearly. In 1980, after more walkout threats, the show was scaled back from 90 minutes to an hour. Carson also eased his schedule by cutting back on his work days; a number of substitute hosts filled in, including Joan Rivers, David Brenner, Jerry Lewis and Jay Leno, Carson's eventual successor. Rivers was one of the countless comedians whose careers took off after they were on Carson's show. After she rocked the audience with her jokes in that 1965 appearance, he remarked, "God, you're funny. You're going to be a star." "If Johnny hadn't made the choice to put me on his show, I might still be in Greenwich Village as the oldest living undiscovered female comic," she recalled in an Associated Press interview 20 years later. She tried her own talk show in 1986, quickly becoming one of the many challengers who could not budge Carson. In the '80s, Carson was reportedly the highest-paid performer in television history with a $5 million "Tonight" show salary alone. His Carson Productions created and sold pilots to NBC, including "TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes." Carson himself made occasional cameo appearances on other TV series. He also performed in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, N.J., and was host of the Academy Awards five times in the '70s and '80s. Carson's graceful exit from "Tonight" did not avoid a messy, bitter tug-of-war between Leno and fellow comedian David Letterman. Leno took over as "Tonight" host on May 25, 1992, becoming the fourth man to hold the job after founding host Steve Allen, Paar and Carson. Carson was born in Corning, Iowa, and raised in nearby Norfolk, Neb. He started his show business career at age 14 as the magician "The Great Carsoni." After World War II service in the Navy, he took a series of jobs in local radio and TV in Nebraska before starting at KNXT-TV in Los Angeles in 1950. There he started a sketch comedy show, "Carson's Cellar," which ran from 1951-53 and attracted attention from Hollywood. A staff writing job for "The Red Skelton Show" followed. The program provided Carson with a lucky break: When Skelton was injured backstage, Carson took the comedian's place in front of the cameras. Producers tried to find the right program for the up-and-coming comic, trying him out as host of the quiz show "Earn Your Vacation" (1954) and in the variety show "The Johnny Carson Show" (1955-56). >From 1957-62 he was host of the daytime game show "Who Do You Trust?" and, in 1958, was joined for the first time by McMahon, his durable "Tonight" buddy. A few acting roles came Carson's way, including one on "Playhouse 90" in 1957, and he did a pilot in 1960 for a prime-time series, "Johnny Come Lately," that never made it onto a network schedule. In 1958, Carson sat in for "Tonight Show" host Jack Paar. When Paar left the show four years later, Carson was NBC's choice as his replacement. After his retirement, Carson took on the role of Malibu-based retiree with apparent ease. An avid tennis fan, he was still playing a vigorous game in his 70s. He and his wife, Alexis, traveled frequently. The pair met on the Malibu beach in the early 1980s; he was 61 when they married in June 1987, she was in her 30s. Carson's first wife was his childhood sweetheart, Jody, the mother of his three sons. They married in 1949 and split in 1963. He married Joanne Copeland Carson in 1963; divorce came in 1972. His third marriage, to Joanna Holland Carson, took place in 1972. They separated in 1982 and reached a divorce settlement in 1985. On the occasion of Carson's 70th birthday in 1995, former "Tonight" bandleader Doc Severinsen, who toured with musicians from the show, said he was constantly reminded of Carson's enduring popularity. "Every place we go people ask `How is he? Where is he? What is he doing? Tell him how much we miss him.' It doesn't surprise me," Severinsen said. The brisk sale of the video collection "Johnny Carson: His Favorite Moments From The Tonight Show," released in 1994, offered further proof of his appeal. He won a Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in 1992, with the first President Bush saying, "With decency and style he's made America laugh and think." In 1993, he was celebrated by the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors for career achievement. Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press

This is something I'm interested in. Although the records aren't on line yet... they will be.......... Bunny West VA Records Available On-Line Here's the article: http://www.dailymail.com/news/News/2005012120/

Thanks for sending all this information Sally. I belong to my county society but have never done anything to hemp them. Seeing what all is involved I will get more involved..... I do enjoy being with the genealogists at the meetings.... Bunny Giving Back to Your Genealogical Society - George G. Morgan Genealogical societies are a great value for the money. If you belong to a local society, you already know how much fun it is to get together with other members. After all, your family probably isn't as receptive to your chattering away about Aunt Penelope, Cousin Elmer, and all the cemeteries that you've visited. Your friends and acquaintances at the local society are all open to listening to you and helping bring down your brick walls. Distant genealogy societies are valuable too. If you're researching ancestors in other states or countries, it's rewarding to receive their journals and newsletters, visit their websites, learn about their publications, and maybe even ask for some look-up assistance. It takes time and money to run a genealogy society, as well as the talents of people who are willing to give of themselves to take on some tasks. Your society dues are minimal when you consider all you get for your money. You can help your society by volunteering a little time and energy to help give back some of what you receive. I stay pretty busy myself, but I make time to volunteer to serve as president of the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE), as a director on the board of the Genealogical Speakers Guild (GSG), and on the board of the Florida Genealogical Society (which is local to the Tampa area). It takes a little time, but the rewards are priceless! And so, in "Along Those Lines..." this week, I'd like to make some suggestions for how YOU can give back to your own society or societies to which you belong. Volunteer at Meetings While it would be great if you offered to serve as an officer or as a member of the board of a society, you don't have to make that kind of commitment in order to help. I attend scores of society meetings each year and see individuals doing specific tasks, all of which add to the camaraderie and the functionality of the group. These include: - Setting up and taking down chairs and tables for the meeting - Bringing cookies, chips, snacks, soft drinks, and other refreshments - Staffing the welcome table at the door, asking people to sign in, and distributing name badges - Distributing agendas and handout copies - Helping a presenter get set up - Setting out free literature and books or gift items for sale, and acting as a cashier - Organizing the society's library materials and other holdings - Doing look-ups for out-of-town members - Applying mailing labels and postage to envelopes and newsletters - Making copies at the local office supply store - Taking mailings to the post office and picking up mail- Taking copies of materials distributed at meetings to people who are ill or shut-in and cannot attend - Spreading the word about the society and what it has to offer Volunteering on Projects Being a genealogist often means being an archivist and preservationist. There are plenty of projects that cannot be done without the help of volunteers, and even a few hours' help can be very beneficial. Here are some projects you might consider. - Canvassing a cemetery and transcribing tombstones - Typing and/or indexing results of a cemetery canvass - Proofing someone else's typing - Making photocopies or doing some binding - Clipping obituaries and helping maintain a file for the society or the library - Organize the society's library, create an index, and label the materials - Volunteer at the local public library to help organize genealogical or historical materials in the vertical file cabinets - Offer to photocopy newsprint materials and other non-archival safe records - Transcribe records at a courthouse or produce a much-needed index to them - Offer to speak to civic groups about the society - Offer to carpool for a group trip to a library in another town with a genealogical collection Presenting a Program You are probably an expert in some aspect of genealogy by now. That may include how to effectively organize your genealogical materials, how to work with a particular type of record, or how to use a particular genealogy database program. Everyone has something to share. You can contribute to your society and to the members' knowledge by offering to present some short program at a meeting. At one society to which I belong, one member always talks about a different library in the state and the types of materials it holds. She also talks about her own research experiences in these places, such as a recent talk she gave about using Revolutionary War pension file microfilm. You don't need slides or a PowerPoint presentation. All you need is a few notes, a few minutes, and the desire to share something that others may not know. Donating Materials Few genealogical societies that I know about are endowed with the financial means to expand their library and collections of other materials. Membership dues also don't provide a great deal of funding. You can help your own genealogical society by donating any number of items. - Bookshelves and filing cabinets - Tables and chairs - Microfilm and microfiche reader/printer units - Microfilm and microfiche - Older computer equipment and printers may be upgradeable - Copies of genealogical magazines, journals, and newsletters - Maps, atlases, gazetteers, and almanacs - Previous editions of reference books you have replaced - Foreign language dictionaries - New books donated in memory of a deceased member - Magnifiers - Empty binders - Office supplies such as printer paper, envelopes, stapler and staples, paper clips, mailing labels, and postage stamps Summary We all have a vested interest in the success and continued operation of our genealogical and historical societies. You don't have to commit to being elected to a long-term position on the board of directors. An occasional stint as a volunteer will make you feel good about being involved and may inspire others to join in too. It can be an enjoyable experience unequalled anywhere else. In this season of giving, I hope you will consider volunteering some time, energy, and materials to YOUR society or societies in the coming year. Happy Volunteering! George ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- George is president and a proud member of the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors. Visit the ISFHWE Web site at www.rootsweb.com/~cgc/. Visit George's Web site at www.ahaseminars.com/atl for information about speaking engagements. Copyright 2004, MyFamily.com. All rights reserved. Sally Rolls Pavia sallypavia2001@yahoo.com "Peace begins when all the hungry are fed." List Owner: GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES-L-request@rootsweb.com Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES "All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus" ============================== Search the US Census Collection. 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Giving Back to Your Genealogical Society - George G. Morgan Genealogical societies are a great value for the money. If you belong to a local society, you already know how much fun it is to get together with other members. After all, your family probably isn't as receptive to your chattering away about Aunt Penelope, Cousin Elmer, and all the cemeteries that you've visited. Your friends and acquaintances at the local society are all open to listening to you and helping bring down your brick walls. Distant genealogy societies are valuable too. If you're researching ancestors in other states or countries, it's rewarding to receive their journals and newsletters, visit their websites, learn about their publications, and maybe even ask for some look-up assistance. It takes time and money to run a genealogy society, as well as the talents of people who are willing to give of themselves to take on some tasks. Your society dues are minimal when you consider all you get for your money. You can help your society by volunteering a little time and energy to help give back some of what you receive. I stay pretty busy myself, but I make time to volunteer to serve as president of the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE), as a director on the board of the Genealogical Speakers Guild (GSG), and on the board of the Florida Genealogical Society (which is local to the Tampa area). It takes a little time, but the rewards are priceless! And so, in "Along Those Lines..." this week, I'd like to make some suggestions for how YOU can give back to your own society or societies to which you belong. Volunteer at Meetings While it would be great if you offered to serve as an officer or as a member of the board of a society, you don't have to make that kind of commitment in order to help. I attend scores of society meetings each year and see individuals doing specific tasks, all of which add to the camaraderie and the functionality of the group. These include: - Setting up and taking down chairs and tables for the meeting - Bringing cookies, chips, snacks, soft drinks, and other refreshments - Staffing the welcome table at the door, asking people to sign in, and distributing name badges - Distributing agendas and handout copies - Helping a presenter get set up - Setting out free literature and books or gift items for sale, and acting as a cashier - Organizing the society's library materials and other holdings - Doing look-ups for out-of-town members - Applying mailing labels and postage to envelopes and newsletters - Making copies at the local office supply store - Taking mailings to the post office and picking up mail- Taking copies of materials distributed at meetings to people who are ill or shut-in and cannot attend - Spreading the word about the society and what it has to offer Volunteering on Projects Being a genealogist often means being an archivist and preservationist. There are plenty of projects that cannot be done without the help of volunteers, and even a few hours' help can be very beneficial. Here are some projects you might consider. - Canvassing a cemetery and transcribing tombstones - Typing and/or indexing results of a cemetery canvass - Proofing someone else's typing - Making photocopies or doing some binding - Clipping obituaries and helping maintain a file for the society or the library - Organize the society's library, create an index, and label the materials - Volunteer at the local public library to help organize genealogical or historical materials in the vertical file cabinets - Offer to photocopy newsprint materials and other non-archival safe records - Transcribe records at a courthouse or produce a much-needed index to them - Offer to speak to civic groups about the society - Offer to carpool for a group trip to a library in another town with a genealogical collection Presenting a Program You are probably an expert in some aspect of genealogy by now. That may include how to effectively organize your genealogical materials, how to work with a particular type of record, or how to use a particular genealogy database program. Everyone has something to share. You can contribute to your society and to the members' knowledge by offering to present some short program at a meeting. At one society to which I belong, one member always talks about a different library in the state and the types of materials it holds. She also talks about her own research experiences in these places, such as a recent talk she gave about using Revolutionary War pension file microfilm. You don't need slides or a PowerPoint presentation. All you need is a few notes, a few minutes, and the desire to share something that others may not know. Donating Materials Few genealogical societies that I know about are endowed with the financial means to expand their library and collections of other materials. Membership dues also don't provide a great deal of funding. You can help your own genealogical society by donating any number of items. - Bookshelves and filing cabinets - Tables and chairs - Microfilm and microfiche reader/printer units - Microfilm and microfiche - Older computer equipment and printers may be upgradeable - Copies of genealogical magazines, journals, and newsletters - Maps, atlases, gazetteers, and almanacs - Previous editions of reference books you have replaced - Foreign language dictionaries - New books donated in memory of a deceased member - Magnifiers - Empty binders - Office supplies such as printer paper, envelopes, stapler and staples, paper clips, mailing labels, and postage stamps Summary We all have a vested interest in the success and continued operation of our genealogical and historical societies. You don't have to commit to being elected to a long-term position on the board of directors. An occasional stint as a volunteer will make you feel good about being involved and may inspire others to join in too. It can be an enjoyable experience unequalled anywhere else. In this season of giving, I hope you will consider volunteering some time, energy, and materials to YOUR society or societies in the coming year. Happy Volunteering! George ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- George is president and a proud member of the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors. Visit the ISFHWE Web site at www.rootsweb.com/~cgc/. Visit George's Web site at www.ahaseminars.com/atl for information about speaking engagements. Copyright 2004, MyFamily.com. All rights reserved. Sally Rolls Pavia sallypavia2001@yahoo.com "Peace begins when all the hungry are fed." List Owner: GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES-L-request@rootsweb.com Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES "All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus"

Island at War Airing Sundays, January 23 - February 20, 2005, on PBS (Check local listings; dates and times may vary) A riveting view of the German invasion and occupation of the Channel Islands, the only part of the British Isles that fell into Nazi hands, and how life was irrevocably changed overnight forms the backdrop of the gripping drama Island at War. Realizing occupation was inevitable, some islanders and many local children evacuated just prior to the invasion. They vacated their homes, businesses and schools and headed for the harbor with all the possessions they could carry. With few boats available to take them to relative safety, the children and Jewish inhabitants were prioritized; ultimately about 1/3rd the population, or 30,000, set sail for the unknown. Those who stayed were to encounter a hostile Nazi command, intent on imposing their way of life on the island. The private use of cars, for instance, was banned and the best vehicles quickly requisitioned by the Germans. The islanders were limited to bicycles and walking. Villages and towns were given German names, clocks were set to Central European Time and all gatherings could only assemble by permission of the German High Command. James Wilby (Bertie & Elizabeth, Gosford Park) stars as James Dorr, Deputy Governor of the fictitious St. Gregory, which stands in for the islands of Jersey and Guernsey. Clare Holman (Prime Suspect 6) is Dorr's wife Felicity, on the verge of leaving James before the war but now resolved to stand by him. Philip Glenister (Calendar Girls) plays the German commander Baron von Rheingarten -- courtly, urbane, and ready to use extreme methods against any sign of resistance. When Hitler took the Channel Islands, he boasted that he was "wiping his boots on the doormat of England." England never let him in the door, but if it had, the story of the Channel Islands shows what might have happened. Sally Rolls Pavia sallypavia2001@yahoo.com "Peace begins when all the hungry are fed." List Owner: GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES-L-request@rootsweb.com Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES "All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus"

Whether you're looking for a street map of Santa Monica or directions to the dentist, map sites on the Internet can help you find your way. Web-based technology has given birth to numerous sites with interactive mapping programs that are free, comprehensive and easy to use. So throw away that cumbersome, impossible-to-fold paper map, log on and look it up. How to Get There from Here If you want to look up the location of a specific address, three of the biggest and best sites are MapBlast, http://www.mapblast.com/, MapQuest, http://www.mapquest.com/ and Maps on Us http://www.mapsonus.com/. With the mapping technology on these sites, you can zoom in or out and create full-page printouts. You can also get driving directions between practically any two points, whether you are going from New York to Orlando or just around the corner. One feature allows you to find businesses nearest a specific address, which can be helpful if you are unfamiliar with the area. For fun, check out How far Is It? http://www.indo.com/distance/. Simply enter any two locations on Earth and the calculator will tell you the distance. Learn While You Look National Geographic has long been known for its detailed political and historical maps. The publication offers a collection of these maps http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/maps/index.html from its Web site. Another good source for educational maps is Atlapedia Online http://www.atlapedia.com/. This site contains full-color physical and political maps, and key facts and statistics for nearly every country in the world. Microsoft's Terraserver, http://terraserver.microsoft.com/, boasts that it will locate "anyplace on Earth." One neat feature allows you to view images and maps of dozens of famous places like Mount Everest or Venice, Italy. You can also link to articles on the subject from Microsoft's Encarta encyclopedia. The University of Texas at Austin, http://www.lib.utexas.edu/Libs/PCL/Map_collection/Map_collection.html, has one of the world's largest collections of maps. Their online collection features maps of many countries, historical maps and more than 700 maps of the United States. Maps for the Serious Geographer In 1997, the U.S. Geographical Survey set out to create the most complete and current National Atlas of the U.S.A. http://www-atlas.usgs.gov/. These topographical maps show every hill and stream in the country. From their Web site, you can view sections or order complete maps. The U.S. Census Bureau's Tiger Map Service, http://tiger.census.gov/, allows users to map locations using a layer technique. For instance, you could overlay zip codes and congressional districts or dozens of other census data sets. Buying Maps Online Maps.com, http://www.maps.com/, and Map Store, http://www.mapstore.com/, are two comprehensive map retailers. The world's best-known map publisher, Rand McNally, http://www.randmcnally.com/, also offers an online store. Sally Rolls Pavia sallypavia2001@yahoo.com "Peace begins when all the hungry are fed." List Owner: GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES-L-request@rootsweb.com Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES "All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus"

Am always looking at state sites that can help you in learning more about the states your families lived in. Like the ones with lots of links to information. Two of my favorite are: http://50states.com/ http://www.netstate.com/states/index.html -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.1 - Release Date: 1/19/05

http://www.rootsweb.com/~canmaps/index.html Online Historical Map Digitization Project DESCRIPTION: 1922 Gazetteer of American Railroads Giving Latest (*1922) Maps and Data on the Passenger-Carrying lines of the United States, Canada, and Mexico c1935 CNR map:1919 ,1925, 1941, 1948, Waghorn's Guide Western Canada Raillines 1924, 1947-48, 1950-51, 1952-53, 1984 SWP Calendar CPR CNR Rail line maps. and URL: http://www.rootsweb.com/~canmaps/index.html =~=~=~= http://www.rootsweb.com/~cansk/bordercrossing/ Film T-5472 Report of Admissions at the Port of Grand Falls, New Brunswick 1913 - 1918 Film T-5471Report of Admissions at the Port of Gretna, Manitoba for the Months of April,1910 to February,1911. Glory Gospel Group http://glorygospelgroup.homestead.com/Welcome.html Cades Cove Preservation Site http://cadescovepreservationtn.homestead.com/welcome.html Cades Cove,TN Site http://cadescove.homestead.com/cadescove.html -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.1 - Release Date: 1/19/2005

Thank you Sally for sending the links, I found my George Kremer and mention of a few of my Rambo's! Hugs Gloria Glory Gospel Group http://glorygospelgroup.homestead.com/Welcome.html Cades Cove Preservation Site http://cadescovepreservationtn.homestead.com/welcome.html Cades Cove,TN Site http://cadescove.homestead.com/cadescove.html -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.1 - Release Date: 1/19/2005

I have some references to the "Great Path", an Indian Trail from PA to OH, a migration route that some of my PA ancestors may have taken when they migrated PA to Tuscarawas and Stark Cos. OH. I thought this was interesting and so investigated a bit further and found many old Indian Trails crisscrossing the US that could possibly help with finding your ancestors as they migrated Westward. There are many Indian Trails in the US and Canada and below are listed just a few interesting web sites: http://www.over-land.com/trindian.html http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maggieoh/pioneer.html http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maggieoh/Gwen/migration.htm http://www.mcn.org/2/noel/Westmoreland/MigrationTrails.htm http://www.chicagohs.org/treasures/chic4.html http://www.cob-net.org/docs/brethrenlife_migrations.htm http://www.indwes.edu/Faculty/bcupp/genes/migrate.htm http://www.aaanativearts.com/reviews-2.html http://home.att.net/~trailtrees/ http://www.ida.net/users/lamar/trails.html http://www.tomjonas.com/swex/sancarlos.htm http://www.woonsocket.org/roads.html Sally Rolls Pavia sallypavia2001@yahoo.com "Peace begins when all the hungry are fed." List Owner: GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES-L-request@rootsweb.com Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES "All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus"