I know I misspelled his name but figured that you guys would know who I was talking about........when my puter went on the blitz - I lost my address book....... I did hear from him and he is doing fine - just working on another project for the list and Rootsweb....... ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 7:08 PM Subject: Re: [NJ] Where is David? > The spelling is Tourison. Spelling will matter, should anyone be using > "wordsearch" to see the vast amounts of data he transcribed. > > I also don't think the term "ranchette" would apply to his place of > employment; it is a SERIOUS Colorado ranch. I join those who would like to > hear at least a one-liner from him, even in this busy season, to show that > he's OK. -- Delaware Dolores > > ------------------------------ > > Quoting Barbara Lynch <[email protected]>: > >> I am asking about David Tourism...........he is an actual person...... > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message

Howdy Folks - yep, am alive and a lot more well than I was at the beginning of the summer. I should have written you all sooner, but believe me when I say I am busy on a new project. The project is the transcribing of all the 13 volumes of the NJ Archives series. Am expecting this to take me into 2011. At the same time a database is being created whereby all the entries (abt 40,000) are being broken down into segments, such as county, surname, document types, source, file numbers, etc. The management of this database is being handled by 3 members of this list, folks who have 'volunteered' with their time and ability. Each has taken on the responsibility of managing the data as pertains to several counties. Right now, they are quite busy with the material am sending them for sorting. In the future, am hoping they will use both the database entries, and the transcribed items from the various volumes, to answer queries from the rest of you. Another aspect of the transcription and database portions of this project is the assignment of a specific identification number for each testator or individual who is the subject of entries within the 13 volumes. Additionally, a person from RootsWeb's Archives is taking the transcribed entries, and that ID No., and creating an Index with which, future users may be able to locate the originally transcribed entries I am producing, thereby allowing not only members of this mailing list, but the public at large, to find references to any ancestor who might be found in documents on file at the Secretary of State's office in Trenton. I am hoping too that when a link to that transcribed entry is activated, that another link will allow the researcher to request a certified copy from the State, using their online request form. Now, despite the project taking up a good portion of my time, this mailing list, and you folks out there, are still on the top of my interest plate. I did ask one single member to get the alpha game going, it's true, but I failed to acquaint her with the guidelines. These are similar to the ones we all agreed to last year, but if some aspect has been left out, update the membership as you see fit. GUIDELINES FOR QUERY SUBMISSIONS: 1. Keep the 'subject' heading simple - include a SURNAME (in CAPS), a time period and a county. 2. You may post ANY surname at ANY time; you are not limited to whatever alpha letter is the current rage. 3. When writing your message, include some background information on the person about whom you are seeking data on, but also include a question, like 'I am looking for tax records for John SMITH, who migrated here from England about 1789'; or 'Does anyone know where I can find a marriage record for John SMITH and Mary ENNIS of Monmouth County about 1812'? Including some basic information may often spark the interest of new subscribers, or even those get those subscribers who oft times just read through your postings, to get involved. Whether you pull a name from a hat, like I tried last year, or you go through the alphabet in its order, matters little. The point of concentrating on a single alpha letter proved to work better than just a continuous hodge-podge posting of 'brick-wall' names, and seemed to be quite popular. If it ain't broke, why dink with it! For those purists, I do live on a 'ranchette' in Sheridan Wyoming, which is somewhat north central in the state, and up near the Montana border. A 'ranchette' is a local term here, applied to small ranches of fewer than 200 acres. I am only renting here, living in a 12x65 house trailer, but this ranch is 91 acres. I am not a native of this state, but a transplant, coming here from Philadelphia back in 1999. Back east, my work experience was that of professional medical photographer and videographer, but out here, the best job I could get was that of a janitor. My, how times do change for us all. This current life, for me, is much better - simpler, quieter, contentmenter. I've cleaned up my life, and now I clean toilets. Go figure. Anyway, y'all, am doing just fine now. And while I won't seemingly be as active on the list as I've done in the past, know that I am still 'here' if you need me. God Bless... David Tourison NJ Mailing List Administrator [email protected]

How does one find DNA web sites? I googled "DNA Web Sites" and much came up but ....... Thank you. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 4:43 PM Subject: Re: [NJ] Letter A > Justine: > > Just as an end of the paper trail, and all else fails, and you are of the > notion. > > There is always, the DNA Project for your surname. > > Check various DNA web sites, for your surname of research, in time, the > cost > will go down I hope. > > Also as in my surname, it would appear that there was a break not only in > politics, but also in religious beliefs. So they went their proverbial > own > ways. In all directions. NJ north to Canada. NJ south and west to NC, SC, > TN, > north to the Northwest Territory, and on from there. > > As more research is done on DNA the more we will know how it works as we > seem to relate to other surnames, by DNA. Even though, we do not seem to > see > those other surnames in our immediate database of information. > > Or as I did, was just totally curious. If you do not wish to do the > testing, you can at least go on the various DNA web sites, and see others > who have > posted their pedigrees and information. It may give you more areas in > which to > search further. > > pat > cw

I am searching for my ggaunt and her husband John Henry ALEXANDER (or Johann Henrick ALEXANDER) b. abt 1841 Germany and I suspect died in Jersey City, NJ bef. 1820. He married Marie SCHEIBELER b. 1841 Germany. It stated that he was a baker on the Census but other than the Census I have not been able to find and further details on this branch of my family. Anyone having any connection of this family or that can give me any advice on how I can find birth, death, marriage, burial information, I would greatly appreciate it. They had the following children: Descendants of John Henry ALEXANDER 1 John Henry ALEXANDER b: Mar 1841 in Alsace-Lorraine, Bavaria, Germany d: Bef. 1920 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, U.S.A. Immigrated: Abt. 1859 Immigrated to America +Marie SCHEIBELER aka: Marie (Mary) SCHEIBELER b: 12 Mar 1841 in Schönau, Post Gilserberg, Hessian, Germany d: Bef. 1930 New Jersey, U.S.A. m: Abt. 1867 2 Eleanor ALEXANDER aka: Eleanor (Lena) ALEXANDER b: Abt. 1868 in New Jersey 2 George John ALEXANDER b: Jun 1870 in New York .... +Jennie ????? b: Abt. 1878 in New Jersey m: Abt. 1911 in New Jersey? 2 Louisa ALEXANDER aka: Louise (Lulu) ALEXANDER b: Abt. 1872 in New York City, New York, U.S.A.?? .... +William ???? 2 Louis ( Louie) ALEXANDER b: Abt. 1874 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, U.S.A. d: 27 Dec 1895 in New York City, New York, U.S.A.?? 2 John ALEXANDER b: Abt. 1876 2 William Frederick ALEXANDER I b: 15 Nov 1878 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, U.S.A. d: 02 Aug 1944 in Waldwick, Bergin County, New Jersey, U.S.A. .... +Rebecca Jane MacKENZIE b: 17 Jan 1882 in New York City, New York County, New York, U.S.A. d: 15 Jun 1963 m: 15 Apr 1903 Burial: 20 Jun 1963 2 Henry ALEXANDER b: Apr 1880 .... +Minnie ????? b: Abt. 1880 Thank you in advance. Adele, Vancouver, Canada

I am seeking the parents of Richard ARCHER who was born c1815 in New Jersey. I suspect that he may have been born in Monmouth County. Richard ARCHER married Henrietta WOOLLEY, the daughter of Eseck WOOLLEY and Ursula WHITE. In the 1860 Census they were living in Ocean Township, Monmouth County. In the 1880 Census for Ocean Township, Monmouth County, Richard ARCHER's wife was Elizabeth E, so Henrietta must have died or perhaps they divorced. Children of Richard ARCHER and Henrietta WOOLLEY: George E. ARCHER, born c1845 in NJ. George E. ARCHER married Mary Elizabeth MORRIS on July 25, 1869, at the Reformed Church of Long Branch, Monmouth County, NJ. She was the daughter of George H. MORRIS and Elizabeth E. __________. Their children were: Lillian G. ARCHER (born c1870), Charles H. ARCHER (born c1872), Elizabeth E. ARCHER (born November 7, 1875), and George E. ARCHER (born c1881). Thomas ARCHER, born c1846 in NJ. Richard ARCHER, born c1849 in NJ. In the 1910 Census, he was residing on a houseboat on the riverfront in Monmouth Beach, Monmouth County, NJ. Ann A. ARCHER, born c1850 in NJ. Henrietta ARCHER, born c1852 in NJ. Samuel ARCHER, born c1855 in NJ. In the 1910 Census, he was a widower residing with his brother, Dick ARCHER, on a houseboat on the riverfront in Monmouth Beach, NJ. Mary E. ARCHER, born c1857 in NJ. John P. ARCHER, born c1859 in NJ. I am descended from George E. ARCHER and Mary Elizabeth MORRIS. Their daughter, Elizabeth E. ARCHER, was my great grandmother. In addition to seeking the parents of Richard ARCHER, I would also like to fill in some of the details on the lives of his other children. Regards, Margaret DeMarc

The spelling is Tourison. Spelling will matter, should anyone be using "wordsearch" to see the vast amounts of data he transcribed. I also don't think the term "ranchette" would apply to his place of employment; it is a SERIOUS Colorado ranch. I join those who would like to hear at least a one-liner from him, even in this busy season, to show that he's OK. -- Delaware Dolores ------------------------------ Quoting Barbara Lynch <[email protected]>: > I am asking about David Tourism...........he is an actual person...... ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.

Last time we did this, David pulled letters randomly and left the posting open for about a week. For those of us who are stuck near the end of the alphabet, it was nice. I have no problem with a strict a - z proceeding this time. Yes, I'll have a wait until "T" is called, but the nice thing about my ancestors is that they aren't going anywhere. Whether it takes 21 days or 21 weeks, they'll still be waiting when the time comes. Jim

"Ranchette" was his term, not mine.... ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 9:08 PM Subject: Re: [NJ] Where is David? > The spelling is Tourison. Spelling will matter, should anyone be using > "wordsearch" to see the vast amounts of data he transcribed. > > I also don't think the term "ranchette" would apply to his place of > employment; it is a SERIOUS Colorado ranch. I join those who would like to > hear at least a one-liner from him, even in this busy season, to show that > he's OK. -- Delaware Dolores > > ------------------------------ > > Quoting Barbara Lynch <[email protected]>: > > > I am asking about David Tourism...........he is an actual person...... > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I sub to a newsletter from the Fort Wayne Library, Allen County, Indiana ---- "Genealogy Gems" --- and would like to share what looks like a really good source for anyone with Irish searches going on. It's # 42, Aug. 31 and here's a small bit of what it says ----- "The Genealogy Center recently acquired microfilmed copies of the 1798 Rebellion Papers from the National Archives of Ireland. The bulk of this important series of papers date from 1796-1805 and consist of correspondence to Dublin Castle from a variety of informants keeping authorities abreast of developments in counties "disturbed" by the seditious activities of the United Irishmen. This secret society hoped to wrest control of the country from the English by building a republican coalition of Catholics, Presbyterians and other Protestants." Much more info in the newsletter, but another intriguing point is that the "rebellion is strategically placed just one generation before most Catholic or Presbyterian Church registers." The address for this newsletter is www.FriendsOfAllenCounty.org and for any of you who've missed prior conversations about it, this Indiana library has a surprising amount of New Jersey genealogy info, along with just plain lots of genealogy goodies. Hoping this helps --- Terri in WA

Still looking for immigration records of my GGM Margaret Armstrong Came to USA about 1845 She was the Widow of Patrick Smith She married my GGF James McTiernan, in New Brunswick NJ, October1858 They both immigrated to NYCity from Ireland ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Personally I like out of the hat. Loreen Wells Barbara Lynch wrote: > This is our new project now that all vacations are over with and everyone should be back home and ready to get a move on the family history projects that they have going........David asked me to get it going.............. > > First letter is A!!!!!! > > Anyone with any surnames beginning with A that they are having problems finding - please post - maybe someone else is having the same problem with it or maybe has the info you seek......... > > Let me know if you want to go alphabetically from A - Z or do it random by pulling a letter out of the bowl once a week on a Monday or a Friday - depending on the popularity of the letter............ > > Barbara > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Ditto the same for your Hiram McCormick. There are a few listed on familysearch.org. They are of Michigan, and New Jersey, and New York. Have you tried to tie in with those information off the 1880 Census Records??? Pat cw ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Thank you Betty., Pat cw As I seem to be on their mailing lists, somehow. I too, do not mention them, If I can help it. I seem to keep getting false emails, saying that my account has been put on hold, that money has been withdrawn from my checking accounts, and that my customers orders have been shipped, just waiting for the money/checks to clear. Not sure how to get off those. But AOL is being just wonderful so far. thank you again. cw ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Thank you, Yes, David Tourism. My cousin's, Michael and Stanley, were born in the U.S. His father was in the Military. So they traveled around quite a bit before, during, and after WWII. My Uncle was stationed in Panama, Canal Zone, he met and married there, and his sons grew up there. They speak English with a Panamanian accent. Very cultural in our family. My Uncle, retired from the Military, and then worked for the Canal Zone, driving a "Mule" towing the huge ships through the locks. Fabulous Country. Breath taking scenery. Very Cultural in our Family: >From the following so far, as I can tell: Panama, Mexico, and or Central America, Jamaica England. Germany France Alsace Loraine Italy Ireland Scotland Canada and of course, we simple Americans. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, Virginia, Maryland, California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah. (And those of early settlers, passed through Pennsylvania, Ellis Island, Rhode Island, etc.) to name a few. Of course, not unlike my respective list cousins. As our surnames cross each other down the centuries. Pat cw ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Ah Yes, David Tourism He is the one I found any entry about dated 2002, that had many entries for several John MILLS'. He apparently looked up for someone, but it would not let me see the prior or subsequent replies thereof. Very informative. Wish I could tie in those several John MILLS" to the other heads of families. George, Samuel, William, Thomas, Abraham, Lewis, Elias, Patience, Amos, etc. in category 600 on the DNA web site. And the others, who also are listed on that web sites, as well. Hezekiah, Daniel, Ebenezer, Jonathan, etc. thank you. pat cw ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Justine: Just as an end of the paper trail, and all else fails, and you are of the notion. There is always, the DNA Project for your surname. Check various DNA web sites, for your surname of research, in time, the cost will go down I hope. Also as in my surname, it would appear that there was a break not only in politics, but also in religious beliefs. So they went their proverbial own ways. In all directions. NJ north to Canada. NJ south and west to NC, SC, TN, north to the Northwest Territory, and on from there. As more research is done on DNA the more we will know how it works as we seem to relate to other surnames, by DNA. Even though, we do not seem to see those other surnames in our immediate database of information. Or as I did, was just totally curious. If you do not wish to do the testing, you can at least go on the various DNA web sites, and see others who have posted their pedigrees and information. It may give you more areas in which to search further. pat cw ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Can we not just post to the regular message boards as well, or are we embedded to only just the alphabet, a -- z?? cw ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Was this list first set up just for general information? on all of New Jersey???? And or, for people, like me who really do not know which county my family MILLS were really a part thereof. Some of the present day counties were part of other counties, until they became so populated that they began splitting off from one another. Not unlike the Northwest Territory, that started out just as that. Then was set up by Firelands, Western Reserve, Butler County, then split off from there into present day counties. As I cannot verify all research by others on my immediate surname, (physically hampered) (financially hampered) can only go by what they have posted onto various gene sites. thank you so much. You have all been very helpful and hope that I might have been so too. cw pat ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Hello List My "letter A" mystery is JOEL ALLEN, born 29 Nov 1823, died 20 Jan 1898, buried Mount Hope cemetery in Lambertville. On 14 Nov 1846, in Bordentown, he married Elizabeth Nelson, daughter of Elisha Nelson and Janet Errickson of Monmouth County. Joel's death certificate says his parents are "Champlais Allen and Lizzie Allen". Joel & Elizabeth had three children, Edward D. (1847-1919), Asa Charles (1851-1882) and Elizabeth (1855-1877). Edward was the only child who married; his wife was Margaret Jane Southwick. Edward & Margaret were married at Fieldsboro in Burlington County, 7 Jan 1887. The Trenton Federalist Sept 6, 1824, published a list from Freehold, Monmouth County, of insolvent debtors - this list includes Chamless Allen. Do any of these names ring bells with anyone on the list? Nancy Cassada Nelson Chesterfield NJ

Alphabetically, then we don't miss anyone. ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour