Hello again list! As long as I'm plugging off-topic events - there are two more coming up in October... Details follow. One event is in Rahway (not free) and the other in Edison (free). The email is long - and I apologize for that - but I thought some list members might be interested... Regards Joan ------------- First Event: ------------- The Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum Presents THE CIVIL WAR: ON THE BATTLEFIELD AND ON THE HOME FRONT GHOSTS OF THE PAST, CEMETERY TOURS of RAHWAY CEMETERY OCTOBER 22-23, 2005 Tours Start at 1:00 p.m. - Last Tour Starts at 4:00 p.m. Tours leave the Merchants and Drovers Tavern every 10 to 15 minutes throughout the afternoon. Participants should plan on coming early if at all possible as the tour takes about 2 hours and the cemetery must be vacated by dusk. Experience the Civil War at home and on the battlefield through the eyes of a slave, a politician, a member of the Wide Awakes, a drummer boy who died in camp, an army chaplain, a carriage manufacturer indicted for treason, Union enlisted soldiers and officers, a soldier's sister, members of the United States Colored Troops, a Confederate soldier, a physician's young apprentice, a penniless widow, a civic minded woman and more, all now resting in the historic Rahway Cemetery. Costumed re-enactors, who tell stories of slavery and abolition, Copperheads and resistance to the war in New Jersey, the election of Lincoln, military recruitment and support of the war by the local government, local celebrations, encampments and illness, battles, African-American contributions on the battlefield, economic ruin at home, worry and heartbreak for families, life in a New Jersey town, and, finally, the death of Lincoln, Lee's surrender and the return of soldiers, will bring the Civil War period to life on this interactive tour of the historic Rahway Cemetery presented by the Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum Association. Admission also includes free parking at Parkside Plaza (located immediately south of the Merchants and Drovers Tavern on St. Georges Ave. (Rte. 27), a printed tour guide with map showing the location of the grave sites, and admission to the Merchants and Drovers Tavern following the tour. The Merchants and Drovers Tavern (c.1795/1820) contains thirteen furnished rooms and For the Entertainment of Strangers: The New Jersey Tavern, a permanent exhibit installation on New Jersey tavern life and stagecoach transportation. The Merchants and Drovers, a hotel from 1798 to the mid-1930s and an early stagecoach stop, was used for government meetings and general elections, civic celebrations, sheriff's sales, professional services, public entertainment and business transactions from the 1790s into the late 1850s. The cemetery tour program is based on extensive primary research that includes numerous letters to and from soldiers, newspaper articles, township committee minutes, photographs and books from the period, as well as journals, articles and other publications written shortly after the war. A publication based on the research will be for sale following the tour. The oldest stone in Rahway Cemetery, adjacent to the Merchants and Drovers Tavern, dates to 1724. The cemetery includes the grave of Abraham Clark, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and stones carved by John Frazee, a nationally renowned sculptor. The Terrill Tavern (c. 1750) Museum Shop will be open, and refreshments will be available in the Merchants and Drovers Tavern. (For ticket information and directions see the website.) For information call (732) 381-0441 or visit our website at www.merchantsanddrovers.org <http://www.merchantsanddrovers.org>. The Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum Association is the recipient of a 2005-2006 General Operating Support Grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a Division of the Department of State. ---------------- Second Event ---------------- EDISON HISTORY DAY to be held on October 23, 2005 The Metuchen-Edison Historical Society, the Edison Museum and Tower Board, and the Edison Historic Preservation Commission are jointly sponsoring the 5th Annual Edison History Day on Sunday, October 23, from noon to 4:00 PM at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Avenue in Edison, Middlesex County. During this free event, browse through photographs, documents, maps, personal accounts, and artifacts that span the history of what is now Edison Township from the archives of the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society, and memorabilia from the Edison Memorial Tower Museum. Features include: a guided tour of the historic Stelton Baptist Church cemetery, the final resting place of many early European settlers across the street from the library, conducted by noted historian Mark Nonesteid at noon - don't be late! For more information, please contact Tyreen Reuter at ayersallenhouse@msn.com mailto:ayersallenhouse@msn.com <ayersallenhouse@msn.com>

Hi List While not genealogical in nature - this upcoming event sounds like great fun! I thought I'd pass it along for anyone else who might be interested... Regards, Joan Joan M. Lowry mailto:jmlowry@earthlink.net > -----Original Message----- > DAVID SARNOFF LIBRARY TO HOST LIVE > "WAR OF THE WORLDS" RE-ENACTMENT ON OCTOBER 29 > Full-Scale Performance Will Mark the 67th Anniversary of Welles's Radio > Broadcast > > PRINCETON, N.J., October 13, 2005—Reviving one of the most famous events in American radio, the David Sarnoff Library, in cooperation with the Hunterdon Radio Theatre and New Jersey Antique Radio Club, will host a live re-enactment of Orson Welles's 67-year-old broadcast, "War of the Worlds," based on H.G. Wells's classic story. This family-friendly event, which will benefit the Library's renovation, is scheduled for Saturday, October 29 in Sarnoff Corporation's auditorium in Princeton, N.J.; a matinee and evening performance will occur, as well as a special benefit reception. > > On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles and his Mercury Theater On the Air captivated the nation and set off widespread panic—especially in New Jersey and New York—with a dramatization of H.G. Wells's late-19th > Century fantasy. Thousands of listeners across the country mistook the broadcast for news reports of an actual Martian invasion that detailed meteor landings in nearby Grover's Mill, N.J. and aliens killing earthlings with death-rays. What resulted was mass hysteria, with residents fleeing their homes or joining to combat the "Martians." > > "David Sarnoff predicted and innovated the power of network broadcasting," says Alex Magoun, executive director of the David Sarnoff Library. "Welles's broadcast showed how the media could instantly encourage national hysteria as well as national unity. We think that's a powerful lesson worth repeating. Moreover, the Princeton Observatory and Grover's Mill, where the Martian launches and landing were reported, are only a mile away from us." > > The "War of the Worlds" broadcast, which was written by Howard Koch and made famous by Welles is "arguably one of the best radio dramas of all time," says William Spear, founder and president of the Hunterdon Radio Theatre. The group, which will stage the re-enactment with more than 20 actors, is "excited about the opportunity to work with the David Sarnoff Library and present its version of the broadcast." The sound effects and actors' voices will be transmitted through 1930s microphones to 1930s radios, provided by members of the New Jersey Antique Radio Club. An interactive discussion, led by Magoun, will follow the program. > > Performances will begin at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., with doors opening one hour prior to the shows. (For ticket information, see the website.) > > Library Benefit tickets are also available. ... Benefit guests will not only enjoy the evening performance, but also a tour of the Library and dessert reception after the broadcast to meet the cast. Live music will be provided throughout the reception by renowned thereminist, Kip Rosser. Tickets are limited and advance reservations are strongly recommended. > > All funds raised from this event will support the David Sarnoff Library, a nonprofit organization housed within Sarnoff Corporation in Princeton. Incorporated as the David Sarnoff Collection, the Library contains an archives and museum with the state's largest holdings of RCA historical materials, and is dedicated to the understanding and promotion of electronic innovation. Funds will specifically pay for the design of two new exhibits in the Library—David Sarnoff and the Innovative Spirit and Six Innovations that Changed the World. The Library is open by appointment to individuals and school groups. For more information, visit www.davidsarnoff.org <http://www.davidsarnoff.org> on the Web. > > The "War of the Worlds" re-enactment is made possible, in part, by in-kind support from Sarnoff Corporation; the Howard Koch Estate; Hunterdon Radio Theatre; New Jersey Antique Radio Club; Kip Rosser; and suite6design. > > Additional assistance and funding has been provided by the Board of Directors of the David Sarnoff Collection; the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association; Panasonic Technologies, Inc.; and an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State. > > For more information about the event or advance ticket reservations, send an email to waroftheworlds@davidsarnoff.org, call (609) 688-0773, or visit www.davidsarnoff.blogspot.com <http://www.davidsarnoff.blogspot.com> on the Web. # # # -- Alexander B. Magoun, Ph.D. David Sarnoff Library 201 Washington Road, CN 5300 Princeton, NJ 08543-5300 609-734-2636 amagoun@davidsarnoff.org (f) 609-734-2339 www.davidsarnoff.org <http://www.davidsarnoff.org>

REMINDER: Local FREE Genealogical & Historical Events Monmouth County Archives & History Day, October 15 (Saturday) - This annual event will be held at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan, 10:00am to 2:15pm. GSNJ is a participating organization and will have an information and sales table. This year's featured speaker is Alex Magoun, Director, David Sarnoff Library, "The RCA Origins of Everyday Things". More info can be found on the Monmouth County Archives website at: <http://www.shore.co.monmouth.nj.us/archives/2005program.asp>. Family History Fair, October 16 (Sunday) – This annual event will be held at the CUNY Graduate Center in Manhattan, 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. GSNJ will have an information and sales table. This is always a great opportunity to meet fellow genealogists and to get acquainted with the many societies, libraries, and archives in the metropolitan area. (Registration is not necessary; FREE admission). More info can be found on the Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (ART) website at <http://www.nycarchivists.org/fhf.html>. Please stop by our tables and say Hello!!

Genealogical Society of New Jersey http://www.gsnj.org Our Annual Meeting will take place on Saturday, November 5th at 9:00am at the BPO Elks Building, 40 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick. There will be a brief business meeting followed by our program featuring Prof. Richard Veit and Mark Nonestied presenting their lecture entitled "Stranger Stop and Cast An Eye: 400 Years of New Jersey Cemetery Evolution & Gravestone Design". Also featured this year, will be a presentation and tour of Willow Grove Cemetery in New Brunswick by Kelly M. Brennan. The cemetery is adjacent to the Elks building. [Please wear comfortable walking shoes.] REMINDER: Special Collections & University Archives, Alexander Library, at Rutgers University will be open from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The GSNJ's collections and Special Collections' genealogical materials will be available during this time for use by meeting attendees. Please register by: 28 October 2005 Registration Form: http://www.rootsweb.com/~njgsnj/pdf/2005AnnualMeetingflyer.pdf Questions: programs@gsnj.org -- Michelle Tucker Chubenko GSNJ Trustee & Webmaster

Hi All, Bob from the Somerset County list asked a very good question!! > > Is this bookstore online? I realized after I sent the message about the Book Signing that I hadn't included the website address for BooksNJ. They are, indeed, online. The address is: http://www.booksnj.com/ Regards, Joan Joan M. Lowry mailto:jmlowry@earthlink.net > -----Original Message----- > From: Bob > To: Joan M Lowry > Subject: Re: [NJSOMERS] Book Signing Event at BooksNJ > > > Is this bookstore online? > On Oct 10, 2005, at 12:37 PM, Joan M Lowry wrote: > > > Hello Everyone, > > > > BooksNJ (The Capital Bookstore) in Trenton would like you all to > > know about > > a book signing event coming up at the bookstore. I'm sure they'd > > be happy > > to see you there! The information follows:

Dear Joan: I can't make it to the BookNJ signing. Although I would like to purchase a copy of the Book. The one listed in the email that you sent. Please advise how I can accomplish this? Kathleen E. Isleib >From: "Joan M Lowry" <jmlowry@earthlink.net> >Reply-To: NJ-GSNJ-L@rootsweb.com >To: NJ-GSNJ-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [GSNJ] Book Signing at BooksNJ >Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 12:35:02 -0400 > >Hello Everyone, > >BooksNJ (The Capital Bookstore) would like you all to know about a Book >signing event coming up at the bookstore. I'm sure they'd be happy to see >you there! The information follows: > >--------- > >On Thursday, October 13th, BooksNJ will host a signing event for the >recently published compilation New Jersey in the American Revolution >(Rivergate Press, 2005). Editor Barbara Mitnick and contributors Richard >Hunter, Mark Lender and Thomas Fleming will be available in the store to >sign copies from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. BooksNJ is located at 225 West >State Street, first floor. Come early while supplies of this beautiful, >hard-cover publication last. >If you have any questions about the event or would like to order a signed >book and have it shipped to you, please call (609) 943-4444. New Jersey in >the American Revolution is $29.95 plus tax (and shipping and handling if >mailed). Below is a synopsis of the book taken from the book jacket. Hope >to see you on October 13th! > >"Barbara J. Mitnick has edited a remarkably comprehensive anthology, >bringing new life to the rich and turbulent late eighteenth-century period >in New Jersey. Originally conceived as a legacy of the state's 225th >Anniversary of the Revolution Celebration Commission and sponsored by the >Washington Association of New Jersey, the volume brings together >contributions by twelve outstanding and recognized experts on New Jersey >history. > >Chapters explore topics including New Jersey as the "Crossroads of the >Revolution," important military campaigns, the 1776 Constitution, and the >significant contribution of blacks, Native Americans, and women. Reflecting >the contemporary view that the war's impact extended beyond military >engagements, original essays also discuss the fine and decorative arts, >literature, architecture, archaeology, and social and economic conditions. >The reader is presented with a picture of life in New Jersey both separate >from as well as connected to the fight for American independence and the >establishment of the nation. > >Fresh and significant observations, including the fact that soldiers fought >238 battles on New Jersey soil (more than any other state) and that the >social and political changes resulting from the war were more revolutionary >than evolutionary make this accessibly written, beautifully illustrated >volume appeal to the lay reader as well as scholars of New Jersey and >Revolutionary War history. > >Barbara J. Mitnick, editor of New Jersey in the American Revolution, >received her Ph.D. in American painting, sculpture and architectural >history >from Rutgers University. She is an art historian and adjunct professor of >American history painting at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. Her >exhibitions include Picturing History: American Painting 1770-1930, and >George Washington: American Symbol, for which she served as general editor >of the accompanying publication. > >Contributors > >Ian C. G. Burrow >Delight W. Dodyk >Thomas Fleming >David J. Fowler >Harriette C. Hawkins >Richard W. Hunter >Mark Edward Lender >Maxine N. Lurie >Barbara J. Mitnick >Merrill Maguire Skaggs >Lorraine E. Williams >Giles R. Wright" > >----------- > >It sounds like there might be something for everyone in this book! I'm >hoping to be there and hope you will be too. > >Regards, >Joan > >Joan M. Lowry >mailto:jmlowry@earthlink.net > > > > >==== NJ-GSNJ Mailing List ==== >GSNJ Newsletter: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~njgsnj/newsletter.html > >============================== >Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

Hello Everyone, BooksNJ (The Capital Bookstore) would like you all to know about a Book signing event coming up at the bookstore. I'm sure they'd be happy to see you there! The information follows: --------- On Thursday, October 13th, BooksNJ will host a signing event for the recently published compilation New Jersey in the American Revolution (Rivergate Press, 2005). Editor Barbara Mitnick and contributors Richard Hunter, Mark Lender and Thomas Fleming will be available in the store to sign copies from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. BooksNJ is located at 225 West State Street, first floor. Come early while supplies of this beautiful, hard-cover publication last. If you have any questions about the event or would like to order a signed book and have it shipped to you, please call (609) 943-4444. New Jersey in the American Revolution is $29.95 plus tax (and shipping and handling if mailed). Below is a synopsis of the book taken from the book jacket. Hope to see you on October 13th! "Barbara J. Mitnick has edited a remarkably comprehensive anthology, bringing new life to the rich and turbulent late eighteenth-century period in New Jersey. Originally conceived as a legacy of the state's 225th Anniversary of the Revolution Celebration Commission and sponsored by the Washington Association of New Jersey, the volume brings together contributions by twelve outstanding and recognized experts on New Jersey history. Chapters explore topics including New Jersey as the "Crossroads of the Revolution," important military campaigns, the 1776 Constitution, and the significant contribution of blacks, Native Americans, and women. Reflecting the contemporary view that the war's impact extended beyond military engagements, original essays also discuss the fine and decorative arts, literature, architecture, archaeology, and social and economic conditions. The reader is presented with a picture of life in New Jersey both separate from as well as connected to the fight for American independence and the establishment of the nation. Fresh and significant observations, including the fact that soldiers fought 238 battles on New Jersey soil (more than any other state) and that the social and political changes resulting from the war were more revolutionary than evolutionary make this accessibly written, beautifully illustrated volume appeal to the lay reader as well as scholars of New Jersey and Revolutionary War history. Barbara J. Mitnick, editor of New Jersey in the American Revolution, received her Ph.D. in American painting, sculpture and architectural history from Rutgers University. She is an art historian and adjunct professor of American history painting at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. Her exhibitions include Picturing History: American Painting 1770-1930, and George Washington: American Symbol, for which she served as general editor of the accompanying publication. Contributors Ian C. G. Burrow Delight W. Dodyk Thomas Fleming David J. Fowler Harriette C. Hawkins Richard W. Hunter Mark Edward Lender Maxine N. Lurie Barbara J. Mitnick Merrill Maguire Skaggs Lorraine E. Williams Giles R. Wright" ----------- It sounds like there might be something for everyone in this book! I'm hoping to be there and hope you will be too. Regards, Joan Joan M. Lowry mailto:jmlowry@earthlink.net

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I thought our list members might like to see an update on archival matters resulting from Hurricane Katrina. It's a very long post, so I apologize for that in advance... This information was provided by The National Coalition for History. This is a non-profit educational organization that provides leadership in history-related advocacy; it serves as the profession's national voice in the promotion of history and archives, and acts as a clearinghouse of news and information of interest to history-related professionals. Regards Joan M. Lowry Genealogical Society of New Jersey mailto:jml-gsnj@earthlink.net website: www.gsnj.org ----------------- HISTORY/ARCHIVES COMMUNITY RALLY TO ASSIST IN KATRINA AFTERMATH As emergency officials continue to find and rescue survivors, recover bodies, and clean up the wreckage from Hurricane Katrina, which devastated a significant portion of the Gulf Coast nearly two weeks ago, efforts are also underway by various history and archival organizations to pitch in and begin to survey the damage done to sites of historical significance and to preserve as much as possible. This rescue and salvage effort takes on special importance in a part of the country that is especially rich with historic sites, artifacts, and archives. In New Orleans, aerial photos indicate that the French Quarter is relatively dry and intact. Locations such as the Caf du Monde, Preservation Hall, and St. Louis Cathedral appear to have survived the brunt of the storm. Museum directors have also determined that the New Orleans Museum of Art, home to one of the most important collections in the south, has also been spared from severe damage. However, other sections of the city were not so fortunate. Virtually everything in the Latin Quarter and the Garden District suffered some damage. Preliminary reports indicate that the New Orleans Public Library was hit hard and its archive of city records, which are housed in the basement of the building, probably experienced flooding. At the New Orleans Notarial Archives, which hold some 40 million pages of signed acts compiled by notaries of new Orleans over three centuries, initial efforts to save historical documents were unsuccessful. A Swedish document salvage firm, hired by the archives to freeze-dry records to remove the moisture from them, was turned away by uniformed personnel as they attempted to enter the city. There are a considerable number of freezer trucks available as soon as they are allowed to access areas currently closed. In the case of both the public library and the notarial archives, time is of the essence as humidity, mold, and water damage may decimate these collections in a matter of days. Many of the city's oldest historic neighborhoods were completely lost to the floods. The U.S. Mint, which was once captured by the Confederate Army, is missing part of its roof, while uncertainty remains about the artifacts inside. Katrina has affected other important historic sites in Louisiana as well. Fort Jackson, located south of New Orleans, location of an important Civil War naval battle, has suffered extensive flooding. In addition, the Louisiana State Museum suffered moderate to extensive damage. In Mississippi, the Old Capitol Museum had a third of its copper roof blown off, resulting in the flooding of a storage room and exhibit area. Beauvoir, the home of Jefferson Davis, located in Biloxi, was virtually destroyed. Throughout the ravished parts of the Gulf Coast, numerous trees and old houses have been lost, in many cases with no hope of recovery. Many unanswered questions remain as to the condition of historical artifacts that were in private hands, or the condition of other archival collections that may have survived the floodwaters. As the recovery efforts continue, historical preservation teams will begin the long process of retrieving documents, photographs, and other important pieces of history that have helped to shape a nation. What follows is a summary of the emergency recovery and assistance efforts we know about. An emergency team from the National Park Service Museum Resource Center will soon be arriving in New Orleans to begin its preservation work, salvaging every artifact they possibly can and protecting them from mildew. They will be concentrating specifically on artifacts located at the Jazz Museum, the Louis Armstrong home, the archives at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, and the Chalmette battlefield. The National Park Service has also assembled a technical leaflet entitled After the Flood: Emergency Stabilization and Conservation Methods, which offers suggestions on how to prevent additional damage and how to maintain historical integrity: http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/byorg/nps/npsafter.html . The Heritage Emergency Task Force is also stepping in to assist in the recovery. This task force was created for the purpose of assisting cultural heritage institutions in the protection of their collections in the event of natural disasters. Co-sponsored by Heritage Preservation, Inc. and the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), it includes over 30 federal agencies. At the present time, the task force is working to coordinate information with the various historical institutions along the Gulf Coast and are encouraging everyone to donate money to the Disaster Relief Fund, as health and safety remain the highest priorities. The FEMA web page at http://www.fema.gov/ehp/ehp_katrina.shtm and the Heritage Emergency National Task Force webpage (http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PROGRAMS/TASKFER.HTM) have links to hurricane response information posted that cover such topics as how to get aid (both individuals and governments), how to respond and salvage, and how to mitigate damage. The Library of Congress will be offering free rewash services to institutions impacted by the hurricane for motion picture films, provided that the film can be transported to the lab at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Those interested in the offer should contact Lance Watsky at lwatsky@sos.state.ga.us. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is making available $1 million in hurricane relief for Gulf Coast cultural resources. The emergency grants of up to $30,000 are being made available through the executive directors of the state humanities councils in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana and are available to libraries, museums, colleges, universities and other cultural and historical institutions affected by the hurricane. For additional information about the program, tap into http:www.humanities.gov . In order to help with assessing the damage that has been done to other historical institutions, the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH), working with the American Association of Museums, has put together a "first reports" webpage that can be accessed at http://www.aam-us.org/aamlatest/news/HurricaneFirstReports.cfm; other information is being updated constantly at http:www.aaslh.org and at the AAM website at http:www.aam-us.org/aamlatest/news/hurricane.cfm . The AASLH has also established a Historical Resources Recovery Fund in which 100% of the dollars secured will be used for the recovery of historical resources in the affected states. Additional information is available at http://www.aaslh.org/katrina.htm . A disaster relief for museums web site established by the International Council on Museums (ICOM) also provides exhaustive and updated information on the effects of the disaster with regard to museums; visit the site at http://icom.museum/disaster_relief/katrina.html . The National Trust for Historic Preservation is also raising funds to assist in the recovery of historical properties and is looking for volunteers skilled in preservation, architecture, engineering, and small business development. People interested in serving on one of the assessment teams scheduled to go to affected areas when allowed in should go to the Trust's webpage at http://www.nationaltrust.org/ for further information. The Society of American Archivists (SAA) has begun a list of volunteers willing to help with disaster recovery. Interested parties can visit http://www.archivists.org/news/hurricane-volunteer.asp; additional information including a joint statement by the archival community can be viewed at http://www.archivists.org . One of the first organizations to act especially swiftly in efforts to assist is the Society of Southwest Archivists (SSA). That organization has established a weblog to share information about colleagues and others in Louisiana and Mississippi who have been affected by the hurricane. It can be viewed at http://herbie.ischool.utexas.edu/ssacares or contact Brenda Gunn at bgunn@mail.utexas.edu for additional information. One bit of good news is that there do not appear to be any archivists missing - all have been accounted for and have reported in to their home institutions. The Organization of American Historians (OAH) along with the American Historical Association and the Southern Historical Association have joined hands to establish a "historians to historians" message board; it is a place where historians can offer or request assistance. Several categories such as "Need help-housing" and "Need help-transportation" have been set up to facilitate communication and assistance. For the site, visit the OAH webpage at http:www.oah.org where the URL link (still under development at this writing) is prominently displayed. On the academic front, while many of the colleges and universities affected by Hurricane Katrina will soon resume classes, Tulane University (information about Tulane is available at http://emergency.tulane.edu ) and Loyola University will remain closed until the spring semester in order to repair the damages to their infrastructure, technology, and communication systems. Students enrolled at both Tulane and Loyola are being encouraged to attend nearby schools and to transfer credits. The History News Network (HNN) has established a blog where the Tulane history students and faculty can communicate with each other. It can be viewed at http://hnn.us/blogs/45.html . In addition, the Chronicle of Higher Education has created a webpage where affected colleges, associations, and government agencies providing assistance can post messages; go to http://chronicle.com/katrina . Colleges and Universities across the country are offering temporary admission for students directly affected by the hurricane and its aftermath. For example, some schools in Texas, where many residents of Louisiana fled, will allow out-of-state students to enroll at in-state tuition rates. The University of Miami has said that they will allow students to take classes there, collect tuition, and hold it in escrow for the colleges that the students would otherwise attend. 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On The Wire: The Latest News from the Genealogical Society of NJ 6 September 2005 -- http://www.gsnj.org ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* FAREWELL & WELCOME Regretfully, the Board announces the resignation of Trustee Gary Maher. After a tenure of 10 years, Trustee Maher tendered his resignation, however he will continue service to the Society as Legal Counsel. The Board looks forward to his continued contributions to the Society. It is with pleasure that the Board of Trustees announces the appointment of two new Trustees, Catherine "Casey" Zahn and Pamelyn P. Bush. The Trustees are delighted to welcome them. ON THE CALENDAR Annual Meeting, November 5 (Saturday) – All members and friends of the Society are invited to attend the Society’s annual meeting at the BPO Elks Building, 40 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 9:00am - 12:30 pm. This meeting will feature Prof. Richard Viet and Mark Nonestied presenting their lecture entitled "Stranger Stop and Cast An Eye: 400 Years of New Jersey Cemetery Evolution & Gravestone Design". Event registration form will be online by September 19th. TOMBSTONE HUNTS Do you love cemeteries? Would you like to help preserve New Jersey genealogical information? If so, then we invite to join our Tombstone Hounds! Contact Joan Lowry <jml-gsnj@earthlink.net> for more info. ON THE PRESS Publications - Plans are in the works to finalize the Second Edition of "Monmouth County Articles in The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, 1925-2004, Summary & Descriptions" compiled by Judith Green Watson. A similar compilation for Somerset County is in the beginning stages should be completed by early 2006. Watch this list for publication details!! ALSO ON THE CALENDAR Monmouth County Archives & History Day, October 15 (Saturday) - This annual event will be held at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan, 10:00am to 2:15pm. GSNJ is a participating organization and will have an information and sales table. This year's featured speaker is Alex Magoun, Director, David Sarnoff Library, "The RCA Origins of Everyday Things". More info can be found on the Monmouth County Archives website at: <http://www.shore.co.monmouth.nj.us/archives/2005program.asp>. Family History Fair, October 16 (Sunday) – This annual event will be held at the CUNY Graduate Center in Manhattan, 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. GSNJ will have an information and sales table. This is always a great opportunity to meet fellow genealogists and to get acquainted with the many societies, libraries, and archives in the metropolitan area. (Registration is not necessary; FREE admission). More info can be found on the Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (ART) website at <http://www.nycarchivists.org/fhf.html>. VOLUNTEER EFFORTS The Board is finalizing the list of projects for this Fall & Winter. Our "Volunteer News" e-Zine will have more details. Watch for the September edition!! FAMILY TIME Grandparents Day is the first Sunday after Labor Day. Encourage the start of a family tradition! Have children interview their grandparents and have them write down and/or record the stories they discover. Visit <http://www.grandparents-day.com/index.html> for activity ideas and helpful hints. ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* -- Michelle Tucker Chubenko GSNJ Trustee & Webmaster http://www.gsnj.org

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [gsnj] Frederic M. Cramer, Rest in Peace Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 13:40:05 -0400 From: Joseph R Klett <joseph.klett@sos.state.nj.us> To: H-NEW-JERSEY@H-NET.MSU.EDU Dear List Members: Last week the Genealogical Society of New Jersey learned of the passing of Frederic M. Cramer, formerly of Ship Bottom, on July 16th at the age of 91 in Huntington Valley, PA. Fred was a retired army lieutenant colonel, and was known by most as "Colonel Fred." This was a title not expected by him, but given to him out of respect and affection by his many friends and colleagues. Col. Fred was active for many decades in several genealogical and historical organizations. He served as an active member of the board of trustees of the Genealogical Society of New Jersey from 1973 to 1993, and afterwards as a trustee emeritus. He was editor of The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, taking on this daunting responsibility the year he joined the board and for the next fifteen years until 1988. He was also a trustee of the Ocean County Historical Society and on the library staff of the Atlantic County Historical Society. He wrote a genealogical column for the local Times Beacon called "Barking Up Family Trees," the title of which conjures up recollections of his good nature and sense of humor. Col. Fred was an inspiration and mentor to many, including myself, and I know I speak for colleagues in GSNJ and in Atlantic and Ocean counties as well when I say that I was saddened to hear of his passing and am glad to have known and worked with him. Col. Fred offered great encouragement to me as a young man, as well as a wonderful analogy that I have applied to many projects and goals in my professional and volunteer career. He first asked the question: "Do you know how to eat an elephant?" Then he gave you the answer: "One bite at a time..." Thank you, Col. Fred, for sharing your optimism and enthusiasm, and for inspiring those around you. Joe Klett GSNJ/New Jersey State Archives

Trisha, I found a Charles Killian in 1900 Burlinton, Riverside Township census. He was born about 1876. If that would help you I will be glad to send copy of census. WJ Moon Researching Sutphin & Nixon from Middlesex Co NJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Trisha Fitz Randolph" <FitzRandolphGenealogy@adelphia.net> To: <NJ-GSNJ-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:49 AM Subject: [GSNJ] Need Help > Can anyone tell me how I can find out who lived in my great grandfathers > home with him in 1892-1893 ? His name was Charles Killian and he lived at > 41 Highland St, Paterson, NJ. Finding this information could finally > breakthrough my brickwall. I do not live in NJ so I really need some help > ! > > > > Trisha FitzRandolph > Founder > FitzRandolph Historical Society > http://www.rootsweb.com/~njfrghs/njfrhs > > > ==== NJ-GSNJ Mailing List ==== > Save the Date!!! Save the Date!!! Save the Date!!! > GSNJ 2005 Annual Meeting -- Saturday, November 5th > http://www.rootsweb.com/~njgsnj/events.html > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

Hi Trisha Try to find out religion of your ancestor, search out church records of offspring, etc. Paterson is under renovation, and you might lose records if you do not put the time in now. The census, I still think, is your best source. My grandparents owned a bread bakery at Market and Cross, across from St. Michael's church, circa 1900. Good luck. Let us all know how you made out. am

Everyone, Thank you !! What a great response but it is not him. He was born in Germany and came to the US in 1888.Charles daughter also gives the same address in Paterson, NJ in 1901 on her marriage lic. I am going to have to look into renting some of the films. Charles was a laborer and I know that at least 2 of his children, Rose Killian and John Killian worked at the Paterson silk factory. and that some of the surnames who married into this family were Hornung, Shirlaw, Hamilton, Bestmann My grandmother who is 92, is the last surviving member of her family and her memory is starting to go, she tried to help me over the weekend but seems to get more upset when she talks of all of her family who are gone,she wants so bad to find out more about her grandparents(Charles and Carolina Killian) but time is not on our side. Thank you all for the great tips !! Trisha FitzRandolph Founder FitzRandolph Historical Society http://www.rootsweb.com/~njfrghs/njfrhs

Trisha, To follow what someone else said, the State Census for 1895 is on microfilm. There are 3 rolls that cover Paterson, which can be obtained through a local LDS. (I have no personal knowledge of how the wards are arranged, or what area each covers.) Paterson (city) wards 1-3 - Wards are divided into districts which may not be in order. FHL US/CAN Film 888689 Patterson (city) wards 3-5 FHL US/CAN Film 888690 Patterson (city) wards 6-8 FHL US/CAN Film 888691 Hope this helps, Maureen On 8/23/05, Trisha Fitz Randolph <FitzRandolphGenealogy@adelphia.net> wrote: > > Can anyone tell me how I can find out who lived in my great grandfathers > home with him in 1892-1893 ? His name was Charles Killian and he lived at 41 > Highland St, Paterson, NJ. Finding this information could finally > breakthrough my brickwall. I do not live in NJ so I really need some help ! > > Trisha FitzRandolph > Founder > FitzRandolph Historical Society > http://www.rootsweb.com/~njfrghs/njfrhs >

Trisha, you got a terrific response. Love history people. am

Hi Trisha, I have used the NJ 1895 State Census for Ocean County, so believe there is probably one for Patterson. It was obtained through my local LDS library and used there. The ages are not exact but all persons are listed. Joan in Virginia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Trisha Fitz Randolph" <FitzRandolphGenealogy@adelphia.net> To: <NJ-GSNJ-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 12:49 PM Subject: [GSNJ] Need Help > Can anyone tell me how I can find out who lived in my great grandfathers home with him in 1892-1893 ? His name was Charles Killian and he lived at 41 Highland St, Paterson, NJ. Finding this information could finally breakthrough my brickwall. I do not live in NJ so I really need some help ! > > > > Trisha FitzRandolph > Founder > FitzRandolph Historical Society > http://www.rootsweb.com/~njfrghs/njfrhs > > > ==== NJ-GSNJ Mailing List ==== > Save the Date!!! Save the Date!!! Save the Date!!! > GSNJ 2005 Annual Meeting -- Saturday, November 5th > http://www.rootsweb.com/~njgsnj/events.html > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

Hi I was born and raised in Paterson 63 yrs ago. There is a Passaic County Historical Society that might help, but doubt it. THERE HAS TO BE A CENSUS TAKEN AT THAT TIME. What part of Paterson is this street? This city is divided into EAST PATERSON, SOUTH PATERSON, STONY ROAD, TOTOWA SECTION, DOWNTOWN, AND OTHERS. Knowing the unofficial section of the city might help. I might know descendants. good luck. AM bracca@aol.com

Trisha--according to ancestry.com Paterson NJ directory online, in 1892-3 there was a John Wilson living at 41 Highland, along with Charles Killian. In 1890-91 there was an Isaac N Van Nortwick...hope this helps. -----Original Message----- From: Trisha Fitz Randolph [mailto:FitzRandolphGenealogy@adelphia.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:50 AM To: NJ-GSNJ-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [GSNJ] Need Help Can anyone tell me how I can find out who lived in my great grandfathers home with him in 1892-1893 ? His name was Charles Killian and he lived at 41 Highland St, Paterson, NJ. Finding this information could finally breakthrough my brickwall. I do not live in NJ so I really need some help ! Trisha FitzRandolph Founder FitzRandolph Historical Society http://www.rootsweb.com/~njfrghs/njfrhs ==== NJ-GSNJ Mailing List ==== Save the Date!!! Save the Date!!! Save the Date!!! GSNJ 2005 Annual Meeting -- Saturday, November 5th http://www.rootsweb.com/~njgsnj/events.html ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

Can anyone tell me how I can find out who lived in my great grandfathers home with him in 1892-1893 ? His name was Charles Killian and he lived at 41 Highland St, Paterson, NJ. Finding this information could finally breakthrough my brickwall. I do not live in NJ so I really need some help ! Trisha FitzRandolph Founder FitzRandolph Historical Society http://www.rootsweb.com/~njfrghs/njfrhs