List members seem surprised that NYC has civil birth records prior to the certificate format circa 1864. As a matter of fact, one-line midwife ledger entries for births begin about 1846. An index exists for these early births. Today, I researched an 1861 birth of a HAMILL child at the NYC Municipal Archives. The descendant found an indication of this birth via a search at Family Search.org. Take a look at the kinds of details that may be extracted from a NYC Birth Index search from 1861. Did you notice that three of the seven births exclude a father's name? Notice too that in seven births there are five surname spellings variations! I have seen some that include the mother's maiden name. I've also found more births of Irish-Catholics than I'd imagined since birth reporting was not required then. One note of interest: This data came from an unusually clear microfiche. Most are not this easy to read, and, most films have missing months. But, it's great to know this is a viable resource that may have a happy ending. 1861 MANHATTAN BIRTH INDEX (microfiche order) 1) HAMEL, Louisa, female born 19 April 1861; Volume 8, page 172 Born: 71 Pearl Street; parents= John & Julia 2) HAMIL, female born 16 August 1861; Volume 8, page 178 Born: Wards Island; parents: father = blank, & Catherine 3) HAMIL, Thomas, male born 20 July 1861; Volume 8, page 177 Born: Bellevue Hospital ; parents = Thomas & May 4) HAMIL, female born 31 March 1861; Volume 8, page 171 Born: 319 West 36th St.; parents = Patrick & Catherine 5) HAMMEL, Mary, female born 7 June 1861; Volume 8, page 15 Born: 91 Delancy St.; parents = John & Elizabeth 6) HAMMILL, female born 25 March 1861; Volume 8, page 171 Born: 123 East 11th St.; parents: father = blank & Jan 7) HAMMELL female born 15 March 1861; Volume 8, page 170 Born: Wards Island; parents: father = blank & Rachael Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com

To enrich your genealogical research, you may want to watch>>> American Experience "Last Days in View Nam" 8 - 10pm PBS...13 in metro NYC Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com

Get the tissues ready! "Long Lost Family" is back tonight. 10pm eastern TLC= #28 in NYC Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com

"Cruising Long Island Sound: Tracing Early Families with a Regional View," Join Connecticut Ancestry Society and presenter Frederick C. Hart Jr. CG, FASG, for a lecture on the important connection between Connecticut and Long Island families in Colonial times. Meet at Trumbull Library, 33 Quality Street, Trumbull CT, April 9, 10:30 am -12:00 pm. Free and open to the public. http://www.connecticutancestrysociety.org

Sure and 'tis a grand day for the Irish. Thank you for the prayer. On St. Patrick's day years ago I used to take an early train to Chicago to watch them dye the river green. Then my brother & I would march in the parade thru Chicago's loop. It was always a wonderful day in spite of cold weather & rain & snow. My Sullivan, O'Sullivan/Burke gr. grandparents came to Kent Co. MI. in the 1870's from the Irish Free State. Pat O'Sullivan Corona -----Original Message----- From: mizscarlettny via Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 2:49 PM To: NY-IRISH@rootsweb.com ; NYNEWYOR@rootsweb.com ; njbergen@rootsweb.com ; nybrooklyn@rootsweb.com ; nywestch@rootsweb.com ; NYC-ROOTS@rootsweb.com Subject: [NYWESTCH] Happy St. Patrick's Day!!! May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. With love, respect and thanks to my earliest arriving Irish great, great grandfather, who came to NYC at 12 years old, without his parents, ~~~Daniel O'Connell (1836 - March, 17 1898)~~~ who passed away listening to the NYC St. Patty's Day parade, from his home at 128 Chrystie Street. Up the Irish! Barb *************************************** Have you checked out the Westchester County GenWeb site yet? http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nywestch/ *************************************** Browse or Search the Mailing List Archives of postings sent to this list over the years. Visit http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/NY/westchester.html#NYWESTCH *************************************** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYWESTCH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. With love, respect and thanks to my earliest arriving Irish great, great grandfather, who came to NYC at 12 years old, without his parents, ~~~Daniel O'Connell (1836 - March, 17 1898)~~~ who passed away listening to the NYC St. Patty's Day parade, from his home at 128 Chrystie Street. Up the Irish! Barb

Getcher thinking caps on! TONIGHT: "American Fault Line: Race and The American Ideal" a *live* conversation with filmmaker Ken Burns, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Michel Martin from NPR PBS 8 - 9:30pm eastern Watch the Live Stream here> http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/jackie-robinson/burnsgates/ Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com

never with LDS sanctions. Paul Allen will tell you flat out right on spot. Sp please stop making up "facts" without proof. David On 3/15/2016 11:37 AM, mizscarlettny via wrote: > > > > > > Pardonnez-moi s'il vous plait, Sammy Wills et al. > > > > The seeds of Ancestry.com were not the LDS Church, but BYU grads/entrepreneurs with LDS sanctions. > > > MizScarlettNY@aol.com > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYBROOKLYN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

It's official! Patrick Ryan Quinn* is the Grand Marshall of the 61st Annual Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 19th at 1pm at McLean Avenue, west of Bronx River Road following Mass at St. Barnabas High School Chapel (McLean Avenue) Patrick Ryan Quinn is the 33-years-old son of Rosemary Keane and Patrick Liam Quinn. He was raised in Yonkers and his Irish roots are in counties Down, Armagh, Cork, Clare and Westmeath. Quinn was diagnosed with ALS in 2013 and is at the forefront of the ALS [Lou Gehrig's Disease] Ice Bucket Challenge by popularizing the challenge around world. Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com

Connecticut Ancestry Society and Danbury Library present "Genealogy 101 - a Beginner's Genealogy Workshop," with presenter Rob Locke. Saturday March 5, 2016, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, at Danbury Library,170 Main Street, Danbury. Bring some notes about your family to get started, and your laptop if you have questions about software. Free and open to the public. www.connecticutancestry.org.

Historians and genealogists seem to love those superlatives...first, oldest, best, highest, most expensive. Can you guess which U.S. president's photo is the oldest surviving photo of a "sitting" president? We're not talking painted portraits...photographs. My guess would have been Lincoln, due to the abundance of U.S. Civil War photographs and carte-de-visite* (a pre Linked-In visting card) that gained popularity that era. This daguerreotype of 11th U.S. president James K. Polk, dated February 14, 1849 is the oldest surviving. http://i1.wp.com/www.historybyzim.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Polk-e1363191811654.jpg However, William Henry Harrison #9 was the first photographed U.S. president, while in office. Yet, a photo of John Quincy Adams, U.S. #6 exists from 1843.>>> http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/02/the-oldest-known-photographs-of-a-us-president/272872/ The photographer? None other than Matthew Brady, who opened his first studio in NYC in 1844. His second studio was walking distance from today's NYC Municipal Archives. Brady died in NYC in 1896, in debt. He thought the government would purchase the thousands of plates to his photographs, but that never happened. *MORE: Carte-de-viste images>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carte_de_visite Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com .

May I please have permission to re-post this to another list on Rootsweb? Thank you, Donna ---- mizscarlettny via <nywestch@rootsweb.com> wrote: > Are you a retired "NY State Government Employee?" Then, you're eligible for a New York State Library borrower's card! If you're thinking, "I don't travel to Albany; why should I get a NYS Library card?" You'll love this. Let me count the ways. > > > NYS Library Borrower's card holders can: > l) request materials and execute Interlibrary Loans, simply by making a phone call; > 2) borrow materials onsite from the library's collections; and > 3) full, 24/7 access to online databases*, and millions of magazine, journal and newspaper articles.** > > * Databases include Ancestry, Heritage Quest, PERSI & NYS Historical newspapers (1733-1915) > http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/gate/esubject.htm > > ** Alphabetical list of electronic journals and newspapers: > http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/gate/remotedb.htm > > Here's the link to printable applications for library cards> > http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/reference/borrowers/documents/nysretiree.pdf > > Just complete the form, include a DMV photo ID photocopy, and proof of retirement status from > any unit of NYS government (state and local), and post mail, email or fax to the address on the form. > Voila! Your card will be on the way. > > The New York State Library also invites NYS residents, NYS attorneys and physicians, as well as active > NYS employees to apply for library cards on its homepage. Benefits vary per category. > > Since the "NYS Resident" category of borrowers does not have online access from home, we need an exception made for our documented disabled-homebound residents as well. It's time to contact our state senators. > > I hope this is useful to you as you dig for your ancestors. > > Barb > MizScarlettNY@aol.com > --------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYQUEENS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > *************************************** > Have you checked out the Westchester County GenWeb site yet? > http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nywestch/ > *************************************** > Browse or Search the Mailing List Archives of postings sent to this list over the years. Visit > http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/NY/westchester.html#NYWESTCH > *************************************** > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYWESTCH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Getcher popcorn ready, Folks! Tonight, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. moderates Season 3, Episode 9 of "Finding Your Roots" 8pm eastern, on PBS Theme: Family Reunions Focus Celebs: LL COOL J, Sean Combs Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com

This is such a cool event that other genealogical & historical groups just may want to play copycat! For the record, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will not be present. WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE RENSSELAER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY * FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016 DURING TROY NIGHT OUT TO SHARE YOUR FAMILY STORIES! Visit the opening of the Bicentennial Exhibit at the Rensselaer County Historical Societyduring Troy Night Out Friday, February 26 from 5-9pm. While there, you’re invited to bring your family stories, heirlooms and photos to be photographed and used in the WMHT #FindingYourRoots social media campaign. WMHT will be on hand to document. Rensselaer County Historical Society 57 2nd St., Troy, NY 12180 Friday, February 26 5-9pm The Rensselaer County Historical Society and Museum is a not-for-profit educational organization established in 1927 to connect local history and heritage with contemporary life. For more on the Society and Museum: http://www.rchsonline.org/ * Check out the Renasselaer Historical Society here> http://www.rchsonline.org/ I hope this is useful to you as you dig for your ancestors. Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com .

Here's an interesting article about how mass Swedish emigration created a positive change in Sweden. http://blogs.worldbank.org/impactevaluations/can-emigration-lead-political-change-poor-countries-it-did-19th-century-sweden-guest-post-mounir?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Vox%20Sentences%202/15/16&utm_term=Vox%20Newsletter%20All Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com

A few people brought sides issues to my attention re NYS Library cards for government retirees. Here is the online info>http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/reference/borrowers/retirees.htm It states "Retired New York State Government employees are eligible to receive a NYS Library Retired State Government Employee Borrower's Card." In one instance, the surviving spouse of a police officer receives checks from a NYS retirement system. In another case a retired FAA worker, who always worked and lived in NYS, but received a federal retirement, should be eligible. I've read all of the directions for all of the types of borrower's cards. It appears that the main consideration is that applicant's have paid NYS taxes, as those who reside in NYS only as full time college students, are ineligible. Please phone 518-474-5355 for further questions, or email a librarian here> http://www.forms2.nysed.gov/nysl/refserv.cfm A friend just pointed out that online access to Sanborn Fire Maps is included, besides Ancestry (library edition), Heritage Quest, and an abundance of newspapers. SEE> http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/gate/esubject.htm#Genealogy I hope this is helpful with finding your ancestors. Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com. -----Original Message----- From: mizscarlettny <mizscarlettny@aol.com> Are you a retired "NY State Government Employee?" Then, you're eligible for a New York State Library borrower's card! If you're thinking, "I don't travel to Albany; why should I get a NYS Library card?" You'll love this. Let me count the ways. NYS Library Borrower's card holders can: l) request materials and execute Interlibrary Loans, simply by making a phone call; 2) borrow materials onsite from the library's collections; and 3) full, 24/7 access to online databases*, and millions of magazine, journal and newspaper articles.** * Databases include Ancestry, Heritage Quest, PERSI & NYS Historical newspapers (1933-1915) http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/gate/esubject.htm ; ** Alphabetical list of electronic journals and newspapers: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/gate/remotedb.htm Here's the link to printable applications for library cards> http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/reference/borrowers/documents/nysretiree.pdf Just complete the form, include a DMV photo ID photocopy, and proof of retirement status from any unit of NYS government (state and local), and post mail, email or fax to the address on the form. Voila! Your card will be on the way. The New York State Library also invites NYS residents, NYS attorneys and physicians, as well as active NYS employees to apply for library cards on its homepage. Benefits vary per category. Since the "NYS Resident" category of borrowers does not have online access from home, we need an exception made for our documented disabled-homebound residents as well. It's time to contact our state senators. I hope this is useful to you as you dig for your ancestors. Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com

Are you a retired "NY State Government Employee?" Then, you're eligible for a New York State Library borrower's card! If you're thinking, "I don't travel to Albany; why should I get a NYS Library card?" You'll love this. Let me count the ways. NYS Library Borrower's card holders can: l) request materials and execute Interlibrary Loans, simply by making a phone call; 2) borrow materials onsite from the library's collections; and 3) full, 24/7 access to online databases*, and millions of magazine, journal and newspaper articles.** * Databases include Ancestry, Heritage Quest, PERSI & NYS Historical newspapers (1733-1915) http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/gate/esubject.htm ** Alphabetical list of electronic journals and newspapers: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/gate/remotedb.htm Here's the link to printable applications for library cards> http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/reference/borrowers/documents/nysretiree.pdf Just complete the form, include a DMV photo ID photocopy, and proof of retirement status from any unit of NYS government (state and local), and post mail, email or fax to the address on the form. Voila! Your card will be on the way. The New York State Library also invites NYS residents, NYS attorneys and physicians, as well as active NYS employees to apply for library cards on its homepage. Benefits vary per category. Since the "NYS Resident" category of borrowers does not have online access from home, we need an exception made for our documented disabled-homebound residents as well. It's time to contact our state senators. I hope this is useful to you as you dig for your ancestors. Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com --------------------------------- ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYQUEENS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Are you a retired "NY State Government Employee?" Then, you're eligible for a New York State Library borrower's card! If you're thinking, "I don't travel to Albany; why should I get a NYS Library card?" You'll love this. Let me count the ways. NYS Library Borrower's card holders can: l) request materials and execute Interlibrary Loans, simply by making a phone call; 2) borrow materials onsite from the library's collections; and 3) full, 24/7 access to online databases*, and millions of magazine, journal and newspaper articles.** * Databases include Ancestry, Heritage Quest, PERSI & NYS Historical newspapers (1933-1915) http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/gate/esubject.htm ** Alphabetical list of electronic journals and newspapers: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/gate/remotedb.htm Here's the link to printable applications for library cards> http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/reference/borrowers/documents/nysretiree.pdf Just complete the form, include a DMV photo ID photocopy, and proof of retirement status from any unit of NYS government (state and local), and post mail, email or fax to the address on the form. Voila! Your card will be on the way. The New York State Library also invites NYS residents, NYS attorneys and physicians, as well as active NYS employees to apply for library cards on its homepage. Benefits vary per category. Since the "NYS Resident" category of borrowers does not have online access from home, we need an exception made for our documented disabled-homebound residents as well. It's time to contact our state senators. I hope this is useful to you as you dig for your ancestors. Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com

Every month LDS (aka Family Search) offers free Genealogy webinars and classes. How lucky can we get? Hang out in your cozy pants, with your steamy coffee, while you learn something new! Here's February's list of upcoming programs>>> http://www.genealogical.com/content/specials.html&zenid=73282476c4744c556f65aceaff98763d Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com

Getcher popcorn ready! Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. emcees Season 3, Episode 6 "Finding Your Roots" 8pm eastern PBS-TV Theme: Military ancestors Celebs: Patricia Arquette John McCain Julianne Moore Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com