Hi, I have been working on my genealogy for about 11 years now and I need some help. I have actually moved to the little town in PA (Wellsboro) where my ancestors of the whole 1800s lived. I have gone on ancestry.com and tried to do my tree, because I am writing a book about my ancestry and the little town, but I have messed up that tree so badly that it makes me look like I am my own gramma!. I have checked with Ancestry.com to see what they charge and it's way to much. Their minimum is too much. I have all the people that need to go in there I just need someone to put it in order that makes sense. If anyone is interested in giving me a quote please email me at [email protected] or call me at 808.346.7549.  Thanks  Audrey Sofield Barber

Thanks. I have not had much luck dealing with the Georgia Archives in the past, but I will try again. Barton _____ From: Pat Layton [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 7:43 AM To: Drew Smith Cc: Barton Lewis; ROOTS list Subject: Re: [ROOTS-L] Georgia Research Contact the Ga. Archives. Pat Layton "Save the earth. It is the only planet with chocolate." On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 10:34 AM, Drew Smith <[email protected]> wrote: https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1914217 Drew Smith On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 11:35 PM, Barton Lewis <[email protected]> wrote: > I have found references to grants of my ancestors in a book titled "Index to > the Headright and Bounty Grants of Georgia," but the Rev. Silas Emmett > Lucas. Does anyone know where the originals of these grants are held, and > how copies might be obtained? > > Thanks, > > Barton Lewis > ===== > If you would prefer digest mode to mail mode, drop a note to [email protected] and ask for the digest... > > ------------------------------- > 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 ===== If you would prefer digest mode to mail mode, drop a note to [email protected] and ask for the digest... ------------------------------- 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

Contact the Ga. Archives. Pat Layton "Save the earth. It is the only planet with chocolate." On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 10:34 AM, Drew Smith <[email protected]> wrote: > https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1914217 > > Drew Smith > > On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 11:35 PM, Barton Lewis > <[email protected]> wrote: > > I have found references to grants of my ancestors in a book titled > "Index to > > the Headright and Bounty Grants of Georgia," but the Rev. Silas Emmett > > Lucas. Does anyone know where the originals of these grants are held, > and > > how copies might be obtained? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Barton Lewis > > ===== > > If you would prefer digest mode to mail mode, drop a note to > [email protected] and ask for the digest... > > > > ------------------------------- > > 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 > ===== > If you would prefer digest mode to mail mode, drop a note to > [email protected] and ask for the digest... > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1914217 Drew Smith On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 11:35 PM, Barton Lewis <[email protected]> wrote: > I have found references to grants of my ancestors in a book titled "Index to > the Headright and Bounty Grants of Georgia," but the Rev. Silas Emmett > Lucas. Does anyone know where the originals of these grants are held, and > how copies might be obtained? > > Thanks, > > Barton Lewis > ===== > If you would prefer digest mode to mail mode, drop a note to [email protected] and ask for the digest... > > ------------------------------- > 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

OK, venting is good, but maybe enough venting already? Some of you hate the new search, some are coping, some love it: got that. Let's try to turn this conversation in a more positive direction. If you've got tips on how to use the new search (or how to learn to use it), please share. If you've got the address at Ancestry that accepts feedback on the new search, please share. (I know it's been posted, but a repost is probably in order.) If you know of better sites (MyHeritage, FamilySearch, Google, GenealogyBank, etc.), tell us about them, what you like and dislike, any tips for using them more effectively, if they're better for USA or Europe or everywhere or? Let's NOT insult each other's ability to learn, research, whatever. There are many readers here with many divergent interests and very varying skill sets. Let's HELP each other! Thanks!!!! Karen [email protected] ROOTS-L Administrative team (And no, nobody has been put on "moderated" status.)

For those still struggling with the new search I thought I would pass this link along. This particular blog post shows how to narrow all searches to country specific. http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2014/03/08/ask-ancestry-anne-search-tip-4-want-to-see-records-just-from-the-us-the-uk-canada/?sf2122552=1 If you want to fully utilize Ancestry I would suggest reading some of these blogs. On the far right of every blog post is a column called Categories. Click the category you are interested in and you will get a listing of blogs associated with that subject. i find this an invaluable tool to keeping up with what is going on with Ancestry.com and how to better utilize the site. Don Varner

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Well Nivard all I can say is it does work for me and I prefer it over the old search. You can craft a much more intelligent search and if used correctly I believe it works very well. I seriously doubt that my family is any easier to find than anyone else's. I have been a member of Ancestry since Dec 2002. Over the last 11+ years I have used the old search quite extensively. New search is not hopeless nor is it not fit for purpose. It does have a learning curve. It is not as simple as the old search. If you have in fact, watched all of the videos and read the help instructions and still cannot get it to work then I suggest there is something wrong with your search technique. Perhaps you should try Ancestry support and ask for help. And yes I have taken the time to read the many comments. Some make sense, some don't. Some are about Ancestry New Search some are about the relationship between Family Search and Ancestry, and some are about Family Search search not working. Basically they were almost all from people with some sort of grievance to air, which is what I've come to expect anymore. My guess is that there are tens of (if not hundreds of) thousands of people each day using the new search feature quite successfully who don't waste their time constantly complaining about something that is over and done with. Most all of these comments pretty much have one thing in common. Basically everyone is saying I've used this for years and it works for me. Don't change a thing. In other words stop messing with it. OK I get that. There are people that don't like change. They don't want the website to change, they don't want the search to change, not sure that want to see all the new records added each month. They don't want the company to grow and expand it's offerings. Those people just want everything to stay the way it was. The blog post and many others over the years explained the reason the change was made and why it was necessary. As hardware and software changes the programming has to keep up with it. After a certain point in time it is no longer feasible to try to maintain old coding and old functionality. But one thing I will agree with. All of those that don't like it can certainly leave Ancestry after their subscription expires or right now if they want. If they are not satisfied with the product as presented or they think they can find a better deal elsewhere then that is what they should do. Leave and find something that does work for them. Don Varner On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 01:15 PM, Nivard Ovington wrote: I am not entirely sure what new search was designed to do, clearly not research I can only assume you haven't used Old search or you have done very little research on Ancestry or perhaps you are blessed with an extremely easy to find family I have been using Ancestry for well over a decade, I am well used to its foibles and idiosyncrasies but this latest incarnation is pathetic New search is hopeless, it is not fit for purpose IMHO (and many others opinions) When it was first announced I tried to use it exclusively, I gave up in frustration after a week Since then they have revamped it a few times, each time I attempted to use it but went back to Old search (or Real search if you will) I have watched the many videos, read the various how to's and nothing helps You get varying search results even using the same search criteria, you can't locate things you know are there from previous use of old search etc etc So if you find it usable, good for you, I and many others do not Do take the time to read the comments on the first of the three links you posted < http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2014/03/10/a-fond-farewell-to-old-search/?sf2105824=1 > I very much doubt that anything will change as they simply don't listen, its all about getting millions of hits in their eyes Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK)

Hi ?? I am extremely glad you find new search all you wish of a search engine I for one (and from other comments and posts I am not alone) do not It is utter garbage They are trying to make the search interface more usable with smart phones and tablets, they have said that In the process they have made it unusable with computers I appreciate no one likes change, I can put up with change where there is a valid reason, in this case there isn't one I totally understand the need to rewrite software to keep pace with current demands from smart phones and tablets but all they had to do was replicate the old search functionality in the new search But no they have abandoned the old search to a shotgun approach as they think that users will be happier with half a million totally unconnected results rather than the half dozen close results As I have said previously, its pointless asking for Old search to be reinstated, but they could give us the same search capability in new search, but no they have given us this pathetic attempt at a search engine They know a portion of those who complain will simply give in and continue to pay them for an inferior service There is no doubt that Ancestry has the largest coverage of UK records around, but if you can't find anything what use is it They have turned a very enjoyable site into a totally joyless one Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 11/03/2014 19:30, The Cohens wrote: > I have watched this discussion with interest, as NEW SEARCH never > worked for me when I tried it before, a good year or two ago. And I > decided way back then, that I would not change over until I had to. > Why go through torture using a product that I do not have to use, > when a tried and true method is available.

Hi Gale I can't say much on that subject as I don't synch a tree on Ancestry but would recommend subscribing to one of the FTM lists Such as <http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/surname/f/ftm-tech.html#FTM-TECH> The subject you mention has been discussed and the subscribers are knowledgeable and may be able to help in that respect Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 11/03/2014 19:42, GALE GORMAN wrote: > I've never complained about this, not even to Ancestry, but my tree on Ancestry loses its sync with the tree on FTM. The restoration is a bit odd in that Ancestry will take uploads of multiple trees with the same name. > > So I have to delete my tree on Ancestry before uploading one from FTM or else search the two with the same name for any difference. There's no date or time stamp that I can find. > > Just seems odd to me that a company can get its very existence from software and still treat two files like paper from a copy machine. > > Gale Gorman > Houston

I have found references to grants of my ancestors in a book titled "Index to the Headright and Bounty Grants of Georgia," but the Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas. Does anyone know where the originals of these grants are held, and how copies might be obtained? Thanks, Barton Lewis

Hi Russ I have only seen one comment on the interface between FTM and Ancestry This suggests its not the same for all users, ie its a problem on or with your computer Have you cleared temp internet files and cookies as I suggested previously as that may well be your problem, or have you phoned them? The main problem being complained about is the infernal New search Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 11/03/2014 18:06, Russ Moorhouse wrote: > I've been playing around with FTM/Ancestry's web search and just the Search > that Ancestry has on their website http://search.ancestry.com/search/ > > I have to say that the one on Ancestry is much better for quick results, for > whatever reason. You can play around with the search associated with FTM and > will get basically the same search form, once you get past the messages stating > it needs more information. I found by using this search form, which is like > the one you eventually get on > Ancestry's website, that I had better luck finding people by entering less data.

I simply HATE the new search on Ancestry.com. I use familysearch.org more and more and if I can find adequate information from other sources I think I will consider dropping my subscription to Ancestry. I don't have the time (nor the inclination) to search through thousands of possibilities. I can't imagine a newbie wading through all that!

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Hi Don I am not entirely sure what new search was designed to do, clearly not research I can only assume you haven't used Old search or you have done very little research on Ancestry or perhaps you are blessed with an extremely easy to find family I have been using Ancestry for well over a decade, I am well used to its foibles and idiosyncrasies but this latest incarnation is pathetic New search is hopeless, it is not fit for purpose IMHO (and many others opinions) When it was first announced I tried to use it exclusively, I gave up in frustration after a week Since then they have revamped it a few times, each time I attempted to use it but went back to Old search (or Real search if you will) I have watched the many videos, read the various how to's and nothing helps You get varying search results even using the same search criteria, you can't locate things you know are there from previous use of old search etc etc So if you find it usable, good for you, I and many others do not Do take the time to read the comments on the first of the three links you posted <http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2014/03/10/a-fond-farewell-to-old-search/?sf2105824=1> I very much doubt that anything will change as they simply don't listen, its all about getting millions of hits in their eyes Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 11/03/2014 14:39, Don Varner wrote: > Are you sure that you are using New Search as it is designed to be used? > In my opinion Ancestry has gone out of there way to explain the need for > change and to offer training on how to use the new search. There are > several videos on their YouTube channel that will help. The new search > works so much better and has many more features than the old search had > that there is no comparison. I would offer these three links to help > explain the new search and how to make use of it's features.

Hi Russ I admire your optimism but seriously doubt any attempt at legal action against a company as large as Ancestry would have any effect whatsoever Water off a ducks back I would say Regarding the interaction between FTM and Ancestry, have you phoned them as I suspect they should be able to fix that FTM uses its own version of a browser and it could be as simple as clearing cookies and temp internet files The problem with New search is another matter entirely You might want to add your dissatisfaction to this blog <http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2014/03/10/a-fond-farewell-to-old-search/#blogComments> Will it do any good? Probably not but we can at least try Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 11/03/2014 12:19, Russ Moorhouse wrote: > With so many people upset with the new search, and > Ancestry's lack of repairing it or at least letting us be able choose between using the old search or the new, maybe it's > time to rattle their cage a bit. > I'm more than a bit upset, that I signed up for a year's service with Ancestry > and now not getting any results from that service. They refuse to refund your > money and refuse to provide the old search, so here we are, out of our money > and no service for what we paid for. > > I just wondered if there might be a lawyer on here that is upset with this > also, and might be willing to rattle > Ancestry's cage a bit?

Thanks. I wasn't even aware of the lists. Gale On Mar 11, 2014, at 3:43 PM, Nivard Ovington <[email protected]> wrote: Hi Gale I can't say much on that subject as I don't synch a tree on Ancestry but would recommend subscribing to one of the FTM lists Such as <http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/surname/f/ftm-tech.html#FTM-TECH> The subject you mention has been discussed and the subscribers are knowledgeable and may be able to help in that respect Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 11/03/2014 19:42, GALE GORMAN wrote: > I've never complained about this, not even to Ancestry, but my tree on Ancestry loses its sync with the tree on FTM. The restoration is a bit odd in that Ancestry will take uploads of multiple trees with the same name. > > So I have to delete my tree on Ancestry before uploading one from FTM or else search the two with the same name for any difference. There's no date or time stamp that I can find. > > Just seems odd to me that a company can get its very existence from software and still treat two files like paper from a copy machine. > > Gale Gorman > Houston

We're not paying for Facebook. But I think a lawsuit is a waste of resources. Likely Ancestry will fix whatever the problem is. I have a subscription as well. Lori -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 8:50 AM To: Russ Moorhouse; [email protected] Subject: Re: [ROOTS-L] Any Lawyers on here?? Claas Action Lawsuite time? So because a website changed their format (something they're within their rights to do without notifying anyone - btw facebook does this at least several times a month!)

Re: Russ and FTM and Ancestry also Familysearch Hello Russ; I have had problems with my sync on a few occasions and when I called Ancestry, they quickly helped me fix it.  It has always been a problem with MY computer---sometimes the clock or date was incorrect (How---I do not know---gremlins, I guess).  I always do my search from Ancestry, then let it sync (update) my FTM (I have an older version). Have you tried the free-Familysearch (from the Mormons)?  They have many new features.  I am grateful they have been so generous in their sharing; new items are added to the data bases, daily. Aloha, LOIS --1167350687-1734704246-1394575030Content-Type: text/html; charsetContent-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><div><span>Re: Russ and FTM and Ancestry also Familysearch</span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal;"><span><br></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal;"><span>Hello Russ; I have had problems with my sync on a few occasions and when I called Ancestry, they quickly helped me fix it. &nbsp;It has always been a problem with MY computer---sometimes the clock or date was incorrect (How---I do not know---gremlins, I guess). &nbsp;I always do my search from Ancestry, then let it sync (update) my FTM (I have an older version).</span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal;"><span><br></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal;"><span>Have you tried the free-Familysearch (from the Mormons)? &nbsp;They have many new features. &nbsp;I am grateful they have been so generous in their sharing; new items are added to the data bases, daily.</span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal;"><span><br></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal;"><span>Aloha, LOIS</span></div></div></div></div></body></html>

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