I need an obituary from Boston in 1960. If you can assist, contact me off line. Thanks! Diane L Giannini, CG Ancestry Sleuths *"CG" & "Certified Genealogist" are service marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, and are used by authorized associates following periodic, peer-reviewed competency evaluations

Thanks for pointing this out Dee. I have never move information using a gedcom, but I know people who have and I thought it could have problems. Since I have never done this, I did not want to say anything. It is an important thing for everyone to be aware of. Chuck Mason -----Original Message----- From: transitional-genealogists-forum-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:transitional-genealogists-forum-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Dee Dee King,Certified Genealogist Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 8:46 AM To: Michele Lewis Cc: transitional-genealogists-forum@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TGF] Advice on software for non mac An issue that has been missed here is that if the two of them have different software, not all the info will transfer, or transfer correctly, via gedcoms. This is especially true with source citations. Different software uses different formats and field names. Things get lost when uploading to the new/different software. best regards, Dee ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michele Lewis" <ancestoring@gmail.com> To: transitional-genealogists-forum@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 6:56:33 AM Subject: Re: [TGF] Advice on software for non mac I vote Legacy Family Tree. I switched from Family Tree Maker about 8 years ago and have been happy ever since. No software program is perfect. You have to find the one that fits your personal style the best. Legacy has a very active mailing list and good customer support. The support people monitor the list. Michele The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Dee, A very good point! I transferred a GedCom from Reunion to Legacy with lots of French Canadiann and Acadian names. Now I get to go through them and correct any that had special characters. Mike McDermott, San Jose, CA In a message dated 1/15/2013 5:49:32 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, king@forensicgenealogyservices.com writes: An issue that has been missed here is that if the two of them have different software, not all the info will transfer, or transfer correctly, via gedcoms.

I vote Legacy Family Tree. I switched from Family Tree Maker about 8 years ago and have been happy ever since. No software program is perfect. You have to find the one that fits your personal style the best. Legacy has a very active mailing list and good customer support. The support people monitor the list. Michele

Just to let everyone know, RootsMagic has a significant support structure, including forums, a mailing list, webinars, user groups, a blog, a monthly news letter, Facebook, Twitter and a knowledge base with many questions answered. There is also phone support for paid users of the current version. (Yes I do have some bias, this is the best program for me.) Pam Thank you, Pamela A. Warren http://www.warrenweb.info/grannypam http://www.warrenweb.info/genealogy http://www.candidpix.info On 1/15/2013 12:25 AM, Cynthia Swope wrote: > Thanks to all for your invaluable input. I'll sort through the many > suggestions in the next few days. This is gonna be a little tougher than > I thought. > > >

A critical point. :-) As I learned the hard way with sub-contractors on my Navy cases, not one of whom had my software or any two that used the same software! We developed a work around where only the BMD fields are completed in the software. All notes and full EE source citations are kept and sent to me in a word processing research log template. best regards, Dee ----- Original Message ----- From: MEMcDTT@aol.com To: king@forensicgenealogyservices.com, ancestoring@gmail.com Cc: transitional-genealogists-forum@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 7:55:11 AM Subject: Re: [TGF] Advice on software for non mac Dee, A very good point! I transferred a GedCom from Reunion to Legacy with lots of French Canadiann and Acadian names. Now I get to go through them and correct any that had special characters. Mike McDermott, San Jose, CA In a message dated 1/15/2013 5:49:32 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, king@forensicgenealogyservices.com writes: An issue that has been missed here is that if the two of them have different software, not all the info will transfer, or transfer correctly, via gedcoms.

An issue that has been missed here is that if the two of them have different software, not all the info will transfer, or transfer correctly, via gedcoms. This is especially true with source citations. Different software uses different formats and field names. Things get lost when uploading to the new/different software. best regards, Dee ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michele Lewis" <ancestoring@gmail.com> To: transitional-genealogists-forum@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 6:56:33 AM Subject: Re: [TGF] Advice on software for non mac I vote Legacy Family Tree. I switched from Family Tree Maker about 8 years ago and have been happy ever since. No software program is perfect. You have to find the one that fits your personal style the best. Legacy has a very active mailing list and good customer support. The support people monitor the list. Michele The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

If I had to choose one PC program, I'd choose RootsMagic. It has support for good sources and for events concerning multiple people. I'm on TMG, though, so your mileage may vary. -- Barbara Zanzig Kirkland, WA

Thanks to all for your invaluable input. I'll sort through the many suggestions in the next few days. This is gonna be a little tougher than I thought. On 1/14/13 7:11 PM, Cynthia Swope wrote: > A cousin has asked what she should buy. She's never used any software. > I've looked at reviews and seeking opinions on Family Tree Maker 2012, > the program I'd suggest to her from what I've read (it was editor's pick > in PCMag). > > I use Reunion-would recommend it, but she doesn't have a Mac. I want to > provide her GEDCOM of our shared family, and want to be able to upload > to her separately all the images associated so that she has them as well. > I want her to buy 'the best' but recognize that some are easier than > others. She'll be adding her progeny and branches to a substantial study > but I don't want to limit her choice to her being a beginner to software > because what she's receiving is serious and complete study that will > provide a sort of template for her. > > Am I right that Family Tree Maker 2012 is the best? > > Thanks for any input > Cynthia > The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Agree that all have their quirks and learning curves. You might want to check out Brothers Keeper by John Steed. I have been using it for about 15 years and find it both powerful (lots of reports you can create), flexible, and easy to use. One of the things that you get with Brothers Keeper that you do not get with others is that there is a great mail list to assist with problems and John Steed is always there with the answers directly from the expert. Thanks, Dave Sloan In a message dated 1/14/2013 11:14:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, bitbucket001@comcast.net writes: "The best" is often not much more than personal opinion and preference. However, I have found that Legacy Family Tree gives me the flexibility I require for making source citations, more so that I found Family Tree Maker capable of. I don't think any of them are "easier" than others to use. They all have their quirks and their learning curves. What is needed is for each user to examine how they process material, how they work, and find the program which works well with their particular style. Karen Packard Rhodes currently residing in Pinellas Park, Pinellas County, Florida On 1/14/2013 7:11 PM, Cynthia Swope wrote: > A cousin has asked what she should buy. She's never used any software. > I've looked at reviews and seeking opinions on Family Tree Maker 2012, > the program I'd suggest to her from what I've read (it was editor's pick > in PCMag). > > I use Reunion-would recommend it, but she doesn't have a Mac. I want to > provide her GEDCOM of our shared family, and want to be able to upload > to her separately all the images associated so that she has them as well. > I want her to buy 'the best' but recognize that some are easier than > others. She'll be adding her progeny and branches to a substantial study > but I don't want to limit her choice to her being a beginner to software > because what she's receiving is serious and complete study that will > provide a sort of template for her. > > Am I right that Family Tree Maker 2012 is the best? > The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

"The best" is often not much more than personal opinion and preference. However, I have found that Legacy Family Tree gives me the flexibility I require for making source citations, more so that I found Family Tree Maker capable of. I don't think any of them are "easier" than others to use. They all have their quirks and their learning curves. What is needed is for each user to examine how they process material, how they work, and find the program which works well with their particular style. Karen Packard Rhodes currently residing in Pinellas Park, Pinellas County, Florida On 1/14/2013 7:11 PM, Cynthia Swope wrote: > A cousin has asked what she should buy. She's never used any software. > I've looked at reviews and seeking opinions on Family Tree Maker 2012, > the program I'd suggest to her from what I've read (it was editor's pick > in PCMag). > > I use Reunion-would recommend it, but she doesn't have a Mac. I want to > provide her GEDCOM of our shared family, and want to be able to upload > to her separately all the images associated so that she has them as well. > I want her to buy 'the best' but recognize that some are easier than > others. She'll be adding her progeny and branches to a substantial study > but I don't want to limit her choice to her being a beginner to software > because what she's receiving is serious and complete study that will > provide a sort of template for her. > > Am I right that Family Tree Maker 2012 is the best? >

In my opinion, there is no best. All have many positives and some negatives. The Master Genealogist 8 is probably the most customizable of all the programs but it has a very large learning curve. Roots Magic 6 and Legacy Family Tree 7.5 both have free versions They are both very good programs. Family Tree Maker does not offer a trial version. It is an excellent program if you wish to sync your family tree between your desktop and Ancestry.com. I suggest, she try the free versions to see which she likes, if any. If she likes one of them, she can later upgrade to a deluxe version for a nominal charge. Eileen _______________________________ Eileen A Souza, P.L.C.G.S. Eldersburg, MD Old Bones Genealogy LLC info@oldbonesgenealogy.com www.oldbonesgenealogy.com > -----Original Message----- > From: transitional-genealogists-forum-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:transitional-genealogists-forum-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of > Cynthia Swope > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 7:11 PM > Cc: Transitional-Genealogists-Forum@rootsweb.com > Subject: [TGF] Advice on software for non mac > > A cousin has asked what she should buy. She's never used any software. > I've looked at reviews and seeking opinions on Family Tree Maker 2012, the > program I'd suggest to her from what I've read (it was editor's pick in PCMag). > > I use Reunion-would recommend it, but she doesn't have a Mac. I want to provide > her GEDCOM of our shared family, and want to be able to upload to her > separately all the images associated so that she has them as well. > I want her to buy 'the best' but recognize that some are easier than others. She'll > be adding her progeny and branches to a substantial study but I don't want to > limit her choice to her being a beginner to software because what she's receiving > is serious and complete study that will provide a sort of template for her. > > Am I right that Family Tree Maker 2012 is the best? > > Thanks for any input > Cynthia > The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive > environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to > professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TRANSITIONAL- > GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

A cousin has asked what she should buy. She's never used any software. I've looked at reviews and seeking opinions on Family Tree Maker 2012, the program I'd suggest to her from what I've read (it was editor's pick in PCMag). I use Reunion-would recommend it, but she doesn't have a Mac. I want to provide her GEDCOM of our shared family, and want to be able to upload to her separately all the images associated so that she has them as well. I want her to buy 'the best' but recognize that some are easier than others. She'll be adding her progeny and branches to a substantial study but I don't want to limit her choice to her being a beginner to software because what she's receiving is serious and complete study that will provide a sort of template for her. Am I right that Family Tree Maker 2012 is the best? Thanks for any input Cynthia

Brrrrr.  I'll take our weather in Hoosier land! Cheryl Proctor Southern Indiana ________________________________ From: Jannean James <janneanjames1958@gmail.com> To: Dawn Carlile <dcarlile8@comcast.net> Cc: transitional-genealogists-forum@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 2:12 PM Subject: Re: [TGF] FHL Closed for snow at 2 pm today Hi all, Could not resist adding my winter challenge to these messages. Today no cars would start. It was a negative 30 degrees. Yes, negative. Brrr! Right now at noon it is still a negative 13 in wonderful winterland of Wyoming at 7600 ft. Am working on writing reports while my feet are sitting next to the electric portable heater under the desk! Stay warm at SLIG. Jannean On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 6:49 PM, Dawn Carlile <dcarlile8@comcast.net> wrote: > Sue, > > You are lucky. I live in Eugene and we had ice and snow, lows in the 20s > and > highs around 40 last week, and that is at 475' elevation. Ice of course is > common in the winter. It snowed more when I was a kid. Enjoy SLIG! > > Dawn > > -----Original Message----- > From: transitional-genealogists-forum-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:transitional-genealogists-forum-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of > Sue Masse > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 4:06 PM > To: transitional-genealogists-forum@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [TGF] FHL Closed for snow at 2 pm today > > I'm from Oregon, and we really don't get much winter weather. Even in the > Cascade Foothills, I've only had to scrape ice from the windshield two or > three times this winter. Going to SLIG next week---and I don't own a coat, > just a sweater. > > Do not intend to go outside if it's snowing LOL > > Sue > > On 1/11/2013 2:34 PM, cmproctor1@frontier.com wrote: > > Being from the midwest and going to SLC only four times in my life, I > thought they had a pretty good handle on snow removal.  Guess this must be > pretty serious. > > > > Now to the envy of those in that area... it is a nice 66 degrees here, > partly cloudy, and I've been to my local genealogy library without the > burden of wearing a coat. > > > > We get the reality check in the next few days with temperatures in the > 30s > and maybe some snow.  But the brief springtime spell has been most > enjoyable. > > > > Good luck to those in Utah. > > > > Cheryl Proctor > > Southern Indiana > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Patricia Kinzie <pat.kinzie@gmail.com> > > To: "Transitional-Genealogists-Forum@rootsweb.com" > > <Transitional-Genealogists-Forum@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 4:29 PM > > Subject: [TGF] FHL Closed for snow at 2 pm today > > > > Warning for anyone coming to SLC...check weather. > > Pat > > The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive > environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to > professional level work. 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"The Best," of course, will be different for different individuals. Each program has its strengths and its weaknesses; none is perfect. Being a Family Tree Maker bigot, I of course would agree that it is the best -- but I've never tried any of the others (been using FTM since Version 4, I think -- no need to change). Some people have had issues with FTM 2012, but most of those issues seem to deal with the interface to ancestry.com. I don't see a need for the interface, myself, so haven't upgraded from 2011. Having been in the computer field for 35 years or so (no longer), I'm impressed with the data base design in FTM. It has many, many capabilities that can take years to discover but is still useful right away to a new user. I'd recommend FTM 2012, since that's the version that's now available, but I'm also sure that others will chime in with their own favorites! Dave Liesse Skingco Services, LLC On 1/14/2013 16:11, Cynthia Swope wrote: > A cousin has asked what she should buy. She's never used any software. > I've looked at reviews and seeking opinions on Family Tree Maker 2012, > the program I'd suggest to her from what I've read (it was editor's pick > in PCMag). > > I use Reunion-would recommend it, but she doesn't have a Mac. I want to > provide her GEDCOM of our shared family, and want to be able to upload > to her separately all the images associated so that she has them as well. > I want her to buy 'the best' but recognize that some are easier than > others. She'll be adding her progeny and branches to a substantial study > but I don't want to limit her choice to her being a beginner to software > because what she's receiving is serious and complete study that will > provide a sort of template for her. > > Am I right that Family Tree Maker 2012 is the best? > > Thanks for any input > Cynthia > The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi all, Could not resist adding my winter challenge to these messages. Today no cars would start. It was a negative 30 degrees. Yes, negative. Brrr! Right now at noon it is still a negative 13 in wonderful winterland of Wyoming at 7600 ft. Am working on writing reports while my feet are sitting next to the electric portable heater under the desk! Stay warm at SLIG. Jannean On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 6:49 PM, Dawn Carlile <dcarlile8@comcast.net> wrote: > Sue, > > You are lucky. I live in Eugene and we had ice and snow, lows in the 20s > and > highs around 40 last week, and that is at 475' elevation. Ice of course is > common in the winter. It snowed more when I was a kid. Enjoy SLIG! > > Dawn > > -----Original Message----- > From: transitional-genealogists-forum-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:transitional-genealogists-forum-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of > Sue Masse > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 4:06 PM > To: transitional-genealogists-forum@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [TGF] FHL Closed for snow at 2 pm today > > I'm from Oregon, and we really don't get much winter weather. Even in the > Cascade Foothills, I've only had to scrape ice from the windshield two or > three times this winter. Going to SLIG next week---and I don't own a coat, > just a sweater. > > Do not intend to go outside if it's snowing LOL > > Sue > > On 1/11/2013 2:34 PM, cmproctor1@frontier.com wrote: > > Being from the midwest and going to SLC only four times in my life, I > thought they had a pretty good handle on snow removal. Guess this must be > pretty serious. > > > > Now to the envy of those in that area... it is a nice 66 degrees here, > partly cloudy, and I've been to my local genealogy library without the > burden of wearing a coat. > > > > We get the reality check in the next few days with temperatures in the > 30s > and maybe some snow. But the brief springtime spell has been most > enjoyable. > > > > Good luck to those in Utah. > > > > Cheryl Proctor > > Southern Indiana > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Patricia Kinzie <pat.kinzie@gmail.com> > > To: "Transitional-Genealogists-Forum@rootsweb.com" > > <Transitional-Genealogists-Forum@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 4:29 PM > > Subject: [TGF] FHL Closed for snow at 2 pm today > > > > Warning for anyone coming to SLC...check weather. > > Pat > > The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive > environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to > professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive > environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to > professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word > > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the > > message > > > > > > > > -- > Susan Wallace Masse > A Bridge to the Past > > > > The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive > environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to > professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive > environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to > professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Sue, You are lucky. I live in Eugene and we had ice and snow, lows in the 20s and highs around 40 last week, and that is at 475' elevation. Ice of course is common in the winter. It snowed more when I was a kid. Enjoy SLIG! Dawn -----Original Message----- From: transitional-genealogists-forum-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:transitional-genealogists-forum-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sue Masse Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 4:06 PM To: transitional-genealogists-forum@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TGF] FHL Closed for snow at 2 pm today I'm from Oregon, and we really don't get much winter weather. Even in the Cascade Foothills, I've only had to scrape ice from the windshield two or three times this winter. Going to SLIG next week---and I don't own a coat, just a sweater. Do not intend to go outside if it's snowing LOL Sue On 1/11/2013 2:34 PM, cmproctor1@frontier.com wrote: > Being from the midwest and going to SLC only four times in my life, I thought they had a pretty good handle on snow removal. Guess this must be pretty serious. > > Now to the envy of those in that area... it is a nice 66 degrees here, partly cloudy, and I've been to my local genealogy library without the burden of wearing a coat. > > We get the reality check in the next few days with temperatures in the 30s and maybe some snow. But the brief springtime spell has been most enjoyable. > > Good luck to those in Utah. > > Cheryl Proctor > Southern Indiana > > > ________________________________ > From: Patricia Kinzie <pat.kinzie@gmail.com> > To: "Transitional-Genealogists-Forum@rootsweb.com" > <Transitional-Genealogists-Forum@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 4:29 PM > Subject: [TGF] FHL Closed for snow at 2 pm today > > Warning for anyone coming to SLC...check weather. > Pat > The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the > message > > > -- Susan Wallace Masse A Bridge to the Past The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Very nice. I have put this blog on my feed list. I did some timeline for my 8th great-grandfather, Samuel Packard, and discovered that he was contemporaneous with Shakespeare! That puts a perspective on the whole thing! It also led me to discover the events around the time he left England for Massachusetts (1638) and came to the conclusion that Samuel, a Puritan separatist, left during a very contentious time in England's history -- he was also contemporaneous with Archbishop William Laud, for whom he would have held no affection! (And being a Puritan, he probably held no brief with Shakespeare, either!) It really does flesh out our ancestors to be aware of their historical surroundings. Karen Packard Rhodes currently residing in Pinellas Park, Pinellas County, Florida ________________________________ From: Lori Lyn Price <pricegenealogy@gmail.com> To: Transitional Genealogists List <transitional-genealogists-forum@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 7:17 PM Subject: [TGF] new blog on social history up! Hello, As I have gotten deeper into my genealogy research, the thing that I find most fascinating is putting my ancestors into social and historical context. I have started a blog about using social history in genealogy. Along with posts about social history, I will also include websites and events (in the greater Boston area) that are relevant to social historians/genealogists. The first few posts will be somewhat basic, but once I get past the basics and start blogging about sources and how to use them to add context I think you will find it quite interesting. Please stop by and take a look at http://bridgingthepast.com/blog/ Looking forward to your comments. Lori Lyn

When I first started doing genealogy in the late 80's I was given a copy of a will for my 4th great-grandfather. Notes written on the copy indicate that the will came from the Historical Documents Collection at Queens College. From what I can read of the title it appears to be Albany Court of Pro___ Wills, no. AG44. At the Queens College Library website you find the following statement "The Library no longer holds the Queens College Historical Document Collection" they further state "The library has no records of the current location of any items formerly held in this collection." There is also a link to the New York State Archives. Just recently FamilySearch uploaded a collection, New York, Probate Records, 1629-1971. This collection is browse only. Eventually I found the will and the FHL film number 481439. Going to the catalogue the authors are listed as New York Surrogate's Court (Albany County) and Albany County (New York) Clerk of the Court of Appeals. In the notes section is the following "Microfilm of original records at the Queens College Library in Flushing, New York." The New York State Archives has a research tool, "Probate Record Pathfinder" following this tool brings you to a link J0038-82 with the note Arranged alphabetically by testator, then numerically by file number. This description follows the number on the copy I have and the images from FamilySearch. The first image is of a file folder with the following Gilchrist, Alexander of Argyle Charlotte Co. 29 July 1784 AG44. Following the link at the NYS Archives viewing the details the title is Probated wills, 1665-1815, New York (State) Court of Probates. Pages 34.5 cu. ft. The catalog record lists copies 11 microfilms. Comparing the number of microfilms in the FHL collection and the state archives and the descriptions of each. It appears that at least part of the Historical Documents Collection from Queens College is now housed at the NYS Archives. For my citation I am planning to use the FHL microfilm, the scans are better than the copy of the original I have. Since it took many hours to figure out what happened to this collection I think it is important to make some kind of note in the citation as to where the originals are currently located and that the Historical Document Collection no longer exists. I have been unable to determine the date that the collection at Queens College was dismantled. Have I determined where the original documents are located? Do I need more evidence that I have located the originals? Just a note, I have also posted this on the Evidence Explained Forums. Ann Gilchrest

Lori, I'm glad you on working on this blog.  I visited it and it motivated me to continue working on a neighborhood history, which neighborhood no longer exists because it was taken over by the state for a forest.  But what I have been learning - and continue to learn - is the social interaction in the community, region, state, nation, and world is very important in understanding how our ancestors lived, what effected their lives and getting to know their circumstances.   This neighborhood history I have been working on began for "selfish" reasons, in that I wanted to know more about the community my French immigrant ancestors settled in.  This has grown to a full blown project.  But your post makes me see one thing I failed to do, and that was to create a timeline of the community.   Thank you for your blog.  I see I have more to work on.   Cheryl Proctor Southern Indiana ________________________________ From: Lori Lyn Price <pricegenealogy@gmail.com> To: Transitional Genealogists List <transitional-genealogists-forum@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 7:17 PM Subject: [TGF] new blog on social history up! Hello, As I have gotten deeper into my genealogy research, the thing that I find most fascinating is putting my ancestors into social and historical context. I have started a blog about using social history in genealogy. Along with posts about social history, I will also include websites and events (in the greater Boston area) that are relevant to social historians/genealogists. The first few posts will be somewhat basic, but once I get past the basics and start blogging about sources and how to use them to add context I think you will find it quite interesting. Please stop by and take a look at http://bridgingthepast.com/blog/ Looking forward to your comments. Lori Lyn The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message