The correct phone number for the DC Archives at Naylor Court is 202-671-1107. Jack

Dorothy Provine was a Saintly Archivist!!! I also have her second book 1921-1950 Wills. The problem is Dorothy retired several years ago and the new person running the archives does not seem to care - I also have sent several requests and have gotten NOTHING !!! So I don't know what to suggest. Here is the phone number I have - maybe a phone call might explain something - maybe they are NOT doing requests anymore. ( 202 ) 727-2054 Don't know if it is still a good number but may be worth a try. -Amy

Hello List, I have received many comments about researching in DC. I would like to say some things about those incompetent employees in the District of Columbia government however, some may take my comments the wrong way. So, I think the best course of action is to unite and bring attention to what is happening when you request documents from the government offices in DC. One thing I found is that you must have the parent's name of the newborn, if you are trying to get a birth certificate in DC. Now, most of us are trying to find the parents name in the first place and they don't understand or care about that fact! These rude people actually keep the $20.00, you have sent for the birth record. I think that the DC government should have a policy, that if the parents name is not included with the initial request, then they send the money back. They could ask for us to include a self addressed, stamped envelope. I'm tired of hearing about people being ripped off by those DC officials who really don't give a darn! I have also requested a birth record to find the names of my Great Grandparents and had my $20.00, kept because I didn't include their names!. I think we should unite and call the Mayor's office or another government official. I'd like to see the list members discuss this matter and start something positive to resolve this problem. Thanks, Helen

I have been given several locations and addresses from which to obtain copies of wills filed in the District during the mid- to late-1800's. I've written several letters over the past year and heard nothing back. I think I may not be writing to the correct source. Can someone tell me the correct location and address to get these documents? Thanks to everyone who sent me info about D.C. Catholic cemetaries - I found the cemetary and the ancestor I was searching for! Sue in Washington State

Oh Sweetheart! Sorry you got the run around. DC is so very hard to get anything from except for the address below. I have the book Index to District of Columbia Wills 1801-1920 by Dorothy S. Provine. She was the saintly archivist for the District of Columbia. You probably need the probate date and storage box number. Please send me a name so I can look it up and provide you with the date and storage box number. Here is the address and telephone number: District of Columbia Archives 1300 Naylor Court N. W. Washington, DC 20001-4225. Phone 202.727.2054. :) Helen I have been given several locations and addresses from which to obtain copies of wills filed in the District during the mid- to late-1800's. I've written several letters over the past year and heard nothing back. I think I may not be writing to the correct source. Can someone tell me the correct location and address to get these documents? Thanks to everyone who sent me info about D.C. Catholic cemeteries - I found the cemetery and the ancestor I was searching for! Sue in Washington State

Kate H. Hivling, daughter of Abraham Hivling and Sally Mary Hibben, married Lee W. Funk 30 Dec 1875 in Greene co., Ohio. Kate was born in Greene Co. By 1888 this family was in Washington D. C. In 1891 it is mentioned that the family is still in Washington D. C. Would like death dates and names of children. Thank you, Kathleen Rizer

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Can anyone tell me what kind of house stands at 1430 M St. NW, Washington, DC? In 1904, an ancestor was living at that address, and I am wondering if it was a rooming house or private home, brick or stone? I would be most interested in anything that I could learn about what the house looks like. Thanks for any help, Janet

Sue, These URLs will help you: http://www.rootsweb.com/~dcgenweb/georgetown.html Georgetown History http://www.rootsweb.com/~dcgenweb/church-records.html DC Church Records Holy Trinity's cemetery is called Holy Rood Cemetery. It is on Wisconsin Ave. near 35th St., N.W. The records are at the Georgetown University Library, Special Collections Division. Sue Dotson Buzzybee@prodigy.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Suzanne Cram" <shcram@worldnet.att.net> To: <WashingtonDC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 7:13 PM Subject: [WashingtonDC'' ] Georgetown Questions? > To the D.C. List, > > I am researching an ancestor who lived in Georgetown around 1830 - 1860. When did Georgetown become part of the District? Also, are there any Catholic cemeteries in the Georgetown area that were in existance during that time? The family belonged to Holy Trinity parish. > > Thanks, > Sue > > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp? targetid=702&sourceid=1237 > >

To the D.C. List, I am researching an ancestor who lived in Georgetown around 1830 - 1860. When did Georgetown become part of the District? Also, are there any Catholic cemeteries in the Georgetown area that were in existance during that time? The family belonged to Holy Trinity parish. Thanks, Sue

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Could anyone tell me if Congressional Cemetary was made around the civil war and if you had to be a solder to be buried there with your family. If you know the history of this cementary, please respond..thanks

Norma, The answer to both of your questions is No. For more information about the Cemetery visit these websites: http://www.congressionalcemetery.org/ http://www.senate.gov/learning/min_2ccc.html Good Luck, Ruth

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A reporter in Washington, DC from the Washington City Paper has made an urgent request for assistance, Perhaps someone on this list can assist as well. Trish Hi! I'm a writer for the Washington City Paper in D.C. who is writing a story on efforts to build a national slavery museum. I am looking for folks who live in D.C. or the D.C. area who are very knowledgeable about their family's history dating back to pre-Civil War times. I want to include stories and histories of real people and families in my story, which discusses how slavery has not been given enough attention in public historical sites or national museums. If there is anyone who would like to tell his/her family story, please contact me ASAP by email or at 202-332-2100 ext. 455. Thank you very much for your help. -Annys Shin Senior Writer Washington City Paper www.washingtoncitypaper.com

My family Sampson Bell came to Washington DC area with two sons, Robert M. Bell and Alfred L. They were listed in 1890 city directory living on Md avenue. I would like to meet cousins and share what information I have on my family of bells. Sampson was born in 1832 in Ireland. He came to USA with his family in 1846. They lived in Hector, NY . I believe Sampson moved to DC area with Robert M. and Alfred

I neglected to write that the address in 1910, 1430 M. St. is in the NW section. I apologize for the confusion. Best wishes, Janet

Janet, I don't know the ED for that address, but you need to know that Washington, D.C. is divided into N.E., N.W, S. E., and S.W.. Your address could easily be in any of those sections. That would make your browsing futile and very frustrating.. If you knew which section, you could get pretty close by viewing the description of the E.D.s. Good luck. Bob Sistek

Does anyone have an idea of what the 1910 ED is for 1430 M. St., Washington, DC? I can check for the census return on Ancestry, but I have just spent three hours on it, to no avail. An ED would be so helpful. Best wishes and thanks, Janet