https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/864fedeb0f118061271e683af92748fa.pdf 6725b1982780bf3207bbdb2cebda555d PDF Text Text .-. . " I.~, 1:~l_ ~, : ; 1- , , . , ' .' �.... THE PIONEER Published by the Douglas County, Kansas, Genealogical Society, Inc. PO Box 3664 Lawrence, Kansas 66044-0664 July & October 2004 Volume 27, no. 3 & 4 Minutes 53 News nuggets 55 Ks. St. Gazatteer 1894 56 Sound Geneal. Research 57 Family Chronicle 58 Contents of microfilm files 59 Contents Book Reviews 65 Historical Resources 67 Kathle~n Forsythe 71 Census C-D Roms 71 Obituaries 72 Ellis Island 73 Ancestry.com articles 74 2004 membership list 82 Membership form 82 Index 83 Dy.es for the Society are\due for 2005. They are $15.00 and may be paid in person at meetings or sent to the Society at th~ address above. ----------------------------- Tuesday, April19tb~ 2005 7 pm at the Lawrence Public Library i Long-time genealogist Jean Snedeger will lead a roundtable discussion about publishing your family history. Jean has published histories of several of her family lines and will provide advice on the nuts and bolts of the entire process. These programs are open to the public and free of charge. Join our mailing list for last-minute updates/ changes to our events and information about other area genealogical events. E-mail: familyhistory@Sunfiower.com. Web site: htt.p:l!skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/douglas/dckgs.htm.Address: DCGS, PO Box 3664, Lawrence, Kansas 66046-0664. To support genealogy research in Douglas County, please join us! Membership in the Douglas County Genealogical Society is $15 per household. This schedule last updated on February 1, 2005. �Douglas County Genealogical Society Meeting at the Lawrence Public Library on 1217/2004 1. Members present agreed to turn over the DCGS collection to the Lawrence Public Library on the condition that the DCGS has the right to take back anything the library doesn't want 2. Mary Burchill noted that she agreed to contact the DAR about their collection on behalf of the library. 3. The following members agreed to be on a committee to talk with library representatives about the library's plans for the DCGS collection and the library's plans for the Osma Room. They will hold offuntil decisions have been made about the DCGS's policies for accepting family files. Shari Mohr Richard Wellman Linda Lang 4. The following members agreed to be on a committee to discuss setting up files for accepting and storing family files. These files will serve as a resource for individuals who are doing family research in Douglas County. The committee will talk with Watkins Musem representatives about out plans for family files. Martha Harris Paul Jordan Shari Mohr 5. The following members have agreed to serve on the board for 2005: President and Pioneer-Mary Burchill Vice president and programming-Linda Lang Treasurer- Shari Mohr Genealogist- Paul Jordan, Richard Wellman as assistant. Web Master-Don Vaughn Librarian (or some variation)-Martha Harris Membership (keep track ofmembers)-Sharon Moore Publications- Beverley Chapman 5. Members discussed programming for 2005-2006. The DCGS will continue to have �monthly programs. No decision was reached yet about whether to plan a major workshop with a national speaker. 6. Members discussed the status of Douglas County, Kansas Family Histories 1991-1992, Volume 1 It was decided that after keeping enough copies to fulfill requests that come by mail or through the Web site, the DCGS would work to distribute these volumes to interested parties at no charge except for mailing costs. a. Several members are storing these books for the DCGS. Because Paul Jordan is moving and needed to dispose of five boxes immediately, the following members volunteered to take boxes right away: Richard Wellman: five boxes to distribute to interested Jefferson County Genealogical Society and Jefferson County Historical Society members Martha Harris: one box to distribute to interested Eudora Area Historical Society members Shari Mohr: one box to help out b. Erma Worley agreed to address cards to genealogical societies to help in finding homes for the volumes. If no one has a better list for her to use, she will use a genealogical handbook for society addresses. Actions Taken After the Meeting Mary Burchill has contacted Bruce Flanders at the library to let him know that both the DCGS and the DAR are ready to talk to the library about what is involved in giving their books to the Library. Thanks to Shari Mohr for doing considerable research in preparation for the meeting. Richard Wellman has arranged for the Baldwin City Library to get a complete set of back copies of The Pioneer. The Eudora Historical Society and the Eudora Public Library will also receive a complete set each. Richard is working on a subject index for back copies of the Pioneer. This is a subject index, not a names index. Shari Mohr may be compiling this. �At the regular meeting of the Society on 12 March 2005 the proposal of giving our books to the Lawrence Public Library was discussed. The following motion was moved, seconded and voted on. It was passed. Richard Wellman put forth the motion as follows: I move that the Douglas County Genealogical Society empower the negotiating team (or oversight team?) to be given the authority to give the Society's books to the Lawrence Public Library if the negotiating team is satisfied that the negotiations have resulted in a satisfactory agreement. We will proceed from there and report in die ~ext Pioneer. ------ -- ---- Connections Lawrence Public Library Events, Information, and Services August 2004 ~ ----~--- -- ;---------:.:~--~ --~--~ Newsy Nuggets from the Nineteenth Century By Louise Hanson, Adult Services Coordinator \ I. ,j With all the informational wonders available on the Internet's worldwide web, we are tempted to assume that no other sources of information are needed. Not true, of course. Where on the Internet would you find news of George Martin, who took off for Missouri "where he ... put in his time 'foolin' with [aJ buzz saw"'? It must have been a slow news day in Perry when a reporter felt compelled to tell readers of the plight of Frank Schell, "a poor lone widdy." (My guess is that forlorn Frank is a widower.) These items are from the June 11 . 1885 issue of The Lecompton Monitor. ' c All these tidbits of information and much more are now available in our new microfilm collection of 19th and early 20 th century Douglas County newspapers. The collection -:. _~_ of.historical regional _ n_ewspapers, comprising i 1 -------- - ,- -- 38 microfilm reels, is a joint gift of the Friends of Lawrence Public Library, the Douglas County Genealogical Society, and the Lawrence Journal-World. You can access this collection in the microfilm section of the Helen Osma Room on the lower level of the library. A microfilm reader/printer is available for your use and of course, our Reference staff is always on duty to help you. Included in this collection are the Baldwin Criterion (1883), the Lecompton Union (1856) and the Grasshopper and New Era out of Grasshopper Falls (now Valley Falls) (1874). Of particular interest to many local history buffs are the Lane University newspapers College Echoes (1888) and College Q,racle (1892). Students, genealogists and!! local historians will find much of value in this l:Jtterly fascinating collection. The Library is grateful to the donors of this collection and extends a hearty invitation to all to explore this new additign to our holdings. .~ �KANSAS STATE GAZA TTEER BUSINESS DIRECTORY, 1894 & Volume VlII, by R. L. Polk & Co. (providing info. about southern Douglas Co. towns) BALDWIN--- An incorporated town in Douglas county, 16 miles south of Lawrence, the county seat, 53 from Kansas City, Mo., and 44 southeast of Topeka. It is a station on the S.K. Ry, is a seat of Baker University and has 4 churches, public schools, a bank and several stores and a weekly newspaper. Po;ulation, 1,200. Exp. W. F. & Co. Tel., W. U. M. E. Cowgill,. postmaster. Bailery, R. W., shoemaker Baker Beacon, Baker Univ. paper Baker University, W. A. Quale, D. D. Ph.D., pres. Baker, University Index, Literary Societies ofBaker Univ. publrs. Baldwin Ledger, W. C. Markham, Editor Baldwin State Bank (capital $16,000) Jam'es Murray, pres., J. E. Hair, cash. Bare,.Mrs. J. C, fruit grower Blainy & Bodewell, tinware Bodewell, H. E., confectioner Bristow, Wm., justice of peace Carter & Harpster (Henry C. Carter, F. O. Harpster), nursery & fruit grower Cary, Wm. E., druggist Crooks & Thompson (E.L. Crooks, Wm. Thompson), real estate Crosby, Mrs. K. E., hardware Cutler, Mrs. C., hardware Eaton, E. K., live stock breeder Flora & Deming, grocers Huff, Mrs., grocer Humbert, Henry, confectioner Hyde, W. A., jeweler Ives, C. P. & Co., lumber Junkins, W. W., grain and live stock Kerns, W. D., fruit grower Kochane, T. J., painter Lake, Stephen, grocer Leach, Mrs. James, milliner Leake, A., hamessmaker Lehew, P. A., clothing Loc~ood, C. E., baker McClure, G. J. & Co., books McDonald, W. I., shoemaker Markham, W. C, Editor Baldwin Ledger Martin, Fred, livery Martin, W. D., physician Messinger, F., dry goods Misemer & Sturdy, grocers & mears Motter, Rev. J. A., Methodist Newton & Miller, express & coal Osborn, Dr. F., drugs Owen, H. C., physician Preshaw, J. F. & Co. (J. Frank Preshaw), books & stationery Shinkle A., prop Summit House Starr, J. M., barber Stephens, C. E., physician Stewart, Mrs. Helen, dressmaker Stewart, J. T. & Co., blacksmifhs Sturdivan, L. A., grocer Summit House, A. Shinkle, proprs. Van Kuren, L. S., agt, A.T.&S. Fe RR, Wells Fargo Exp. and W. U. Tel. Walker, James V., grocer Walker, J. E., carpenter Webster, Arthur, stock breeder Webster, W. H., dentist Wheeler, F. H., fruit grower Wilkins, I., flour mill GLOBE--- Douglas county, 20 miles southwest of Lawrence, the judicial seat and banking poing, and 10 1/2 miles from Overbrook fhe nearest shipping point. Wm. Featherston, posfrnaster Featherston, Wm. Jr., live stock Metzger, W. R., carpenter Powell, W. G., live stock Preston, J. W., live stock Ulrich, M. H., justice of peace VINLAND- - -On the S. K. div. A.T. & S. Fe R.R., in Douglas county, 10 miles south of Lawrence, the county seat and banking point. Population,75. Tel, W. U., Exp., W., F. & Co. James G. Stiff, postmaster. Baker, T. C., General Store Barnes, W. E., nursery Davis, Rev. T. D., Presbyterian Funk, S. K., blacksmith Gantz, Jacob, cider and vinegar Iliff, Joseph, tinner Iliff & Co., General Store Leggett, Henry, harnessmaker Perrine, G. J., physician Thomas, Rev. E. L., Methodist Tryon, James, painter Williams, Louis, railroad & expo agt. WORDEN--- A village in Douglas county, 19 miles southwest of Lawrence, the county seat and nearest banking and shipping point. Tri-weekly stage, with mail, from Lawrence. Population, 27. John F. Schott, pOSfrnaster. Fisher, C. M., lawyer German, Joseph, barber German, W. L., livery Hein, Fred, shoemaker Kirchner, Henry, stone mason Oliver, H. N., stock breeder Roberts, Charles, creamery Schott, John F., general store Schuitz, Peter, blacksmith Ulrich, M. H., justice of peace �Standards For Sound Genealogical Research.· Recommended by the'National Geneqlogical S~~iety '. .' .... ': .. ,,- Remembering always that they are' engaged in a quest for truth. family' hiSt~ry '~es~~ri:h~rs" consistendy- . . .. ! .. record t~e source for each item of information they collect . .. test every hypothesis or theorY against credible evidence. and reject.tho~e·that are nOt .. 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The charge on your credit card will be billed to "History/Family Chronicle". �Contents: DRAWER #1 Federal Census Douglas County, Kansas 1860 (8 th ) - two reels 1870 (9 th ) - two reels 1880 (10 th ) -two reels 1900 1910 1920 1930 Federal Census Gentry County, Missouri 1860 (8 th ) Federal Census Webster, Worth, Wright Counties, Missouri 1870 (9 th ) 1880 (loth) Kansas State Census 1865 1875 1885 1895 1905 1915 1925 - three reels three reels three reels four reels three reels Index to the Reprint Edition of the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kansas, 1861-1865, and Report ofAdjutant General of State of Kansas, 1861-1865 �Douglas County Atlas 1873 1902 1909 1921 (all on same reel) Final Rolls of Five Civilized Tribes Choctaw and Chickasaw - Reel 1 Cherokee - Reel 2 Creek and Seminole - Reel 3 Douglas County Marriage Records Indexes and Records Books Indexes - Two Reels; Records Books - 13 Reels Indexes ID 2D Book 1 1863-1867 Book 7 1949-1969 to Book 6 1935-1948 to Book 9 1984-6130/92 Records Books 3D 4D 5D 6D 7D 8D 9D lOD lID 12D 13D 14D 15D Book 1 Book 4 Book 7 Book 10 Book 14 Book 17 Book 20 Book 23 Book 26 Book 29 Book 32 Book 35 Book 38 1863-1867 1872-1879 1889-1894 1904-1909 1922-1925 1930-1934 1940-1943 1947-1950 1958-1963 1969-1971 1977-1979 1983-1985 1989-1991 to Book 3 to Book 6 to Book 9 to Book 13 to Book 16 to Book 19 to Book 22 to Book 25 to Book 28 to Book 31 to Book 34 to Book 37 to Book 39 1869-1872 1883-1889 1900-1904 1919-1922 1928-1930 1937-1940 1945-1947 1953-1958 1966-1969 1974-1977 1982-1983 1987-1989 1991-1992 Daily Kansas Tribune (Lawrence, ](ansas) ~o �. L 663 L664 L 665 L667 L668 L 673 L674 9 Jan 1872 - 30 Jun 1872 1 Aug 1872 - 16 Feb 1873 18 Feb 1873 - 19 Aug 1873 1 Jan 1874-24Ju11874 25 JuI1874 - 6 Dec 1874 1 Feb 1878 - 29 Jun 1878 1 JuI1878 - 9 Jan 1879 The Western Home Journal (Lawrence, Kansas) L 766 L 767 L 768 L 769 L 770 L 771 . L 772 L 773 11 Mar 1869-20Ju11871 27 Ju11871-15 Oct 1874 22 Oct 1874 - 8 Mar 1877 15 Mar 1877 - 23 Jan 1879 30 Jan 1879 - 24 Jun 1880 1 Jul 1880 - 1 Dec 1881 8 Dec 1881-7 Jun 1883 14 Jun 1883 - 25 Mar 1885 Doug/as County Republican (Lawrence, Kansas) L 2820 L 2821 . L 2822 L 2823 L 2824 L 2825 L 2826 4 Mar 1926 - 9 Aug 1928 16 Aug 1928 - 1 Jan 1931 8 Jan 1931-23Feb 1933 2 Mar 1933 - 6 lun 1935 13 Jun 1935 - 2 Dec 1937 9 Dec 1937 - 4 Apr 1940 11 Apr 1940 - 2 Jan 1941 Name Change Outlook (Lawrence, Kansas) 9 Jan 1941-4 lun 1942 11 JUll 1942 - 30 Dec 1943 L 2827 Name Change Lawrence Outlook (Lawrence, Kansas) L 2828 L2829 L 2830 L 2831 L 2832 L 2833 L2834 L2835 L 2836 L 2837 L2838 6 Jan 1944 - 12 Oct 1944 19 Oct 1944 - 6 Feb 1947 13 Feb 1947 - 14 Apr 1949 21 Apr 1949-15 Mar 1951 22 Mar 1951-23 Apr 1953 30 Apr 1953 - 19 Aug 1954 26 Aug 1954 - 24 Nov 1955 1 Dec 1955 -21 Feb 1957 28 Feb 1957 - 6 Feb 1958 13 Feb 1958-2 Dec 1958 4 Dec 1958 - 17 Mar 1960 24 Mar 1960 - 18 May 1961 1.,1 �L 2839 L 2840 L 2841 L 2842 25 May 1961 - 31 May 1962 7 Jun 1962 - 6 Jun 1963 13 Jun 1963 - 6 Aug 1964 13 Aug 1964 - 8 Oct 1964 Name Change Lawrence Outlook and the Jeffersoll COllll(V Mirror-Times L 2843 L2844 15 Oct 1964 - 9 Jun 1966 16 Jun 1966 - 14 Dec 1967 21 Dec 1967 - 8 Feb 1968 Name Change Lawrence Outlook (Lawrence, L 2845 Kal1sa.~) 15 Feb 1968 - 21 Apr 1969 24 Apr 1969 - 7 Aug 1969 Name Change Lawrence Outlook and the Jefferson County Mirror-Times 10 Aug 1969 - 14 Aug 1969 Name Change Lawrence Outlook (Lawrence, Kansa~) 18 Aug 1969 - 22 Sep 1969 Name Change Lawrence Outlook and the Jefferson County Mirror-Times 25 Sep 1969 - 29 Apr 1970 �Contents: DRAWER#tl. Douglas County, Kansas ___ 19th and Early 2(/h Century Newspapers Baldwin - Eudora - Lecompton Helen Osma Room - Microfilm Collection Source: Kansas Historical Society Reel # Lab # Begin Date End Date 1883 11129 1885 4/23 1 15732 1885 1885 1887 1890 1893 1897 1900 1903 1906 1909 1912 1915 1919 5/1 10/31 5/6 8/1 12/8 3/5 6/22 817 917 9/3 10/4 11145 113 1885 1887 1890 1893 1897 1900 1903 1906 1909 1912 1915 1918 1921 10/24 4/29 7/25 12/1 2/26 6/15 7/31 8/31 8/27 9/27 10/29 12/27 12/30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 15732 15733 15734 15735 15736 15737 15738 15739 15740 15741 15742 15743 15744 College Echoes (Lane University, Lecompton) 1888 8/0 1891 3/0 26 17038 College Oracle (Lane University, Lecompton) 1892 6/0 1901 8/1 26 17038 Community Spirit ((Lecompton) 1922 8/3 1923 2/22 37 17036 1887 1891 1894 1897 1900 9/8 111 2/1 4/1 5/31 1890 12/25 1894 1125 1897 3/25 1900 5/24 1903 8/13 14 15 16 17 18 22139 22140 22141 22142 22143 Title Baldwin Criterion B 1 Baldwin Ledger Baldwin Ledger Baldwin Ledger Baldwin Ledger Baldwin Ledger Baldwin Ledger Baldwin Ledger Baldwin Ledger Baldwin Ledger Baldwin Ledger Baldwin Ledger Baldwin Ledger Baldwin Ledger B B B B B B B B B B B B B Eudora News Eudora News Eudora News Eudora News Eudora News E E E E E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 883 884 885 886 887 11 1 �~ . Eudora News E 888 1903 8120 1905 9/28 19 22144 Eudora News Weekly Eudora News Weekly Eudora News Weekly Eudora News Weekly Eudora News Weekly E E E E E 1905 1906 1910 1916 1920 10/6 8/17 12/15 1/7 8/26 1906 1910 1915 1920 1923 8/10 12/8 12/30 8/19 6/21 19 20 21 22 23 22144 22145 22146 22147 22148 Grasshopper and 1874 New Era (Grasshopper Falls, now Valley Falls) 9/19 1875 2127 25 5531 Kansas National Democrat (Lecompton) Kansas New Era (Lecompton) Kansas New Era 888 889 890 891 892 L1455 1857 7/30 1861 3/14 24 A1362 V25 1866 8/28 1867 5/7 25 5531 1873 9/25 1874 9/10 25 5531 1867 4/5 1867 9/4 25 5531 1890 12/19 26 17038 1886 6/10 26 Kansas Weekly New Era (Medina) Lecompton Ledger L1680 1889 12/13 Lecompton Monitor L1680 1885 Lecompton Sun Lecompton Sun Lecompton Sun Lecompton Sun Lecompton Sun Lecompton Sun Lecompton Sun Lecompton Sun Lecompton Sun Lecompton Sun Lecompton Sun Lecompton Sun L1668 L1669 L1670 L1671 L1672 L1673 L1674 L1675 L1676 L1677 L1678 L1679 1891 4/23 1897 6/4 1898 7/1 1901 10/4 1904 11125 1908 1124 1911 2/17 1914 1129 1917 114 1920 2119 1923 5/10 1928 7/26 1897 1898 1901 1904 1908 1911 1914 1916 1920 1922 1928 1934 5/28 6/24 9/27 11118 1117 2/10 1122 12/28 2/12 7/27 7/19 9/20 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 17026 17027 17028 17029 17030 17031 17032 17033 17034 17035 17036 17037 Lecompton Union L1455 1856 1857 6/19 24 A1362 6/4 4/28 2 �REVIEWS OF BOOKS RECENTLY ADDED TO THE OSMA ROOM Hatcher, Patricia Law Producing a quality family history. Salt Lake City, Ancestry Inc., 1996 $19.95 278 p., bibliography, index. This book covers all aspects of putting together a family history in book form. The- author is assuming the reader is doing a book so therefore she starts with what to write, resources to look at, designing the book, illustrations, different technologies to use, self-publishing, editing and preparing an index for best use. It is chock full of very good information. It will be shelved in the Osma Room. Smolenyak, Megan Smolenyak Honoring our ancestors. Salt Lake City, Ancestry, Inc., 2002. $12.95 218 p. The subtitle is "Inspiring stories of the quest for our roots". The author has collected stories of peoples families. They are inspiring and fun to read. It will be shelved in the Osma Room. Balhuizen, Anne Ross. Searching on location: Planning a research trip. Salt Lake City, Ancestry, Inc., 1992 $9.95 102 p., bibliography, index. Books of this sort always point out something you might not have thought of when you are getting ready to do research on-site. Reading this and going through their chapter by chapter checklist of things to do can make your trip work out very well. It will be shelved in the Osma Room. Neagles, James C. U.S. military records: A guide to federal and state sources-Colonial America to the present. Salt Lake City, Ancestry, Inc., 1994. 441 p., bibliographies, index. Every war from pre-1775 through Vietnam is covered. Types of records (pensions, landgrants, burials, etc.) are covered plus several chapters on resources including archives, history and research centers inside and outside Washington, D.C. State resources for every state plus published sources that cover more than one state are also discussed. This is one of these large books which is very useful. It will be shelved in the Osma Room. There is also one in the general collection. �Pfeiffer, Laura Szucs. nd Hidden sources: Family history in unlikely places. Salt Lake City, Ancestry, Inc., 2003. 2 rev. ed. $16.95. 194 p., bibliography, appendices. This is an alphabetical listing of abbreviations and acronyms. These are listings that pertain to genealogical and historical sources and generally are from the US and Canada. This is a useful and fascinating book. It will be shelved in the Osma Room. Hone, E. Wade Land and property research in the United States. Salt Lake City, Ancestry, Inc., 1997. $49.95 517 p., bibliography, appttndices, index. The book is divided into sections; pre-US possessions, state-land states, federal-land states, individual lands, and special interest (which includes Native American Land records). Appendix A is Tract Book and Township Plat Map Guide to Federal Land States. Appendix B is Land Office Boundary Maps for All Federal Land States. This is a comprehensive, in depth and most useful volume. It will be shelved in the Osma Room. Your editor sorts and prices the Genealogy Books for the twice a year book sale at the Lawrence Public Library. Occasionally there are books that seem appropriate for the Osma Room collection. All have been donated to the book sale. The following three titles came from there. All three are published by Debra Graden of Grey Ink, Inc. in Leavenworth, Kansas. Protestant orphan's asylum, August 3, 1866-August 3, 1871. Leavenworth. Kansas. Registration of voters, 1867, Leavenworth County, Kansas. All name index of biographies and businesses from the history of Leavenworth County, KansaS by Je~se A. Hall and Leroy T. Hand. 1921 This kind of book is so very useful and a real contribution to the genealogical community. They will be shelved in the Osma Room. �Historical sources at the La nee Public Lib ry Lawrence, KS IDDIU&I,&I (785) 843-3833 i:1"~\J::>::>"IUl\J through loc:atE:t1 in the library's Internet . Library card. the library'S can be checked card. The Lawrence a variety of ....,......~t lower level; computers on the Materials in the Kansas Collection out. There is no eleD OSIDa L a dedicated room and space lu\"(n~,u a library collection that as a resource for users . materials and resources wOlrktnbJeS tables and chairs for p for the Douglas County "'"lla.UU~l of the Daughters of the access and use any of our lL.J,"'U"'~ Hanson, Coordinator of Lawrence Daily Baldwin City .LJ~~.a.~. Lecompton Eudora a"'\""'i:lI;:) and use these in the library; a .... '~.v.u ..... there is, however, a print . Its vision is of the local County marriage Room also local Betty is always U~""""'j"" about the 833, ext.113. card is not necessary Patrons may print of .25/page on the machine. ch can be searched and This is a recently ..._._.~ .... _"~ collection of books, Library's online It comprises a wide range fmaterials, such as The t 7 �Tombstone Census, city directories, Lawrence High School yearbooks, titles on Lawrence, Douglas County and Kansas history and biographies. These are for reference only and do not check out, but are always available for use during the library's operating hours. Vertical/Clippings File The library maintains an extensive collection of clippings from newspapers, as well as photos and other ephemera, on topics of area interest. These cover a wide time period, and topics range from biographical (like area artists Stan Herd, William Burroughs, and Langston Hughes-related items) to community events over time. An index to this collection is kept on top of the vertical files themselves. Magazines and Journals The Osma Room holds several periodicals, including back issues, with content often highlighting Kansas history or of interest to those researching area individuals, such as Kansas History, 1978Kansas Heritage, Spring 1993Kanhistique: Kansas History and Antiques, 1975- Electronic Databases with historical coverage These are accessible through the library's website: www.lawrence.lib.ks.us. Individuals will need to have a library card number to access these databases remotely. Heritage Quest Genealogy Database This database provides a broad range of sources useful in discovering personal histories: • Pro Quest's Genealogy & Local History - more than 25,000 complete books, with material from every state and Canada • U.S. Federal Census, 1790-1930 - complete census information, with the ability to search by name, place of birth, age, ethnicity and other variables • PERSI (Periodical Source Index) - a subject index of more than 6,500 periodicals written since 1800, with the ability to search more than 1.6 million articles by surname, location, title and keyword • Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files (coming soon) detailed records of more than 80,000 people who served in the revolution with genealogical and historical information • Freedman's Bank Records (coming soon) - records from the primary bank used by freed slaves from 1865 to 1874, with information about more than 70,000 depositors and almost 480,000 dependants and heirs • Additional information from a number of data sources is coming soon - ship passenger lists, military history, city directories, vital records, and international genealogical records Historical New York Times This database offers full-text and full-image articles for The New York Times dating back to the 19th century. The collection includes digital reproductions of every page from every issue cover to cover - in downloadable .pdf files. This newspaper database represents the first initiative �to not only reach back into the past to digitize historical newspaper information but also to provide that information as both full-page-images and as article images. That means researchers can use the database to find not only news, editorials, letters to the editor, obituaries, and birth and marriage announcements but also historical photos, stock photos, and advertisements. The date range searching tool allows searches on, before, or between two dates. Digitizing The New York Times involved scanning, digitizing, zoning, and editing over 3,400,000 pages from microfilm into digital files. The database covers The New York Times from its first issue in 1851 all the way to 2001 - a span of issues currently not covered by any other electronic resource. Other newspapers The library's electronic databases feature access to many other newspapers available online. For example, InfoTrac Custom Newspapers database enables online access to more than 150 newspapers. The scope of time coverage varies, however, and not all have archives available. Additional Resources The library has many resources to help facilitate patron access to and usage of library resources, and also provides reservable meeting spaces for Lawrence community groups and organizations .. ADA Computer For patrons with disabilities or visual impairment, this computer, located on the first level by the Reference Desk near the online catalog computers, can be useful for accessing the electronic databases mentioned above. It features an oversize screen and large-text option, large-print keyboard, and has audio capabilities. A ZoomText program also enables color and magnifying adjustments to target individual needs. It is also wheelchair-accessible. Enlarger Located on the lower level by the elevator, the enlarger enables hands-free viewing of print items, an oversize CCTV screen, and extensive magnification and color adjustments for varying visual needs. It is also wheelchair-accessible. Meeting rooms The Library's auditorium (capacity 98, with tables and chairs; 210 without) and gallery (capacity 35) can be reserved and used by any Lawrence organization, without charge, any time during regular operating hours. Reservations are required to ensure availability. For more information, or to reserve a room, call Maria Butler, Community Relations Coordinator, at (785) 843-3833, ext. 123. Basic Library information Operating hours (except major holidays) Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. �Obtaining a library card Library cards are available to any Lawrence resident, though a picture ID and proof of current address is required. There is no charge, although cards are only issued at the Library. Residents of many neighboring counties are also eligible for an LPL library card; please contact (785) 8433833 for more information. Iplsr 111704 70 �This is picture that the editor has. It can be claimed by either e-mailing me at burchill@ku.edu or calling at 843-9199. It is of Kathleen Forsythe, 1231 Louisiana, Lawret:J.ce and is dated 2. .20-26. Paul Jordan has. the following census indices on CD-Rom at his home. He will look up information for you if you give him a call at 842-4388. These have been· purchased by the Society for Paul to use in answering queries. 1910 Kansas 1920 K~msas 1930 Kansas East 1870 Kansas 1880 All of US Census and nationwide index. Thanks to Paul for doing this. '/ �OBITUARIES OF MEMBERS. o<fa~o{OODEATHS KING SERVICES Memorial services for rials to Douglas County VisitEdwina Rose (Spielman) King, ing Nurses Assn., Jefferson 82, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. . County Genealogical Society or Endacott Society's Expres': Saturday at First United Methodist Church. sion of Appreciation Fund Mrs. King died Dec. 9, 2003, through the KU Alumni Assoat Lawrence Memorial Hospi- ciation, sent in care of Wartal. ' ren-McElwain Mortuary. The family suggestsmemo~ .~~~ I' DEATHS RICHARD L. Services for Richard L Kidwell, 87, Lawrence, will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Hom~. Masonic graveside services .' will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Jamestown Cemetery. Mr. Kidwell died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at Lawrence Memorial. Hospital. Kidwell : He was born July 6, 1916, in Gove County, the son of Christopher Carson and Martha Frances (Rash) Kidwell. He graduated from Jamestown . High School. ' . Mr. Kidwell was a sheet metal mechanic at Boeing in Wichita and taught sheet . metal mechanics to prospective employees of the Army Air Corps, with which he served during World War II. KIDWELL' Mter the war he worked for Singer Sewing Machin~ in . Wiehita, Coffeyville, Chanute, Empori"" Fort Scott, Pittsburg, Joplin. and Lawrence. He also had sold insurance in Chanute, and he sold furniture in Lawrence until his retirement. . He married Irma Leola Gray on Feb. 2, 1937, in Concordia. She died Nov. 12, 1994. . A grandchild also died earlier. Survivors include a son, Richard D., Broken Arrow, Okla.; three daughters, Joleen Sevart, Wichita, Susan Jordan, . Lawrence, and Victoria Martin, Salina; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Jayhawk Audubon Society or Disabled American Veterans, sent in care of Rum. sey-Yost Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com. �American Family Immigration History Center Records for Port of New York 1892-1924 Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your SEARCH Session ,.,. Total Session time is approximately 35 minutes. SEARCH time is about 26 minutes. You can keep track of your time by the countdown clock on your screen. The remainder of the session is for directions and purchasing of Manifests and Ship Pictures. . . Use "ADD to your Ellis Island File" at the bottom of the screen. to save each document found (passenger Records, Manifests and Ship Pictures). Most Manifests after 1907 are 2 pages. An information sheet explaining two page manifests is pOsted at each station. Each of the two pages must be ADDED to your file individually. If you wish to order both pages, you must ADD each page individually during your search session and select each page individually to print during the CHECKOUT process. Each page counts as a Manifest. NOTE: In magnification mode, you cannot add a page to your Ellis Island file or tum from one page to another (that is, you clicked on the button to enlarge). ' ' When your SEARCH time is over, you will see the checkout screen. This is the time to request your free Passenger Record and to orderManifes~ or Ship Pictures. You can request only one free Passenger Record. If you would like to print additional passenger records, you may do another search session, if a station is available, or continue searching at our web site at www.ellisisland.org. Be sure to fully complete the check, out process to order your free Passenger Record or any Manifests or .Ship Pictures. Simply adding an item to your file will not process an order. You must press "Place This Order" at the end of the checkout process to receive copies. Need help? Look for a Foundation Service Representative in a navy shirt who will help you as quickly as capacity allows. ' .If you run out oftinle, you can continue.· your SEARCH at our web site at· www .ellisisland.org~ You will be able to access your file using the swipe card you receive today. Click on the. "SIGN IN" link at the top right hand comer of the screen. Under "YES, I AM NEW TO TillS SITE". Next select the "VISITED AFIHC ON ELLIS ISLAND" option. You will be prompted for your last name and the number on your swipe card. This will allow you to create your own user name.: and password to be used whenever you log on to the site afterwards. You can also order through the web 73 �1~'J·TheNO. AIfII~lcomt& 1- Souroe for FamilyHismryOnJlne 4-.TheFa~ilY History Compass - W Juliana Smith - 2/7/2005 - Researching in Unfamiliar Territory It all-started-with a call from a family-friend who- had a question- about Family Tree Maker. Fromtherethe conversation turned to an ancestress she had been trying to locate. The family hailed from Georgia and had moved through several other southern states. I volunteered-to-dosorne preliminary poking around to. see what I could find. (Yes, my obsession has reached the point where I'll hunt for just about anyone's . ancestors!) Starting a new research project is an exciting challenge and learning experience. It's like trying out a new recipe in someone else's kitchen. You're not sure where everything is kept, what tools are available or how it will turn out, but it's fun to try it. Today, I thoug ht we'd take a look at some of the things we-should consider when embarking on a research project in unfamiliar territory. . Get to Know- Their Surroundings This- would-be-my first-research expedition- in-Georgia, and I knew- relatively little about- Georgia- history. Elizabeth Butcher was said to have been born in the "Cherokee Purchase," 21 March 1829. So what-was the Cherokee Purchase? My first stepwas to-Googleit so-that I would have a rough ide~ofwherel.was looking. My first search for Cherokee Purchase gave me a slew of hits, mainly for Jeep Cherokees and property for sale-in Cherokee County. I got-more specific and searched. for: "Cherokee Purchase" Georgia -jeep The quotes told the search engine that Cherokee Purchase-was an- exact- phrase that I wanted; Georgia narrowed it down further and "-jeep" eliminated any hits with the word "jeep" in it. I found several sites that told me that the-Cherokee Purchase covered-land from the-Chattahoochee River westto:Alabama, and north to Tennessee and North Carolina. I found a historical map of Georgia in the Perry Castefieda Library's online map collection at www.lib.utexas.edu/mapslhistoricallgeorgia- 1895.jpg. Although it was for a later period than what I was searching, it showed the Chattahoochee River and the counties as they were in 1895. Using Red-Book (published-by-Ancestry); 1- could find out the-dates the counties were formed and the parent counties for those that were formed later. Red Book would also be useful later in determining what records were available and-when-civil-registration began in-each county. It would also give me information as to any research peculiarities for Georgia. Has It Been Done? Now- that 1- was a little more familiar with the geographical-area in which-I-would be looking, my next step was to see if anyone had done work on this family. I found a tree that included an Elizabeth Butler in' Ancestry.com's OneWorldTree (www.ancestry.comltrees). Although it listed her birth date as 21 March 1828, the fact that it was exactly one year off to the day, and that her birthplace was listed as Georgia, was enough to make me think she might be-the right person. Thefather's-name was listed as-Henry P. Butcher and there were two spouses listed-Martha Wilkins, whose death date was listed as 22 May 1826, and, Elizabeth Wilkins, whose first child was the Elizabeth I wasJooking at as-a possible match. There were six ~hildren listed with the first wife and fourteen by the second. Wow! That's quite a family. There was also an entry that said "Five- Children Butcher." I also noted that one of the children was listed under both mothers. OneWorldTree pulls the records from the Ancestry World Tree and stitches possible matches together. The information found there-is a compilation of what isJound in the various databases submitted by users and is only as good as the underlying research. While there were these two obvious �problems with the entry, there were also a whole lot of clues that I could follow-up on-eighteen of them in the form of siblings. Timeline Next, I went to my favorite tool for organizingcand-drew up a-timeline-based- on the treel had found; (Click here for more on creating timelines) , Since there were birth dates and places for the family, I started-with those-and began plugging them into a word processing document. Arranging the births as listed chronologically, I could see roughly where I would need to look to locate them in the census. The migration path they took matched what my fnend had told me, so I was even more encouraged that I had perhaps found the right family. Gathering and Organizing At this point I went on a searching spree at Ancestry.com. 1- found-census records for the father, Henry P. Butcher from 1830-1860 and entries in a number of other databases as well. The pile on my desk began mountin'g, and I decided it was time to step back and organize what I had located. I opened a new family file in Family Tree Maker and began entering the information I had at that point, noting the sources as well. Since I had already noted-discrepancies in some areas, I didn't-wantto have to keep going through the stack looking for where I had found a particular date. I chose Family Tree Maker because it comes with the ability to search all of the Ancestry.com-databases for all of the people I had entered into that family file. This was a timesaver when it came to searching for the siblings, and when I found records that matched the family, I was able to merge them into the file through the web merge tool. This made citing the sources a breeze. - More Creative Searches Recognizing that I'd also want to-do some more creative searches, particularly for years in which I wasn't able to locate the family, I also went directly to the databases in some cases. I went to the main search page at Ancestry.com (www.ancestry;comlsearchl)andselectedGeorgiaonthemap.This allowed me to see a list of the databases that were available for that state. I spied two databases of early Georgia marriages and tried-a-search for Butcher. I wasn't able to find Henry and either of his wives using the exact search and the Soundex option. To be thorough, I also checked under the bride's maiden name, and sure enough I found an entry for Elizabeth Wilkins and Henry Bucher. While it was a slight variation, it was enough to change the Soundex code from B326 to B260. Another search that I needed to be creative with was-a census search for Henry. The-online-tree-listed Henry's place of death as Ouachita Co., Arkansas in 1864. There is no Ouachita County in Arkansas; but there is Ouachita County. I searched the 1860 census for the surname- Butcher in Ouachita County in Arkansas and found Henry listed as H.P. Butcher. Another son was listed on the next page with only initials for his given and middle name as well; as were-other people-in that area; So if you are unable-to locate an individual with a given name, try an initial. Since most ofthe census indexes at Ancestry.com are everyname indexes, you- coul~ also try the name of another member of the household. Next Steps The next steps will be up_to my friend. Once-I get her the-information, she may wish to contact the person who submitted the tree online and exchange information. That person may have sources that we have not been able to access. She can also check the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC), as-well as libraries and archives that hold the original copies of the records. A quick check of the FHLG has already told me that the marriage records fo.r the c~unty where I found Henry an9 EIi,zabeth in-the index are available on microfilm at the Family History Library. The film can also be ordered through a Family History Center near her for a nominal fee. Research should also be done on siblings (and there are plenty of them!). Records available for Elizabeth's brothers and sisters may lead to more clues. �--- ........., ' /" J The cool part about this search was that all of it was done from home over the course of a few nights with resources that are available online: Now-my friend hasfollow-ups-that-will keep her busy for-quite·awhile. It has also whetted my appetite and made me anxious to dive into my own family history again. And now that my column for thisweek is done, that is exactly-what I plan· on doing! Juliana Smith is the editor of the Ancestry E'JailyNews and-author of The-AQcestryFamily Historian's Address Book. She has written for Ancestry Magazine and Genealogical Computing. Juliana can be reached by e-mailatADNeditor@ancestry.com. butshe-regrets·that-she-is unable to· assist-with personal research. Copyright 2005, MyFamily.com: -.~- ---.-.--_--:-==--=-=--=---=--=---".- --~~~-.--- Ancestry.com-Lessons I Leamedatthe Family-History Library -- -~- - _. -- ~ Page 1 of3 A'"~!coms' IItAADIJ'TheNO. 1 Soorcefor FiJmilyHistDryOnJine . Ancestry Daily News Michael John Neill - 2/2/2005 _.. Lessons I Learned at the Family History·Library Professional· responsibilities afforded· me the-opportunity. to research sporadically at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, for three days this January. This week we will look at some suggestions for readers who are lucky enough to make a trek to a distant research fapility. Catalog Dates May Be Awry The online card catalog for. the Family History Library was a wonderful and a great tool in helping me plan for my trip. However, sometimes the catalog can be slightly incorrect. I encountered this on two occasions with two entirely separate sets. of records. The catalog entry' for some Catholic baptismal records indicated the time span covered was up to 1885. While looking at the records, the baptismal entries did only go through 1885. However, when I continued to view the materials, there was an index to entries that covered an additional fifteen years not noted in the card catalog. While the actual records for this later. time frame were not on the. microfilm, the index did.tell me that there were entries afterwards and in what years those entries were recorded. If I had stopped when the actual christening records ended, I would have missed additional information. A set of emigration papers from Ostfriesland, Germany, was also very high on my to-do list. With one-half of my ancestors. coming from. that area· between 1850 and 1883, I had high hopes for the records. The catalog entry indicated the information from the records started as early as the 1850s. There were references in-the emigration records to births as early as the 1840s. The emigration. records themselves-however actually dated from the mid-1880s, too late for my ancestors. Fortunately, my search list contained the names of aunts and uncles who had emigrated later, and I was able to find an entry for relative TjarkJanssen who emigrated in 1893. The record contained four pages of information on Tjark and his family. Be Organized Not only was my research time limited, it was spread out over three· days in two hours increments. Consequently, lengthy projects were not practical (at least not for me). As a result I compiled a list of lookups in records from five countries over a two-hundred-year·time·period; I would need to·be·organized. The lookups I needed were fairly specific. To make the best use of my time, I put each lookup in a file folder that included the following pieces of information: �- Call numbers for the source being used Reasons why I was using the record' Details that were needed to search the record Pedigree and family-group charts where appropriate As I prepared over a two-week time period, I kept thinking of new things to look for. As I added folders with new lookups, I wrote in pencil on the outside of each folder what information I needed to complete the lookup (names of parents, a date, a village, etc.) so that I had all the information I needed in the folder when I finally arrived at the library. As I prepared, I put the-folders in two stacks: one with folders that were "complete" and one with folders where I needed to get some facts or additional printouts from my database before I left. Before-I wentto the library, I visited thelibrary's-website to determine exactly what materialswereon what floor. I did not want to be running from one floor to another and did not want to drag all my lookup folders with me each time I went to the library. My lookups included-family histories, British records, German records, Swiss records, and United States records. I sorted the folders by the floor where the records would be located. There was no need to make unnecessary trips up and-down stairs! Use the Internet Wisely The Family History Library has numerous computer stations with Internet access as well as locations throughout the library where a laptop computer can be connected to the Internet. I used the Internet minimally at the library. There are miliionsofrecords-aUhe-library-1 can-use the Internet at home. However, it was very convenient to have the library card catalog accessible in so many locations and to be able to perform quick lookups in some online-sources if a discovery-warranted. There-were-times where a "hot" or unexpected find required me to perform some quick searches online to make better use of mylibrary time. - Read Directions The library has a relatively new machine that makes-digital copies from microfilm, and-I was anxious to try it out. Unfortunately in my haste, I did not read all the directions and failed to complete the "burn" of my CD. I thought I had saved my images on-theCDI purchased at the Family History Library, but I did not. However, since I kept precise track of what records were searched (and for whom I was searching), reproducing the searches was-relatively easy. Adequate preparation-makes library research easier and- facilitates the tracking of what work has been done. Is It in Storage? Not everything the Family-History Library has in its collection is located on site. The library has some materials in storage that must be retrieved. The online card catalog will indicate what materials are not housed atthe main library. Patrons can e-mail the libraryinadvanceoftheir visit and-have the materials ready when they arrive. These items in storage cannot be requested immediately just because I flew 1 ;000 miles and missed three connecting flightstoarrive-in-Salt lake-(oops ...thafs another story). If there had been any items I needed from storage, I should have made the request before I left on my trip. Decide How You Work Having led research trips and having prepared for numerous library- trips myself, I have- read more-about trip preparation than a person probably should. However, I tend to stick to research practices that work well for me-the way I am, and the way my mind works. This does-not mean thatlignore sound methodology or good genealogical practice. What it does mean is that I do not radically change the way I organize or plan my research. I constantly tweak how-I organize and plan, but do-not make- major changes.-My ancestors confuse me enough without using-a new process to confuse me even more. Since I do little of my initial analysis on a computer, I opted to not take-my laptop in the-library. For me, it was one more thing to drag around, and I was constantly afraid I was going to leave it somewhere and forget it. Sincelha~e to take handwritten notes, I make-copies whenever possible; I-decided since-my time was so short that If a record would not copy well (but was legible) that I would make a note to order the same .film frommy local branch library. Then I could transcribe-it when I could takecmytime and wouldnotfeelrushed. 77 �- - - --, Write Your Name on Your Hard Copy Card . , Copies and printouts can be made at the library at ~- nominal cost. Some-m~chmes take actual ~oney, but all will use a copy card which can be charged up with money at several stations thro~ghout the library. The card is more convenient than carrying change or running to get change~ The suggestion to put yo~r name on your card is one that should be heeded. I did not. Somew~ere in the library was a copy card with nearly ten dollars of unused copy money on it-without my- name on It. A Great Experience . . . The Family History Library in Salt Lake is an ~xcellentplace to resear~hi If the opport~mtypre~e~ts Its,elf.. As for me, I'll be returning in September of this year when the Federatlon.of Genealogl~al Socletle~ hosts It annual conference at the Salt Palace Cqnvention Center-. And I'll-be runmng around domg ~o~eqYlck lookups in two-hour increments. You can be assured I'll write my name on my copy card this time! - , ------_._,-_._-------- J. A4fI~!com(/J 11tAAJ", The. No; 1 Source for FamIly H{stmy Online Ancestry-DaHyNew5 Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak - 1/28/2005 Networking_ via MyFamily;com Sites It's no secretthat oneofthe most effective ways-to move your research forward is networking~finding,and interacting with the many others who hold pieces of your family history puzzle or at least have easier access to them; The Internet has made it easier than-ever to-find those-scattered third-and-fifth-cousins you want to swap details and photos with. But sometimes the sheer volume of distant cousins can overwhelm an avid genealogist, especially if you- find-yours elf-in-the-middleman-position , trying to keep every,one informed of the latest discoveries. Been There; Done That In the early 1990s, I found myself in exactly-this-situation. Thankstoa-CD-phone directory-{state of the art at the time!), I finally stumbled across some other Smolenyaks. Better yet, one ofthem was as enthusiastic about pursuing our- roots as-I was. When-we-compared notes, we-realized-that there were -stillimore of us out there, so we both made a lot of phone calls and wrote a lot of letters. In short order, we were blissfully in'undated-with new contacts and genealogical data. ' , We felt an obligation to keep all who had contributed in the loop with our progress, but this soon became a time-consuming task, We launched-a, newsletter- for-those with-Smolenyak-connections. Since ;we all hail from a village where everyone is related, our little newsletter was passed around, and our community developed-into-avillage-based society. This was-good news, but-also-ca~ed our coststo-soa~. After C! few years, we realized that we needed to look for another way to communicate. That's when we discovered' an online-solution. . MyFamily.com With-the growing popularity of the Internet, we thought it might-be-a-good-idea- to steer:-members-of our community to an online home where our costs would be more manageable. Recognizing that it would-take folkssome-time-to-make-the transition,we-decided-tocontinue-the-newsletter as we did-so, and, in all, we overlapped for three years. But in December 1998, we boldly staked our claim to a piece of cyberspace for our-village, and "The-Osturna Family-""omepa~~ was-Iaunched-on-My~amily.com. Why MyFamily? While I'm an ace detective when it comes to finding information on the Internet, I'm not as handy-at-putting it-out-there. I wanted-to-concentrate more on-content-and-Iess on lay-Out, so-I-Iooked for pre-fab solut~ons. I ~Iso wanted to at least partially extricate myself from the middleman role, if only because I was-becommg-a bIt-of-a- bottleneck-due to-all-my-travel.-My~amily-provided what I needed-a-private site (password-protected, so only fellow Osturnites can get in) where we could all easily share our genealogical gems, photos, and- news-of everyday-lives. . . >. - - !¥- - �Ancestry. com - Lessons I Learned at the F amily- History Library Page 3 of3 ADN Editor's Note: The FGS 2005 Conference program is expected to be available online later this month at www.fgs.org. Michael John Neill is the Course I Coordinator at the Genealogical Institute of Mid America (GIMA) held annually in-Springfield; Illinois, and is also-on-thefaculty of Carl Sandburg-College in-Galesburg; Illinois. Michael is the Web columnist for the FGS FORUM and is on the editorial board of the Illinois State Genea/ogicalSociety Quarter/y. He conducts seminars and-lectures on a-wide variety of genealogical, and computer topics and contributes to several genealogical publications, including Ancestry Magazine and Genea/ogicalComputing. You can e-mail him at minrootdig@myfamily.comorvisit his website at www.rootdig.com. but he regrets that he is unable to assist with personal research. Copyright 2005, MyFamily.com. Terms & Conditions I Privacy Statement I About Us I Partner with Us I Contact Us Copyright 2000, MyFamily.com. This article may be-reproduced-in-whole-or in part for- non-commercialpurposes provided that proper attribution (including author name) and copyright notices are included. http://www.ancestry.comlleamllibrary/article.aspx?article=9612&print=1 2/2712005 �Six Years Later . . .lest .. I t k t k' Has it worked? Having-recently passed-our-sixth-anmversary- mione, - 00 soc. _ 300 members with a core 50 or so being the regulars ~a.nd given our current ~ome page ~hoto of xt lets recently born into our community, we-can-anbClpate-more-members m the future.) . ~e521images (photos and documents) uploaded and organized into albums so members can go straight to . . . " items-of-interest to them _ A calendar that shares our birthdays, annlversanes, and:otherspeC!at-events _ A "News" section with almost 1,300 postings, also organized by tOpiC. . _ A Family-Tree section-where one-of-our tech--genius members-penodlcally posts an-updated-m~ster database for the entire village - - - ' - P,-oIFlleCabinet" that includ_es dig"itized video and songs, as well as articles we've published, family histories, DNA analysis, and lists-of-immigrants-from-Osturna When I decided to write this article, I naturally posted to our site for input, and this comment from Denise Kovalchik-Mollo-is-typical: "I am-very-happy-withthe-Osturna-website; My-Bad, Emil, was the-second-youngest-of-11-children~ I-r~ally did not know my grandfather too well as he passed away when I was only 4. My dad knew little about Osturna- and-his relatives. The Osturna-website-and-the family-tree-all helpedcpuHogether a-story-abolij my grandfather and his life. It brought back memories of stories my grandfather had told my dad and my uncles and-really- helped-me"to-know what-kind-of person-my-grandfather-was; He-wanted a-better life-for himself and his family. He came over with very little money and built a new life. He was very proud of Ostuma and proud-of his-fa~ily." One Is Not Enough l-suppose-the-facHhat-one-of our members-Lisa-Alzo-(my husband's thirdcousin)-recently-wrote "Ma~ing the Most of MyFamily.com" for the November/December 2004 issue of Ancestry magazine is another \ indicator-ot-how useful-our Ostumaclan has found-our Internet"home!-Lisa-now administers three-family sites, plus five additional ones for online classes she conducts (which apparently rely heavily on the chat, file cabinet, and-news features). I a\soadministerthree-sites, and-belong-to-six others-including-spme professional ones (such as the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors) and some geographically-oriented-ones (such as Rusyn-Villages-l;}nder- Dukla). The sites are easy to establish and require no web design skills. And the cost is modest, but you can try it tree for thirty days to-be-sure it works for your purposes-. If-you've-got-anextended family-group-orbelong to a genealogical organization of some sort, you just might want to take a peek. In five minutes, you can be up and running! [Incidentally, many of you are aware of the Ancestry;comlMyFamily;com-affiliation and know-that Ancestry Daily News is a part of this corporate family, but I'd like to make it clear that writing on this topic was my own idea-and-with six-years and nine-sites, Ihope-it'sobvious-thatl'mgenuinely a satiSfied-customer!] A Musical P.S. I greatly enjoyed Beau- Sharbrough's-recent article, "Genealogy-Music~ and would like to-take this opportun!ty to me~tion t~at a song on Ste~e Lanza's "Ancestral Songs" (www.ancestralsongs.com). featuredm an earlier article, recently recelved-anaward(second-place)forAmericanaSongoftheYear. Over 140,000 songs and 10,000 CDs were considered, so !hars quite an honor! "77 �Ancestry.com - Networking via MyFamily.com Sites Page 3 of3 - Oklahoma Genealogical Society Spring Seminar (April 30, 2005, Oklahoma-City, OK) - Orange County Genealogical Society (May-14, 2005, Goshen, NY) - New York Genealogical & Biographical Society (June 18, 2005, New York, NY) - Iowa Genealogical Society Annual Fall Conference (October 6-8, 2005, Clive, IA) - Monmouth County Genealogical Society (November 13, 2005, NJ) Details and-links to upcoming events: www.honoringourancestors.com/schedule.html Copyright 2005, MyFamily.com. All rights reserved. Terms & Conditions I Privacy Statement I About Us I Partner with Us I Contact Us Copyright 2000, MyFamily.com. This article may be reproduced in whole or in partfor-non-commercialpurposes provided that proper attribution (including author name) and copyright notices are included. http://www.ancestry.com/learnllibrary/articie:aspx?articie=9597&print=1 2/27/2005- �Ance.flr:}com~ . Th~No. 1 Soun:e fof Family HlslOry·Online Ancestry Daily News Maureen A. Taylor - 2/16/2005 Who Took This Picture? How many times have you looked at your unidentified-family pictures and wanted to know-when they were taken or who's depicted? Like many genealogists, I use the databases on Ancestry.com to search for family· information, but 1- have-a-secret. I collect unidentified photographs to use as examples in my writings and often need to know when a photographer was in business. A variety of the-Ancestry.comdatabases help-me,determine-that information. You too can use these databases to establish a tentative date range for your family photographs based on the material you collect on the- person who· took the- pictu reo Standard photo identification techniques include identifying the photographic method, examining costume· clues, using genealogical- material, and- investigating-a- photographer's imprints. An imprint is the printed or embossed information on the photographer that appears on an image. This includes partial or full names, street addresses and town· of operation, services,' and even patent clues. You can find imprints on the front or the back of a card photograph (a paper print mounted on cardboard). If an imprint mentions where a photographer had his-studio, I'll skip to the advanced search page of the Ancestry website to select databases for a specific state or a particular type of resource. Here are a few that I find helpful. Directories and Membership Lists One of the best ways to establish a time frame for a photographer is to search city directories for a span of years. Thankfully, a wide-range of these volumes has been digitized by Ancestry.com. Select the state, then the resource--"Directories and Membership Lists," as well as the specific one you want to consult. The search page then allows you to type in the surname or full name of a photographer along with a keyword like the specific term they- used to describe themselves such as daguerreotypist or the name of the street on which they were located. Business sections of the directories as well as the name listings are· scanned for matches. It's important to check several year's worth of directories because you are trying to verify exactly how long a photographer operated their studio at a. particular street address. For instance, you· may h~ve several pictures taken by a photographer, but each imprint has him on a different street. Finding that photographer at the exact address as the one on your picture provides you with a date range frame for the image. Directories are also useful for filling in missing information. If you have only a·surname for the photographer, a directory search provides their first name--information you can use in the' future. ' To effectively search for a photographer you need· the following : • A surname or company name • A locality Use directories to: �• Verify a photographer's dates of operation • Discover their full name • Find a business listing for their studio Census Records Since directory coverage isn't complete-for rural-areas and- not every directory- is accessible online, a series of census records for a photographer can act as a substitute source with some caveats. For instance, a census won't tell you the address of their studio because-you!1I find them listed within a household rather than at a business address; however, a census record will confirm their town of their residence. Hopefully this will- match the data on your photograph. There is another caution. In the early days of photography, many shop owners offered portraits to attract customers and extra rev~nue. When the census enumerator asked for their occupation, instead of "photographer" these individuals usually stated their full-time job. Family and Local Histories Since June 2004 researchers have been able to- search digitized versions of published genealogies and local histories using the Family and Local Histories Collection on Ancestry.com. If you subscribe, try searching for a photographer's name instead of Uncle Earl. You might be surprised at what you locate. Sure, you won't need the genealogy of the photographer's family (unless they are a relative), but you might discover a biographical sketch of that photographer that details when he had a studio. It's even possible that your ancestor's visit was more th~m a business transaction. A photographer might have emigrated- from the same area as your relative or belonged to the same social groups. Newspapers Not having any luck finding your photographer usingthe-above-resources? Try the- Historical Newspaper Collection for stories, advertisements, or an obituary. Photo identification is about adding up the facts. No one-piece-of information- dates a photograph. It's the accumulation of the details that provide a time frame for an image. Knowing when the photographer who took your grandfather's picture-was in business is just the first step. You'll still have to examine the clothing worn in the picture for a possible date and consult your genealogy to see if your identification is correct; You!JI probably need to research- clothing styles and ask relatives for family data to solve your photo mystery. ' Let's face- it. Not everything you-'ll need- is online, but it's a-good-start. Treating photographers like a relative might lead to your next big family history discovery. You may find that the picture you've always thought was your great-grandmother might be-older than you think--all because you took the time to learn more about the photographer who took it. Send your preservation questions to Maureen at mtaylor@taylorandstrong.com. She is the author of Preserving Your Family Photographs (Betterway 2001) and Scrapbooking Your Family History (Betterway 2003). ' Terms & Conditions-I Privacy-Statement I AboutUsl Partner with Us-I Contact Us Copyright 2000, MyFamily.com. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Douglas County Genealogical Society Subject The topic of the resource Douglas County (Kan.) -- Genealogy Douglas County (Kan.) -- History Description An account of the resource This collection is comprised of the publications of the Douglas County Genealogical Society, including issues of The Pioneer (the quarterly newsletter of the Society) as well as directories, various indexes compiled by members of the Society, and other resources of interest to genealogists and researchers studying the history of Lawrence and Douglas County, Kansas. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Douglas County Genealogical Society (Lawrence, Kan.) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.) 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