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October 2009 Blog Posts (128)

Stuck or Stucks Family?

Hello Everyone!
I am in search for any information on the Stuck or Stucks family. Thanks

Added by Jaime Smith on October 3, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

2.5 million microfilm digitized by next year!? Here comes the whole iceberg!!

Its been pointed out lately that only 5-10% of all genealogical records are available online, at best. This is so true, and reinforces the idea that genealogists need to get off their computers, and head to the courthouses, the cemeteries and to Aunt Mable's house for a history lesson. Those are valuable and generally really fun things to do anyway, but can be time, energy, and finance consuming. So the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is working to bring all those records to your… Continue

Added by tami osmer glatz on October 3, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Family History Month has begun!

Today officially marks the first day of “Family History Month.” In 2003 the United States Senate officially recognized October as National Family History Month, a time “to encourage family history research, education, and the sharing of knowledge.”

President George W. Bush, in signing a Proclamation in support of Family History Month in 2003, said, “Lessons in family lineage are often lessons in courage, endurance, and love. While tracing our roots can be challenging, the rewards can… Continue

Added by Stefani Twyford on October 2, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

A boon to genealogists -- Google Toolbar for Firefox in-page translation

A new version of the Google Toolbar makes advanced in-page translation available at the click of a mouse. To quote Google, "The Translate feature automatically detects if the language of a webpage you're on is different from your default language setting
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Added by James Tanner on October 2, 2009 at 5:44am — No Comments

A little more on proof in genealogy

When and attorney is getting ready to go to trial, one of the many things that has to be explained to a client is the standard or level of proof necessary to prove the case. In the U.S. there are basically three levels; a preponderance of the evidence, clear and convincing and beyond a reasonable doubt. For a simplified discussion see Burden of proof in Wikipedia. If a legal case is tried to a jury, the jury is specifically instructed by the Judge as to the standard of proof through written… Continue

Added by James Tanner on October 2, 2009 at 5:11am — No Comments

Is your computer ready for Windows 7?

A few years ago when Microsoft released Windows Vista, I was pretty quick to install the upgrade. I just like new software. But I was also pretty quick to uninstall it and moved back to Windows XP. However, those who have worked with pre-release editions of the new Windows 7 have reported that Microsoft's newest operating system upgrade, due to be released to the public on October 22, 2009, should be much smoother.…

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Added by Geoff Rasmussen on October 1, 2009 at 10:51am — No Comments

Marriage: John Scott & Rose Kelly-NYC

I am stumped. I am a descendent of an orphan train rider and would like to persue the biological line of my grandmother who was the orphan train rider. She was born in NYC in 1913 to the above couple (Rose Kelly used the last name of Scott on the birth certificate) as a legitimate birth. This Rose even had another child prior to the one given up. However, they could not care for her supposedly and relinquished her to the NewYork Foundling Hospital. I have all of that documentation. I've been to… Continue

Added by Margie Kosinski LaCerra on October 1, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

The Hairdresser and The Prairie

Some call it the Shelby County Weedpatch. The Illinois Nature Preserves Commission christened it the Margaret Guzy Pothole Wetlands Land and Water Reserve. The local Department of Natural Resources staff called it a surprise gift. But most people call it Guzy Prairie, in honor of the woman who donated this 159 acre wildlife sanctuary in 1991.

Guzy Prairie exemplifies how diverse a prairie can be and how quickly cropland can be restored after years of row crop production. The… Continue

Added by Judy Rosella Edwards on October 1, 2009 at 7:28am — No Comments