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  As some of our members pointed out, if you have the right lines and religion you do not need to leave your home to do

  your research.  Yes, for some it comes easier than others.  We early American downliners, have such a mixed  heritage we seldom have anything near that type of success.  

  We seem to have various religious backgrounds and changing as the time moves forward.  Having found some    genetic backgrounds are more true to the basic faith…

  As some of our members pointed out, if you have the right lines and religion you do not need to leave your home to do

  your research.  Yes, for some it comes easier than others.  We early American downliners, have such a mixed  heritage we seldom have anything near that type of success.  

  We seem to have various religious backgrounds and changing as the time moves forward.  Having found some    genetic backgrounds are more true to the basic faith…

In 1998 a Stockford gave me a comprehensive print out of my Family Tree going back to William Stockford 1715. It was kindly donated by Keith Hazel it included Duns Tew and Barton Stockfords.

Sadly I have mislaid the whole file. If any kind person has such a list I would appreciate a copy. I am willing to pay expences.

Best wishes.

Anthony John Stockford.

North Oxon.

In 1998 a Stockford gave me a comprehensive print out of my Family Tree going back to William Stockford 1715. It was kindly donated by Keith Hazel it included Duns Tew and Barton Stockfords.

Sadly I have mislaid the whole file. If any kind person has such a list I would appreciate a copy. I am willing to pay expences.

Best wishes.

Anthony John Stockford.

North Oxon.

Puzzle Pieces, That is What They Are

Putting together new data into my program, my mind said, new pieces to the puzzle.

Yes, they are new pieces to the puzzle.  That is why we ask or are supposed to be asking each family member for help in resolving our lost data.

Each member of the family takes away a different thought besides their shared thoughts. Each person remembers activities differently in prospective to their selves instead of…

Out Fall Seminar turned out with a small crowd but great speakers. We learned a lot about Germany and Research and we learned a lot about Scottish/Irish Ancestors.  

Sis broke her neck the next day when she became ill and fell.  Spent month at hospital and is recovering nicely now, at our home.

We are going to try some new methods of Education for our society members. Jamboree's and Seminars are getting priced out of many's income bracket.…

My Haines relatives claim that Richard Haines (1636-1682), who died aboard the shipAmity, had a brother who settled in Pennsylvania.  Peter S. Haines said that Richard of Aynhoe had a brother John Haynes (spelled differently).  Does anybody have information on Richard's brother John?  Thanks.   Richard D. Haines

My Haines relatives claim that Richard Haines (1636-1682), who died aboard the shipAmity, had a brother who settled in Pennsylvania.  Peter S. Haines said that Richard of Aynhoe had a brother John Haynes (spelled differently).  Does anybody have information on Richard's brother John?  Thanks.   Richard D. Haines

I bought a book call The family tree Problem Solver it was telling me there's a different from search and research I still don't see much difference. I just want to know how to get more out researching my ancestors. I have been searching since 2004 and have a lot of people ,places and etc.,but my biggest problem I can't find the information I want. Being home bound now I would like help on some free sites because I just can't keep paying Ancestry.

    I have gone back to my…

The latest version of the 'Bruinsboek'.Bruinsboek.pdf

I have gathered together the information I found regarding Richard's ancestry and created a website that contains proof of Richard's ancestry. The web address is (http://hainesfamilyofnewjersey.myfreesites.net/) 

News Release 2 February 2016

Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) Offers Free Webinar Tuesday, 16 February 2016

“The Importance of Context in Record Analysis” by Barbara Vines Little, CG, FNGS, FVGS

Source citations provide context for the information we gather. The details provide background context that helps us…

In the 19th. century constables for the European contingent of the Hong Kong Police were recruited from the UK.  Most came from London's Metropolitan Police, Scottish Constabularies or the Royal Irish Constabulary but in 1882 the south-west of England was targetted with…

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Here is the genealogy of the Bruins family in English.Bruins%20English.pdf

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“Do You Have the Reflexes You Need to Become Certified?”

Like all professionals, good genealogists learn to take certain approaches and attitudes toward our work. For example, citing sources – and questioning them – are among the many skills and practices we slowly and painfully learn. But once learned, they become automatic.…

For Immediate Release

SALT LAKE CITY, October 27, 2015—RootsTech, the largest family history conference in the world, announced today the first three keynote speakers in its all-star lineup for RootsTech 2016. The first general session (Thursday, February 4, 2016) will feature three inspiring speakers, which include New York Times bestselling author Bruce Feiler, award-winning journalist Paula Williams Madison, and the…

BCG TRUSTEE NEWS

The Trustees of the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) met in Salt Lake City on 10 October 2015. Three new trustees joined the Board: Paul Graham, CG, Judy Kellar Fox, CG, and Richard G. Sayre, CG, CGL. Two trustees retired from the board: Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, and Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL  Both have served as president of the BCG and provided distinguished service to the Board and the community at large for many years.

The BCG…