I recently took a genealogy class at my church. Our instructor showed us a number of websites that showed routes, roads and trails that have historically been used by people as they have migrated across the country. Below are some of the links we discussed. Click on the words below to access the links:
* Cyndi's List: Migration Routes, Roads and Trails - a large list of trail themed websites.
* Historic American Roads and Migration Routes - Includes descriptions, maps and even photos of trails throughout the United States.
* Early American Roads and Trails - This site was listed as one of the 101 BestWebsites for 2010 by Family Tree Magazine. It contains hand drawn maps and descriptions of various routes.
A good suggestion that was given by our instructor: if you wish to find out more about your family who traveled along specific trails, then you should research the stops along the trail. Find out if your ancestors left documentation along the trails.
28 October 2010
26 October 2010
NMGS Year-end program, November 20, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
10:30 AM at the Salón Ortega in
The National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St. SW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
On the southwest corner of Avenida
César Chávez and 4th Street
The New Mexico Genealogical Society’s
Year-end program
featured speaker
Robert Julyan
Author of “The Place Names of New Mexico”
Additionally:
· Door prizes / NMGS Volunteer Appreciation
· NMGS Officer elections
· Vote on proposed NMGS by-law amendments (the amendments are featured in the September 2010 issue of the New Mexico Genealogist)
This program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit national recognized NMGS website at www.nmgs.org.
10:30 AM at the Salón Ortega in
The National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St. SW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
On the southwest corner of Avenida
César Chávez and 4th Street
Year-end program
Robert Julyan
Author of “The Place Names of New Mexico”
Additionally:
· Door prizes / NMGS Volunteer Appreciation
· NMGS Officer elections
· Vote on proposed NMGS by-law amendments (the amendments are featured in the September 2010 issue of the New Mexico Genealogist)
This program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit national recognized NMGS website at www.nmgs.org.
25 October 2010
Photos of Special Collections Library Renovations
As you may know, the Albuquerque Special Collections Library is being renovated. I found a page on the Albuquerque Main Library website that shows parts of the library that are in disrepair and in need of renovation.
Click on this link to see these pictures.
I'll let you know if the library posts other photos of the renovation process.
Click on this link to see these pictures.
I'll let you know if the library posts other photos of the renovation process.
24 October 2010
Book Publishing - self publish or not?
The following information is about a program that is sponsored by the Albuquerque Special Collections Library.
Saturday - October 30 2010
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Albuquerque Main Library,
501 Copper Avenue NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Corner of Copper and 5th
Book Publishing- self publish or not?
Join Barbe Awalt & Paul Rhetts and learn the options, pitfalls, and advantages of doing your own thing vs. going the traditional route with an established publisher.
Barbe Awalt & Paul Rhetts are the very successful owners of LPD Press, Rio Grande Books, & Tradicion Revista Magazine and have won numerous other awards for their publications.
This program is sponsored by the Special Collections LIbrary and will be held at Main Library, 2nd floor. Saturday, October 30, 10:15a.m. – Noon. For more information call (505) 768-5131.
Saturday - October 30 2010
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Albuquerque Main Library,
501 Copper Avenue NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Corner of Copper and 5th
Book Publishing- self publish or not?
Join Barbe Awalt & Paul Rhetts and learn the options, pitfalls, and advantages of doing your own thing vs. going the traditional route with an established publisher.
Barbe Awalt & Paul Rhetts are the very successful owners of LPD Press, Rio Grande Books, & Tradicion Revista Magazine and have won numerous other awards for their publications.
This program is sponsored by the Special Collections LIbrary and will be held at Main Library, 2nd floor. Saturday, October 30, 10:15a.m. – Noon. For more information call (505) 768-5131.
19 October 2010
NMGS Conference - a smashing success!
The 50th Anniversary New Mexico Genealogical Society Conference was a smashing success! Nearly 200 people attended the conference, with 145 people attending our banquet. Many others attended the banquet presentation, but did not eat at the banquet itself.
Conference highlights:
* Dr. Paul Hutton was our keynote speaker. He talked about the "genealogy" of the Billy the Kid story. He showed us how the story of Billy the Kid evolved over the years through books, comic books and movies, and how accurate, or more often inaccurate, these stories were. Some memorable items about his presentation: 1.) Billy the Kid was played by a whole slew of actors including Audie Murphy, Paul Newman and Emilio Estevez. The better looking the actor, the more likely his character was a "good guy". 2.) "The Cisco Kid" is based on the Billy the Kid story; and 3.) There is one comic-book version that has Billy the Kid as actually a woman, pretending to be a man.
* Al Regensberg showed us how our ancestors migrated throughout New Mexico's history. For the most part, our ancestors stayed on the Rio Grande at it tributaries. When the Americans came, people began spreading out more.
* Former New Mexico state historian Robert J. Torrez read excerpts from his new book "Rio Arriba: A New Mexico County". He talked about the times he describes as "mucho mas antes", or New Mexico pre-history, and "mas antes", the Spanish colonial era. He also explained that this is "a" history of Rio Arriba, not "the" history of the county. He said that if any of the readers found that anything was left out, they should write about it themselves. Good advice!
* Krysten Baca, from the Ancestry.com Public Relations and Conference Team, explained how we could get the most out of Ancestry.com. The next day she had a workshop on "Best Strategies for Researching using Ancestry.com". Conference attendees were seen taking copious notes, and asked Krysten many questions.
* Jim Greene of FamilySearch.org showed us new features of beta.familysearch.org, the beta search engine that the organization is using while it updates its website. He explained that the website was free, and requested that our members help in indexing the site. He also showed us a couple of short videos about the digitization that they are doing of the 2.4 million microfilms that they have in their vault. The videos also showed the vault itself, something that the average person would not be allowed to see in person.
* Robert J. Torrez spoke again, this time about the Rio Abajo - specifically about "Rich and Powerful Hispanic Leaders". Although these families were not "millionaires" by any stretch of the imagination, they were definitely the wealthiest people in New Mexico.
* Richard Melzer spoke about "Hispanic Profiles in Courage Since Statehood". His presentation, modeled after John F. Kennedy's "Profiles in Courage", demonstrated how five individuals went against the political and social grain to stand up for what they believed in.
* Rick Hendricks spoke about "Research In and About Durango and Parral". He explained how many of these records had been preserved through his and others actions. Many of these records have been microfilmed and can be found at New Mexico State University. One photo that he showed us sent shock waves through the crowd: that of irreplaceable Spanish documents that were haphazardly boxed up and strewn across the floor of a mold infested room.
* Our banquet speaker was Bennett Greenspan, president of FamilyTreeDNA. His entertaining presentation described how he came about starting FamilyTreeDNA. He also spoke about the controversy over whether Crypto-Jews existed in New Mexico's history. He gave facts that, although did not conclusively prove the possibility of Crypto-Jews, did at least open up the conversation once again to this possibility. He also described the new autosomal DNA test that allows one to find family on across all lines up to 6 generations back.
Thanks again to everyone who helped make this conference a success: from the volunteers to the speakers to the attendees themselves. Thank you.
Photos of the conference can be seen at this link.
Conference highlights:
* Dr. Paul Hutton was our keynote speaker. He talked about the "genealogy" of the Billy the Kid story. He showed us how the story of Billy the Kid evolved over the years through books, comic books and movies, and how accurate, or more often inaccurate, these stories were. Some memorable items about his presentation: 1.) Billy the Kid was played by a whole slew of actors including Audie Murphy, Paul Newman and Emilio Estevez. The better looking the actor, the more likely his character was a "good guy". 2.) "The Cisco Kid" is based on the Billy the Kid story; and 3.) There is one comic-book version that has Billy the Kid as actually a woman, pretending to be a man.
* Al Regensberg showed us how our ancestors migrated throughout New Mexico's history. For the most part, our ancestors stayed on the Rio Grande at it tributaries. When the Americans came, people began spreading out more.
* Former New Mexico state historian Robert J. Torrez read excerpts from his new book "Rio Arriba: A New Mexico County". He talked about the times he describes as "mucho mas antes", or New Mexico pre-history, and "mas antes", the Spanish colonial era. He also explained that this is "a" history of Rio Arriba, not "the" history of the county. He said that if any of the readers found that anything was left out, they should write about it themselves. Good advice!
* Krysten Baca, from the Ancestry.com Public Relations and Conference Team, explained how we could get the most out of Ancestry.com. The next day she had a workshop on "Best Strategies for Researching using Ancestry.com". Conference attendees were seen taking copious notes, and asked Krysten many questions.
* Jim Greene of FamilySearch.org showed us new features of beta.familysearch.org, the beta search engine that the organization is using while it updates its website. He explained that the website was free, and requested that our members help in indexing the site. He also showed us a couple of short videos about the digitization that they are doing of the 2.4 million microfilms that they have in their vault. The videos also showed the vault itself, something that the average person would not be allowed to see in person.
* Robert J. Torrez spoke again, this time about the Rio Abajo - specifically about "Rich and Powerful Hispanic Leaders". Although these families were not "millionaires" by any stretch of the imagination, they were definitely the wealthiest people in New Mexico.
* Richard Melzer spoke about "Hispanic Profiles in Courage Since Statehood". His presentation, modeled after John F. Kennedy's "Profiles in Courage", demonstrated how five individuals went against the political and social grain to stand up for what they believed in.
* Rick Hendricks spoke about "Research In and About Durango and Parral". He explained how many of these records had been preserved through his and others actions. Many of these records have been microfilmed and can be found at New Mexico State University. One photo that he showed us sent shock waves through the crowd: that of irreplaceable Spanish documents that were haphazardly boxed up and strewn across the floor of a mold infested room.
* Our banquet speaker was Bennett Greenspan, president of FamilyTreeDNA. His entertaining presentation described how he came about starting FamilyTreeDNA. He also spoke about the controversy over whether Crypto-Jews existed in New Mexico's history. He gave facts that, although did not conclusively prove the possibility of Crypto-Jews, did at least open up the conversation once again to this possibility. He also described the new autosomal DNA test that allows one to find family on across all lines up to 6 generations back.
Thanks again to everyone who helped make this conference a success: from the volunteers to the speakers to the attendees themselves. Thank you.
Photos of the conference can be seen at this link.
13 October 2010
NMGS Website Named 2010 Best State Website
We are proud to announce that the New Mexico Genealogical Society website (http://www.nmgs.org/) was named one of the 2010 Best State Websites by Family Tree Magazine. Our website was the only one named for New Mexico.
According to Family Tree Magazine:
To read more about this accolade, click on this link.
According to Family Tree Magazine:
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, the society excels in guiding researchers through the Land of Enchantment’s genealogical maze. Site visitors will find a wealth of how-to articles, an index to and sample articles from the society’s magazine, New Mexico Genealogist, and exhaustive coverage of church records in the state.
To read more about this accolade, click on this link.
06 October 2010
Family Photos at NMGS Conference
I'm putting together a slide show for the New Mexico Genealogical Society's 50th Anniversary Conference on October 15th and 16th. As part of the slide show, I would like to show some family photos.
If you wish to contribute your family photos to the conference, please do the following:
1.) Send me up to three family photos to my email at abqbobcat@nmia.com.
2.) Include the names of all the people you know in the photos, how they are related to you, and when and where you think the photo was taken. Approximate dates are fine.
Send it to me by Sunday, October 10th. I'll be preparing the slide show the week following.
Thanks! Hope to see you at the conference!
Robert Baca
President, New Mexico Genealogical Society.
If you wish to contribute your family photos to the conference, please do the following:
1.) Send me up to three family photos to my email at abqbobcat@nmia.com.
2.) Include the names of all the people you know in the photos, how they are related to you, and when and where you think the photo was taken. Approximate dates are fine.
Send it to me by Sunday, October 10th. I'll be preparing the slide show the week following.
Thanks! Hope to see you at the conference!
Robert Baca
President, New Mexico Genealogical Society.
21 September 2010
Early registration for NMGS Conference ... extended
Shh... it's a secret.
Even though we've passed the early registration date, I can get you into the
New Mexico Genealogical Society's 50th Anniversary Conference October 15 - 16, 2010 Mariott Pyramid Hotel, Albuquerque, NM
at the early registration price. Click on this link to print up a registration form. Initial the form with my initials, (RB) send it in with a check or money order at the early registration fee amount, and - there you go - you're attending a great conference.
Can't make it to the conference on both Friday and Saturday? Have you thought about attending the banquet instead? The luncheon banquet begins at 12:30 PM on Saturday, October 16th. Bennett Greenspan, the President and CEO of FamilyTreeDNA, will be talking about genetic genealogy. This is a must for anyone who is interested in using DNA for genealogical research. It's only $35 per person.
Remember, send in your registration soon. If you mail it too late, we might not get it in time....
Even though we've passed the early registration date, I can get you into the
at the early registration price. Click on this link to print up a registration form. Initial the form with my initials, (RB) send it in with a check or money order at the early registration fee amount, and - there you go - you're attending a great conference.
Can't make it to the conference on both Friday and Saturday? Have you thought about attending the banquet instead? The luncheon banquet begins at 12:30 PM on Saturday, October 16th. Bennett Greenspan, the President and CEO of FamilyTreeDNA, will be talking about genetic genealogy. This is a must for anyone who is interested in using DNA for genealogical research. It's only $35 per person.
Remember, send in your registration soon. If you mail it too late, we might not get it in time....
15 September 2010
Corrales Historical Society presentation Sept 16th
This announcement was sent to me by the Historical Society of New Mexico:
Corrales Historical Society “Speaker Series”
invites you to attend:
Mary Davis, author and historian,
speaks on Corrales History
with an emphasis on the post WWII period
Thursday, September 16th @ 7:00pm
Old San Ysidro Church @ 966 Old Church Road
Event is free and open to the public. No reservations required.
On September 16th at 7pm in the Old Church, Mary Davis will talk about Corrales History, with an emphasis on the post WWII period. This was the time when Corrales became a more diverse community where engineers, newly arrived farmers, artists, bankers and professors shared with their long-established neighbors the difficulties and delights of living in an isolated agricultural village. What factors drove these changes, when did growth spurts occur and what does this mean for the character of Corrales today?
Mary P. Davis has lived in Corrales for nearly 40 years. A graduate of Oberlin College, she served as the preservation planner and historian for the City of Albuquerque for over fifteen years. Mary has headed Corrales’ Historic Preservation Committee and currently serves on the Corrales Historical Society Board as chair of the Archives Committee. As co-author with the Corrales Historical Society of Images of America – Corrales, she was excited and pleased to be asked to bring together remembrances, family information, and photographs that could tell at least a part of the Corrales story. Although historic buildings are visible reminders of a community’s history, Mary believes that it is knowing about the people who lived there that makes the history come alive. Images of America – Corrales will be available for sale at the presentation.
invites you to attend:
Mary Davis, author and historian,
speaks on Corrales History
with an emphasis on the post WWII period
Thursday, September 16th @ 7:00pm
Old San Ysidro Church @ 966 Old Church Road
Event is free and open to the public. No reservations required.
On September 16th at 7pm in the Old Church, Mary Davis will talk about Corrales History, with an emphasis on the post WWII period. This was the time when Corrales became a more diverse community where engineers, newly arrived farmers, artists, bankers and professors shared with their long-established neighbors the difficulties and delights of living in an isolated agricultural village. What factors drove these changes, when did growth spurts occur and what does this mean for the character of Corrales today?
Mary P. Davis has lived in Corrales for nearly 40 years. A graduate of Oberlin College, she served as the preservation planner and historian for the City of Albuquerque for over fifteen years. Mary has headed Corrales’ Historic Preservation Committee and currently serves on the Corrales Historical Society Board as chair of the Archives Committee. As co-author with the Corrales Historical Society of Images of America – Corrales, she was excited and pleased to be asked to bring together remembrances, family information, and photographs that could tell at least a part of the Corrales story. Although historic buildings are visible reminders of a community’s history, Mary believes that it is knowing about the people who lived there that makes the history come alive. Images of America – Corrales will be available for sale at the presentation.
14 September 2010
I received the following announcement by email:
THE ALBUQUERQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNOUNCES ITS SEPTEMBER PROGRAM. . .
NEW MEXICO HALL OF PRIDE & HONOR...High school sports tell 100 years of history
Decades old championship footballs, basketballs & trophies, photographs of schools & teams pre-WW I, band and cheerleader uniforms, the evolution of the athletic letter jacket, ..and much more.
A "hidden treasure" of local and state history is contained in the 7,000 sq. ft. Hall of Pride and Honor at the NM Activities Association (NMAA) building. Over 120 NM high schools feature their sports memorabilia in glass display cases.
The vision for the Hall, which opened in 1992, was cast by former NMAA Director Dan Salzwedel who says "if you forget the past, you forsake the future". The Hall also includes the Halls of Fame for coaches, officials, & NMAA leaders.
Preceding the tour, our speaker is Dr. Dan Salzwedel, a long time NM resident, educator, and NMAA Director from 1980 - 2004. He will explain how the Hall was started and how historic artifacts from schools are preserved.
NEW MEXICO ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION BUILDING
6600 PALOMAS NE
(one block east of San Pedro & one block south of Paseo del Norte, behind the shopping area)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1:30 P.M.
Convenient parking in front of the building. For more information contact Janet Saiers at 299-5019 or jsaiers@msn.com
OTHER HISTORY OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday, Sept. 11, 1 p.m.
"The Journey & Impact of the African-American Athlete in NM" This will be a panel discussion of athletes from across the decades and across NM.
Sponsored by the African American Museum and Cultural Center of NM.
LOCATION: National Hispanic Cultural Center, 4th & Bridge SW
Wells Fargo Auditorium
BEGINNING SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 THROUGH DEC. 31
Putting a Face on History: The Buffalo Soldiers in NM and the Forgotten Faces of Ft. Craig, NM
LOCATION: African-American Performing Arts Center,
310 San Pedro NE on the grounds of Expo NM
NEW MEXICO HALL OF PRIDE & HONOR...High school sports tell 100 years of history
Decades old championship footballs, basketballs & trophies, photographs of schools & teams pre-WW I, band and cheerleader uniforms, the evolution of the athletic letter jacket, ..and much more.
A "hidden treasure" of local and state history is contained in the 7,000 sq. ft. Hall of Pride and Honor at the NM Activities Association (NMAA) building. Over 120 NM high schools feature their sports memorabilia in glass display cases.
The vision for the Hall, which opened in 1992, was cast by former NMAA Director Dan Salzwedel who says "if you forget the past, you forsake the future". The Hall also includes the Halls of Fame for coaches, officials, & NMAA leaders.
Preceding the tour, our speaker is Dr. Dan Salzwedel, a long time NM resident, educator, and NMAA Director from 1980 - 2004. He will explain how the Hall was started and how historic artifacts from schools are preserved.
NEW MEXICO ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION BUILDING
6600 PALOMAS NE
(one block east of San Pedro & one block south of Paseo del Norte, behind the shopping area)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1:30 P.M.
Convenient parking in front of the building. For more information contact Janet Saiers at 299-5019 or jsaiers@msn.com
OTHER HISTORY OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday, Sept. 11, 1 p.m.
"The Journey & Impact of the African-American Athlete in NM" This will be a panel discussion of athletes from across the decades and across NM.
Sponsored by the African American Museum and Cultural Center of NM.
LOCATION: National Hispanic Cultural Center, 4th & Bridge SW
Wells Fargo Auditorium
BEGINNING SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 THROUGH DEC. 31
Putting a Face on History: The Buffalo Soldiers in NM and the Forgotten Faces of Ft. Craig, NM
LOCATION: African-American Performing Arts Center,
310 San Pedro NE on the grounds of Expo NM
13 September 2010
Last minute deal: NMGS 50th Annivesary Conference
Save $20 by registering early for the NMGS conference!
Send it postmarked by September 15th to get the deal!
Find a registration form at this link.
Send it postmarked by September 15th to get the deal!
Find a registration form at this link.
New Mexico Genealogical Society
50th Anniversary Conference
October 15-16, 2010
Marriott Pyramid North
515 San Francisco Road NE
Albuquerque, NM
For more information, visit the NMGS website at http://www.nmgs.org/
05 September 2010
Early registration for NMGS Conference ends Sept 15th!
Just a reminder to everyone: early registration for the New Mexico Genealogical Society's 50th Anniversary Conference ends September 15th!
You can certainly wait until after September 15th to register, but why? Wouldn't you rather save money by registering early? For more information about the conference, and to print out a registration form, click on this link:
You can certainly wait until after September 15th to register, but why? Wouldn't you rather save money by registering early? For more information about the conference, and to print out a registration form, click on this link:
October 15-16, 2010
Marriott Pyramid North
515 San Francisco Road NE
Albuquerque, NM
515 San Francisco Road NE
Albuquerque, NM
31 August 2010
September 18, 2010 NMGS Program
Saturday, September 18, 2010, 10:30 AM
Albuquerque Main Library Auditorium
501 Copper NW, Albuquerque NM
The New Mexico Genealogical Society
and the New Mexico DNA Project presents
Angel R. Cervantes
Who will discuss the
In Part I of an ongoing series, Mr. Cervantes will explore the connection between certain New Mexican families and the Moors. Mr. Cervantes will show a short film that will trace the history of these people. He will discuss which families show the markers that are most identified with this ancient civilization.
Angel Cervantes is a History Instructor and the Project Administrator of the New Mexico DNA Project. For more information about the New Mexico DNA Project, visit their website online at: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/NewMexicoDNA/default.aspx
This program is free and open to the public.
For more information about our program, please contact the New Mexico DNA Project at angelrcervantes@yahoo.com. For more information about NMGS programs, visit our website at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm.
Albuquerque Main Library Auditorium
501 Copper NW, Albuquerque NM
The New Mexico Genealogical Society
and the New Mexico DNA Project presents
Angel R. Cervantes
Who will discuss the
Anthropological Genetic Genealogy:
The Moors connection to
New Mexican Families
Haplogroup E1b1b1
The Moors connection to
New Mexican Families
Haplogroup E1b1b1
In Part I of an ongoing series, Mr. Cervantes will explore the connection between certain New Mexican families and the Moors. Mr. Cervantes will show a short film that will trace the history of these people. He will discuss which families show the markers that are most identified with this ancient civilization.
Angel Cervantes is a History Instructor and the Project Administrator of the New Mexico DNA Project. For more information about the New Mexico DNA Project, visit their website online at: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/NewMexicoDNA/default.aspx
This program is free and open to the public.
For more information about our program, please contact the New Mexico DNA Project at angelrcervantes@yahoo.com. For more information about NMGS programs, visit our website at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm.
30 August 2010
50th Anniversary Conference - October 15th & 16th
New Mexico Genealogical Society
50th Anniversary Conference
October 15-16, 2010
Marriott Pyramid North
515 San Francisco Road NE
Albuquerque, NM
Save by registering early!
- Affordable conference registration!
- Affordable banquet!
- Exceptional speakers, speaking on local genealogy and history:
* Paul Hutton
* Al Regensberg
* Robert J. Torrez
* Richard Melzer
* Rick Hendrix
- Nationally recognized speakers such as:
* Krysten Baca of Ancestry.com
* Jim Greene of FamilySearch.org
* Bennett Greenspan, President of FamilyTreeDNA
- Network with genealogists from around the state and around the country!
- Visit the Land of Enchantment!
For more information, click on this link: www.nmgs.org
11 August 2010
Who Do You Think You Are? Re-runs
This was sent to me by Ancestry.com:
Hello!
As you may have already heard, NBC is planning to re-air four episodes of the Who Do You Think You Are? series starting on Friday, August 13 at 8/7c.
As a sponsor of NBC during the show, we wanted to make sure that you didn’t miss this Friday night affair, where you can expect to see the repeated episodes that feature Lisa Kudrow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Emmitt Smith and Brooke Shields.
For those of you who may have missed a few episodes of this family history-focused series, now’s your chance to experience it. You’ll see the celebrities take an amazing voyage to discover more about the ancestors who came before them. Or maybe you’ve already seen all the episodes. If that’s the case, it will still be worth the time to pop some popcorn and sit back to relive the heart-warming journeys that each of the celebrities experienced.
So don’t forget to tune-in to the reruns of Who Do You Think You Are? starting on Friday, August 13 at 8/7c and enjoy the show!
Suzanne Russo Adams, MA, AG®
Content Research Specialist
Ancestry.com
P 801.705.7996
F 801.705.7602
E sadams@ancestry.com
360 West 4800 North
Provo, UT 84604
Hello!
As you may have already heard, NBC is planning to re-air four episodes of the Who Do You Think You Are? series starting on Friday, August 13 at 8/7c.
As a sponsor of NBC during the show, we wanted to make sure that you didn’t miss this Friday night affair, where you can expect to see the repeated episodes that feature Lisa Kudrow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Emmitt Smith and Brooke Shields.
For those of you who may have missed a few episodes of this family history-focused series, now’s your chance to experience it. You’ll see the celebrities take an amazing voyage to discover more about the ancestors who came before them. Or maybe you’ve already seen all the episodes. If that’s the case, it will still be worth the time to pop some popcorn and sit back to relive the heart-warming journeys that each of the celebrities experienced.
So don’t forget to tune-in to the reruns of Who Do You Think You Are? starting on Friday, August 13 at 8/7c and enjoy the show!
Suzanne Russo Adams, MA, AG®
Content Research Specialist
Ancestry.com
P 801.705.7996
F 801.705.7602
E sadams@ancestry.com
360 West 4800 North
Provo, UT 84604
09 August 2010
Albuquerque Historical Society Presentation August 21st
I received the following announcement via email:
THE ALBUQUERQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
& THE SPECIAL COLLECTIONS SECTION OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
INVITE YOU . . .
INVITE YOU . . .
"LOS ARABES DE NUEVO MEXICO....
COMPADRES FROM A DISTANT LAND"
Bellamah, Malouff, Budagher, Ghattas, Koury: the common denominator to all these well known familiesis the region of the middle east now known as the country of Lebanon. Come hear the fascinating story of how these immigrants began their long journey in the late 1800's to America and ultimately New Mexico. Our speaker is Dr. Monika Ghattas, a long time NM resident and educator. Because of her husband's Lebanese ancestry, Dr. Ghattas began her research some 20 years ago into the reasons for Lebaneseimmigration to New Mexico.
MAIN LIBRARY 5TH & COPPER NW, Albuquerque, NM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21. . . 10:15 A.M.
TWO HOURS OF PARKING IS FREE AT THE CITY PARKING GARAGE
ACROSS FROM THE LIBRARY METERED PARKING IS FREE ON SATURDAYS
For more information contact Janet Saiers at 299-5019 or jsaiers@msn.com
05 August 2010
Local news anchor is the descendant of Sheriff Brady
In response to an inquiry that I sent to the station, KOB TV confirmed that news anchor Nicole Brady is the descendant of Billy the Kid victim Sheriff William Brady. Here is their short yet definite response via email:
Although I will respect the news anchor's privacy by not trying to discover how she is related to this man, I may in the future post something about Sheriff Brady's 1st generation descendants. Keep a lookout on this blog for more information.
To learn more about Sheriff Brady, check out this NMGS Blog post. There is even a book published about Sheriff Brady, titled simply "Sheriff Brady" by Donald R. Lavash. You can order it through NMGS on Amazon.com and at the same time help support the Albuquerque Special Collections Library.
Yes Nicole Brady really is a descendent (sic) of Sheriff Brady.
Julie Szulczewski
News Director
Although I will respect the news anchor's privacy by not trying to discover how she is related to this man, I may in the future post something about Sheriff Brady's 1st generation descendants. Keep a lookout on this blog for more information.
To learn more about Sheriff Brady, check out this NMGS Blog post. There is even a book published about Sheriff Brady, titled simply "Sheriff Brady" by Donald R. Lavash. You can order it through NMGS on Amazon.com and at the same time help support the Albuquerque Special Collections Library.
04 August 2010
Is KOB TV Anchor a Descendant of Sheriff Brady?
Is it true that KOB TV Anchorperson Nicole Brady is the 3rd great-granddaughter of Sheriff William Brady, victim of the Billy the Kid? After reporting about the uproar over whether New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson should pardon the infamous killer, reporter Stuart Dyson mentioned that Nicole Brady was a descendant of Sheriff Brady.
Click on this link to see the report.
According to Don Bullis in his book "New Mexico's Finest", Sheriff Brady and his deputies stepped out of the Lincoln County Courthouse on April 1, 1878 and was ambused by Billy the Kid and eight others. Sheriff Brady was the only one killed. Billy the Kid was tried and convicted for this murder - his only murder conviction. Sentenced to hang, Billy the Kid escaped killing two other lawmen in the process.
William Brady was 49 when he died. He was born in Ireland, and migrated to the US in 1851. Brady came to New Mexico as a soldier. He wife was Bonifacia, and they had nine children. His ninth child, Primitivo. was born after his death.
Source: Don Bullis, "William Brady: County Sheriff", New Mexico Finest: Peace Officers Killed in the Line of Duty 1847-1996 (Santa Fe: New Mexico Department of Public Safety, 1996), pp. 108-109.
Click on this link to see the report.
According to Don Bullis in his book "New Mexico's Finest", Sheriff Brady and his deputies stepped out of the Lincoln County Courthouse on April 1, 1878 and was ambused by Billy the Kid and eight others. Sheriff Brady was the only one killed. Billy the Kid was tried and convicted for this murder - his only murder conviction. Sentenced to hang, Billy the Kid escaped killing two other lawmen in the process.
William Brady was 49 when he died. He was born in Ireland, and migrated to the US in 1851. Brady came to New Mexico as a soldier. He wife was Bonifacia, and they had nine children. His ninth child, Primitivo. was born after his death.
Source: Don Bullis, "William Brady: County Sheriff", New Mexico Finest: Peace Officers Killed in the Line of Duty 1847-1996 (Santa Fe: New Mexico Department of Public Safety, 1996), pp. 108-109.
2010 Family Reunion at El Rancho de Las Golondrinas
Sunday, August 8th, 2010:
El Rancho de Las Golondrinas 1710 to 2010
In place of an NMGS program in August, we encourage everyone to visit "A Family Reunion: Families of Los Golondrinas" day on Sunday, August 8 at El Rancho de Las Golondrinas. 10 AM to 4 PM
El Rancho de Las Golondrinas is a historic rancho that dates from the early 1700s and served as an important paraje, or stopping point, along the famous Camino Real, the Royal Road from Mexico City to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
El Rancho is now maintained as a living history museum and on Sunday, August 8th, 2010 will have a "Family Reunion" day to honor all the families who lived here during the Spanish Colonial era.
Congratulations, Julia Gomez, a Los Golondrinas volunteer, for winning Best of Show at Spanish Market. Her entry, named Jardin de las Golondrinas, featured traditional colcha embroidery designs of birds and flowers on a white wool sabanilla, or cloth.
**This is not an NMGS event, but we heartily recommend this beautiful ranch and its historical significance. It is now celebrating its 300th Anniversary.
Take: $5.00 for admission, a hat, lunch and water. See: Directions to the ranch. (505) 474-3817.
El Rancho de Las Golondrinas 1710 to 2010
In place of an NMGS program in August, we encourage everyone to visit "A Family Reunion: Families of Los Golondrinas" day on Sunday, August 8 at El Rancho de Las Golondrinas. 10 AM to 4 PM
1710 -2010
The Families of Las Golondrinas will celebrate the 300th anniversary of the founding of the historic Ranch of the Swallows with a reunion Sunday August 8th from 10:00 to 4:00. Festival admission fees apply for this event. Family members are invited to bring a picnic lunch and visit with other members while enjoying the festivities of Summer Festival. Families with pedigree charts are invited to post them in Placita Ortiz to share with visitors and family members alike. Stop at the bookstore and receive your family reunion packet before leaving. Please join us on this very special occasion.
El Rancho de Las Golondrinas is a historic rancho that dates from the early 1700s and served as an important paraje, or stopping point, along the famous Camino Real, the Royal Road from Mexico City to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
El Rancho is now maintained as a living history museum and on Sunday, August 8th, 2010 will have a "Family Reunion" day to honor all the families who lived here during the Spanish Colonial era.
Congratulations, Julia Gomez, a Los Golondrinas volunteer, for winning Best of Show at Spanish Market. Her entry, named Jardin de las Golondrinas, featured traditional colcha embroidery designs of birds and flowers on a white wool sabanilla, or cloth.
**This is not an NMGS event, but we heartily recommend this beautiful ranch and its historical significance. It is now celebrating its 300th Anniversary.
Take: $5.00 for admission, a hat, lunch and water. See: Directions to the ranch. (505) 474-3817.
22 July 2010
Hidden Cemetery in Bernalillo, NM
An old cemetery in Bernalillo, NM that was discovered a couple of months ago is being restored. The following information is from the KRQE Channel 13 website:
Click on this link to read the rest of the story and to view photos of the cemetery.
Did you know there is also a hidden cemetery in Socorro County, in the town of Lemitar? Click on this link to read more.
BERNALILLO, N.M. (KRQE) - The town of Bernalillo uncovered 200 years of history. Neighbors discovered an old cemetery south of U.S. Highway 550 near the railroad just two months ago.
Weeds and shrubs grew over the tombstones. Some of the graves date back to the 1800s. Few people even knew the cemetery existed.
"A lot of people walk by this cemetery on [a] particular path and don't even realize it's there," said Roxanne Smyth.
Click on this link to read the rest of the story and to view photos of the cemetery.
Did you know there is also a hidden cemetery in Socorro County, in the town of Lemitar? Click on this link to read more.
20 July 2010
Corrales Fiber Arts Show
From the Historical Society of New Mexico:
The Corrales Fiber Arts Show and Sale is a display of the works of thirteen fiber artists from around the country and Canada. The show, held at the Old San Ysidro Church from July 17 to July 25, is being presented in conjunction with the biennial conference of the Handweavers Guild of America known as Convergence. An important part of Convergence is community exhibitions of members' works. The Corrales Show is the result of a cooperative effort of Las Aranas Spinners and Weavers Guild, the Corrales Historical Society and Corrales MainStreet.
The show runs from Sunday, July 18 to Sunday, July 25, from 9 am to 7 pm. The works include tapestries, rugs, table runners, shawls, scarves and basketry. A portion of the sale proceeds go to the Corrales Historical Society. This is an opportunity for area residents to see extraordinary, well crafted pieces by nationally acclaimed fiber artists.
Also stop by the Galeria de Corrales to see the unique and beautiful work of Patricia SPark, another Convergence fiber artist.
Alice Glover, Corrales
The Corrales Fiber Arts Show and Sale is a display of the works of thirteen fiber artists from around the country and Canada. The show, held at the Old San Ysidro Church from July 17 to July 25, is being presented in conjunction with the biennial conference of the Handweavers Guild of America known as Convergence. An important part of Convergence is community exhibitions of members' works. The Corrales Show is the result of a cooperative effort of Las Aranas Spinners and Weavers Guild, the Corrales Historical Society and Corrales MainStreet.
The show runs from Sunday, July 18 to Sunday, July 25, from 9 am to 7 pm. The works include tapestries, rugs, table runners, shawls, scarves and basketry. A portion of the sale proceeds go to the Corrales Historical Society. This is an opportunity for area residents to see extraordinary, well crafted pieces by nationally acclaimed fiber artists.
Also stop by the Galeria de Corrales to see the unique and beautiful work of Patricia SPark, another Convergence fiber artist.
Alice Glover, Corrales
14 July 2010
Blast from the past: Cuatro Centennial History Series
As we are celebrating other anniversaries, (Santa Fe's 400th, El Rancho de Las Golondrinas' 300th, and NMGS's 50th) I thought it would be nice to look back at New Mexico's 400th Anniversary in 1998.
During that year, Miguel Encinias wrote a number of history articles for the Albuquerque Journal celebrating the Cuatro Centennial. Click on this link to read the Cuatro Centennial History Series.
During that year, Miguel Encinias wrote a number of history articles for the Albuquerque Journal celebrating the Cuatro Centennial. Click on this link to read the Cuatro Centennial History Series.
11 July 2010
Ghost Town Refurbished
Today's Albuquerque Journal has an article titled "New Life in a Ghost Town" . The article tells how a retired couple taking a wrong turn in New Mexico, came across the ghost town of Chloride. They fell in love with the place, and decided to buy up old landmarks and restore the town. You will need a subscription to the Albuquerque Journal, or, if you don't have a subscription, you can click on a box that will allow you to view the article after you view an advertisement. Click on this link to view the article.
The proprietors of the town's Pioneer Store Museum have a website, that can be viewed at this link.
The proprietors of the town's Pioneer Store Museum have a website, that can be viewed at this link.
08 July 2010
Free Stuff!
Elyse Doerflinger is a young, teenaged genealogist who hosts"Elyse's Genealogy Blog". She has created a "Freebie" section of her blog, which includes free genealogy forms of her own devising. These forms are:
•Internet Research Log and Calendar
•Microfilm to Order
•Google Book Search
•Census Tracker Worksheet
•Ancestor Timeline
•Research Goals Brainstorm Sheet
I especially like the Google Book Search form. I'm always doing stuff on that site, so I'll be printing up copies of that form.
Click on this link to access these forms. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them.
Thanks Elyse, keep up the good work!
•Internet Research Log and Calendar
•Microfilm to Order
•Google Book Search
•Census Tracker Worksheet
•Ancestor Timeline
•Research Goals Brainstorm Sheet
I especially like the Google Book Search form. I'm always doing stuff on that site, so I'll be printing up copies of that form.
Click on this link to access these forms. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them.
Thanks Elyse, keep up the good work!
Online Databases From Other States
The following information is from the Genealogical Society of Hispanic America-Southern California. They sent out an e-mail to their membership informing them about online databases that can be found on various websites. The entire text of the e-mail is below:
E-News You Can Use
Getting to the library or genealogy resource center is not easy for many of us, so it’s a great help when we learn about new databases we can access right from our own homes. Take some time to browse through these two that have been so generously shared with us.
Jeanette Fisher, Editor
Genealogical Society of Hispanic America-Southern California
PO Box 2472
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670-0472
http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/GSHA.htm
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Genealogy Databases
Fort Wayne Genealogy Center
If, like me, you have ancestors from the eastern states, the databases listed on the Fort Wayne Genealogy Center website may be a great resource for you. You can search the database catalog at www.genealogycenter.info/otherdb.phpto see if the area you are researching is included.
This comes to you from issue No. 66 of Genealogy Gems: News from the Fort Wayne Library, August 31, 2009
Amazing numbers of new records have been added to our Genealogy Center database site. Have you looked for your late 19th and early 20th century OH, IN, MI, IL and NY ancestors in the more than forty-four thousand entry ³Evangelical Messenger² obituary index? Have you visited Roots Television online recently? A lot of new programming and shows are there, and you don¹t even have to worry about your digital signal coming in clearly.
Kansas Historical Society Online Collection
Do you know that between 1854 and 1861, eastern Colorado was part of the Kansas Territory? Here is what Wikipedia has to say:
The Territory of Kansas was an organized incorporated territory of the United Statesthat existed from May 30 , 1854 , until January 29 , 1861 , when the eastern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Kansas .
The territory extended from the Missouriborder west to the summit of the Rocky Mountains and from the 37th parallel north , north to the 40th parallel north . Much of the eastern region of what is now the State of Colorado was part of Kansas Territory. The Territory of Colorado was created to govern this western region of the former Kansas Territory on February 28 , 1861 .
WAGS member, Sherry Britton, shares this announcement with us from the Kansas Historical Society:
Former Kansas Governor John Carlin, who served as Archivist of the United States from 1995 to 2005, will return to Topeka Oct.16 for the launch of Kansas Memory, the Kansas Historical Society's newest online offering. Kansas Memory will feature the largest collection of photographs and manuscripts from Kansas history on the Internet, and can be accessed at.
Kansas Memory offers unprecedented online access to Kansas history and includes thousands of items from the Kansas Historical Society's collections of photographs, letters, diaries and other historic items. Users can browse, search, or share images, and will eventually be able to purchase high-resolution versions online. The "My Memory" section allows users to customize a personal space, save searches, and create scrapbooks of items.
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In the article below from Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter, August 26, 2007, Dick Eastman gives us several good examples of why we shouldn’t believe everything we find on the internet.
Can You Trust Online Genealogy Data?
"I found it online, so it must be true!"
Of course not. If you have been involved in researching your family tree for more than a few months, you already know the truth about online genealogy data. Or do you?
You can go to almost any of today's online genealogy sites and find information that appears to be false. I'll pick on FamilySearch.org as it is a free and open database, making it a good example that everyone can see. However, similar examples exist on most of the commercial genealogy databases as well.
The first example is that of Mrs. John Allen. According to the International Genealogical Index online at http://www.FamilySearch.org, Mrs. John Allen was born about 1580 in Hartford, Connecticut. She married Mr. John Allen about 1602, also in Hartford. John Allen's birth is listed as about 1575, also in Hartford.
As I remember from my history classes in school, Hartford didn't exist in those days. The only people found there from 1575 through 1602 would have been American Indians, and the name "John Allen" sure doesn't sound like an Indian name to me! In fact, Dutch explorer Adriaen Block first visited the area in 1614. The first settlement from the New Netherland colony was a trading post not far from present-day Hartford, and the first English settlers arrived in 1635. It would therefore seem silly to claim births in the area in the 1500s.
In a similar vein, you can find a birth record in the Ancestral File for John Smith in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1618. That is obviously two years before the Pilgrims arrived and settled the place. Another person named John Smith reportedly was born about 1615 in Eastham, Massachusetts, despite the fact that the history books all claim that the first settlers arrived there in 1644.
A third example uses my surname: Roger Eastman, born 13 April 1598 in Romsey, Vermont." Not only is the date obviously incorrect, I also checked and found there is no place in Vermont named Romsey. There is, however, a Romsey in England, and several Eastman families appear in the church records there in the 1500s. This is an excellent example of the sloppy records you can find on the Internet.
These are but a few of the obvious errors; there are many thousands more. In fact, most of the errors are not so obvious. I picked a few examples of births before each area was settled, but most errors sound much more plausible. A birth in Massachusetts in the 1700s or in Texas in the late 1800s might be equally inaccurate but much less obvious since those areas were well populated at the time.
So take Dick’s advice. Don't believe everything you find on the internet. Get those original records and document your information. Check out Dick’s daily blog at http://www.eogn.com.
You can go to almost any of today's online genealogy sites and find information that appears to be false. I'll pick on FamilySearch.org as it is a free and open database, making it a good example that everyone can see. However, similar examples exist on most of the commercial genealogy databases as well.
The first example is that of Mrs. John Allen. According to the International Genealogical Index online at http://www.FamilySearch.org, Mrs. John Allen was born about 1580 in Hartford, Connecticut. She married Mr. John Allen about 1602, also in Hartford. John Allen's birth is listed as about 1575, also in Hartford.
As I remember from my history classes in school, Hartford didn't exist in those days. The only people found there from 1575 through 1602 would have been American Indians, and the name "John Allen" sure doesn't sound like an Indian name to me! In fact, Dutch explorer Adriaen Block first visited the area in 1614. The first settlement from the New Netherland colony was a trading post not far from present-day Hartford, and the first English settlers arrived in 1635. It would therefore seem silly to claim births in the area in the 1500s.
In a similar vein, you can find a birth record in the Ancestral File for John Smith in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1618. That is obviously two years before the Pilgrims arrived and settled the place. Another person named John Smith reportedly was born about 1615 in Eastham, Massachusetts, despite the fact that the history books all claim that the first settlers arrived there in 1644.
A third example uses my surname: Roger Eastman, born 13 April 1598 in Romsey, Vermont." Not only is the date obviously incorrect, I also checked and found there is no place in Vermont named Romsey. There is, however, a Romsey in England, and several Eastman families appear in the church records there in the 1500s. This is an excellent example of the sloppy records you can find on the Internet.
These are but a few of the obvious errors; there are many thousands more. In fact, most of the errors are not so obvious. I picked a few examples of births before each area was settled, but most errors sound much more plausible. A birth in Massachusetts in the 1700s or in Texas in the late 1800s might be equally inaccurate but much less obvious since those areas were well populated at the time.
So take Dick’s advice. Don't believe everything you find on the internet. Get those original records and document your information. Check out Dick’s daily blog at http://www.eogn.com.
E-News You Can Use
Getting to the library or genealogy resource center is not easy for many of us, so it’s a great help when we learn about new databases we can access right from our own homes. Take some time to browse through these two that have been so generously shared with us.
Jeanette Fisher, Editor
Genealogical Society of Hispanic America-Southern California
PO Box 2472
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670-0472
http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/GSHA.htm
-------------------------------------------------------------
Genealogy Databases
Fort Wayne Genealogy Center
If, like me, you have ancestors from the eastern states, the databases listed on the Fort Wayne Genealogy Center website may be a great resource for you. You can search the database catalog at www.genealogycenter.info/otherdb.php
This comes to you from issue No. 66 of Genealogy Gems: News from the Fort Wayne Library, August 31, 2009
Amazing numbers of new records have been added to our Genealogy Center database site. Have you looked for your late 19th and early 20th century OH, IN, MI, IL and NY ancestors in the more than forty-four thousand entry ³Evangelical Messenger² obituary index? Have you visited Roots Television online recently? A lot of new programming and shows are there, and you don¹t even have to worry about your digital signal coming in clearly.
Kansas Historical Society Online Collection
Do you know that between 1854 and 1861, eastern Colorado was part of the Kansas Territory? Here is what Wikipedia has to say:
The Territory of Kansas was an organized incorporated territory of the United States
The territory extended from the Missouri
WAGS member, Sherry Britton, shares this announcement with us from the Kansas Historical Society:
Former Kansas Governor John Carlin, who served as Archivist of the United States from 1995 to 2005, will return to Topeka Oct.16 for the launch of Kansas Memory, the Kansas Historical Society's newest online offering. Kansas Memory will feature the largest collection of photographs and manuscripts from Kansas history on the Internet, and can be accessed at
Kansas Memory offers unprecedented online access to Kansas history and includes thousands of items from the Kansas Historical Society's collections of photographs, letters, diaries and other historic items. Users can browse, search, or share images, and will eventually be able to purchase high-resolution versions online. The "My Memory" section allows users to customize a personal space, save searches, and create scrapbooks of items.
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In the article below from Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter, August 26, 2007, Dick Eastman gives us several good examples of why we shouldn’t believe everything we find on the internet.
Can You Trust Online Genealogy Data?
"I found it online, so it must be true!"
Of course not. If you have been involved in researching your family tree for more than a few months, you already know the truth about online genealogy data. Or do you?
You can go to almost any of today's online genealogy sites and find information that appears to be false. I'll pick on FamilySearch.org as it is a free and open database, making it a good example that everyone can see. However, similar examples exist on most of the commercial genealogy databases as well.
The first example is that of Mrs. John Allen. According to the International Genealogical Index online at http://www.FamilySearch.org, Mrs. John Allen was born about 1580 in Hartford, Connecticut. She married Mr. John Allen about 1602, also in Hartford. John Allen's birth is listed as about 1575, also in Hartford.
As I remember from my history classes in school, Hartford didn't exist in those days. The only people found there from 1575 through 1602 would have been American Indians, and the name "John Allen" sure doesn't sound like an Indian name to me! In fact, Dutch explorer Adriaen Block first visited the area in 1614. The first settlement from the New Netherland colony was a trading post not far from present-day Hartford, and the first English settlers arrived in 1635. It would therefore seem silly to claim births in the area in the 1500s.
In a similar vein, you can find a birth record in the Ancestral File for John Smith in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1618. That is obviously two years before the Pilgrims arrived and settled the place. Another person named John Smith reportedly was born about 1615 in Eastham, Massachusetts, despite the fact that the history books all claim that the first settlers arrived there in 1644.
A third example uses my surname: Roger Eastman, born 13 April 1598 in Romsey, Vermont." Not only is the date obviously incorrect, I also checked and found there is no place in Vermont named Romsey. There is, however, a Romsey in England, and several Eastman families appear in the church records there in the 1500s. This is an excellent example of the sloppy records you can find on the Internet.
These are but a few of the obvious errors; there are many thousands more. In fact, most of the errors are not so obvious. I picked a few examples of births before each area was settled, but most errors sound much more plausible. A birth in Massachusetts in the 1700s or in Texas in the late 1800s might be equally inaccurate but much less obvious since those areas were well populated at the time.
So take Dick’s advice. Don't believe everything you find on the internet. Get those original records and document your information. Check out Dick’s daily blog at http://www.eogn.com.
You can go to almost any of today's online genealogy sites and find information that appears to be false. I'll pick on FamilySearch.org as it is a free and open database, making it a good example that everyone can see. However, similar examples exist on most of the commercial genealogy databases as well.
The first example is that of Mrs. John Allen. According to the International Genealogical Index online at http://www.FamilySearch.org, Mrs. John Allen was born about 1580 in Hartford, Connecticut. She married Mr. John Allen about 1602, also in Hartford. John Allen's birth is listed as about 1575, also in Hartford.
As I remember from my history classes in school, Hartford didn't exist in those days. The only people found there from 1575 through 1602 would have been American Indians, and the name "John Allen" sure doesn't sound like an Indian name to me! In fact, Dutch explorer Adriaen Block first visited the area in 1614. The first settlement from the New Netherland colony was a trading post not far from present-day Hartford, and the first English settlers arrived in 1635. It would therefore seem silly to claim births in the area in the 1500s.
In a similar vein, you can find a birth record in the Ancestral File for John Smith in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1618. That is obviously two years before the Pilgrims arrived and settled the place. Another person named John Smith reportedly was born about 1615 in Eastham, Massachusetts, despite the fact that the history books all claim that the first settlers arrived there in 1644.
A third example uses my surname: Roger Eastman, born 13 April 1598 in Romsey, Vermont." Not only is the date obviously incorrect, I also checked and found there is no place in Vermont named Romsey. There is, however, a Romsey in England, and several Eastman families appear in the church records there in the 1500s. This is an excellent example of the sloppy records you can find on the Internet.
These are but a few of the obvious errors; there are many thousands more. In fact, most of the errors are not so obvious. I picked a few examples of births before each area was settled, but most errors sound much more plausible. A birth in Massachusetts in the 1700s or in Texas in the late 1800s might be equally inaccurate but much less obvious since those areas were well populated at the time.
So take Dick’s advice. Don't believe everything you find on the internet. Get those original records and document your information. Check out Dick’s daily blog at http://www.eogn.com.
01 July 2010
Revolutionary War Docs Free on Footnote Until July 7th
Footnote.com, which has a number of great documents online from the National Archives and other sources, will be offering free access to Revolutionary War documents on their site until July 7th.
From their site:
Link.
From their site:
In partnership with the National Archives, you can explore millions of American Revolutionary War documents that are found nowhere else on the Internet. Discover details about individual soldiers, read letters penned by the Founding Fathers, view documents from The Continental Congress and more.
Example Records
* Revolutionary War Pensions
* Revolutionary War Rolls
* Revolutionary War Service Records....
Link.
25 June 2010
All Civil War Content Free on Footnote.com in June
Sorry about this late notice, but I just discovered that all Civil War content on Footnote.com is free this month! This apparently includes 1860 Census records. Check out these free documents at this link!
It's only good for the rest on this month! Don't delay!
It's only good for the rest on this month! Don't delay!
21 June 2010
Special Collections Material Now At Main Library
I know that I'm behind the times, but I wanted to let you know that the Albuquerque Special Collections material has moved to the second floor of the Albuquerque Main Public Library. Not everything is there: for instance, they didn't have have the paper copies of the Albuquerque City Directories - but they did have the microfilm of those directories. However, almost everything is there.
They have about a dozen computers on the second floor that are useable for genealogical research. These computers have free access to the library editions of Ancestry.com, Footnote.com, and other paid websites. Most of the microfilms are there, including the Archives of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. And I found that it appears that all of the genealogical periodicals and books are on the shelves.
Come visit the library! They are open
Mondays 10 AM - 6 PM
Tuesdays 10 AM - 7 PM
Wednesdays 10 AM - 7PM
Thursdays 10 AM - 6 PM
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
Closed Sunday.
As always, if you are coming from far away, you may wish to call before you leave just in case it is closed for hoidays or unforeseen reasons. You may call the Albuquerque Main Library at 505-768-5141. Their website is at http://www.cabq.gov/library/main.htm#ongoing.
I'll be going over to the library today!
R. Baca
They have about a dozen computers on the second floor that are useable for genealogical research. These computers have free access to the library editions of Ancestry.com, Footnote.com, and other paid websites. Most of the microfilms are there, including the Archives of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. And I found that it appears that all of the genealogical periodicals and books are on the shelves.
Come visit the library! They are open
Mondays 10 AM - 6 PM
Tuesdays 10 AM - 7 PM
Wednesdays 10 AM - 7PM
Thursdays 10 AM - 6 PM
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
Closed Sunday.
As always, if you are coming from far away, you may wish to call before you leave just in case it is closed for hoidays or unforeseen reasons. You may call the Albuquerque Main Library at 505-768-5141. Their website is at http://www.cabq.gov/library/main.htm#ongoing.
I'll be going over to the library today!
R. Baca
10 June 2010
1962 Time Article about 1st NM Capital
I found the following article from the August 3, 1962 Time Magazine: Science: Conquistadors' Capital. It is about the excavation work that was done on the first Spanish capital of New Mexico: San Gabriel de Yunque. It's an interesting read.
You can find out more about the dig in the Winter 2008 Issue of the UNM Anthropology Newsletter (page 8). The article aludes to a Time Magazine article that Tony Hillerman wrote about the dig. I wonder if it's the article above?
You can find out more about the dig in the Winter 2008 Issue of the UNM Anthropology Newsletter (page 8). The article aludes to a Time Magazine article that Tony Hillerman wrote about the dig. I wonder if it's the article above?
Some Local and NM History Programs in June
The following was sent to me from the Albuquerque Historical Society, via e-mail:
HERE'S SOME LOCAL & NM HISTORY OPPORTUNITIES
JUNE 10, 5:30 PM, ROBINSON PARK, 8TH & CENTRAL Rededication of the Braden Memorial, Lady with Fountain, sponsored by City Public Art program
JUNE 11, 12 NOON, ZIMMERMAN LIBRARY-
"Political Transitions in NM: 3 Looks at the Early 20th Century", sponsored by the State Historian & NM Archives
* NM on Display: Politics and Image at Territorial Fairs, 1881-1912
* All Pueblo Council and Political Sovereignty in the 1920's
* Indians on One Hand, Mexicans on the Other--Pueblos, Hispanos, Politics of Ethnicity 1913-1935
SATURDAY JUNE 12, 10AM - 12 NOON, Downtown Tiles Silent Auction, City Warehouse-604 Menaul NW
SATURDAY JUNE 12, 1 PM, Belen Harvey House "Legacy of the Belen Railroad Cut off
MONDAY, JUNE 14, 12 NOON, ZIMMERMAN LIBRARY
State Historian Program, Denise Tessier, Historic County Courthouses
HERE'S SOME LOCAL & NM HISTORY OPPORTUNITIES
JUNE 10, 5:30 PM, ROBINSON PARK, 8TH & CENTRAL Rededication of the Braden Memorial, Lady with Fountain, sponsored by City Public Art program
JUNE 11, 12 NOON, ZIMMERMAN LIBRARY-
"Political Transitions in NM: 3 Looks at the Early 20th Century", sponsored by the State Historian & NM Archives
* NM on Display: Politics and Image at Territorial Fairs, 1881-1912
* All Pueblo Council and Political Sovereignty in the 1920's
* Indians on One Hand, Mexicans on the Other--Pueblos, Hispanos, Politics of Ethnicity 1913-1935
SATURDAY JUNE 12, 10AM - 12 NOON, Downtown Tiles Silent Auction, City Warehouse-604 Menaul NW
SATURDAY JUNE 12, 1 PM, Belen Harvey House "Legacy of the Belen Railroad Cut off
MONDAY, JUNE 14, 12 NOON, ZIMMERMAN LIBRARY
State Historian Program, Denise Tessier, Historic County Courthouses
03 June 2010
Mary Penner to Speak at June 19, 2010 NMGS Program
Saturday, June 19, 2010, 10:30 AM
The Auditorium, basement floor
Albuquerque Main Library
501 Copper NW, Albuquerque NM
Important Notice : Due to the closure of the Albuquerque Special Collections Library for renovations, our programs will be presented in different locations throughout the year. Please check the New Mexico Genealogical Society website for program locations at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm. Our programs are usually presented at 10:30 AM on the third Saturday of each month.
The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents
Mary Penner
Professional Genealogist
Will present a workshop on
Online Public Library Resources for Genealogists
Local public libraries hold many valuable resources for family history researchers, but we can’t visit every library near where our far-flung ancestors lived. Fortunately, many public libraries have online resources useful for genealogists. Find out how to conduct research in libraries far and wide from your home computer.
Tijeras resident and NMGS member Mary Penner began documenting her family history at the age of ten and still continues to pursue her passion for genealogy. A former college and high school English teacher, she now works as a professional genealogist, writer, and speaker. An award winning author, her articles have appeared in numerous genealogy journals and magazines, and she contributes frequently to the “Ancestry Weekly Discovery,” a digital newsletter for Ancestry.com. Her recent webinar on Ancestry.com has been viewed by over 3,000 people. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Professional Genealogists and has been awarded research grants from both the Kansas and Missouri State Historical Societies.
For more information about Mary Penner, check out her Penner Research Services website at http://www.marypenner.com/.
This program is free and open to the public.
The Auditorium, basement floor
Albuquerque Main Library
501 Copper NW, Albuquerque NM
The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents
Mary Penner
Professional Genealogist
Will present a workshop on
Online Public Library Resources for Genealogists
Local public libraries hold many valuable resources for family history researchers, but we can’t visit every library near where our far-flung ancestors lived. Fortunately, many public libraries have online resources useful for genealogists. Find out how to conduct research in libraries far and wide from your home computer.
Tijeras resident and NMGS member Mary Penner began documenting her family history at the age of ten and still continues to pursue her passion for genealogy. A former college and high school English teacher, she now works as a professional genealogist, writer, and speaker. An award winning author, her articles have appeared in numerous genealogy journals and magazines, and she contributes frequently to the “Ancestry Weekly Discovery,” a digital newsletter for Ancestry.com. Her recent webinar on Ancestry.com has been viewed by over 3,000 people. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Professional Genealogists and has been awarded research grants from both the Kansas and Missouri State Historical Societies.
For more information about Mary Penner, check out her Penner Research Services website at http://www.marypenner.com/.
The Lovelace Medical Center, Tuberculosis and Outer Space
This was sent to me by the Albuquerque Historical Society
ALBUQUERQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INVITES YOU
SATURDAY JUNE 19, 2010, 1 P.M.
LOVELACE EDUCATION BUILDING, 6200 GIBSON SE
most eastern building of former Lovelace Hospital Complex,
Park in east lot
“Tuberculosis to Outer Space”
The SAGA of the Lovelace Medical Center and the two Doctors Lovelace
Presented by UNM History Professor Jake Spidle
William Randoph Lovelace, M.D. and Edgar Lassatter, M.D. sought their personal cure for tuberculosis in NM in the early 1900’s. After they both were well, they teamed up in the 1920’s to start a practice which ultimately became one of NM’s largest health care presences. Not without controversy, the two doctors pioneered the “group practice” philosophy which was radical at a time when solo practice doctors were considered the “American Way”.
Dr. William Randolph (Randy) Lovelace II joined his uncle in practice after WWII. A clinic was built on Gibson in 1949. The fledgling NASA space program used the talents and research of Dr. Randy Lovelace to test and help select the original Mercury 7 astronauts in the late 1950’s.
Professor Spidle’s book “The Lovelace Medical Center: Pioneer in American Health Care” chronicles the Lovelace saga with special mention of the astronauts in the late 1950’s..
Professor Jake Spidle taught in the history department of UNM for many years and specializes in the history of modern medicine with an emphasis on NM and the southwest.
Founded in 1947, the Albuquerque Historical Society (AHS) welcomes all who are interested in the history of our city to its monthly programs. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information call Janet Saiers, 299-5019, jsaiers@msn.com
Questions: Call Janet Saiers, AHS President, 299-5019
ALBUQUERQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INVITES YOU
SATURDAY JUNE 19, 2010, 1 P.M.
LOVELACE EDUCATION BUILDING, 6200 GIBSON SE
most eastern building of former Lovelace Hospital Complex,
Park in east lot
“Tuberculosis to Outer Space”
The SAGA of the Lovelace Medical Center and the two Doctors Lovelace
Presented by UNM History Professor Jake Spidle
William Randoph Lovelace, M.D. and Edgar Lassatter, M.D. sought their personal cure for tuberculosis in NM in the early 1900’s. After they both were well, they teamed up in the 1920’s to start a practice which ultimately became one of NM’s largest health care presences. Not without controversy, the two doctors pioneered the “group practice” philosophy which was radical at a time when solo practice doctors were considered the “American Way”.
Dr. William Randolph (Randy) Lovelace II joined his uncle in practice after WWII. A clinic was built on Gibson in 1949. The fledgling NASA space program used the talents and research of Dr. Randy Lovelace to test and help select the original Mercury 7 astronauts in the late 1950’s.
Professor Spidle’s book “The Lovelace Medical Center: Pioneer in American Health Care” chronicles the Lovelace saga with special mention of the astronauts in the late 1950’s..
Professor Jake Spidle taught in the history department of UNM for many years and specializes in the history of modern medicine with an emphasis on NM and the southwest.
Founded in 1947, the Albuquerque Historical Society (AHS) welcomes all who are interested in the history of our city to its monthly programs. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information call Janet Saiers, 299-5019, jsaiers@msn.com
Questions: Call Janet Saiers, AHS President, 299-5019
Belen Harvey House Events in June
The following was sent to me by Janet from the Albuquerque Historical Society
SATURDAY JUNE 5 & 12, 2010, 1 P.M.
BELEN HARVEY HOUSE'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY
104 N. 1st Street, Belen 861--0581
Regular hours Tuesday - Sat. 12:30 - 3:30, Sunday 1-3
The following Saturday events begin at 1 p.m.
June 5, 1 p.m.
"100 Years of Harvey House History in Belen"
presented by Richard Melzer, Ph.D., president of the Valencia County Historical Society, noted historian and author of Fred Harvey Houses of the Southwest
June 12, 1 p.m.
"Considering the Legacy of the Belen Cutoff: Building Rail capacity and Communities over the Last Century" presented by Shawn Kelley and William Penner of Parametrix in Albuquerque
SATURDAY JUNE 5 & 12, 2010, 1 P.M.
BELEN HARVEY HOUSE'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY
104 N. 1st Street, Belen 861--0581
Regular hours Tuesday - Sat. 12:30 - 3:30, Sunday 1-3
The following Saturday events begin at 1 p.m.
June 5, 1 p.m.
"100 Years of Harvey House History in Belen"
presented by Richard Melzer, Ph.D., president of the Valencia County Historical Society, noted historian and author of Fred Harvey Houses of the Southwest
June 12, 1 p.m.
"Considering the Legacy of the Belen Cutoff: Building Rail capacity and Communities over the Last Century" presented by Shawn Kelley and William Penner of Parametrix in Albuquerque
19 May 2010
Albuquerque Special Collection Library to close May 29, 2010
The following information was sent to me by Julia Clarke, the director of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library system. The Albuquerque Special Collection Library will be closing after May 29, 2010. More information is below:
Good afternoon,
The Special Collections Library will close for renovation effective Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Saturday, May 29 will be the last day of service at 423 Central NE.
· The renovation is scheduled to last approximately 10 months. (Reminder: we could encounter issues that would extend the duration of the project.)
· All genealogical materials as well as a significant portion of the New Mexicana materials will be moved to the second floor of the Main Library.
· Microfilm resources and microfilm readers will be available to genealogists.
· Public access computers will be available.
The move is scheduled to take approximately two weeks. It is anticipated that Special Collections materials will be available to the public by June 14. Should they be available more quickly, this will be announced on the public library’s website: www.cabq.gov/library
The Main Library is open Mondays through Saturdays. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the Main Library is open from 10 to 7. Mondays and Thursdays thru Saturdays, the Library is open from 10 to 6.
Since our original discussions, two more maintenance positions have been removed from the library system. This means that we have less manpower to accomplish this task, hence the two week schedule. We ask your understanding as we go through this move. After June 14, we will be continuing the effort to make this a successful transition.
I also anticipate that it will be later than June 14 for all computer related services to be up and running smoothly.
We very much appreciate your patience. Please contact me with any questions.
We also will appreciate your sharing this information.
Julia Clarke
Director
Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System
501 Copper NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 768-5122
Fax: (505) 768-5191
jclarke@cabq.gov
31 March 2010
Margaret Leonard Windham, 1924-2010
NMGS is sad to announce that a past president and a tireless volunteer for our organization died on Monday, March 29. Below is her obitary, as it can be found on her memorial site on French's Mortuary's website.
WINDHAM - Margaret Faye (Leonard) Windham, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955 died Monday, March, 29, 2010. She is survived by her children Donald Ray Windham and his wife Jeanne of Edgewood, New Mexico, and Louise Payne and her husband Roger of Albuquerque; Grandchildren, Arthur Windham, Albuquerque, Donald Windham II, Moriarty, Stormy Gilmore and husband Clay of Roy, Utah, Carla Ludington and husband Doug, and Rus Payne and wife Keri all from Los Lunas, N M, Katie Fry and husband Brooks of Kaktovik, AK, Jacob Payne and wife DeAnn of Tulsa, OK, and Emilee Payne of Thatcher, AZ. She has 16 great grandchildren. Sister Betty Jo (Jodie) Aves of Albuquerque, and nieces Catherine Aves Flint of Albuquerque, Martha Atkins of San Antonio, TX, and nephew John Atkins of Los Angles, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband James Robert (Tex) Windham, son Joseph Windham, and Sister Dorothy Atkins. Margaret was born in Ranger and grew up in Odessa Texas. She was a graduate of Texas Tech, University majoring in Home Economics. She taught school in Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico including Continuing Education for University of New Mexico. Margaret was active in genealogy becoming a certified genealogist and past President of the New Mexico Genealogical Society. She was also active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a member of the Cosmopolitan Club. She was an avid quilter, Iris Gardener, and Dallas Cowboy Fan. Services will be held Saturday April, 3, 2010 with viewing from 1:00-1:45 PM with the Service at 2:00 PM at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112 with Rev. John Kees officiating. Interment will be on Monday April 5, 2010 at the National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Should friends desire, memorial contributions could be made to the Methodist Children's Home, 1111 Herring Ave, Waco, Texas, 76708 1-800-853-1272 or a charity of their choice.
You may post memories and photos on the website if you wish.
WINDHAM - Margaret Faye (Leonard) Windham, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955 died Monday, March, 29, 2010. She is survived by her children Donald Ray Windham and his wife Jeanne of Edgewood, New Mexico, and Louise Payne and her husband Roger of Albuquerque; Grandchildren, Arthur Windham, Albuquerque, Donald Windham II, Moriarty, Stormy Gilmore and husband Clay of Roy, Utah, Carla Ludington and husband Doug, and Rus Payne and wife Keri all from Los Lunas, N M, Katie Fry and husband Brooks of Kaktovik, AK, Jacob Payne and wife DeAnn of Tulsa, OK, and Emilee Payne of Thatcher, AZ. She has 16 great grandchildren. Sister Betty Jo (Jodie) Aves of Albuquerque, and nieces Catherine Aves Flint of Albuquerque, Martha Atkins of San Antonio, TX, and nephew John Atkins of Los Angles, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband James Robert (Tex) Windham, son Joseph Windham, and Sister Dorothy Atkins. Margaret was born in Ranger and grew up in Odessa Texas. She was a graduate of Texas Tech, University majoring in Home Economics. She taught school in Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico including Continuing Education for University of New Mexico. Margaret was active in genealogy becoming a certified genealogist and past President of the New Mexico Genealogical Society. She was also active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a member of the Cosmopolitan Club. She was an avid quilter, Iris Gardener, and Dallas Cowboy Fan. Services will be held Saturday April, 3, 2010 with viewing from 1:00-1:45 PM with the Service at 2:00 PM at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112 with Rev. John Kees officiating. Interment will be on Monday April 5, 2010 at the National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Should friends desire, memorial contributions could be made to the Methodist Children's Home, 1111 Herring Ave, Waco, Texas, 76708 1-800-853-1272 or a charity of their choice.
You may post memories and photos on the website if you wish.
17 March 2010
Supporters of the Albuquerque Special Collections Library
The following announcement is meant for informational purposes only, and is not officially sponsored by the New Mexico Genealogical Society.
Concerned Citizens Supporting
The Albuquerque Special Collections Library
Organizational meeting
Time and Date
1 PM,
Saturday March 20, 2010
Location
Center for the Book
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central Ave. NE
(NW corner of Central and Edith)
Albuquerque, NM
The meeting is free and open to the public.
In the next few months, the Special Collections Library of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System will be undergoing renovation. At that time, the library system is intending to move most of the collections of the Special Collections Library to the Main Albuquerque Library on 501 Copper Ave. NE. While many of us patrons understand the need for renovation of the library, we are apprehensive about the move. Specifically:
The Albuquerque Special Collections Library
Organizational meeting
Time and Date
1 PM,
Saturday March 20, 2010
Location
Center for the Book
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central Ave. NE
(NW corner of Central and Edith)
Albuquerque, NM
The meeting is free and open to the public.
In the next few months, the Special Collections Library of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System will be undergoing renovation. At that time, the library system is intending to move most of the collections of the Special Collections Library to the Main Albuquerque Library on 501 Copper Ave. NE. While many of us patrons understand the need for renovation of the library, we are apprehensive about the move. Specifically:
· Are the renovations going to be done in a timely manner? If the renovations take many months or even more than a year, it could be detrimental to genealogy and history researchers of the area.
· Will the collections be moved quickly to the Main Library and be accessible immediately so that there are no lapses in service?
· Is the move itself necessary? Could we have the library open during portions of the renovation?
· Most importantly, will we have a guarantee from the library system that once the renovation is done, that the Special Collections Library continue the same services as before? Namely, that the library will continue to house its vast and varied research collections on genealogy and New Mexico history and culture, and having these collections easily accessible and that library will be open for at the very least the same hours of operation as before?
Supporters of the library must have our voices heard! We must be clear as to what we want done, and we must let those who are making the decisions know what we want. If you are concerned about these issues, please attend our organizational meeting in the Center for the Book at the Albuquerque Special Collection Library, at 1 PM on Saturday, March 20, 2010.
For more information about the library, follow this link to its official website.
11 March 2010
Free Census Records online - for a limited time
I found the following announcement on the Genealogy Insider blog:
"Footnote's Census Records: Free for a Limited Time
"Posted by Diane
"Historical records subscription site Footnote is making its US census records free for a limited time.
"Footnote spokesperson Justin Schroepfer says there’s not yet a firm ending date, but the records will be free at least through the end of this month. You’ll need to register as a free member to view the records. Footnote is carrying out plans to host the complete US census back to 1790. Here are the census records on the site so far:
"the complete 1860 census
5 percent of 1900
3 percent of 1910
3 percent of 1920
98 percent of 1930
"When you find a relative’s record, click the “I’m Related” button for a name on the document to identify yourself as a relative and see others who’ve done the same. You also can see others’ photos, stories and comments related to the record. (See Footnote’s tips for starting family history and making the most of its interactive census collection.)
"The offer will help Footnote capture the family history interest stirred up by network television programs such as “Who Do You Think You Are?” and “Faces of America.” The getting-started page bills Footnote as the “unofficial, affordable and premiere resource for Who Do You Think You Are?”
"Footnote also has launched its improved record viewer, which I blogged about yesterday."
"Footnote's Census Records: Free for a Limited Time
"Posted by Diane
"Historical records subscription site Footnote is making its US census records free for a limited time.
"Footnote spokesperson Justin Schroepfer says there’s not yet a firm ending date, but the records will be free at least through the end of this month. You’ll need to register as a free member to view the records. Footnote is carrying out plans to host the complete US census back to 1790. Here are the census records on the site so far:
"the complete 1860 census
5 percent of 1900
3 percent of 1910
3 percent of 1920
98 percent of 1930
"When you find a relative’s record, click the “I’m Related” button for a name on the document to identify yourself as a relative and see others who’ve done the same. You also can see others’ photos, stories and comments related to the record. (See Footnote’s tips for starting family history and making the most of its interactive census collection.)
"The offer will help Footnote capture the family history interest stirred up by network television programs such as “Who Do You Think You Are?” and “Faces of America.” The getting-started page bills Footnote as the “unofficial, affordable and premiere resource for Who Do You Think You Are?”
"Footnote also has launched its improved record viewer, which I blogged about yesterday."
10 March 2010
Yes, you too can participate in the Baca Surname Workshop!
"The Baca Surname Workshop", facilitated by Robert J. C. Baca, will be on March 20, 2010, beginning at 10:30 AM, in Botts Hall, at the Albuquerque Special Collections Library. The workshop is free and open to the public. For more information, click on this link.
I received a number of responses from people who were disappointed because they could attend this workshop. Some people have even sent me their charts in hopes that we would discuss it during the workshop. That gave me an idea.
If you can't attend, but you wish to share your information in hopes that someone can help you, send me an e-mail at abqbobcat@nmia.com. Let me know if you wish to allow people to contact you directly or through me instead. I will share your information and give you any hints that attendees may have regarding your family tree.
You may find that ancestor who eludes you, or you may even find a long-lost cousin. Either way, you may be happy with the results.
If you are able to attend the workshop, please attend! The workshop will only be successful if people actually attend and discuss their genealogies. It is open to the novice and experienced genealogist, alike!
Robert Baca
President, New Mexico Genealogical Society
I received a number of responses from people who were disappointed because they could attend this workshop. Some people have even sent me their charts in hopes that we would discuss it during the workshop. That gave me an idea.
If you can't attend, but you wish to share your information in hopes that someone can help you, send me an e-mail at abqbobcat@nmia.com. Let me know if you wish to allow people to contact you directly or through me instead. I will share your information and give you any hints that attendees may have regarding your family tree.
You may find that ancestor who eludes you, or you may even find a long-lost cousin. Either way, you may be happy with the results.
If you are able to attend the workshop, please attend! The workshop will only be successful if people actually attend and discuss their genealogies. It is open to the novice and experienced genealogist, alike!
Robert Baca
President, New Mexico Genealogical Society
07 March 2010
March 20, 2010 NMGS Program
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:30 AM
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central NE, Albuquerque NM
(NW Corner of Edith and Central)
The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents
Robert J. C. Baca
President of the New Mexico Genealogical Society
Facilitating
The Baca Surname Workshop
By popular request, we offer the first of a series of single surname workshops.
Do you have the Baca surname within your family tree? Are you researching for someone else? Do you just have an interest in this uniquely New Mexican family?
Bring your research, charts and questions to the workshop. As a group, we will we work to break through the brick walls of our research. This workshop is for the novice, the expert and everyone in between.
This program is free and open to the public.
For more information about our programs, please visit the New Mexico Genealogical Society website at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central NE, Albuquerque NM
(NW Corner of Edith and Central)
The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents
Robert J. C. Baca
President of the New Mexico Genealogical Society
Facilitating
The Baca Surname Workshop
By popular request, we offer the first of a series of single surname workshops.
Do you have the Baca surname within your family tree? Are you researching for someone else? Do you just have an interest in this uniquely New Mexican family?
Bring your research, charts and questions to the workshop. As a group, we will we work to break through the brick walls of our research. This workshop is for the novice, the expert and everyone in between.
This program is free and open to the public.
For more information about our programs, please visit the New Mexico Genealogical Society website at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm
22 February 2010
Festival Djudeo-Espanyol 2010
I received this notice via e-mail.
Festival Djudeo - Espanyol 2010:
Celebrating the Crypto Jewish Legacy of New Mexico
March 19-20th
Congregation Nahalat Shalom
3606 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
for more information, click on the virtual flier below:
21 February 2010
Summaries of Past NMGS Programs
I've been receiving requests from NMGS members out of state to post information about our past programs. Well, I have summarized a few of our programs - eight to be exact - on this blog. You can access these summaries by clicking "Past NMGS Presentations" on the right margin of this blog, or you can click on this link.
Hopefully, one of these days we will be able to videotape some of our programs. I'll let you know when we do that.
Hopefully, one of these days we will be able to videotape some of our programs. I'll let you know when we do that.
13 February 2010
NMGS Program February 20, 2010
Recently, it came to our attention that another organization was having a program at the Special Collection Library at the same time as our February program. We did some research, and discovered that The Hispanic Culture Preservation League is actually having their program in a different room than ours. Our program will be in Botts Hall, while their program will be in the Center for the Book. Therefore, there is no conflict between the two programs.
Please see the announcement below for information about our program.
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 10:30 AM
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central NE, Albuquerque NM
(NW Corner of Edith and Central)
The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents
Angel R. Cervantes
Who will discuss the
New Mexico DNA Project:
The Anglo/Saxons connection to New Mexican Families
In Part IV of an ongoing series, Mr. Cervantes will explore the connection between certain New Mexican families and the Anglo Saxon tribes. Cervantes will show a short film that will trace the history of these people. He will discuss which families show the markers that are most identified with this tribe.
Angel Cervantes is the New Mexico Genealogical Society’s DNA Project Advisor. For more information about the New Mexico DNA Project, visit their website online at: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/NewMexicoDNA/default.aspx
This program is free and open to the public.
For more information about our programs, please visit the New Mexico Genealogical Society website at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm
Please see the announcement below for information about our program.
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 10:30 AM
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central NE, Albuquerque NM
(NW Corner of Edith and Central)
The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents
Angel R. Cervantes
Who will discuss the
New Mexico DNA Project:
The Anglo/Saxons connection to New Mexican Families
In Part IV of an ongoing series, Mr. Cervantes will explore the connection between certain New Mexican families and the Anglo Saxon tribes. Cervantes will show a short film that will trace the history of these people. He will discuss which families show the markers that are most identified with this tribe.
Angel Cervantes is the New Mexico Genealogical Society’s DNA Project Advisor. For more information about the New Mexico DNA Project, visit their website online at: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/NewMexicoDNA/default.aspx
This program is free and open to the public.
For more information about our programs, please visit the New Mexico Genealogical Society website at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm
05 February 2010
NMGS 50th Anniverary Conference!
The New Mexico Genealogical Society
proudly announces it's
50th Anniversary Conference
October 15 & 16, 2010
at the Marriott Pyramid Hotel
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
After 50 Years of Continuous Service to the Genealogical Community it's time to celebrate! 2010 marks Our Golden Anniversary! Celebrate with us at a GENEALOGY CONFERENCE in beautiful Albuquerque.
Speakers scheduled to appear:
* Keynote speaker: Paul Hutton, Ph.D - award winning speaker and UNM history professor
* Al Regensberg
* Robert J. Torrez, former New Mexico State Historian
* Rick Henricks, famed New Mexico historian
* Richard Melzer, historian
* Krysten Baca, of Ancestry.com
* Jim Greene, of FamilySearch.org
* Banquet Speaker: Bennett Greenspan, President & CEO of FamilyTreeDNA
All of this at very reasonable prices.
Visit our website at http://www.nmgs.org for more information.
To register for the conference or to view our agenda, click on this link.
We look forward to seeing you at the Marriott PYRAMID HOTEL in Albuquerque.
30 January 2010
From the Society of Southwest Archivists' website:
For more information, visit the website.
Society for Southwest Archivists Annual Meeting
April 28 -May 1 Santa Fe, NM
Lobby of the N.M. History Museum, site of the workshops
SSA's Annual Meeting at Santa Fe will feature three workshops:
* Preservation of Photographic Materials* Fund Raising 101: Success in Starting a Fund-Raising Program for your Repository
* Caring for Native American Archival Collections in a Culturally Responsive Way
For more information, visit the website.
29 January 2010
African-American History Month celebrated at the NARA
From Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter, the following announcement from the National Archives and Records Administration was posted:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The National Archives will celebrate African-American History Month in February with special films, public programs, book talks, and lectures, including a special event on the legacy of John Hope Franklin. These events are free and open to the public and will be held at the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C., and at the National Archives at College Park, Maryland.Visit Dick Eastman's blog for further information, including dates and times of specific events. If you live or are visiting in the Washington, D.C. area in February, consider attending one or more of these events.
Visitors to the William G. McGowan Theater should enter at the Special Events entrance at Constitution Ave. and 7th St., NW. Visitors to all programs in the National Archives Building Research Center (Room G-24) should use the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance, between 7th and 9th Streets, NW. The National Archives at College Park, MD, is located at 8601 Adelphi Road. Both locations are fully accessible. For directions, see: http://www.archives.gov/dc-metro....
20 January 2010
February 2010 NMGS Program
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 10:30 AM
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central NE, Albuquerque NM
(NW Corner of Edith and Central)
The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents
Angel R. Cervantes
Who will discuss the
New Mexico DNA Project:
The Anglo/Saxons connection to New Mexican Families
In Part IV of an ongoing series, Mr. Cervantes will explore the connection between certain New Mexican families and the Anglo Saxon tribes. Cervantes will show a short film that will trace the history of these people. He will discuss which families show the markers that are most identified with this tribe.
Angel Cervantes is the New Mexico Genealogical Society’s DNA Project Advisor. For more information about the New Mexico DNA Project, visit their website online at: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/NewMexicoDNA/default.aspx
This program is free and open to the public. For more information about our programs, please visit the New Mexico Genealogical Society website at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central NE, Albuquerque NM
(NW Corner of Edith and Central)
The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents
Angel R. Cervantes
Who will discuss the
New Mexico DNA Project:
The Anglo/Saxons connection to New Mexican Families
In Part IV of an ongoing series, Mr. Cervantes will explore the connection between certain New Mexican families and the Anglo Saxon tribes. Cervantes will show a short film that will trace the history of these people. He will discuss which families show the markers that are most identified with this tribe.
Angel Cervantes is the New Mexico Genealogical Society’s DNA Project Advisor. For more information about the New Mexico DNA Project, visit their website online at: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/NewMexicoDNA/default.aspx
This program is free and open to the public. For more information about our programs, please visit the New Mexico Genealogical Society website at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm
14 January 2010
Lila Armijo Pfeufer, 1911-2010
From Pat Esterly, NMGS website editor:
Sadly, we recall Lila Armijo Pfeufer, who was an dedicated member of the early team of volunteers who worked transcribing church records for NMGS publications. The Albuquerque Journal obituary stated that she passed away on January 10, 2010, at 99 years of age.
Lila was a very talented lady with an interesting life and left behind two daughters, a granddaughter, and a great granddaughter, as well as admiring friends. See more about her at French Funeral's online tribute, http://hosting-24467.tributes.com/show/Lila-Pfeufer-87600516.
A private funeral will be announced at a later date.
Sadly, we recall Lila Armijo Pfeufer, who was an dedicated member of the early team of volunteers who worked transcribing church records for NMGS publications. The Albuquerque Journal obituary stated that she passed away on January 10, 2010, at 99 years of age.
Lila was a very talented lady with an interesting life and left behind two daughters, a granddaughter, and a great granddaughter, as well as admiring friends. See more about her at French Funeral's online tribute, http://hosting-24467.tributes.com/show/Lila-Pfeufer-87600516.
A private funeral will be announced at a later date.
13 January 2010
January 2010 NMGS Program
Saturday, January 16, 2010, 10:30 AM
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central NE, Albuquerque NM
(NW Corner of Edith and Central)
The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents
Mary Wyant, Map Librarian
The Map and Geographic Information Center (M.A.G.I.C.) at the University of New Mexico
From the web site: "Whatever your needs or interest, maps can add a new dimension to your research, assignments, work or recreational activities. The Map and Geographic Information Center has thousands of maps and atlases on topics as diverse as flood zones in Bernalillo County to mineral resources in East Asia." Included is New Mexico historical material, such as Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, and maps of New Mexico and the Southwest, 1700s to 1940.
Ms. Wyant will display a number of maps from the center and discuss their significance to history.
Come join us at Botts Hall for this unique presentation.
This program is free and open to the public.
For more information about our programs, please visit the New Mexico Genealogical Society website at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central NE, Albuquerque NM
(NW Corner of Edith and Central)
The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents
Mary Wyant, Map Librarian
The Map and Geographic Information Center (M.A.G.I.C.) at the University of New Mexico
From the web site: "Whatever your needs or interest, maps can add a new dimension to your research, assignments, work or recreational activities. The Map and Geographic Information Center has thousands of maps and atlases on topics as diverse as flood zones in Bernalillo County to mineral resources in East Asia." Included is New Mexico historical material, such as Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, and maps of New Mexico and the Southwest, 1700s to 1940.
Ms. Wyant will display a number of maps from the center and discuss their significance to history.
Come join us at Botts Hall for this unique presentation.
This program is free and open to the public.
For more information about our programs, please visit the New Mexico Genealogical Society website at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm
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