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TUESDAY 13 APRIL 2021
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SGS NEWSPREVIOUS SPEAKER WAS:MARCH - KATHY LANDES PRESENTS -
MAKING MEMORIES WITH SHUTTERFLY 
SGS MEMBERS CAN LOG IN BELOW FOR HER NOTES
Notes From our last
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In 1994 Professor Bryan Sykes, a leading world authority on DNA and human evolution, was called in to examine the frozen remains of a man trapped in glacial ice in northern Italy. News of both the Ice Man's discovery and his age, which was put at over five thousand years, fascinated scientists and newspapers throughout the world. But what
made Sykes's story particularly revelatory was his successful identification of a genetic descendant of the Ice Man, a woman living in Great Britain today. How was Sykes able to locate a living relative of a man who died thousands of years ago? In The Seven Daughters of Eve, he gives us a firsthand account of his research into a remarkable gene, which passes undiluted from generation to generation through the maternal line. After plotting thousands of DNA sequences from all over the world, Sykes found that they clustered around a handful of distinct groups. Among Europeans and North American Caucasians, there are, in fact, only seven. This conclusion was staggering: almost everyone of native European descent, wherever they may live throughout the world, can trace their ancestry back to one of seven women, the Seven Daughters of Eve. READ MORE ABOUT THIS AMAZING BOOK - CLICK BELOW |
THE MILKMAN'S SON
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Raised in a family he bore little resemblance to, Randy was jokingly referred to as “the milkman’s son.” This warm and candid memoir chronicles the unraveling of a family secret, which begins with Randy’s dad having dreams about deceased relatives urging him to complete their family tree. Randy agrees to help with the genealogy, but after his searching leads to a dead end, he takes a commercially available DNA test. The results reveal a possible genetic match to a sister, which begins a familial quest that forever changes the author’s life.
Featuring a cast of vivid characters richly drawn from two distinct families, The Milkman’s Son reveals one man’s family tree, pulling back layers of new information as he gets closer to the truth—a biological father, siblings, and family members he never knew about. This is a story of accepting, forgiving, and reuniting. Most importantly, it’s about the bonds that connect us and the unconditional love that makes us feel like we belong. |
THE 2021 ROOTSTECH GENEALOGY CONFERENCE
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SO HOW WAS IT? More than 1 million family history enthusiasts are participating in RootsTech Connect 2021, many for the very first time, making this the largest gathering in the event’s 10-year history. Participants from over 235 countries and territories were registered for the world’s largest family history celebration, which ran Thursday through Saturday, February 25–27, 2021.
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MORE INTERESTING STUFF
4 DNA MYSTERIES SOLVED!
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The name change at Ellis Island. The American Indian “princess.”
The unbreakable brick wall. Every genealogist has a mystery lurking within his or her family tree. Often the subject of years of persistent research, the mystery is pulled out of dusty files and re-examined from time to time, in hopes that a new database or new clue will finally reveal the answer. This is an incredible age for genealogists with unsolved mysteries. The advent of online access to old records has revolutionized genealogy and broken through thousands of brick walls. Yet some mysteries fail to yield their secrets despite all the tools the modern genealogist has at his disposal. Genetic genealogy is another valuable tool that should be in your toolbox. Answers to family mysteries often hide in our very DNA. Genetic genealogy tests allow you to uncover relationships and connections that have long been forgotten or, sometimes, were intentionally concealed. Since these tests became available almost 15 years ago, many thousands of people have swabbed or spit (the most common methods for obtaining DNA samples). They’ve learned about their ancient origins, found genetic cousins and solved genealogical mysteries. Their DNA success are intriguing and may well help you find your own. How can you replicate their results? |
HOYT LIBRARY...remembering the past
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YOUR LAUGH FOR THE DAY
GET ANSWERS...ASK MISS BETTY!
WE ARE STILL HERE READY TO HELP!
Brick wall? Stumped? Out of Ideas?
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The combined efforts of
our members may be able to find you an answer! Go to the ASK MISS BETTY page and post your question or for help click on the Miss Betty icon. PS. We don't charge for the help but we do take donations. |
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PLEASE REMEMBER US
IN YOUR WILL TO THE SGS REMEMBRANCE FUND Where your donated monies can mean a real difference! We look for places in our city or county that are in need of extra help in regards to GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH or PRESERVATION, that we deem of great value to the community. The donation to these places is then MADE IN YOUR NAME. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL TO: saggensoc@gmail.com |
THIS JUST IN |
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FREE GENEALOGY HELP cold cases
RESEARCH HELP
PLEASE NOTE:
BECAUSE OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS, THE SAGINAW FAMILY HISTORY CENTER IS.... CLOSED TO EVERYONE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... |
BUT YOU CAN STILL CALL FOR
ONLINE HELP AT: FamilySearch
open 24/7 @ 1-866-604-1830
24 hrs a day / 7 days a week!
ONLINE HELP AT: FamilySearch
open 24/7 @ 1-866-604-1830
24 hrs a day / 7 days a week!
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
FAMILY HISTORY 101
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Sharing your family’s legacy is so important for strengthening family
bonds and reliving traditions that will make memories for every
generation. Take the time to sit down with your living relatives to
record important family history and maybe you’ll make some new
family history research discoveries. LET US SHOW YOU HOW...
bonds and reliving traditions that will make memories for every
generation. Take the time to sit down with your living relatives to
record important family history and maybe you’ll make some new
family history research discoveries. LET US SHOW YOU HOW...
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SGS PIONEER CERTIFICATES
Pioneer, Settler or First Family certificates
are for any PROVEN ancestors who may have lived in
Saginaw County from 1822-1884.
are for any PROVEN ancestors who may have lived in
Saginaw County from 1822-1884.
Go to History tab in our menu and then to the Pioneers link,
or just click here on the pioneers link>> PIONEERS
or just click here on the pioneers link>> PIONEERS
CHECK OUT OUR Fb SITE
There are lots of cool and interesting things to
read there! Or ask a question. You can connect to Fb right from our website! JUST CLICK THE Fb ICON
read there! Or ask a question. You can connect to Fb right from our website! JUST CLICK THE Fb ICON
FACEBOOK
Search: Saginaw Genealogical Society
Always at the top of our page.
PS: You will need to sign into your own
Fb account to enter the site.
Search: Saginaw Genealogical Society
Always at the top of our page.
PS: You will need to sign into your own
Fb account to enter the site.
FREE- FREE- FREE!
CLICK ON TITLE BELOW TO GO TO LINK
50 PLUS FREE Genealogy Sites
THE BEST DEAL AROUND!
(just click the number Fifty above)
50 PLUS FREE Genealogy Sites
THE BEST DEAL AROUND!
(just click the number Fifty above)
Saginaw News Obituary Index
With over 200,00+ obituaries for you
to find. Click on the link below
http://obits.netsource-one.net/
!!!PLEASE REMEMBER!!!
SAVING THE BEST FOR LAUGH
SO WHAT DID YOU SEE?
SO HOW OBSERVANT ARE YOU?
DID YOU NOTICE ALL THE SINGLE EGGS?
YOU DID? SO HOW MANY DID YOU COUNT?
(Don't count the ones in baskets or with bunnies!)
ANSWER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ASK MISS BETTY PAGE
DID YOU NOTICE ALL THE SINGLE EGGS?
YOU DID? SO HOW MANY DID YOU COUNT?
(Don't count the ones in baskets or with bunnies!)
ANSWER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ASK MISS BETTY PAGE
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY EASTER!
FOOD AND FAMILY HISTORY
FOOD HAS ALWAYS BEEN A WAY FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO BOND TOGETHER. MANY OF OUR FONDEST MEMORIES COME FROM THE FOOD AND THE SPECIAL HOLIDAY TRADITIONS THAT
WE MAKE AND PASS ON. MAKE YOUR MEMORIES TODAY!
WE MAKE AND PASS ON. MAKE YOUR MEMORIES TODAY!
LAMB is a traditional Easter food. Christians refer to Jesus as the “Lamb of God,” though lamb at Easter also has roots in early Passover celebrations. In the story of Exodus, the people of Egypt suffered a series of terrible plagues, including the death of all firstborn sons. Members of the Jewish faith painted their doorposts with sacrificed lamb’s blood so that God would “pass over” their homes. Jews who converted to Christianity continued the tradition of eating lamb at Easter. Historically, lamb would have been one of the first fresh meats available after a long winter with no livestock to slaughter.
How to make Greek lamb. Really, there are only four main ingredients to this recipe, (aside from the lamb), that I bet you have in your cupboards or refrigerators while you’re reading this post:
- Olive oil
- Oregano
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
You can also use this recipe for lamb steaks, forequarter chops or loin chops instead of these cutlets. Loin and forequarter chops take a little longer to cook than the recommended time of 3-4 minutes per side. I usually lower the heat after searing them on both sides, cover with a lid and finish them off for a further 4 minutes until they’re done. You can also cook them a little longer for well done lamb and turn them every minute or so until they’re cooked to how you like them.
If using a meat thermometer, remove them as soon as they reach a temp of 60°C (135-145˚F) for Medium. For Well Done, remove them at 70°C or just over (160-165˚F). ENJOY!
If using a meat thermometer, remove them as soon as they reach a temp of 60°C (135-145˚F) for Medium. For Well Done, remove them at 70°C or just over (160-165˚F). ENJOY!
FUN EASTER SANDWICHES:
filled with your favorite egg salad or ham salad
filled with your favorite egg salad or ham salad
5 ingredients:
Meat
Meat
- 1 1/2 cups Your favorite egg or ham salad
- 1 bunch Dill or parsley, fresh
- 1 Egg whisked with
- 1 Liquid food coloring, orange or yellow and red
- 1 tube Pillsbury crescent recipe creations crescent seamless dough sheet
MICHIGAN GENEALOGICAL COUNCIL
NEWSLETTER
JUST FOR LAFFS
THIS JUST IN....
WHATS NEW AT THE GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY
IN LANSING?
IN LANSING?
FOR YOUR INFORMATION...
DNA 101 |
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How much do you REALLY know about DNA? If you took a test on DNA could you pass it? Well then, how about a PRIMER on DNA? Let's Learn!
(YES YOU CAN TAKE NOTES)
(YES YOU CAN TAKE NOTES)
MILITARY HISTORY & NEWS |
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Uncovering... the Rest of the Story
Peggy Lauritzen thought she knew the basics of Asbury Moore’s story. Asbury, her great-great-grandfather, was married to Catherine, and they had seven children. Peggy also knew Asbury served in the Civil War. She decided to investigate a little more to see if she could learn anything new.
Peggy ordered Asbury's pension record and found it contained
212 pages! The record was packed full of details she didn’t know—and people to add to the family tree. It turned out Asbury’s family was much bigger than she realized. First, Catherine was a widow when she and Asbury got married. Some of the children Peggy had assumed were Catherine and Asbury’s were actually from Catherine’s first marriage. Catherine died early, and Asbury married a second time, having seven more children. Marriage certificates, death certificates, and questionnaires included in the pension gave this information.
Peggy ordered Asbury's pension record and found it contained
212 pages! The record was packed full of details she didn’t know—and people to add to the family tree. It turned out Asbury’s family was much bigger than she realized. First, Catherine was a widow when she and Asbury got married. Some of the children Peggy had assumed were Catherine and Asbury’s were actually from Catherine’s first marriage. Catherine died early, and Asbury married a second time, having seven more children. Marriage certificates, death certificates, and questionnaires included in the pension gave this information.
mORE LINKS FOR OUR READERS
fOR QUICK LINKS - CLICK ON THE BLUE ICONS
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Beginners Guide to Starting a Family Tree |
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Saginaw County Records
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The hub post |
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Overcoming Brick Walls
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Ellis Island Records and Info
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Hoyt Library - Local History/Genealogy
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GENEALOGY NEWS |
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hOW TO USE aNCESTRYDNA MATCH LIST
Join Crista Cowan for a detailed tour through the New and Improved AncestryDNA Match List. The Barefoot Genealogist will then walk you through her process for working with her DNA matches to make new discoveries about her family history. She will also provide you with some quick tips for keeping track of your new connections. Start Your Journey with Ancestry Today: http://www.ancestry.com/s113691/t4484... Subscribe: http://bit.ly/AncestrySubscribe About Ancestry: Bringing together science and self-discovery, Ancestry helps everyone, everywhere discover the story of what led to them. Our sophisticated engineering and technology harnesses family history and consumer genomics, combining billions of rich historical records and millions of family trees to over 10 million and counting to provide people with deeply meaningful insights about who
they are and where they come from. We’ve pioneered and defined this category, developing new innovations and technologies that have reinvented how people make family history discoveries. And these discoveries can give everyone a greater sense of identity, relatedness,
and their place in the world.
they are and where they come from. We’ve pioneered and defined this category, developing new innovations and technologies that have reinvented how people make family history discoveries. And these discoveries can give everyone a greater sense of identity, relatedness,
and their place in the world.
FREE... FREE... FREE
These Genealogy Sites are Providing
Free Resources During the Pandemic
Most of us are aware of the importance of social distancing during this difficult time in history, and are staying at home to protect ourselves and others. And, while the coronavirus pandemic is causing emotional and economic stress for us all, it is important to find ways to relieve our worry by taking part in activities that lift our mood and help us stay connected (virtually).
That’s why those of us at Family History Daily are so glad to see several genealogy companies and organizations stepping up to provide free access to a wide variety of documents, images, courses and tools to enhance research while we all self-isolate. We’re proud of the family history community for pulling together to support one another and hope these resources will bring a smile to your face.
That’s why those of us at Family History Daily are so glad to see several genealogy companies and organizations stepping up to provide free access to a wide variety of documents, images, courses and tools to enhance research while we all self-isolate. We’re proud of the family history community for pulling together to support one another and hope these resources will bring a smile to your face.
DID YOU KNOW?
NEWSBANK
NEWSBANK can be used for FREE with your public library card ID number. This website has newspapers to search for obituaries! CLICK ON THE TITLE ABOVE
NEWSBANK can be used for FREE with your public library card ID number. This website has newspapers to search for obituaries! CLICK ON THE TITLE ABOVE
INTERESTING STUFF
ASK ME A QUESTION:
Why is Easter called 'Easter'?
(Unbiased. Nonpartisan. Factual.)
(Unbiased. Nonpartisan. Factual.)
A NEW WEBSITEichiganology.org
SEEKINGMICHIGAN.ORG IS NOW MICHIGANOLOGY.ORG
The second biggest change to our website – the search box in the top right corner of every page, the ability to narrow search results, the option to add comments and tags to digital objects – are all features of our host’s upgrades. As we began to incorporate these new features, we also took the opportunity to change the structure of the website as well. These changes are meant to enable our staff to handle most of the web development work necessary to maintain and expand the website.
Memories & Traditions |
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PYSANKY EGGS...In my family known as
'The Crazy Lady Easter Eggs'
'The Crazy Lady Easter Eggs'
UKRANIAN ART FORM, CENTURIES OLD, STILL PRACTICED TODAY
This was something that my grandmother tried to teach me when I was ten years old. But it seemed too tedious of a project for me, on a warm, sunny summer morning. I begged her to let me go outside to play, and of course she gave in. She never bugged me about the Pysanka egg project again. In fact, the next time I ever saw the eggs was years after she had passed away, and I was in Florida for her younger brothers funeral. And there they were...at my Aunts desk. She said my Grandmother had given them to her before she died. I was immediately entranced with the designs and the beauty of the eggs. My Aunt showed me what she had accomplished over the years. But after the funeral I forgot about them entirely. Then a few years later my Aunt passed away, and I got a call from her son, who wanted directions to my home. He had travelled all the way from California to bring me TWO huge boxes of blown eggs, all the Pysanky supplies and a message from his mother: "Keep this tradition alive." I could almost feel Grandma reaching out to me once again and asking me to learn this ancient art craft. I have to say, it is not only fun and challenging, but very relaxing and rewarding. How I wish I would have learned this sooner!
If you are interested in learning more about Pysanky then please watch the video...or just for fun.
This was something that my grandmother tried to teach me when I was ten years old. But it seemed too tedious of a project for me, on a warm, sunny summer morning. I begged her to let me go outside to play, and of course she gave in. She never bugged me about the Pysanka egg project again. In fact, the next time I ever saw the eggs was years after she had passed away, and I was in Florida for her younger brothers funeral. And there they were...at my Aunts desk. She said my Grandmother had given them to her before she died. I was immediately entranced with the designs and the beauty of the eggs. My Aunt showed me what she had accomplished over the years. But after the funeral I forgot about them entirely. Then a few years later my Aunt passed away, and I got a call from her son, who wanted directions to my home. He had travelled all the way from California to bring me TWO huge boxes of blown eggs, all the Pysanky supplies and a message from his mother: "Keep this tradition alive." I could almost feel Grandma reaching out to me once again and asking me to learn this ancient art craft. I have to say, it is not only fun and challenging, but very relaxing and rewarding. How I wish I would have learned this sooner!
If you are interested in learning more about Pysanky then please watch the video...or just for fun.
STRANGE BUT TRUE
ABOUT YOUR LIBRARY CARDS
Are you a Michigan library card holder? Did you know that as of May 24, 2016, you can now access hundreds of Michigan’s state parks, historic sites, recreation areas and campgrounds for either free or discounted admission?
You can even use it to visit any of the
Seven National Park venues in this state!
To Read More About It:
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You can even use it to visit any of the
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Pysanka (PA-SAN-KA) or a written egg; pysanky is many
The current Pysanka Museum building was built in 2000 in the western Ukrainian city of Kolomyia, Ivano-Frankivska Oblast. Previously the pysanka collection had been housed in the Kolomyia church of the Annunciation. The museum is part of the National Museum of Hutsulshchyna and Pokuttya Folk Art. The central part of the museum is in the shape of a pysanka (Ukrainian Easter egg). This is the only museum in the world dedicated to the pysanka, and it has become a calling card of the city. In August 2007 the museum was recognized as a landmark of modern Ukraine.
The museum was opened on 23 September 2000, during the 10th International Hutsul festival. Director Yaroslava Tkachuk first came up with the idea of a museum in the shape of a pysanka, local artists Vasyl Andrushko and Myroslav Yasinskyi brought the idea to life. The museum is not only shaped like an egg (14 m in height and 10 m in diameter), but parts of the exterior of and inside of the dome are painted to resemble a pysanka!
At this time, the museum possesses a collection of over 10,000 pysanky. The permanent collection includes pysanky from the majority of the oblasts of Ukraine. Many are modern re-creations of traditional designs, including a recreation by Oksana Bilous and Zoya Stashuk of the Skarzhynska collection (as depicted by Kulzhynsky), but there is also a fine collection of older pysanky from the Ivano-Frankivsk region that date from the 19th and 20th centuries. There are many examples of both pysanky and other forms of decorated eggs from other Slavic countries (Belarus, the Czech Republic, Poland) and more distant lands (Romania, Sweden, United States, Canada, France, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India).
The museum also presents temporary exhibitions in its galleries, usually collections of folk or original pysanky by local pysankary. Other exhibits are usually related to the pysanka and Hutsul Easter traditions, but can also encompass other folk arts. Another special collection at the museum are pysanky decorated with hand-signatures by all Ukrainian presidents and most of First Ladies, and by foreign politicians who visited the museum
The current Pysanka Museum building was built in 2000 in the western Ukrainian city of Kolomyia, Ivano-Frankivska Oblast. Previously the pysanka collection had been housed in the Kolomyia church of the Annunciation. The museum is part of the National Museum of Hutsulshchyna and Pokuttya Folk Art. The central part of the museum is in the shape of a pysanka (Ukrainian Easter egg). This is the only museum in the world dedicated to the pysanka, and it has become a calling card of the city. In August 2007 the museum was recognized as a landmark of modern Ukraine.
The museum was opened on 23 September 2000, during the 10th International Hutsul festival. Director Yaroslava Tkachuk first came up with the idea of a museum in the shape of a pysanka, local artists Vasyl Andrushko and Myroslav Yasinskyi brought the idea to life. The museum is not only shaped like an egg (14 m in height and 10 m in diameter), but parts of the exterior of and inside of the dome are painted to resemble a pysanka!
At this time, the museum possesses a collection of over 10,000 pysanky. The permanent collection includes pysanky from the majority of the oblasts of Ukraine. Many are modern re-creations of traditional designs, including a recreation by Oksana Bilous and Zoya Stashuk of the Skarzhynska collection (as depicted by Kulzhynsky), but there is also a fine collection of older pysanky from the Ivano-Frankivsk region that date from the 19th and 20th centuries. There are many examples of both pysanky and other forms of decorated eggs from other Slavic countries (Belarus, the Czech Republic, Poland) and more distant lands (Romania, Sweden, United States, Canada, France, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India).
The museum also presents temporary exhibitions in its galleries, usually collections of folk or original pysanky by local pysankary. Other exhibits are usually related to the pysanka and Hutsul Easter traditions, but can also encompass other folk arts. Another special collection at the museum are pysanky decorated with hand-signatures by all Ukrainian presidents and most of First Ladies, and by foreign politicians who visited the museum