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In 2023, May’s Full Flower Moon is a time of celebration, spiritual rituals, and spiritual growth. This month also includes a lunar eclipse, which is considered a significant event in astrology and spiritual practices. In 2023, May’s Full Moon is called the Flower Moon. It takes place on May 5th and peaks at 1:34 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
WATERLILY Often associated with birth and resurrection because of their striking ability to emerge from the water. Because of their often white petals, you'll also find them symbolizing purity and majesty. But the most interesting thing the water lily symbolizes is enlightenment! |
APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS!
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Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors- Was presented by Bob Szczypka. We saw an excellent video from 'The Barefoot Genealogist', Christa Cowan. Bob also created a handout to follow the video. (A copy is attached) Many of the suggestions Christa had, appear to be common knowledge but many times in our research we forget about some of the less common records that can help us find the information we are looking for. This video was a great reminder and the handout is a great tool to keep handy and to refer back to when frustration sets in! Another good suggestion and reminder is to write down HOW the evidence you found led to the conclusion you came to. And always ATTACH the documents you find to your family tree as proof your tree is accurate. You can watch her video here: DONT FORGET THE HANDOUT BELOW!
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DANDELION
With their golden flowers in the early spring, dandelions represent the return of life, the rebirth of growth and green after a harsh winter, and a display of abundant strength and power.
With their golden flowers in the early spring, dandelions represent the return of life, the rebirth of growth and green after a harsh winter, and a display of abundant strength and power.
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ThruLines shows identified descendants of a given ancestor who have tested with AncestryDNA, and share DNA with the tester whose results are being reviewed.
ThruLines replaces Shared Ancestor Hints, and greatly expands upon the data provided by those hints.
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ThruLines is accessible from “Your DNA Results Summary” under DNA in the top menu bar on Ancestry. To have access to ThruLines data, your family tree must be public, and linked to your DNA test. To check this, go to Your DNA Results Summary, and click on the Settings button (near the top right corner of the screen). Then follow the instructions in the Family Tree Linking section.
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ThruLines shows identified descendants of a given ancestor who have tested with AncestryDNA, and share DNA with the tester whose results are being reviewed.
ThruLines replaces Shared Ancestor Hints, and greatly expands upon the data provided by those hints.
ThruLines provides the opportunity to view connections that would take a great deal of research to find manually.
ThruLines is accessible from “Your DNA Results Summary” under DNA in the top menu bar on Ancestry. To have access to ThruLines data, your family tree must be public, and linked to your DNA test. To check this, go to Your DNA Results Summary, and click on the Settings button (near the top right corner of the screen). Then follow the instructions in the Family Tree Linking section.
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1. Pinpoint your ancestor’s location from the census on a map, and then look for churches, cemeteries, and other places where your ancestor may have left records.
2. Be sure to locate your ancestor’s adult siblings in census records. It was common for extended family to live in the same household or near other family members. You may find a parent, grandparent, or other family members living either with them or nearby.
3. If you’re having a difficult time locating your ancestor, try searching using only given names and other details like birth year, residence, family members, place of birth, etc.
4. Occasionally, census takers only recorded initials in place of the given name. Using only a first initial will bring up these records.
5. Census takers didn’t always have the best penmanship, so if you’re having a hard time locating your ancestor, write out the name and try replacing some of the letters with letters that look similar. (Try an O for an A, try an J for a P, try a F for an S.)
6. The U.S. federal censuses for the years 1900-1930 include a date of immigration for immigrants. Use that date to narrow your search for your ancestor’s passenger arrival record in the Immigration Collection.
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FMH TOOLKIT
How do I keep track of my family medical history?
If possible, look at death certificates and family medical records. Collect information about your parents, sisters, brothers, half-sisters, half-brothers, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Family members share genes, habits, lifestyles, and surroundings.
These things can affect health and the risk for illness. Most people have a relative with a chronic disease or a health condition such as high cholesterol. If you have a close family member with a chronic disease, you may be more likely to get that disease.
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How far back should I go for family medical history?
The CDC recommends taking a family health history that includes at least three generations. You should include your grandparents, parents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins on both sides of your family. If you have children, include them, too.
What if I don't know my family's medical history?
If you have your birth parents' names, public records such as birth or death certificates may give you more insight into your family's background. Also ask your adoptive parents or the adoption agency whether they have any information that could give you more information about your family medical history.
Your family health history plays an important role in your health.
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If possible, look at death certificates and family medical records. Collect information about your parents, sisters, brothers, half-sisters, half-brothers, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Family members share genes, habits, lifestyles, and surroundings.
These things can affect health and the risk for illness. Most people have a relative with a chronic disease or a health condition such as high cholesterol. If you have a close family member with a chronic disease, you may be more likely to get that disease.
BE INFORMED
How far back should I go for family medical history?
The CDC recommends taking a family health history that includes at least three generations. You should include your grandparents, parents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins on both sides of your family. If you have children, include them, too.
What if I don't know my family's medical history?
If you have your birth parents' names, public records such as birth or death certificates may give you more insight into your family's background. Also ask your adoptive parents or the adoption agency whether they have any information that could give you more information about your family medical history.
Your family health history plays an important role in your health.
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WHAT DID YOU SEE?
DID YOU NOTICE THE:
SINGLE BEE?
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WHAT DID YOU SEE?
DID YOU NOTICE THE:
SINGLE BEE?
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FOOD & FAMILY
Did you know...family recipes are a tradition!?!
GO AHEAD...Make it with family! What food is most popular in May? Well, that would be anything associated with SUMMER! Or in my case POTATO SALAD!!!
GO AHEAD...Make it with family! What food is most popular in May? Well, that would be anything associated with SUMMER! Or in my case POTATO SALAD!!!
HERE ARE SOME AMAZING DISHES TO SERVE WITH
POTATO SALAD!
POTATO SALAD!
DIANTHUS In the language of flowers, Dianthus is an emblem of passion, affection, love and gratitude. This makes it an ideal element in Mother's Day and also Valentine's Day arrangements, along with wedding bouquets and centerpieces.
MILITARY
WWI STORIES TO WARM YOUR HEART
Thucydides, (thoo·si·duh·deez)
an Ancient Greek historian and general, once said:
“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out and meet it.”
an Ancient Greek historian and general, once said:
“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out and meet it.”
WWII: BLITZKREIG TACTICS
On September 1st 1939, Hitler’s army invaded Poland...
... starting WWII and showing the world how they planned to dominate. This method would come to be known as Blitzkrieg or Lightning War, and it would change the face of warfare forever. In this episode of WWII In Numbers, we take a look at the numbers behind this Blitzkrieg, how it was made possible and why the Allies were unable to prevent its devastating effects. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. WATCH THE VIDEO
... starting WWII and showing the world how they planned to dominate. This method would come to be known as Blitzkrieg or Lightning War, and it would change the face of warfare forever. In this episode of WWII In Numbers, we take a look at the numbers behind this Blitzkrieg, how it was made possible and why the Allies were unable to prevent its devastating effects. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. WATCH THE VIDEO
DAISY
These sunny springtime blooms have several positive meanings. The meaning of a daisy flower can be purity, innocence, new beginnings, joy and cheerfulness. In the Victorian Era, daisies symbolized innocence, loyalty and an ability to keep things secret. Shhhhhh!
These sunny springtime blooms have several positive meanings. The meaning of a daisy flower can be purity, innocence, new beginnings, joy and cheerfulness. In the Victorian Era, daisies symbolized innocence, loyalty and an ability to keep things secret. Shhhhhh!
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The Korean War: Everything You Need to Know
11 Aug 2020
Military.com | By Blake Stilwell
The Korean War was the first time the United States military engaged in a shooting conflict after the end of World War II; it was also the first of many sparks that really turned the Cold War hot.
From 1950 to 1953, the Korean War was at the forefront of American minds and politics. A public emerging from the World War II years and weary of fighting didn't fully understand the threat of Communism or the Truman administration's "containment" strategy -- which meant they didn't fully understand what happened in the first place.
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Military.com | By Blake Stilwell
The Korean War was the first time the United States military engaged in a shooting conflict after the end of World War II; it was also the first of many sparks that really turned the Cold War hot.
From 1950 to 1953, the Korean War was at the forefront of American minds and politics. A public emerging from the World War II years and weary of fighting didn't fully understand the threat of Communism or the Truman administration's "containment" strategy -- which meant they didn't fully understand what happened in the first place.
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A BLUE ORCHID
In Victorian times, orchids were seen as a symbol of wealth and luxury. Blue flowers, on the other hand, mean rarity, beauty, spirituality, power, peace, and uniqueness. Blue orchids combine the meanings of orchids and blue flowers. They illustrate spirituality, fertility, peace, and uniqueness.
In Victorian times, orchids were seen as a symbol of wealth and luxury. Blue flowers, on the other hand, mean rarity, beauty, spirituality, power, peace, and uniqueness. Blue orchids combine the meanings of orchids and blue flowers. They illustrate spirituality, fertility, peace, and uniqueness.
AMAZING STORIES
Every Wednesday The Weekly Genealogist provides readers with news and information about NEHGS and the genealogical community. Features include a description of the latest database
on AmericanAncestors.org, a spotlight, an editor’s column, a survey question, stories of interest, and announcements about bookstore items, educational opportunities, and special offers.
on AmericanAncestors.org, a spotlight, an editor’s column, a survey question, stories of interest, and announcements about bookstore items, educational opportunities, and special offers.
MONTH BY MONTH
MAY
WHAT DAYS ARE YOUR FAVORITES?
What is the growing moon in May?
This is the name of May's Moon, AKA the Full Flower Moon.
May also marks the end of hard frost, making this the time of year when farmers begin to seed their fields. This led to May's Moon also being known as the Full Corn Planting Moon.
But May has so many other days to notice...
Mothers Day (May 8)
National Devil's Food Cake Day (May 19)
Armed Forces Day (May 21)
National Rescue Dog Day (May 20)
World Turtle Day (May 28)
Memorial Day (May 30)
and lets not forget this important holiday...
National Smile Day !!! (May 31) :)
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This is the name of May's Moon, AKA the Full Flower Moon.
May also marks the end of hard frost, making this the time of year when farmers begin to seed their fields. This led to May's Moon also being known as the Full Corn Planting Moon.
But May has so many other days to notice...
Mothers Day (May 8)
National Devil's Food Cake Day (May 19)
Armed Forces Day (May 21)
National Rescue Dog Day (May 20)
World Turtle Day (May 28)
Memorial Day (May 30)
and lets not forget this important holiday...
National Smile Day !!! (May 31) :)
Click below to learn about all the holidays!
TULIP
The most known meaning of tulips is perfect and deep love. As tulips are a classic flower that has been loved by many for centuries they have been attached with the meaning of love. They're ideal to give to someone who you have a deep, and unconditional love for, whether it's your partner, children, parents or siblings.
The most known meaning of tulips is perfect and deep love. As tulips are a classic flower that has been loved by many for centuries they have been attached with the meaning of love. They're ideal to give to someone who you have a deep, and unconditional love for, whether it's your partner, children, parents or siblings.
DAYS TO CELEBRATE:
Ok, we are picking our favorite day to celebrate...
You may have your preferences, but today I am picking May 21st.
NATIONAL BEE DAY!
Did you know they actually celebrate the humble honey bee? Well we are going to do that here too all month long. I was actually afraid of bees, once I had been stung. But they have also fascinated me ever since I was a young child. Did you know that without bees...we would all soon cease to exist? And that bees keep everything running smoothly in our wonderful world?
Well at least in the NATURAL world. Did you know... there are specific things you can do to HELP our honey bees? And here are THREE...
1. Buy hive products
You can celebrate World Bee Day by buying honey, wax, and other hive products. Support your local beekeepers. You can also gift these items to your friends to celebrate World Bee Day.
2. Set up a pollinator farm
A great way to observe World Bee Day is by setting up a pollinator farm on your terrace, garden, or balcony. You can either buy one from a home furnishing store or make one yourself after watching an online tutorial. (see below)
3. Change your pesticides
On World Bee Day, change your pesticides. Use pesticides that are not harmful to bees. Spray them in calm weather, early in the morning or late at night, when bees are avoiding blossoms.
NATIONAL BEE DAY!
Did you know they actually celebrate the humble honey bee? Well we are going to do that here too all month long. I was actually afraid of bees, once I had been stung. But they have also fascinated me ever since I was a young child. Did you know that without bees...we would all soon cease to exist? And that bees keep everything running smoothly in our wonderful world?
Well at least in the NATURAL world. Did you know... there are specific things you can do to HELP our honey bees? And here are THREE...
1. Buy hive products
You can celebrate World Bee Day by buying honey, wax, and other hive products. Support your local beekeepers. You can also gift these items to your friends to celebrate World Bee Day.
2. Set up a pollinator farm
A great way to observe World Bee Day is by setting up a pollinator farm on your terrace, garden, or balcony. You can either buy one from a home furnishing store or make one yourself after watching an online tutorial. (see below)
3. Change your pesticides
On World Bee Day, change your pesticides. Use pesticides that are not harmful to bees. Spray them in calm weather, early in the morning or late at night, when bees are avoiding blossoms.
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MORNING GLORY
The morning glory flower can have many meanings, but the most common are love, life, and death, or even love in vain. It's ability to rise each morning and sleep each evening resembles human life.
The morning glory flower can have many meanings, but the most common are love, life, and death, or even love in vain. It's ability to rise each morning and sleep each evening resembles human life.
FAMILY STORIES- THREE
THESE ARE ANONAMOUS FAMILY STORIES- names have been omitted, but they are SO interesting to read and learn from!
OUR FIRST STORY IS ALL ABOUT BRICK WALLS...
"I'm proudest of breaking the brick-wall of my great-grandfather's illegitimacy. I wasn't even positive at first that he was illegitimate, but there were some signs - he took his mother's maiden name, he gave his step-father's name on various records, and one time in particular he or my great-grandmother answered, "don't know" to questions about his birth father (name, birth place, etc).
Eventually, I felt confident enough to move forward on the hypothesis of who he was. My great-grandmother, who was a genealogist, published a family history of her father's line and included a short passage about my great-grandfather's life, which contained his birth father's name. I had no idea what to make of it. Was it a lie to protect him? If it wasn't, how did he know?
I knew his mother died when he was 5 and he was then raised by his maternal grand-parents. Did they tell him? Why didn't he give his birth father's name on any records, if he knew it all along? The passage didn't give any biographical information about the birth father at all. Just a name and that he died when my great-grandfather was still young.
So, I began researching any man by that name living in the general vicinity of where my great-grandfather was born (Davison County, SD) and I was able to identify a candidate who was the right age to be the father. I had no way of knowing for certain without DNA. But in this mans will, he only named his siblings as next of kin, he never married.
Well, my Mom and my Aunt's DNA sat in the database for years, and then one day a 3rd cousins' level match suddenly appeared. Fortunately, I had tested my grandfather before he passed, and the man in question didn't match him, so I knew the connection had to be through my maternal grandmother (who I found, was the daughter of my 'out-of-wedlock great-grandfather').
I won't go into the whole process, but I eventually figured out that he really was related to me, (the man I had identified years before as a candidate.) And since then, I've had over a dozen matches appear who are descendants of this man's siblings.
In short, the name in my great-grandmother's book WAS correct and I had also picked the right man in my research.
That was an awesome day! It's so depressing when your tree just stops on one branch so early. The only problem is that the now-known 2nd great-grandfather's parents were Irish immigrants in the 1850s and now I am brick-walled in Ireland. Yay! At least I've gone back 2 generations. So, I have that at least.
Also, this 2nd great-grandfather has produced at least 2 other illegitimate children (which I've determined through DNA as being very likely). His obituary mentions that he was a 'flawed man.' Oof.
(ya think?) Anyhow, I wish I knew more about my great-grandfather's early life. I'd love to know what he was told. I'm actually surprised that he knew his birth-father's name, given that he was raised by his grandparents who were Norwegian immigrants."
"I'm proudest of breaking the brick-wall of my great-grandfather's illegitimacy. I wasn't even positive at first that he was illegitimate, but there were some signs - he took his mother's maiden name, he gave his step-father's name on various records, and one time in particular he or my great-grandmother answered, "don't know" to questions about his birth father (name, birth place, etc).
Eventually, I felt confident enough to move forward on the hypothesis of who he was. My great-grandmother, who was a genealogist, published a family history of her father's line and included a short passage about my great-grandfather's life, which contained his birth father's name. I had no idea what to make of it. Was it a lie to protect him? If it wasn't, how did he know?
I knew his mother died when he was 5 and he was then raised by his maternal grand-parents. Did they tell him? Why didn't he give his birth father's name on any records, if he knew it all along? The passage didn't give any biographical information about the birth father at all. Just a name and that he died when my great-grandfather was still young.
So, I began researching any man by that name living in the general vicinity of where my great-grandfather was born (Davison County, SD) and I was able to identify a candidate who was the right age to be the father. I had no way of knowing for certain without DNA. But in this mans will, he only named his siblings as next of kin, he never married.
Well, my Mom and my Aunt's DNA sat in the database for years, and then one day a 3rd cousins' level match suddenly appeared. Fortunately, I had tested my grandfather before he passed, and the man in question didn't match him, so I knew the connection had to be through my maternal grandmother (who I found, was the daughter of my 'out-of-wedlock great-grandfather').
I won't go into the whole process, but I eventually figured out that he really was related to me, (the man I had identified years before as a candidate.) And since then, I've had over a dozen matches appear who are descendants of this man's siblings.
In short, the name in my great-grandmother's book WAS correct and I had also picked the right man in my research.
That was an awesome day! It's so depressing when your tree just stops on one branch so early. The only problem is that the now-known 2nd great-grandfather's parents were Irish immigrants in the 1850s and now I am brick-walled in Ireland. Yay! At least I've gone back 2 generations. So, I have that at least.
Also, this 2nd great-grandfather has produced at least 2 other illegitimate children (which I've determined through DNA as being very likely). His obituary mentions that he was a 'flawed man.' Oof.
(ya think?) Anyhow, I wish I knew more about my great-grandfather's early life. I'd love to know what he was told. I'm actually surprised that he knew his birth-father's name, given that he was raised by his grandparents who were Norwegian immigrants."
OUR SECOND STORY CONCERNS ROYALTY...
So hang onto your hats!
"One of my ancestors is Edmund Scarburgh (1584-1635), who was a Virginia colonist; he was the father of Sir Charles Scarburgh, who was a founding member of the "Royal Society", and a member of parliament, and "physician-in-ordinary" to Charles II, James II, and William and Mary. Most of the available information on Edmund Scarburgh named his wife as "Hannah Butler" (apparently based on the fact that his son Edmund, in Virginia, claimed a headright for one "Robert Butler, servant").
One day a few years ago I was on Twitter and saw someone retweet the Oxford University Press, something about a guy named Lording Barry whose entry in the Dictionary of National Biography describes him as "playwright and pirate". I thought this sounded kind of interesting, and went looking for info about this 'Lording Barry' person. I soon found something on Google Books, that was unfortunately partial-view only, that had the name of "Scarburgh" in the text. So I wondered, was this Scarburgh the same family as mine?
So, I went and found a hard copy through an online used bookseller; turns out that this Lording Barry was the uncle of Edmund Scarburgh's wife Hannah, (who turns out she wasn't a Butler at all, but a Smith!) Anyhow, he made a will naming her sons, Charles and Edmund as beneficiaries, and she, herself as 'executrix' or executor!!!
I also found her father's will that answered all the questions, it named "daughter Anna Scarbrough" and "grandson Charles Scarbrough". So I managed to resolve a misidentification that's persisted for over a hundred years thanks to being curious about something totally unrelated!"
So hang onto your hats!
"One of my ancestors is Edmund Scarburgh (1584-1635), who was a Virginia colonist; he was the father of Sir Charles Scarburgh, who was a founding member of the "Royal Society", and a member of parliament, and "physician-in-ordinary" to Charles II, James II, and William and Mary. Most of the available information on Edmund Scarburgh named his wife as "Hannah Butler" (apparently based on the fact that his son Edmund, in Virginia, claimed a headright for one "Robert Butler, servant").
One day a few years ago I was on Twitter and saw someone retweet the Oxford University Press, something about a guy named Lording Barry whose entry in the Dictionary of National Biography describes him as "playwright and pirate". I thought this sounded kind of interesting, and went looking for info about this 'Lording Barry' person. I soon found something on Google Books, that was unfortunately partial-view only, that had the name of "Scarburgh" in the text. So I wondered, was this Scarburgh the same family as mine?
So, I went and found a hard copy through an online used bookseller; turns out that this Lording Barry was the uncle of Edmund Scarburgh's wife Hannah, (who turns out she wasn't a Butler at all, but a Smith!) Anyhow, he made a will naming her sons, Charles and Edmund as beneficiaries, and she, herself as 'executrix' or executor!!!
I also found her father's will that answered all the questions, it named "daughter Anna Scarbrough" and "grandson Charles Scarbrough". So I managed to resolve a misidentification that's persisted for over a hundred years thanks to being curious about something totally unrelated!"
SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET? LETS TAKE A LOOK...
"I recently found out about some skeletons in a family closet. So, it looked like my great-great Aunt had married her first cousin (she was my great-grandmother's cousin, and she married my great-grandmother's brother) in the 1930s. I wasn't that concerned about it - 'kissing cousins' were a thing, after all - but I was curious.
So, I messaged my great aunt (my great-grandmother's daughter) to see if she could confirm that this was the case, or if I had gotten it mixed up with a different person with the same name.
The answer was YES! but the married couple weren't blood related. Apparently their parents (her father, his mother) had both been adopted...from girls who worked at the brothel that my 3x Great grandparents owned on the docks in my hometown.
So looking at directory and census records from back then, my 3x Great grandparents are listed as running a saloon until around 1920, at which point they moved to the other side of Cleveland, Ohio and then ran a "confectionery"...(which I assumed was a euphemism for a 'speakeasy', or possibly a candy store.) Unfortunately I can't find the family in the 1900 census, and
then 1890 is, well, nonexistent. So here I sit."
"I recently found out about some skeletons in a family closet. So, it looked like my great-great Aunt had married her first cousin (she was my great-grandmother's cousin, and she married my great-grandmother's brother) in the 1930s. I wasn't that concerned about it - 'kissing cousins' were a thing, after all - but I was curious.
So, I messaged my great aunt (my great-grandmother's daughter) to see if she could confirm that this was the case, or if I had gotten it mixed up with a different person with the same name.
The answer was YES! but the married couple weren't blood related. Apparently their parents (her father, his mother) had both been adopted...from girls who worked at the brothel that my 3x Great grandparents owned on the docks in my hometown.
So looking at directory and census records from back then, my 3x Great grandparents are listed as running a saloon until around 1920, at which point they moved to the other side of Cleveland, Ohio and then ran a "confectionery"...(which I assumed was a euphemism for a 'speakeasy', or possibly a candy store.) Unfortunately I can't find the family in the 1900 census, and
then 1890 is, well, nonexistent. So here I sit."
PANSY The pansy flower represents
the thoughts of lovers, shared before a word is spoken. Named for the French word for “thought” (pensee), the pansy was said to be a charmed flower, possessing telepathic magic. Attending to the plucked bloom, you could hear your lover's thoughts. (Interesting)
the thoughts of lovers, shared before a word is spoken. Named for the French word for “thought” (pensee), the pansy was said to be a charmed flower, possessing telepathic magic. Attending to the plucked bloom, you could hear your lover's thoughts. (Interesting)
INTERVIEWS
Questions for Interviewing Family Members
Interviewing members of your family may help you gather information about your ancestors. It's a good idea to start with the oldest members of your family and work forward. People may remember important details or have family heirlooms, records, or photos that can help you. We HIGHLY recommend recording the interview.
These questions can help you get started, come back and ask more questions often. Your visits will be appreciated!
PICK NO MORE THAN 6 AT A TIME:
Remember elderly people get tired quickly!
Interviewing members of your family may help you gather information about your ancestors. It's a good idea to start with the oldest members of your family and work forward. People may remember important details or have family heirlooms, records, or photos that can help you. We HIGHLY recommend recording the interview.
These questions can help you get started, come back and ask more questions often. Your visits will be appreciated!
PICK NO MORE THAN 6 AT A TIME:
Remember elderly people get tired quickly!
- Who were the oldest members of your family that you knew personally? Where were they originally from?
- Do you know their whole names? Birthdates?
- Did your parents talk about any of their ancestors when you were growing up?
- Did anyone who wasn't related to you, live with you when you were a child?
- Where did you grow up?
- For how long did your family live in the area(s)?
- How many siblings did you have? What were their names and ages?
- What were your siblings like?
- Did other family members live in the area? If so, who?
- Did you live on a farm? If so, what kind of crops did you grow?
- Did you keep livestock or other animals?
- Did you have any pets?
- What was your house or apartment like? How many rooms were in it?
- What kinds of amenities did your home have? (indoor plumbing, electricity or gas, phone, television)
- Do any items or rooms from the house stand out in your mind as favorites?
- What was your neighborhood like?
- Did your town have a railroad? A post office? Stores?
- What was your family's religious affiliation?
- Where did you go to church?
- What religious ceremonies did you take part in?
- Did you have godparents or sponsors?
- Where did you go to school?
- What level of education do you have?
- What was your favorite subject in school?
- Did you have any special interests when you were growing up?
- What kind of games did you play?
- What was your favorite toy?
- What did you do for fun?
- Did your family ever take trips or go on vacations?
- Do you speak any foreign languages?
- Did you have family reunions?
- Who were your friends when you were growing up?
- Can you tell me about some close friends of the family?
- Can you describe the personalities of your family members?
- Are there any physical characteristics that run in your family?
- Were there any illnesses in your family?
- Do any illnesses run in the family?
- Did your family have any traditions?
- Can you remember any stories that were told to you as a child (fictional, folklore, or real life)?
- What events stand out to you from your childhood?
- What inventions or developments changed your life, and how?
- What were your parents’ occupations?
- Where did your parents work?
- Did you work? Where?
- Did anyone in your family serve in the military?
- Did anyone in your family hold a public office?
- Did anyone in your family play a musical instrument?
- What was your favorite song?
- What were your family's favorite meals? Are there any special family recipes?
- Did you eat or avoid eating some foods on certain occasions?
- Were you ever mentioned in a newspaper? When, where?
- What kinds of organizations did your family belong to?
- What special skills do you have?
- How did you choose your profession?
- When did you move away from home?
- Have you ever been married? If so, to whom? When?
- (If partnered) Where did you meet your spouse or partner?
- What qualities drew you to them?
- Did you exchange any special gifts?
- (If married) How long did you date before getting married?
- Where did you get married?
- Who participated in your wedding?
- Did you have a reception? Was there music? Which songs were played?
- Do you have a copy of your wedding invitation?
- Was there an announcement in the newspaper? Which paper? What town?
- How many children do you have?
- How many are still living?
- What stories did you tell your children when they were growing up?
DHALIA
In the Victorian Era, when floriography (the language of flowers) was all the rage, dahlias were given as symbols of devotion, love, beauty and dignity. These meanings still hold true in modern times.
Today, dahlia flowers symbolize beauty, commitment, and kindness. They're also tied to steadfastness, due to their ability to bloom after many other flowers have died.
In the Victorian Era, when floriography (the language of flowers) was all the rage, dahlias were given as symbols of devotion, love, beauty and dignity. These meanings still hold true in modern times.
Today, dahlia flowers symbolize beauty, commitment, and kindness. They're also tied to steadfastness, due to their ability to bloom after many other flowers have died.
THE BOOK NOOK
HISTORICAL, GENEALOGICAL & RESEARCH BOOKS
THE BEEKEEPERS BIBLE
The Beekeeper’s Bible is as much an ultimate guide to the practical essentials of beekeeping as it is a beautiful almanac to be read from cover to cover. Part history book, part handbook, and part cookbook, this illustrated tome covers every facet of the ancient hobby of beekeeping, from how to manage hives safely to harvesting one’s own honey, and ideas for how to use honey and beeswax. Detailed instructions for making candles, furniture polish, beauty products, and nearly 100 honey-themed recipes are included.
Honeybees, which are critical in the pollination of popular US produce such as almonds, apples, and blueberries, are actually not native to the Americas. The honeybee that you see dancing from flower to flower in farms and gardens actually originated in Europe. The introduction of the honeybee began with European colonization of the Americas; before that, wild native bees, other insects, and some birds and mammals pollinated the native flowers of the continent. The honeybee’s ability to pollinate crops, produce honey, and be easily domesticated precipitated the growth in beekeeping all over America.
Fully illustrated with how-to photography and unique etchings, any backyard enthusiast or gardener can confidently dive into beekeeping with this book in hand (or daydream about harvesting their own honey while relaxing in the comfort of an armchair).
Honeybees, which are critical in the pollination of popular US produce such as almonds, apples, and blueberries, are actually not native to the Americas. The honeybee that you see dancing from flower to flower in farms and gardens actually originated in Europe. The introduction of the honeybee began with European colonization of the Americas; before that, wild native bees, other insects, and some birds and mammals pollinated the native flowers of the continent. The honeybee’s ability to pollinate crops, produce honey, and be easily domesticated precipitated the growth in beekeeping all over America.
Fully illustrated with how-to photography and unique etchings, any backyard enthusiast or gardener can confidently dive into beekeeping with this book in hand (or daydream about harvesting their own honey while relaxing in the comfort of an armchair).
FOXGLOVE The flowers may be associated with insincerity, pride, intuition, creativity, and energy. In the Victorian language of flowers, a gift of foxgloves would carry the symbolic meaning of “I am ambitious for you, rather than for myself.”
GENETICS 101
GENETICS BASICS
How to create a family health history
A family health history is a written record of health and medical conditions that have happened to you and your relatives, including your immediate and extended family. It isn’t a prediction of your health or your family’s health; rather, a family health history can help you understand your risk of certain conditions and act on that knowledge.
Why is a family health history important?
When it comes to your health, knowledge is power. Many disease risk factors are modifiable, meaning that we can change them for the better and optimize our health. If you learn, for example, that heart disease runs in your family, you may feel motivated to make lifestyle changes that help lower your risk. Keeping track of your health and medical information and that of your close relatives is beneficial in many ways. A family health history may help you and your relatives:
Identify disease and health patterns in your family
Make a list of family members. Include grandparents, parents, siblings (including half-siblings), children, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Include at least three generations, if possible. Make note of who married into or was adopted into the family.
List their health conditions. For each person, note:
For relatives who have passed away, age and cause(s) of death
Talk to your family. To gain more information, explain to your relatives what you’re doing and why. “Interview” those who are willing to discuss their health. Listen carefully and take notes. (If someone declines to participate, respect their wishes and their privacy.)
Expand your research. Family trees, family photos, letters and baby books may contain useful information. If you need more information about deceased relatives, look for family medical records, insurance forms, obituaries, funeral home records or death certificates. Your family members may have these or know where to access them.
Organize your notes. You can keep information in a word processing document or actually draw a family health tree, if you like.
Share your family health history with your health-care provider. They can review and help you interpret your findings.
Share the information with your family. Knowing that certain diseases run in the family may help your relatives make health decisions, change their lifestyle habits, keep up with medical appointments, etc.
Store health information safely. You can password-protect digital files. If your notes are on paper, keep them somewhere safe and private.
Update your family’s health history regularly. Share updates with your physician. And if you develop a health condition yourself, let your family know.
A family health history is a written record of health and medical conditions that have happened to you and your relatives, including your immediate and extended family. It isn’t a prediction of your health or your family’s health; rather, a family health history can help you understand your risk of certain conditions and act on that knowledge.
Why is a family health history important?
When it comes to your health, knowledge is power. Many disease risk factors are modifiable, meaning that we can change them for the better and optimize our health. If you learn, for example, that heart disease runs in your family, you may feel motivated to make lifestyle changes that help lower your risk. Keeping track of your health and medical information and that of your close relatives is beneficial in many ways. A family health history may help you and your relatives:
Identify disease and health patterns in your family
- Understand and reduce your risk of certain diseases by changing your lifestyle habits, getting screening tests or seeking genetic counselling
- Uncover an undiagnosed condition
- Plan for pregnancy
- Open up a dialogue about health in your family
- Recommend preventative lifestyle changes
- Determine the type and frequency of screening tests you should get
- Diagnose health issues
- Prescribe treatments
- Create your family health tree
Make a list of family members. Include grandparents, parents, siblings (including half-siblings), children, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Include at least three generations, if possible. Make note of who married into or was adopted into the family.
List their health conditions. For each person, note:
- Birthdate and sex
- Significant health issues, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes or cancer (including type)
- Other health conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, asthma, allergies, arthritis, autoimmune diseases, migraines, vision loss, hearing loss, etc.
- Major surgeries
- Bone fractures
- Mental health and neurological conditions, such as dementia or depression
- Alcoholism and other substance use issues
- Learning disabilities
- Pregnancy complications, including infertility, birth defects, miscarriages, stillbirths
- Age at which each health condition began
For relatives who have passed away, age and cause(s) of death
Talk to your family. To gain more information, explain to your relatives what you’re doing and why. “Interview” those who are willing to discuss their health. Listen carefully and take notes. (If someone declines to participate, respect their wishes and their privacy.)
Expand your research. Family trees, family photos, letters and baby books may contain useful information. If you need more information about deceased relatives, look for family medical records, insurance forms, obituaries, funeral home records or death certificates. Your family members may have these or know where to access them.
Organize your notes. You can keep information in a word processing document or actually draw a family health tree, if you like.
Share your family health history with your health-care provider. They can review and help you interpret your findings.
Share the information with your family. Knowing that certain diseases run in the family may help your relatives make health decisions, change their lifestyle habits, keep up with medical appointments, etc.
Store health information safely. You can password-protect digital files. If your notes are on paper, keep them somewhere safe and private.
Update your family’s health history regularly. Share updates with your physician. And if you develop a health condition yourself, let your family know.
MY STORY
by Debra Sheets
It all started with my cousins. They were staying over the first week of the summer. All of us (girls) were sleeping on top of old quilts my Mom let us use. There were four of us, me (the eldest), my sister and my two cousins. We started out having a great time and then my little cousin fell asleep, so it only left 3 of us.
So... we started to whisper (after Mom yelled for us to be quiet) and that's when my cousin told me that my Dad wasn't really my Dad. She said she heard this when her parents were talking one night and she couldn't sleep. I called her a liar and rolled over and after awhile I cried myself quietly to sleep. But at first, sleep was the farthest thing from my 10 year old mind. How could my Dad not be my Dad? Ridiculous!
This started me on a whole different path for myself, from that which I had thought was going to be my future. In fact it split me from my parents and siblings over time. I was called ungrateful, stubborn and selfish for asking questions and for trying to find answers. What I was to find out, was that if you were a child born out of wedlock back in the 50's, that you were really in a very dark place called LIMBO.
No one wanted to talk to a child, so it was years and years before I found out the real truth, because I had been told half-truths so many times before. But I stuck to my desire to know the truth: What kind of a person was my birth father? Did I have other siblings? Who were my paternal relatives? And as I got older, to learn the medical history of their family.
Was it worth it? Well, in the end I never met my birth father as an adult,
or even his mother. They died before I had the courage or enough information to find them. But it has answered so many questions I had as a child. It allowed me to find out more about who I am, because I now know more about them. I may not have gotten all the answers I searched for, but I got most of them. And through good or bad, sickness or health, life or death...I feel like I am finally a whole person. I have family that LOVES and cares about me, and I have good friends that are SO wonderful, and I am thankful every day for DNA tests!
Do you have a story of adoption, or interesting DNA finds?
We would love to post them and allow others to gain the inspiration
you found in gaining your family knowledge. please contact us at :
www.sgsmi1971@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to shorten stories so that it may fit in our webpage area.
It all started with my cousins. They were staying over the first week of the summer. All of us (girls) were sleeping on top of old quilts my Mom let us use. There were four of us, me (the eldest), my sister and my two cousins. We started out having a great time and then my little cousin fell asleep, so it only left 3 of us.
So... we started to whisper (after Mom yelled for us to be quiet) and that's when my cousin told me that my Dad wasn't really my Dad. She said she heard this when her parents were talking one night and she couldn't sleep. I called her a liar and rolled over and after awhile I cried myself quietly to sleep. But at first, sleep was the farthest thing from my 10 year old mind. How could my Dad not be my Dad? Ridiculous!
This started me on a whole different path for myself, from that which I had thought was going to be my future. In fact it split me from my parents and siblings over time. I was called ungrateful, stubborn and selfish for asking questions and for trying to find answers. What I was to find out, was that if you were a child born out of wedlock back in the 50's, that you were really in a very dark place called LIMBO.
No one wanted to talk to a child, so it was years and years before I found out the real truth, because I had been told half-truths so many times before. But I stuck to my desire to know the truth: What kind of a person was my birth father? Did I have other siblings? Who were my paternal relatives? And as I got older, to learn the medical history of their family.
Was it worth it? Well, in the end I never met my birth father as an adult,
or even his mother. They died before I had the courage or enough information to find them. But it has answered so many questions I had as a child. It allowed me to find out more about who I am, because I now know more about them. I may not have gotten all the answers I searched for, but I got most of them. And through good or bad, sickness or health, life or death...I feel like I am finally a whole person. I have family that LOVES and cares about me, and I have good friends that are SO wonderful, and I am thankful every day for DNA tests!
Do you have a story of adoption, or interesting DNA finds?
We would love to post them and allow others to gain the inspiration
you found in gaining your family knowledge. please contact us at :
www.sgsmi1971@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to shorten stories so that it may fit in our webpage area.
THE COSMOS FLOWER
Cosmos flowers are associated with simplicity, joy, and beauty. It is also a symbol of order, harmony, and balance. They are members of the Asters family and take a gorgeous starry appearance. Cosmos is a flowering genus.
Cosmos flowers are associated with simplicity, joy, and beauty. It is also a symbol of order, harmony, and balance. They are members of the Asters family and take a gorgeous starry appearance. Cosmos is a flowering genus.
HOW TO START YOUR FAMILY TREE
What You Need to Know About Genealogy
and Family Tree Building Tools
If you’re one of the millions of people who’ve caught the genealogy bug and are itching to learn more about your family’s ancestry, you’ll want some resources to help you out in your genealogy research. After all, the ancestry journey to "find my ancestors" requires navigating the multigenerational web of births, marriages, migrations, and milestones that have made you uniquely you.
Luckily, growing interest in genealogy and DNA testing has made it easy for amateur genealogists to uncover deep insights about where they came from and their ancestors. With genealogy and family tree building tools, you can sleuth out your long-ago origins and discover more about who you are and where you came from and find your ancestors, all from the comfort of your computer.
1. Why do I need genealogy and family tree building tools?
Interviewing a grandparent can only take you so far. To truly learn about your family history and ancestors or build a family tree, you’ll have to go back hundreds of years or more. Before family tree building tools, genealogy research typically included hours spent digging through government records, archival materials, newspaper clippings, and other resources that are likely hard to track down—or may even be in a different language.
This is where genealogy research and family building tools come in. Using vast historical databases and interactive tools, they do all the hard work for you by automatically retrieving even the oldest or most obscure pieces of information that can shed new light on your family’s history to build the most extensive family tree that looking for a free ancestry search or looking at free ancestry records couldn't provide. And with state-of-the-art matching technology, they can even automatically match your family tree with others who share similar ancestors, connecting you to others who have important pieces of the puzzle—and perhaps even share your DNA.
2. What should I look for in a genealogy and family tree
building tool?
Every family tree building tool is a little different. But hey—every family is a little different too. So finding the right one means making sure its features meet your personal needs and ancestral origins. Here are a few key things to keep in mind when shopping for a good genealogy tool for family tree and ancestry searches.
3. A large database of historical records
Having access to a large database of historical records is the best way to ensure a successful genealogical search. Most genealogical tools will give you access to some sort of database, but they may differ in size and scope. Some of the larger companies, such as Genes Reunited and OneGreatFamily, give you access to millions of documents, records, and archived information that can instantly and infinitely propel your search forward and give you much more than free ancestry records.
4. A relevant geographic focus
It’s important to make sure that the tool you choose can serve your ancestors’ geographic location. FindMyPast, for example, is a treasure trove for those with British and Irish ancestry, though it may not be ideal for those whose branches extend into, say, Russia or Asia. Some family tree building tools will have a general focus and draw from databases all around the world, while others are specific to certain countries or continents. It’s important to consider your background and make sure the tool you choose can access the right historical records.
5. DNA test or compatibility
This isn’t vital, though it may be important if you’ve taken or plan on taking a DNA test. Some companies offer tests and family tree building tools in one. Others may only offer the family tree software, so if you choose one of those and are interested in DNA tests, you may want to check whether you can upload the results from that DNA test company into the site.
6. Community forums
Genealogy searches are an exciting, invigorating, but sometimes frustrating experience. There’s no doubt that when you’re tracking family clues across centuries and continents you’re likely to run into some false-starts or dead-ends. This is why genealogy forums tend to be so active—discussing common obstacles and solutions with other, more experienced genealogists is a great way to improve your family tree. Many sites offer community chats and forums, and it may be worth it to find one with an active community and other helpful resources.
7. Get Building
The number of tools available for building a family tree and learning about your ancestry is rapidly growing. That’s good news. If you’re interested in finding out more about your family’s history and researching the best genealogy sites, you have many options to choose from. The tips above can help you narrow down your search and find the best one for nourishing the branches rather than stunting their growth. Then you’ll be well on your way to the exciting discoveries and connections that come from building your own family tree.
and Family Tree Building Tools
If you’re one of the millions of people who’ve caught the genealogy bug and are itching to learn more about your family’s ancestry, you’ll want some resources to help you out in your genealogy research. After all, the ancestry journey to "find my ancestors" requires navigating the multigenerational web of births, marriages, migrations, and milestones that have made you uniquely you.
Luckily, growing interest in genealogy and DNA testing has made it easy for amateur genealogists to uncover deep insights about where they came from and their ancestors. With genealogy and family tree building tools, you can sleuth out your long-ago origins and discover more about who you are and where you came from and find your ancestors, all from the comfort of your computer.
1. Why do I need genealogy and family tree building tools?
Interviewing a grandparent can only take you so far. To truly learn about your family history and ancestors or build a family tree, you’ll have to go back hundreds of years or more. Before family tree building tools, genealogy research typically included hours spent digging through government records, archival materials, newspaper clippings, and other resources that are likely hard to track down—or may even be in a different language.
This is where genealogy research and family building tools come in. Using vast historical databases and interactive tools, they do all the hard work for you by automatically retrieving even the oldest or most obscure pieces of information that can shed new light on your family’s history to build the most extensive family tree that looking for a free ancestry search or looking at free ancestry records couldn't provide. And with state-of-the-art matching technology, they can even automatically match your family tree with others who share similar ancestors, connecting you to others who have important pieces of the puzzle—and perhaps even share your DNA.
2. What should I look for in a genealogy and family tree
building tool?
Every family tree building tool is a little different. But hey—every family is a little different too. So finding the right one means making sure its features meet your personal needs and ancestral origins. Here are a few key things to keep in mind when shopping for a good genealogy tool for family tree and ancestry searches.
3. A large database of historical records
Having access to a large database of historical records is the best way to ensure a successful genealogical search. Most genealogical tools will give you access to some sort of database, but they may differ in size and scope. Some of the larger companies, such as Genes Reunited and OneGreatFamily, give you access to millions of documents, records, and archived information that can instantly and infinitely propel your search forward and give you much more than free ancestry records.
4. A relevant geographic focus
It’s important to make sure that the tool you choose can serve your ancestors’ geographic location. FindMyPast, for example, is a treasure trove for those with British and Irish ancestry, though it may not be ideal for those whose branches extend into, say, Russia or Asia. Some family tree building tools will have a general focus and draw from databases all around the world, while others are specific to certain countries or continents. It’s important to consider your background and make sure the tool you choose can access the right historical records.
5. DNA test or compatibility
This isn’t vital, though it may be important if you’ve taken or plan on taking a DNA test. Some companies offer tests and family tree building tools in one. Others may only offer the family tree software, so if you choose one of those and are interested in DNA tests, you may want to check whether you can upload the results from that DNA test company into the site.
6. Community forums
Genealogy searches are an exciting, invigorating, but sometimes frustrating experience. There’s no doubt that when you’re tracking family clues across centuries and continents you’re likely to run into some false-starts or dead-ends. This is why genealogy forums tend to be so active—discussing common obstacles and solutions with other, more experienced genealogists is a great way to improve your family tree. Many sites offer community chats and forums, and it may be worth it to find one with an active community and other helpful resources.
7. Get Building
The number of tools available for building a family tree and learning about your ancestry is rapidly growing. That’s good news. If you’re interested in finding out more about your family’s history and researching the best genealogy sites, you have many options to choose from. The tips above can help you narrow down your search and find the best one for nourishing the branches rather than stunting their growth. Then you’ll be well on your way to the exciting discoveries and connections that come from building your own family tree.
- Make sure it supports your heritage (i.e. some are better for British/Welsh heritage, some focus on this or that place, etc)
- Access to historical records - cross-referencing with other databases
- Chat rooms and community to help you navigate common roadblocks
- Matches your family tree with others who have similar branches
- Interactive family tree builder
- DNA test included? Can it accommodate results from other test companies?
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