tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13876497732732739522024-03-05T05:52:13.630-08:00Ancestral LeavesDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07592337666727575880noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1387649773273273952.post-91755318390278072732018-09-26T18:19:00.000-07:002018-10-03T09:14:56.916-07:00Tips and Tricks - Perfect for October!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQuKeyOFPQlMVacrjB431K0um0MmRugE5PO5CcolBxMLyfOcS6mLOIpmdYCD3go-E6Em_o-gv391UIpMjGfBGf_KbCyf_xjiefbkzMOgdScswUJEE6gPdswrlO8kD2tMC__H4lFQhM9ye/s1600/Schober+Book+Cover.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1082" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQuKeyOFPQlMVacrjB431K0um0MmRugE5PO5CcolBxMLyfOcS6mLOIpmdYCD3go-E6Em_o-gv391UIpMjGfBGf_KbCyf_xjiefbkzMOgdScswUJEE6gPdswrlO8kD2tMC__H4lFQhM9ye/s320/Schober+Book+Cover.JPG" width="216" /></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Katherine Schober has written a clear and concise book providing tips and tricks for deciphering German handwriting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you are struggling with reading and deciphering your German ancestor's records, this book can help you overcome that challenge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The book is available from her <a href="https://sktranslations.com/">website</a>.</span>Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07592337666727575880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1387649773273273952.post-71203312636562635192014-06-30T17:51:00.000-07:002014-06-30T17:51:22.529-07:00Baltimore Immigration MemorialAre you familiar with the Baltimore Immigration Memorial (BIM)? If not, check out their website at http://www.immigrationbaltimore.org.<br />
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The project was founded in 1992 to "explore, document and preserve Baltimore's immigration-rich heritage, and to make it available to the public through a range of community and educational initiatives."<br />
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The project has several initiatives, which include:<br />
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<li>walking tours,</li>
<li>traveling exhibitions,</li>
<li>audio and video tours,</li>
<li>research, and </li>
<li>an immigration museum.</li>
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The immigration museum in the "Immigration House" is set to open at the end of this year.<br />
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Additionally, the BIM is seeking assistance with:<br />
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<li>fundraising,</li>
<li>historical research,</li>
<li>themed walking tours, and </li>
<li>administrative support.</li>
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They are also seeking document and artifact donations.<br />
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You can send comments and/or questions to <a href="mailto:2014@immigrationbaltimore.org">2014@immigrationbaltimore.org</a>.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #3b8b00; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 14px;">Debra A. Hoffman, "Baltimore Immigration Memorial," </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #3b8b00; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 14px;">Ancestral Leaves</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #3b8b00; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 14px;">, posted 30 June 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]</span><br />
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<br />Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07592337666727575880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1387649773273273952.post-8214282793925095242014-06-22T12:28:00.001-07:002014-06-26T18:27:53.148-07:00The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy's Course "Finding Immigrant Origins" Offered in January 2015<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is offering two great courses to help researchers find their immigrant ancestors. Last week, I highlighted the "Advanced German Research" course. This week I showcase "Finding Immigrant Origins." <br /><br /> The following is the post I wrote for UGA's blog found at http://ugagenealogy.blogspot.com/2014/06/are-you-in-search-of-your-ancestorss.html: <br /><br />"SLIG's is offering "Finding Immigrant Origins" in January 2015. This course covers the key historical sources and research methodologies for family historians tracing immigrant origins. Students begin by envisioning the immigrant within the context of his family, community, and culture. Historical documents created by the pushes and pulls that motivated his journey abroad are examined. Methodologies are reviewed for analyzing and correlating information found in U.S. record sources and immigration records to discover the immigrant’s old-world origins. Principles and practices are illustrated for tracing immigrants back to many specific countries and for effective online research of immigrant ancestors. Additional topics include chain migration, ethnic migration paths, surname localization, DNA evidence, cluster genealogy, and other tools to help find an immigrant’s ancestral village.<br /><br />The expert instructors are:<br />· David Ouimette, CG<br />· Trish Tolley, AG<br />· John Colletta, PhD<br />· Suzanne Adams, AG<br />· Jeff Svare, AG<br />· Lynn Turner, AG<br /><br />Below are the specific topics that will be covered during the week-long course:<br />o Identifying the Immigrant within the Family and Community<br />o The Ebb and Flow of Immigrants to America: Colonial Times to WW II<br />o Ethnic Migration Paths (and the Pushes and Pulls of Immigration)<br />o Family and Local Records: Histories, Biographies, and Newspapers<br />o Vital Records, Parish Registers, Probate, and Cemeteries<br />o U.S. Customs and Immigration Lists, 1820-1957<br />o Censuses, City Directories, and Name Lists<br />o Naturalization Records, Colonial Times to Early 20th Century<br />o Immigration to Colonial America<br />o UK and Irish Immigration<br />o Localizing the Surname: Dictionaries and Heat Maps<br />o Online Immigration Research: Computer Lab<br />o Eastern European Immigration<br />o Scandinavian Immigration<br />o German Immigration<br />o Italian Immigration<br />o Hispanic Immigration<br />o Chain Migration: Polish Case Study<br />o Interpreting the Place Name: Linguistics, Maps and Gazetteers<br />o DNA Evidence of Ancestral Origins</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Spots still remain in this course, so register today to save yourself a seat for this informative track. It promises to provide the knowledge to help you determine your ancestor's immigrant origins! You can register at http://www.infouga.org/aem.php?lv=p&epg=68."<br /><br /> I hope that you will take a look at SLIG's courses for next year. Early-bird registration ends October 31st. Don't wait to register as some of the courses only have a few seats left!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #3b8b00; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 14px;">Debra A. Hoffman, "The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy's Course 'Finding Immigrant Origins,'" </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #3b8b00; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 14px;">Ancestral Leaves</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #3b8b00; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 14px;">, posted 22 June 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]</span></div>
Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07592337666727575880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1387649773273273952.post-85020899479479441882014-06-15T17:25:00.003-07:002014-06-26T18:26:46.698-07:00Advanced German Research Course at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy in 2015 The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy opened registration for their 2015 institute this past Saturday. Currently, there are only 3 slots available in this course. I took the course two years ago and found it to be a fantastic educational opportunity to gain advanced skills in conducting German research.<br />
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Below is additional information from UGA's blog:<br />
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"Do you have German ancestors? Would you like to find out how to effectively research your German heritage? This advanced methods course is designed for genealogists with basic church book experience who are ready to develop advanced skills. In addition, students have the opportunity to put their new found knowledge and skills to work researching in the German resources at the Family History Library<br />
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F. Warren Bittner, CG is the coordinator for this in-depth German course. He is joined by well-known instructors Baerbel Johnson, Michael Lacopo, Fritz Juengling, and Daniel Jones. They will provide their expertise covering the following topics over the course of the week:</div>
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<li>Historical Overview of Germany </li>
<li>German Territories, Maps and Jurisdictions </li>
<li>Meyers Gazetteer: Bible of German Research </li>
<li>Research in the 19 Century German States </li>
<li>Difficult Immigrant Examples </li>
<li>German Research in Eastern Areas </li>
<li>Methods for Identifying the German Origins of American Immigrants</li>
<li>Proving Immigrant Identities: The Case of Dora Lühr </li>
<li>Social Levels and Occupations </li>
<li>German Marriage Laws and Customs </li>
<li>Reading for Historical Context </li>
<li>German Social History and Genealogical Research </li>
<li>Online Church Resources and Village Family Books </li>
<li>What’s New in German Internet Research </li>
<li>Guilds and Their Records </li>
<li>German Research and the Law </li>
<li>Complex Evidence: The Case of Balthasar Weber </li>
<li>Complex Evidence: The Gard family of Hesse </li>
<li>Beyond the Church Books </li>
<li>Onsite Research in German Archives </li>
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Find additional information on SLIG at http://www.infouga.org/cpage.php?pt=42."<br />
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If you want to go beyond using German church records, consider registering for this course. An added bonus is being able to conduct research on your German ancestors at the Family History Library!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #3b8b00; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 14px;">Debra A. Hoffman, "Advanced German Research Course at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy in 2015," </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #3b8b00; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 14px;">Ancestral Leaves</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #3b8b00; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 14px;">, posted 15 June 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]</span></div>
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Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07592337666727575880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1387649773273273952.post-51975915934878343172014-06-01T18:29:00.000-07:002014-06-01T18:29:22.815-07:00Resources for Finding Church Records in the City of Baltimore - Part 2<div class="MsoNormal">
In addition to those two books, the Maryland Genealogical
Society added another invaluable guide when they published “A Geographical
Guide to Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Baltimore Houses of Worship” by
Francis P. O’Neill in four installments in the <i>Maryland Genealogical Society Journal</i> from 2008-2010. This resource
provides a means for researchers to determine what churches existed in a specific
geographical area of the city. To illustrate, if your ancestor was a Lutheran
and lived in the southeast part of the city, by reviewing the guide for that
quadrant, you could locate the relevant churches in that area. Combining that
information with Kanely’s church record book allows you to determine the
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O’Neill’s guide became interactive in 2013 when Stephen A.
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on the articles. Before using the website, it is advisable to read Mr. Conner’s
guide “<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Baltimore City</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">Maryland</st1:state></st1:place> – Historical Houses of Worship
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<u>Bibliography<o:p></o:p></u><br /><br />Conner, Stephen A. “Baltimore City Houses of Worship Locator.” Connergenealogy.com.<br />
<a href="http://connergenealogy.com/BaltimoreChurchLocator.html">http://connergenealogy.com/BaltimoreChurchLocator.html</a> : accessed 2013.<br /><br />Kanely, Edna A. Directory of Maryland Church Records. Silver Spring, Md.: Family Line<br />
Publications, 1987.<br />
<br />Kanely, Edna A. Directory of Ministers and Maryland Churches They Served, 1634-1990.<br />
Westminster, Md.: Family Line Publications, 1991.<br />
<br />O’Neill, Francis P. “A Geographical Guide to Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century Baltimore<br />
Houses of Worship, Quadrant I: Southeast.” Maryland Genealogical Society Journal 49,<br />
no. 3 (2008): 7-15.<br />
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O’Neill, Francis P. “A Geographical Guide to Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century Baltimore<br />
Houses of Worship, Quadrant II: Northeast.” Maryland Genealogical Society Journal 50,<br />
no. 1 (2009): 25-40.<br />
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O’Neill, Francis P. “A Geographical Guide to Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century Baltimore<br />
Houses of Worship, Quadrant III: Northwest.” Maryland Genealogical Society Journal 50,<br />
no. 2 (2009): 237-251.<br />
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O’Neill, Francis P. “A Geographical Guide to Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century Baltimore<br />
Houses of Worship, Quadrant I: Southeast.” Maryland Genealogical Society Journal 51<br />
(2010), no. 1: 33-40.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #3b8b00; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 14px;">Debra A. Hoffman, "Resources for Finding Church Records in the City of Baltimore - Part 2," </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #3b8b00; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 14px;">Ancestral Leaves</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #3b8b00; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 14px;">, posted 1 June 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]</span></div>
Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07592337666727575880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1387649773273273952.post-3144323244778410732014-05-24T06:16:00.000-07:002014-05-24T06:27:22.121-07:00Resources for Finding Church Records in the City of Baltimore<div class="MsoNormal">
For <st1:city w:st="on">Baltimore</st1:city>
births and deaths prior to 1875, research in church records is necessary. There
are several wonderful resources that can guide your search for relevant church records.
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Two books by author Edna A. Kanely have been assisting
researchers for years in locating <st1:state w:st="on">Maryland</st1:state>
church records. A <i>Directory of Maryland
Church Records</i>, sponsored by the Genealogical Council of Maryland and
published in 1987, provides a “comprehensive summary of the location and
availability of <st1:state w:st="on">Maryland</st1:state>
church records.”<a href="file:///C:/Users/Kagan/Documents/Genealogy/Backup-Genealogy/SOCIETIES/MAGS/Articles/City%20of%20Baltimore-Maryland-Churches.doc#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></a>
This book covers about 2,600 <st1:place w:st="on">Maryland</st1:place>
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Ms. Kanely’s other book, entitled <i>Directory of Ministers and Maryland Churches They Served, 1634-1990, </i>can
help you determine the associated church of a particular minister. As an
example, a newspaper marriage announcement or a civil marriage record may
provide the name of the minister that married your ancestral couple.<a href="file:///C:/Users/Kagan/Documents/Genealogy/Backup-Genealogy/SOCIETIES/MAGS/Articles/City%20of%20Baltimore-Maryland-Churches.doc#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></a> By
consulting Kanely’s <i>Directory</i>, you
can determine what church or churches the minister may have served and the
associated time period(s). With that information, you can determine the
availability of the records in <i>A Directory
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Edna A. Kanely, <i>Directory of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Maryland</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Church</st1:placetype></st1:place> Records </i>(<st1:city w:st="on">Silver
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The City of <st1:city w:st="on">Baltimore</st1:city> has civil marriage records
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became an independent city. Prior to 1851, the marriage records would be found
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Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07592337666727575880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1387649773273273952.post-44769022061268649872014-05-17T16:50:00.000-07:002014-05-24T06:27:40.088-07:00New German Genealogy Guide<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Author James Beidler has published a new German genealogy guide. From The Family Tree site, http://www.shopfamilytree.com/the-family-tree-german-genealogy-guide-group :<br /><br />"In this book, you’ll learn how to:<br />Retrace your German immigrant ancestors’ voyage from Europe to America<br />Pinpoint the precise place in Europe your ancestors came from<br />Uncover birth, marriage, death, church, census, court, military, and other records documenting your ancestors’ lives<br />Access German records of your family from your own hometown<br />Decipher German-language records, including unfamiliar German script<br />Understand German names and naming patterns that offer research clues<br /><br />You’ll also find maps, timelines, sample records and resource lists throughout the book for quick and easy reference. Whether you’re just beginning your family tree or a longtime genealogy researcher, the Family Tree German Genealogy Guide will help you conquer the unique challenges of German research and uncover your ancestors’ stories."<br /><br />If you are starting to research your German ancestors, this beginning guide will help get you off on the right track!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Debra A. Hoffman, "New German Genealogy Guide," </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ancestral Leaves</i><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, posted 17 May 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]</span></span>Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07592337666727575880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1387649773273273952.post-69493667690705067672014-05-14T18:15:00.003-07:002014-05-24T06:31:01.249-07:00Mortality for 3 June 1897 in Baltimore, Maryland<span style="background-color: white; color: #3b8b00; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4;">My last post illustrated how some newspapers would also post a listing of deaths that had occurred over several days. This one provides that information again for a different day.</span><br />
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“Todesfälle,” <i>Der Deutsche
Correspondent (Baltimore, Maryland)</i>, 3 June 1897, p. 2, col. 3; microfilm
NP 2267, Central Library, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, Maryland.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Todesfälle<o:p></o:p></div>
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Am 1. Juni August
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Am 1. Juni Bernard
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Am 31. Mai Herbert
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Am 31. Mai Gertie
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Am 30. Mai
Christian Fischer in Orange-<o:p></o:p></div>
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ville,
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Am 30. Mai Samuel
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On June 1, August
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On May 31, Herbert
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On May 31, Gertie Hunger.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: normal;">Debra A. Hoffman, "Mortality for 3 June 1897," </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: normal;">Ancestral Leaves</i><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: normal;">, posted 14 May 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]</span></span></div>
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Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07592337666727575880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1387649773273273952.post-36709768033198590432014-05-04T18:46:00.002-07:002014-05-24T06:28:14.096-07:00Mortality for 1 June 1897 in Baltimore, Maryland<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My last post demonstrated the value in German-language newspapers by showing a death notice. This week illustrates how some newspapers would also post a listing of deaths that had occurred over several days. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is important to first decipher the <i>Fraktur</i> print and then translate it from German to English as shown below. I enlarged the image, so that I could determine each letter and then used Google Translate to translate it from German to English.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><o:p> </o:p>“Todesfälle,” <i>Der Deutsche
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NP 2267, Central Library, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, Maryland.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On May 30, Minnie Edlinger, 66
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On May 29, William Lewis
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On May 29, Joseph [Elinoft?], 84
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On May 27, Elisabeth Wolf, 52
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Debra A. Hoffman, "Mortality for 1 June 1897," <i>Ancestral Leaves</i>, posted 4 May 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]</span></div>
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Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07592337666727575880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1387649773273273952.post-51026422165979028902014-04-26T17:25:00.000-07:002014-05-24T06:28:44.614-07:00Death Notice of Joseph Casper Miller<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
German-language newspapers can provide valuable genealogical information, such as this death notice for Joseph Casper Miller:</div>
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“Es starb [Joseph Casper Miller],” <i>Der
Deutsche Correspondent (Baltimore, Maryland)</i>, 3 June 1897, p. 2, col. 3;
microfilm NP 2267, Central Library, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore,
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Casper Miller im
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19, Süd-Arlington-Avenue,
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vierzehn heiligen
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Todtenamt für das Heil
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It died<o:p></o:p></div>
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Suddenly, on June 1st,
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Casper Miller in
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The funeral will be
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19 South Arlington
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Fourteen Holy Martyrs
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requiem mass will
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[Thanks to Susannah Brooks for her assistance in this translation.]<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 14px;">Debra A. Hoffman, "Death Notice of Joseph Casper Miller," <i>Ancestral Leaves</i>, posted 26 April 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]</span></div>
Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07592337666727575880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1387649773273273952.post-58908842983132989482014-04-04T19:50:00.001-07:002014-05-24T06:29:11.063-07:0053rd Annual OGS Conference in Sandusky, Ohio<img src="http://www.ogs.org/conference2014/conf2014logo.jpg" /><br />
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If you are a German researcher looking for an educational opportunity, consider attending the 53rd Annual OGS Conference. It will be held this year from Wednesday, April 30th through Saturday, May 3rd.<br />
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On Thursday, Warren Bittner is conducting a workshop entitled "Introduction to German Church Books." Warren will cover the basics of German church books providing examples, including the common vocabulary terms.<br />
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On Friday and Saturday, there are Ethnic tracks that contain lectures that cover a variety of topics, such as Polish records, Czech roots and Jewish genealogy.<br />
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With its African-themed venue, it looks like an exciting and educational adventure. For more details, see www.genex2014.org.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; line-height: 14px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Debra A. Hoffman, "53rd Annual OGS Conference in Sandusky, Ohio," <i>Ancestral Leaves</i>, posted 4 April 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]</span></span>Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07592337666727575880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1387649773273273952.post-42318855644477451802014-03-14T20:02:00.000-07:002014-05-24T06:29:51.824-07:00Have you experienced genealogy serendipity?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you have those "close encounters" with your ancestors. Every once in a while I feel the nudge and have an experience that convinces me they are pushing me to continue researching their lives and telling their stories!<br />
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This week as I was volunteering at the Columbia Family History Center, a man came in looking to talk with me about his German ancestors. We quickly realized that we descend from the same couple...my 6th great-grandparents, Jacob Demaree and Magdalene Terras.<br />
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I had a breakthrough on this family in January 2013 when I was attending the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. I conducted research at the Family History Library in their microfilmed German church records and found records for my Braun family back to about 1750. What a great week!<br />
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I can see after this week's encounter; however, I need to get to work again. They are not satisfied with my slow progress and want me to continue where I left off!<br />
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Sophia Braun (my 4th great-grandmother and a descendant of Jacob and Magdalene Demaree) is shown in the colorized photo above. I shared it with Maureen Taylor today, who indicated it was probably made from two daguerrotypes. So, if anyone out there sees this and has those in their possession, please contact me. I would love to see the originals.<br />
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providing genealogical information and historical context for family research. Marylanders
with German heritage will soon have access to an invaluable resource with the
digitization of the German-language newspaper, <i>Der Deutsche Correspondent. </i></span></div>
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(MdHS) holds a significant collection of the paper, which contains approximately
84,000 pages contained in 98 bound volumes. It is almost complete from 1880
through 1918. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In partnership with the Charles
Edward Hilgenberg Archives, the MdHS has currently digitized approximately
40,000 pages of the newspaper with the intent to create a digital archive. While the images are not yet available, Dr.
Gary B. Ruppert has published two volumes of translations and transcriptions covering
five years of the newspaper; from 1879-1883. The first volume is entitled <i>The German Correspondent, Baltimore,
Maryland: Translation and Transcription of Death Notices & Obituaries,
1879-1883 </i>and the second volume is entitled <i>The German Correspondent, Baltimore, Maryland: Translation and
Transcription of Marriages, Deaths and Selected Articles of Genealogical
Interest, 1879-1883</i>. These two volumes demonstrate the wealth of
information to be found in this newspaper.</span></div>
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from the Library of Congress’s microfilm copies. The </span><st1:place style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;" w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Maryland
Library</st1:placename></st1:place><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">’s spring edition of their Link newsletter indicated it will be a
two-year project. The first images will be available on the Library of
Congress’s Chronicling America website (</span><a href="http://www.chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">www.chroniclingamerica.loc.gov</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Debra A. Hoffman, "Digitization of 'Der Deutsche Correspondent'," <i>Ancestral Leaves</i>, posted 8 March 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]</span></div>
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Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07592337666727575880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1387649773273273952.post-5291646582113006762014-02-25T18:56:00.000-08:002014-05-24T06:32:49.300-07:00NGS’ 2014 Family History Conference in Richmond, Virginia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you are a German researcher, there is a great educational
opportunity coming up in May 2014. The National Genealogical Society (NGS) is
hosting its annual Family History Conference, entitled “<st1:state w:st="on">Virginia</st1:state>:
The First Frontier,” in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Richmond</st1:city>,
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from Wednesday, May 7<sup>th</sup> through Saturday, May 10<sup>th</sup>. For
detail information about the conference visit <a href="http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/">http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/</a>
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The conference offers an abundance of lectures that will
hone your genealogical skills. For the German researcher; however, there is a
dedicated track offering lectures by well-known genealogists that specialize in
German research. The German track is offered on Thursday and Friday with the
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">T208 – “Searching for a
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">T218 – “300 Years in <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Virginia</st1:place></st1:state>: The Germanna
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">T228 – “Researching a Hessian
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">T248 – “How to Overcome Brick
Wall Problems in Pennsylvania German Research,” Michael D. Lacopo, DVM<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ancestors, don’t miss out on the opportunity to obtain detailed research
information from knowledgeable genealogists. Besides the lectures, you can meet
other genealogists researching the same areas or perhaps the same family! It is
a great way to make new friends! Don’t delay as Early-Bird registration ends on
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Debra A. Hoffman, "NGS' 2014 Family History Conference in Richmond, Virginia," <i>Ancestral Leaves</i>, posted 25 February 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]</span></div>
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Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07592337666727575880noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1387649773273273952.post-53504543462742474012014-02-20T18:46:00.000-08:002014-05-24T06:33:26.415-07:00Bavaria Emigration Database on the German Genealogy Group WebsiteThere is a new resource on the German Genealogy Group's (GGG) website. If you think you have ancestors from Bavaria, you should check out this database. It can be accessed from here <a href="http://www.germangenealogygroup.com/records-search/bavarian_emigrants.php">http://www.germangenealogygroup.com/records-search/bavarian_emigrants.php</a>.<br />
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The database was compiled from emigration notices printed in Bavarian newspapers. There notices were required to legally emigrate.The publication requirement was for the purpose of collecting debts from the emigrant prior to their departure from the Kingdom of Bavaria. This project was headed by Tom Risinger.<br />
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There are a few records as early as 1823, but the majority date from 1832 to 1873. If you find your ancestor in the database, GGG offers the option to obtain a translated copy of the entire newspaper article for a fee. If you request a copy, an estimate will be sent to you for payment prior to receiving the translation.<br />
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When entering surnames in the database, you need to be flexible in the spelling and ensure you search multiple ways.When results are found, you can print them out. The results include the family name, given name, town, area, date, note and pdf page.The notes may include information such as the occupation, birth date, marital status, relationships, etc. Some of the notes are very detailed and provide a wealth of information.<br />
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I searched for my Krug and Bayer surnames. I found 22 results when I searched for Krug exactly. For the surname Bayer, I found 66 results. However in my research, I have found many spelling variations for Bayer, so I used the "sounds like" search and then found 465 results.<br />
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<br />Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07592337666727575880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1387649773273273952.post-19496883754477195342012-01-15T11:48:00.000-08:002014-05-24T06:34:03.328-07:00IGHR Samford - Registration Opens Tuesday, January 17thAs part of my preparation for becoming a professional genealogist, I have attended the Institute for Genealogical and Historical Research held at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Samford</span> in June for the past two years. I am excited to register for my third year on Tuesday. See <a href="http://www4.samford.edu/schools/ighr/">http://www4.samford.edu/schools/ighr/</a> for information on the courses offered this year.<br />
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My choice this year is Course 3: Research in the South, Part I. J. Mark Lowe is the coordinator. Details of the course can be found here <a href="http://www4.samford.edu/schools/ighr/IGHR_Course03.html">http://www4.samford.edu/schools/ighr/IGHR_Course03.html</a>. On my maternal side, I have ancestors in the following southern states: Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee and Kentucky. I think this will greatly benefit my research in those states.<br />
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My first <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Samford</span> course was Course 4: Advanced Methodology and Evidence Analysis with Elizabeth Shown Mills (<a href="http://www4.samford.edu/schools/ighr/IGHR_Course04.html">http://www4.samford.edu/schools/ighr/IGHR_Course04.html</a>). It was a fantastic experience. I learned so much about methodology and evidence analysis. Ms. Mills encourages squeezing all the information you can from a source and she certainly demonstrates through her case studies just how to do that. It was an eye-opener!<br />
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Last year, I was in Course 5: Writing and Publishing for Genealogists with Thomas W. Jones. Since one of my goals is to write my family histories, this was a must for me. I enjoyed all the lectures, especially the one on numbering your genealogy. I also have many German ancestors on my Dad's side, so I enjoyed seeing how the numbering worked when you included ancestors that were "across the pond."<br />
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Besides the excellent lectures by renowned genealogists, the camaraderie among the students can't be beat. And who can be upset about spending a week dedicated to genealogy? It has become my favorite week of the year!<br />
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<br />Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07592337666727575880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1387649773273273952.post-37830752776199370212012-01-13T19:50:00.000-08:002014-05-24T06:34:37.088-07:00New Year - New Blog<span style="font-family: georgia;">January seems like a good time to start new things and establish goals (rather than resolutions) for the year.<br /><br />I haven’t blogged before, but wanted to start documenting my journey to become a certified genealogist.<br /><br />This isn’t a new goal for me, but rather one I have been working on for many years. However, in the past three years, I have accelerated my timeline for completing this goal.<br /><br />I’m hoping that setting goals in writing will help keep me on track.<br /><br />I decided to start a blog to share my experience and lessons learned with others hoping that someone else can benefit from my journey.</span><br />
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