tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421514166232972662024-02-20T07:02:10.192-07:00The Genealogy SearchSnooping through history and records searching for familyAmy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.comBlogger607125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-40513632180730497702017-05-25T09:34:00.001-07:002017-05-25T09:34:48.146-07:00Free World War II Records from fold3 by Ancestry through Memorial Day!Visit fold3 at <a href="https://go.fold3.com/wwii/?xid=2108&o_xid=79138&o_lid=79138&o_sch=Email+Campaigns" target="_blank">Free - All WWII Content</a> until 29 May 2017!<br />
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<br />Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-73512917369025057332017-05-08T19:34:00.000-07:002017-05-08T19:34:42.248-07:00#NGS2017Gen Raleigh NGS ExcitementThe Pre-NGS Conference fun begins in the morning! I and fellow blogger J Paul Hawthorne, along with others, will be busy learning at the Putting Skills To Work by the BCG Education Fund. The event features Nancy A. Peters, CG, "Make Your Case: Correlating Evidence to Solve Genealogical Problems" followed by Sara Ann Scribner, CG teaching "Making Your Case: Constructing and Writing Proof Arguments".<br />
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I am looking forward to learning some new skills and meeting new people. While we are learning other attendees will be visiting plantations, researching at the archives, or enjoying some of the museums and historic sites Raleigh has to offer. I hope everyone at the conference has a chance to explore outside the conference center and their hotels. Remember to check at your hotel for a list of nearby restaurants and things to do. I can highly recommend The Pit Authentic Barbecue at 328 W. Davie, check out the offerings here: <a href="http://www.thepit-raleigh.com/grub/menu.php?p=dinner-menu" target="_blank">Menu</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">My parents have been keeping me busy baking, cooking, helping out, and spending time together. We did have a nice outing to the Carl Sandburg House in Flat Rock, North Carolina. The area is picturesque and the home has stunning views. They also had a a bunch of newborn goats (Mrs. Sandburg was a champion goat breeder), two sets of twins, one set of triplets and two mothers ready to give birth in the goat barn. More information on the Sandburg home can be found at <a href="https://www.nps.gov/carl/index.htm" target="_blank">https://www.nps.gov/carl/index.htm</a>.</span><br />
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Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-60163251135905326812017-04-27T00:30:00.000-07:002017-05-05T18:31:49.494-07:00Today is the LAST day for Pre-Registration for the National Genealogical Society Conference in Raleigh! #NGS2017GEN<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wX631ETT-oE/WQE2Rd-9rpI/AAAAAAAAES4/26Pr35od7oswKBzRQ3Ceq8kqQ0U6vF6_QCLcB/s1600/NGS-2017-OfficialSocialMediaPress-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wX631ETT-oE/WQE2Rd-9rpI/AAAAAAAAES4/26Pr35od7oswKBzRQ3Ceq8kqQ0U6vF6_QCLcB/s320/NGS-2017-OfficialSocialMediaPress-01.jpg" width="213" /></a>This is an event you will not want to miss! The<a href="http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/?src=AURMAN17" target="_blank"> conference</a> has vast offerings to expand your genealogical knowledge. Some of the tracks offered are BCG Skillbuilding, DNA, Research Planning, North Carolina, Historical Context, Working with Records, Methodology and so, so much more.<br />
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We have some wonderful speakers lined up including some of my personal favorites Judy G. Russell, Cari A. Taplin, Angela Packer McGhie, Rick Sayre, Pamela Sayre, and Lisa Louise Cooke. A full list of classes and speakers may be found at <a href="http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/program/" target="_blank">http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/program/</a>.<br />
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Registration fees:<br />
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Full Registration (by 27 April) Member $240 Non-Member $275<br />
One Day Registration (by 27 April) Member $110 Non-Member $120<br />
Social Events registration closes 27 April 2017<br />
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You can register now online at <a href="http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/register/" target="_blank">http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/register/</a>.<br />
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Already registered? Today is the last day to add to your reservation. To add a banquet, luncheon, or "Pig Picken", sign into <a href="http://www.ngsgenealog.org/" target="_blank">http://www.ngsgenealogy.org</a>, click on My Account, select My Events, and then click to Add Sessions.<br />
After 27 April you must register in person at the Raleigh Conference Center. Site registration opens at noon on Tuesday, 9 May 2017.<br />
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Live Streaming prices are valid until midnight, 14 May 2017 EST. Please see options for Livestream and On-Demand Streaming Access at <a href="http://www.playbackngs.com/7770" target="_blank">http://www.playbackngs.com/7770</a>.Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-85066211014125282652017-04-20T19:36:00.001-07:002017-05-05T18:30:51.241-07:00NGS Registration for All Ticket Events Closes 27 April 2017<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-50fgTCe2mN0/WPlwDUDsu1I/AAAAAAAAESA/ktlOrzflpmQUXCyS8157kKjHX54yV3q-gCLcB/s1600/NGS-2017-OfficialSocialMediaPress-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-50fgTCe2mN0/WPlwDUDsu1I/AAAAAAAAESA/ktlOrzflpmQUXCyS8157kKjHX54yV3q-gCLcB/s320/NGS-2017-OfficialSocialMediaPress-01.jpg" width="213" /></a>Only a few more days left to pre-register for the <a href="http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/?src=AURMAN17" target="_blank">NGS Family History Conference</a> in Raleigh, North Carolina. On-site registration will begin at noon on 9 May 2017 at the Raleigh Convention Center. <br />
Registration for all meals, social events, and workshops also closes on 27 April 2017.
Ticket purchases will not be available on-site at the conference for meals, social
events, or workshops. For conference information and to register, go to
http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/register/.
The conference program, Family History Lives Here, features more than 175 lectures from
basic to advanced genealogical research, including eighteen presentations on DNA science
and methodology. Finding records and effectively using them is the focus of fifty-seven
lectures. Among the types of records discussed are a wide range of religious records, military
and associated records, North Carolina and regional U.S. records, and African American and
Native American records.
Luncheons and the NGS Banquet
Participating organizations sponsor several meal events during the conference. Seats are
still available for some of the luncheons, the NCGS Society Host Event “Pig Pickin’”,
and the NGS Banquet with guest speaker Stuart Watson, an award-winning
investigative reporter, who used his investigative skills to find his birth mother. Make
your reservations now at http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/register/.
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To add to your current registration, log on at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org, click on My
Account, select My Events, and then click to Add Sessions.
You do not want to miss this year’s exciting conference program!
Founded in 1903, the National Genealogical Society is dedicated to genealogical education,
exemplary standards of research, and the preservation of genealogical records. The Arlington,
Virginia, based nonprofit is the premier national society for everyone, from the beginner to the
most advanced family historian, seeking excellence in publications, educational offerings, and
guidance in research. It also offers many opportunities to interact with other genealogists.
Please visit the NGS Pressroom for further information.Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-56169852175449377762017-04-19T03:30:00.000-07:002017-04-19T03:30:13.986-07:00Wordless Wednesday: A series of photos, Lloyd and Lorraine Clark with Otis and Ruby Clark, cir 1961<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">ARLINGTON, VA, 17 April 2017 — The <a href="http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/?src=AURMAN17" target="_blank">National Genealogical Society</a> will live stream ten important genealogy lectures during the May 2017 Family History Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. Five lectures focus on DNA’s role in genealogical research. The other five from the BCG Skillbuilding track will center on building a family researcher’s skills and expertise. These lectures will be among more than 175 offered at the conference, 10−13 May 2017. Details about the live streaming program, plus additional conference recordings, can be found on the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.playbackngs.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492569702963000&usg=AFQjCNFXdyg-VY8YdPuQmfYlCfy7svGKlg" href="http://www.playbackngs.com/" style="color: #7e57c2; position: relative; z-index: 0;" target="_blank">PlaybackNGS Website</a>. NGS members and others across the United States and overseas, who are unable to attend the conference in person, are invited to sign up for these live streaming broadcasts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">NGS has selected some of the most popular topics and nationally recognized speakers for the two featured tracks. Registrants for live streaming can sign up for a one day or a two day pass.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Track Two:</strong> Five “BCG Skillbuilding” lectures by the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) will be live streamed from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 12 May 2017. This set of lectures will teach how to probe documents beyond the obvious, find rich evidence in deeds, use an ancestors’ neighbors, prepare a Genealogical Proof Summary, and build a solid conclusion from disparate evidence.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Registration for live streaming will close at midnight, 10 May 2017, to watch the sessions in real time and as they happen. The Livestream special-value conference pricing will continue to be available for purchase until midnight, 14 May 2017, and will provide video streamed on-demand. After 14 May, the ten video sessions are available to order with the Video Pass package on the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.playbackngs.com/7770-r&source=gmail&ust=1492569702963000&usg=AFQjCNFLGLIp1WWxX6LGIseWyPTlR10S0A" href="http://www.playbackngs.com/7770-r" style="color: #7e57c2; position: relative; z-index: 0;" target="_blank">Conference Recordings</a> page. All registrants of packages will receive an electronic version of the NGS 2017 Family History Conference Syllabus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>BCG Skillbuilding</strong>. Five lectures on Friday, 12 May 2017.</span></td></tr>
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<br />Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-50134021130482865162017-04-10T00:30:00.000-07:002017-04-10T00:30:03.297-07:00Meet ups at NGS #2017GENAt just about every conference, groups attempt to meet up. The meetups allow group members a chance to meet people that they have never met in person and allow for new friendships and business acquaintances. It also gives members of the groups that are acquainted with each other to catch up with one another.<br />
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I am not familiar with all the groups. I do attempt to attend meetups involving ProGen - which this conference will be meeting on May 11th, 5:00 pm in room 307 of the conference center. If you are or were part of a ProGen Study Group please RSVP with hosts Angela McGhie and Greg Lovelace at <a href="mailto:greg@part-of-the-tree.com" target="_blank">greg@part-of-the-tree.com</a>.<br />
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Check and see if any of your groups are meeting up. Groups that usually meet up are DAR, APGEN [Associtation of Professional Genealogist], Geneabloggers, societies, BU [Boston University]. <br />
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I ran both my grandfathers through the passenger lists and found quite a bit of information.</div>
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<li><span style="color: #212121; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Otis Clark no. 1380213, Private 1st Class, of Bethany Illinois was part of Company B 129th Infantry and traveled to France from Hoboken, New Jersey on 10 May 1918 aboard the USS Covington. Father Henry Clark listed as next of kin.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #212121; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Otis Clark no. 1380213, Private, departed on 4 Jan 1919 from Saint Nazaire, France aboard the SS Huron. Mother Mary Clark of Laplace Illinois. Full name of the organization including co and regimental designation: Saint Aignan Casual Company no 413 Regional Section No. 3.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #212121; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">William A Skibbe no 2004891, Private, of North Judson, Indiana was placed in unit Headquarters Company 47th Infantry. He was transported to France from Hoboken, New Jersey aboard the Princess Matoika on 10 May 1918. Next of kin listed was William Skibbe.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #212121; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">William A. Skibbe, no 2004891, Private 1st Class of North Judson, Indiana was part of Headquarters Company 47th Infantry traveled from Brest, France on 16 Jul 1919 to Hoboken, New Jersy arriving on 27 Jul 1919, aboard the US Mobile. His father Mr. William Skibbe was listed as in case of emergency.</span></li>
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Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-8276968443237415562017-03-22T09:57:00.000-07:002017-04-26T17:08:58.451-07:00NGS Conference - Pig Pickn'I was recently talking to some North Carolina folks about the Pig Pickin' dinner offered through the NGS Conference. I was told it was an event to attend and that North Carolinians really knew how throw a barbeque. I was worried since I am quite allergic to pork but after reading the menu description I found that the menu consisted of pork, fish (another allergy), and chicken!. Sides include fried okra, mac and cheese, collard greens, hush puppies, rolls, cornbread, and desserts! They also have a vegetarian option for those that request it during registration. I happily have signed up for the dinner. <br />
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Also at the Pig Pickn' will be an award winning bluegrass band called The Grass Cats. Artisans will have their wares for sale. So far there will be a glass blower, goat soap maker, wooden bowls, painter, glass blower, metal worker, tinsmith and so much more. <br />
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The cost of the outing is $45 which includes round trip transportation, food. and the entertainment. All and all, a wonderful price for all that is included. I am happy that I chose to go back into my registration and add this wonderful event. Additional information about the event may be found on the NGS site, the registration brochure and the NGS blog. Hope to see you there!<br />
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Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-53025491619249454562017-03-17T09:25:00.000-07:002017-03-17T09:25:57.209-07:00Leo Otis Clark 1942-2017My Uncle Leo "Otis" Clark passed away 10 March 2017. My Dad is now the only surviving child of Otis Elmer Clark and Ruby Pearl Poundstone. Uncle Odie and the Clark family from Stonington has suffered many losses in the family. In 1968, Bruce Wyman Clark, older brother of Otis, was murdered. The sheriff took my cousin William Damery and my Uncle Otis into custody for interrogation for the murder. The sheriff played one against the other - hurt feelings ran rapid and the family was divided. After many years William and Otis discovered what the Sheriff had done and went about repairing their relationship. In 2009 the real killer of Bruce was arrested and convicted of his murder. Otis and William both monitored the courtroom during the trial. Grandpa Otis had before his death had forgiven Bruce's killer. Many other family members struggled with their feelings when John Joynt was arrested forty years later. My greatest hope is that Uncle Otis is now in the care of heaven where he can meet up with his brothers, sisters, parents, my daughter, and other family members. Saturday we will honor our dear Uncle. Here are a few pictures from his life.<br />
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Leo Otis (seated) and MaryEllen Clark<br />
Lloyd and Lorraine Clark. March 2017<br />
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Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-88277569886829106232017-01-13T00:30:00.000-07:002017-01-13T00:30:32.047-07:00Long lost photos of the past: The Clark Family<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found a few gems while looking through the photos from my Aunt Maxine's estate. It appears that a good deal of pictures of the family were in her possession. I scanned some negatives and pictures of the collection while I was visiting in Illinois.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To the left is a photo from the 1940's. I believe the child to be Leo Otis born in the early 40's. Grandma (Rudy Pearl Poundstone Clark) and Grandpa (Otis Elmer Clark).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This photo appears to be of the same time period. Wilma is on the left, then Leo Otis, and to the right David "Kent" Clark. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The family was enumerated in 1940 in Bear Creek, Christian County, Illinois.*</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Leo Otis was born in Stonington, Christian County, Illinois just a few years after the enumeration. It does appear that the family stayed in the same county for a number of years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> *1940 U.S. census, Christian County, Illinois, population schedule, Bear Creek, enumeration district (ED) 11-4, p. 3B, household 52, family of Otis Clark; database with digital images, <i>Ancestry.com</i> (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 19 March 2016); National Archives microfilm publication T627, roll 767.</span><br />
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<br />Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-85175552185421428802017-01-01T18:38:00.000-07:002017-01-04T14:44:00.945-07:002017 Happy New Year<span style="font-size: large;">In 2015 my eldest daughter died - I was positive that 2016 would be a better year. Well, January 1st 2016 I broke one ankle and dislocated the other. The entire year of 2016 was spent recovering. I had surgeries, a lot of recouping, learned to walk again, and quite frankly spent a bit of time being numb. On a positive note I had time to spend on my ProGen assignments. I also had time to complete some courses at the National Institute of Genealogical Studies. I did learn that one one should not put finishing touches on a presentation while under the influence of pain killers. 2016 was probably the most difficult year to be a sole owner of a company. I had to rely on my family and friends to drive me around which is a little difficult when one is a Private Investigator.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am positive that 2017 will be an an improvement over 2016. I am looking forward to a much healthier year. My first genealogical talk will be on January 18 for the Voyager Genealogists. I am doing one of my favorites talks, The Paper Trail of Death.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">SLIG will take place later in January and I will be torturing Rick Sayre and Judy Russell while I dive into The Family History Law Library.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year's blog post's will include my "findings" and "treasures" located on the way to the FGS Conference in Springfield in 2016. I had several stops along the way and found quite a few records. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I cannot wait to share my finds.</span><br />
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Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-13022383633281479952016-09-16T21:58:00.000-07:002016-09-16T21:58:27.786-07:00#FGS2016 I made it to Illinois! Catching up on my trip to FGS<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I left Madison with a USB full of records regarding the Drezdzon and other related families. I downloaded quite a few obituaries from Milwaukee's Polish newspapers. My find at FGS was a book on how to read Polish obituaries, I have many translations to work through. First stop in Illinois was a stop at Portillo's for a Chicago dog, I was in heaven! Which led me to the second most important thing to do - hitting a grocery store and buying all the bright green relish that I could find. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I actually was in the area to visit the family graves at Concordia Cemetery located </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">in Forest Park, Illinois. The cemetery offices were very helpful and I located more family plots. I like to check on the plots since my grandmother paid for perpetual care in 1942 in the amount of $100.00. The $100.00 covers the entire plot of nine graves. I think she would be happy to know the cemetery has kept their word she made quit a bargain.</span><br />
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<br />Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-2298191864572375432016-09-13T08:26:00.001-07:002016-09-13T08:26:50.512-07:00Virtual Genealogy Fair U.S. National Archives<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The National Archives will be presenting a 2016 Virtual Genealogy Fair to be held October 26th and 27th. No need to register just go to <a href="http://www.archives.gov/calendar/genealogy-fair/" target="_blank">Genealogy Fair</a> to attend.</span><br />
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Day 1: Wednesday, October 26</h4>
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Day 2: Thursday, October 27</h4>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">National Archives, www.archives.gov/calendar/genealogy-fair </span>Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-25901938355571184672016-08-17T19:28:00.003-07:002016-09-09T19:46:21.094-07:00Update on the way to #fgs2016I ran away from home last Monday. Day 1 I drove from Tucson to Guyman, OK. I stayed at a Holiday Inn with great beds. After a good night's sleep, I began day 2. I drove from OK to Madison,WI. It was a long drive but I made it! Day three started with some scrambled eggs before hitting the Wisconsin Historical Society in downtown Madison.<br />
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I searched microfilms and pulled a bunch check of books. I left at 6 pm. I didn't even stop for lunch! I located marriage, birth and death records. I also found quite a few obituaries in Milwaukee's Polish newspaper.<br />
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Now I just need to translate them. I met some great genealogists in the library and really enjoyed walking around downtown and on the University campus. Good news, I got my 10,000 steps in and I enjoyed every step of it.<br />
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Tomorrow I head to Concordia Cemetery in Forest Park, Illinois. I plan to tramp among my relatives and view a wonderful old German Cemetery. I'll check in soon...Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-18966804142330306582016-08-12T01:00:00.000-07:002016-08-12T21:39:18.219-07:00#FGS2016 Almost ready for my road trip!I am driving to #FGS2016 from Tucson, Arizona. My first goal is to make it to Madison Wisconsin and research at the Wisconsin Historical Society. The target of my research is my husband's family - Drvaric, Drezdzon, Drezdon, Dresdon, Mikolajczak, Kwiecienski. I have my research list made and ready to go. <br />
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The next target is Forest Park, Illinois to visit cemeteries where family are buried: Concordia, Forest Home and Wunder's cemeteries. Then on to Ridgewood Memorial to visit my Grandparents graves in Des Plaines. I may look up some old high school friends and visit the old neighborhood. <br />
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While I am in the area I am going to stock up on some bright green or Chicago Relish as it is also called. Never heard of Chicago relish? <br />
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Here are a few links for you:<br />
<a href="http://www.hotdogchicagostyle.com/makeyourown.php" target="_blank">http://www.hotdogchicagostyle.com/makeyourown.php</a><br />
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<a href="http://gapersblock.com/drivethru/2012/08/27/neon_relish_a_taste_test/" target="_blank">http://gapersblock.com/drivethru/2012/08/27/neon_relish_a_taste_test/</a><br />
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Boy, I miss my Chicago Hot Dogs - nothing in Arizona comes close to a real Chicago dog. <br />
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The next stop will be in Southern Illinois to visit with relatives in Stonington, Decatur, Taylorville, Findlay and Rochester.<br />
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I plan on traveling to both Fayette and Piat counties to locate some court records - I am going to look for copies of all the women my Grandfather Clark married.<br />
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I must make time to go to the Illinois Regional Depository in Springfield to nose around records in the counties my family lived in.. I also have an appointment at the Abraham Lincoln Library to see some letters about the settlement of Avena, Illinois.<br />
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I will be playing tour guide for good friend Leslie Carney who has never been to Illinois. I am planning to take her to the Abraham Lincoln Museum (a favorite of mine), the Lincoln Tomb, the Lincoln Home and a free walking tour of downtown Springfield. <br />
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I end at the #FGS2016 for several days of fun and interaction with my fellow researchers.<br />
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I will keep everyone up to date on my travels, I leave on Monday!<br />
<br />Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-17193446171983661532016-07-27T00:30:00.000-07:002016-07-27T00:30:08.200-07:00Wordless Wednesday: Skibbe's<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great Aunt Anne Skibbe, Grandfather William Skibbe, and Lorraine Clark Skibbe on her wedding day. Note the apron - Mom put out a spread for guests. January 1961</td></tr>
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<br />Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-77877501978156216642016-07-20T12:45:00.000-07:002016-07-20T12:46:32.902-07:00Citation Check!I thought it would be prudent to print out my source list. I must be a very good girl because my report was over 300 pages! My idea was to look at the sources to locate spelling errors or citations that needed a little tweaking. It seems that things look perfect on RootsMagic (I call that entry blindness) but I have found some errors on my reports. My top mistakes are spelling and number flipping.<br />
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It appears that the majority of my mistakes show up in the detail section. I think the best way to review is to review a few pages everyday. So wish me luck,!Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-49022455566960721292016-07-01T16:10:00.001-07:002016-07-01T16:14:39.596-07:00Not Quite Wordless Wednesday: My favorite pictures of my mother as a child Lorraine Violet Edna Skibbe Clark Navy Pier<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-60355107332271413422016-07-01T16:10:00.000-07:002016-07-01T16:14:22.666-07:00Not Quite Wordless Wednesday: My favorite pictures of my mother as a child Lorraine Violet Edna Skibbe Clark Navy Pier<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-35594470482273705532016-07-01T01:00:00.000-07:002016-07-01T01:00:22.313-07:00FGS 2016<span style="font-size: large;">I am so excited for the FGS conference in Springfield, Illinois. I will be driving from Arizona about two weeks prior to the conference. The best part about getting there earlier will be visiting with family before the conference. I will be picking up a picture of my grandfather from a cousin, my dad's yearbooks, and who knows how many other treasures I will find.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been working on my list of repositories and listing what documents I need to search for. I have also contacted an aunt and some cousins so that I may scan their items. I am also working up some interview questions for my family members.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My best friend will be traveling to the conference and will be in Springfield the Sunday before. I am looking forward to playing hostess for the area. I plan on dragging her to all my favorite places. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will be sharing my lists of favorite places to research along with my favorite places to visit in in coming blog posts.</span><br />
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Amy Urmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569858040235556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842151416623297266.post-29148967768289419512016-06-29T01:00:00.000-07:002016-06-29T01:00:20.908-07:00Wordless Wednesday: Frank Urman [Yurmanovich]<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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