The Genealogy Search

1988, obviously a year that I wore my hair in an unfashionable way and jeez  those glasses - who let me walk around like this!.  This is one of the first costumes I ever made.  Jessica had to be Snow White.  The costume turned out quite well and was passed on to a little girl down the street that was also crazy for Snow White.   This was our fist year living in Tucson, Arizona.

Clara Miottel and Rose Blank - Stepsisters dressed as  men.

Looks like we will soon have information on the Family History Expo in Mesa that will take place January 20-21, 2012 at the Mesa Convention Center.  I encourage everyone to attend.  The event brings classes on skill building, professional research assistance, new technology, vendors, networking opportunities and loads of fun. This is an event that will allow you to meet people with similar interests.  I urge you to meet your fellow Expo attendees, after all genealogists are the friendliest people in the world.  Networking through the last three expo's I have had the privilege of meeting fellow  Geneabloggers , researchers experienced in locations that I research and  Bruce Buzbee who straightened out one of my RootsMagic files that I had somehow messed up. It looks like the Early Bird rate will be $75 if paid prior to November 30, 2011.   That is a bargain price of less than $40 a day.  The event is all day F...

Here is a copy of my third great grandfather's marriage record.  The date of the source entry is January 24th 1838 with further information stating a marriage of January 25th 1838.  I am going to stick with the January 25th date because that is the date from his obituary and bible record.  How can the entry be dated the day before? Now on the citation should I note the entry date of 24 January 1838 and the  marriage date of 25 January 1838? FamilySearch , Entry for John N. Poundstone and Magdeline Hampshier dated 24 January 1838, married 25 January 1838, Perry County, Book 1, Entry 228, page 247, FHL Film 910669 ; index entries derived from digital copies of original and compilted records.

I wrote this post for the Pima County Genealogy Society blog at http://pimacountygenealogysociety.blogspot.com/  and thought I should share the information here on my personal blog.. Part of researching is knowing where to look.  A good source for state maps with counties included are available through the census division of the government.   State maps with counties dated 2000 are available at  http://www.census.gov/geo/www/maps/stco_02.htm . The government has also produced a "Using Maps in Genealogy" document by the United States Geological Survey at   http://www.census.gov/history/pdf/mapsgenealogy.pdf . Also available at the census site is a link to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services genealogy program pamphlet.  It can be viewed at  http://www.census.gov/history/pdf/uscisgenealogyprogram.pdf . Additional genealogy resources on the census site may be found at  http://www.census.gov/histor...

My mother is in town visiting Tucson so I sat her down and went over some of her family information.  I asked her when her parents were married, where, and who married them.  Her answer - I have no idea.  They never celebrated an anniversary.  I knew (or hoped) that their marriage was prior to their son William's birth in 1923. I wrote to the counties my grandfather had lived in Indiana, no records.  I wrote to Cook County in Illinois and had a record search performed - no record. I had been running searches for their marriage month after month and put it a side for awhile.  After talking to Mom I ran a search on Ancestry.com today and guess what!  A marriage record for Clara Miottel and William Skibbe in the Cook County Illinois Marriage Indexes, 1914-1942.  The index lists a marriage date of September 14, 1921.  According to Ancestry they posted the marriage records 17 October 2011.  The lesson learned today - run those sea...

I have been researching in Ohio for the Izor, Poundstone, Zeck and a few other families.   I found the following resources to be very helpful in my search for family records: Ohio Death Certificate Database 1913-1944  http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/death//  is free to view and $7.00 to order death certificate copy.  Which is a good buy since some of the counties charge more than $7.00. Preble County Ohio genealogical and historical records at  http://www.pcdl.lib.oh.us/marriage/search.cfm  has scans of the original records attached.  It seems a good deal of my relatives came through or lived in Preble County. Free Ohio Genealogy Society databases (more information available for members) : Century Families of Ohio First Families of Ohio Roster Settlers and Builders of Ohio Roster Ohio Civil War Genealogy Center Free Database Set Ohio Obituary Index Ohio Cemetery Locations Index Wood County, OH Appearance and Execution Docket Index, 1820-18...

When researching my Skibbe family in Chicago I came across this article in the newspaper article.  I later sent for the Coroner's report that I will share at another time.  I cannot find any connection to my Skibbe's.   Here is the sad story of a family destroyed by train accidents. VICTIMS OF THE GRADE CROSSING TRAGEDY   Two hours after paying for the burial of their son, who was killed by a train a month ago, Mr. Skibbe, his wife, and their little daughter were killed by a Burlington train at Sixteenth street and Ashland avenue yesterday.  They were riding in a carriage owned by the undertaker they had just paid. Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1963); Aug. 1, 1903; ProQuest Historical Newspapers Chicago Tribune (1849-1985) page 2. REDUCE SPEED OF TRAINS RUNNING ON GRADE TRACKS Recommendation of Coroner's Jury at Inquest of  Skibbe Family - Censure for Burlington Road.   Reduction in speed of all trains entering Chicago on tracks which are...

Here is another one of Aunt Peggy's cookie recipes.  I make this one almost every year. Dishpan Cookies 2 c brown sugar 2 c white sugar 2 c liquid shortening 4 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 4 cups four 1 1/2 c quick oatmeal 4 c corn flakes 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt Cream sugar, shortenings, eggs, and vanilla.  Mix together flour, oatmeal,baking soda, corn flakes and salt.  Gradually mix into the sugar mixture.  If dough is stiff, add a small amount of milk.  Dough should look dry but hold together.  Roll into small balls.  Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 325° for 8 to 10 minutes.  

Week #41 – Teachers Week 41.  Teachers . Did you have a favorite teacher when you were growing up? What class(es) did this person teach and why did he/she make an impact on your life? Their are two teachers that made a difference in my life. The first teacher that spark my life was Mrs. Gagnon.  She taught second grade at Forest View Elementary School in Mount Prospect, Illinois.   We had just moved to the area and Mrs. Gagnon introduced me to other students and made my beginning at the school a success.  She also loved to sing silly songs and had us up and out of our seats doing hand movements and singing at the top of our lungs.  She also instilled a love of reading.  She encouraged up to have our own adventure reading.  The more we read the more recognition we would have in class. The second teacher that made a profound impression on me was Mrs. Bond who taught business law and some other classes at Fo...

SKIBBE, CECIL H.; Jan. 5, 1923, North Judson, Indiana to May 3, 2011, Cincinnati, Ohio; son of George and Alma (Spenner) Skibbe; graduated Springfield, 1947.   Served 1947-1987.   Ministries/parishes:   Cissna Park, Chenoa, Lexington, Ill.; Indianapolis, Bloomington, Ind.; retired 1987.   Survivors:   Helen (Lovekamp) Skibbe; sons:   Ronald, John; daughter:   Faith.   Interment May 10, 2011, Bloomington, Ind. The Lutheran Witness August 2011 http://witness.lcms.org/pages/wPage.asp?IssueID=57&ContentType=Notices

Saturday Night!   Time for more  Genealogy Fun! This prompt is brought to the genealogy community by Randy Seaver at  http://www.geneamusings.com Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to: 1)  If you have your family tree research in a Genealogy Management Program (GMP), whether a computer software program or an online family tree, figure out how to find how many persons, places, sources, etc. are in your database (hint:  the Help button is your friend!). 2)  Tell us which GMP you use, and how many persons, places, sources, etc. are in your database(s) today in a blog post of your own, in a comment to this blog post, or in a Facebook status or Google+ stream comment. I use RootsMagic software.  This is my cleaned out version of my research.  I pruned limbs that I had no verification on.  I did save that information in other databases in RootsMagic. My Research Database: *  People: 3373 *  Families:...

Christmas is right around the corner and I have already started my holiday baking.  I thought I would share a few of my families recipes. My Aunt Peggy passed away in 2009.  Here are two of her cookie recipes.  Enjoy! Monster Cookies 1 doz eggs 4 c white sugar 1Tbsp honey or Karo Syrup 3 lb. peanut butter 1 lb. chocolate chips 2 lb. brown sugar 1 lb. butter 8 tsp. baking soda 1 lb. M&M's Mix in order.  Scoop in ice cream scoop onto baking sheet (I make my cookies about half that size).  Flatten slightly.  Bake 350° for 10-12 minutes.  They will be soft upon removal so let cool on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes.  Makes 10-11 dozen very large cookies. Holiday Sugar Roll-out Cookies 1 1/2 c confectioners sugar 1 cup margarine 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp almond flavoring 2 1/2 c flour 1 tsp soda 1 tsp cream of tartar Cream sugar and margarine.  Mix in egg and flavorings.  Stir in dry ingredients together; blend in t...

William Skibbe 1948, Chicago, Illinois 

This weeks prompt for  Week 40:  Trouble .  What happened when you got into trouble as a child? What was punishment like in your home? When my mother or father was angry with me I would get sent to my room.  My room was actually one of my favorite places to be.  I had my books, my animals (birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, the cat - great napping company), a television, a stereo, everything I really enjoyed.  I do remember storming off and slamming my door but once I got to my room everything was fine.    The one thing I do remember is the guilt.  I always felt guilty for being bad.  My parents yelled and then there was the talk:   "We know you are better then this" or the famous "We are so disappointed in your behavior".  The guilt was worse than any banishment to the room or chore I was require to do.  Somehow to this day I think my parents still use the guilt method on me, heaven knows I respond well to it.  ...