New genealogy book at the Glenview Public Library:
The Greek Texans --2nd edition by James Patrick Maguire and others.
R976.4 GRE GENEALOGY
The 1860 census showed only 2 Greeks in Texas. A century later, there were over 10,000. The major immigration took place in the 3 decades following 1890.
This book presents the early history of Greek sailors, fishermen, and adventurers in Texas. It contains articles about significant individuals, societuies, families, events, and organizations., along with many wonderful photographs and documents.
Monday, April 20, 2009
The Polish Texans
New genealogy book at the Glenview Public Library:
The Polish Texans by T. Lindsay Baker.
R976.4 BAK GENEALOGY
Thousands of Texans trace their roots back to Poland. Most of them came during the early 1800s when their homeland was divided and ruled by others, and they played an active role in the Texas War of Independence. Later, farmers from Upper Silesia in Southwestern Poland settled at Panna Maria, Bandera, and San Antonio. They founded the earlies Polish colonies, the first Polish churches, and the first Polish school in America.
This book covers the history of Poles in the early history of Texas; founding the first Polish colonies in America; first years on the frontier; expansion of Silesian settlement; the Civil War years; reconstruction for the Silesian Poles in Texas; coming to East Texas; Soldiers from Mexico; Polish life in 19th century Texas; business and commerce; and Polish Texans in the 20th century.
There is a reading list, and the text is illustrated with many great photos and documents.
The Polish Texans by T. Lindsay Baker.
R976.4 BAK GENEALOGY
Thousands of Texans trace their roots back to Poland. Most of them came during the early 1800s when their homeland was divided and ruled by others, and they played an active role in the Texas War of Independence. Later, farmers from Upper Silesia in Southwestern Poland settled at Panna Maria, Bandera, and San Antonio. They founded the earlies Polish colonies, the first Polish churches, and the first Polish school in America.
This book covers the history of Poles in the early history of Texas; founding the first Polish colonies in America; first years on the frontier; expansion of Silesian settlement; the Civil War years; reconstruction for the Silesian Poles in Texas; coming to East Texas; Soldiers from Mexico; Polish life in 19th century Texas; business and commerce; and Polish Texans in the 20th century.
There is a reading list, and the text is illustrated with many great photos and documents.
Creativitree
New genealogy book at the Glenview Public Library:
Creativitree : design ideas for family trees by Tony Matthews.
929.1 MAT
(There is another copy in Reference Genealogy)
This book contains many styles of beautiful, humorous, and unique black and white pedigree tree designs that can be reproduced and filled in. The text also includes tips for designing your own forms, the best types of materials to use for long-term preservation, etc.
Creativitree : design ideas for family trees by Tony Matthews.
929.1 MAT
(There is another copy in Reference Genealogy)
This book contains many styles of beautiful, humorous, and unique black and white pedigree tree designs that can be reproduced and filled in. The text also includes tips for designing your own forms, the best types of materials to use for long-term preservation, etc.
Erin's Sons
New genealogy book at the Glenview Public Library:
Erin's sons : Irish arrivals in Atlantic Canada, 1761-1853. Volume II by Terrence M. Punch, FRSAI.
929.3415 PUN v. 2
(There is another copy in the Reference Genealogy collection)
Geographic area covered includes provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New brunswick, and Nova Scotia. 7,000 Irish arrivals in Atlantic Canada before 1853 are listed. Information derived from diverse sources such as church and cemetery records, lists of convicts, indenture documents, and passenger lists, is included in each listing.
There are indexes of surnames and ship names.
Erin's sons : Irish arrivals in Atlantic Canada, 1761-1853. Volume II by Terrence M. Punch, FRSAI.
929.3415 PUN v. 2
(There is another copy in the Reference Genealogy collection)
Geographic area covered includes provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New brunswick, and Nova Scotia. 7,000 Irish arrivals in Atlantic Canada before 1853 are listed. Information derived from diverse sources such as church and cemetery records, lists of convicts, indenture documents, and passenger lists, is included in each listing.
There are indexes of surnames and ship names.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Google Your Family Tree
The Glenview Public Library has purchased the followiong book that can help you with your genealogy:
Google your family tree : unlock the hidden power of Google by Daniel M. Lynch.
929.1 LYN
There is also a copy in the Reference Genealogy collection.
This book explains how to use the many powerful capabilities contained within Google to jumpstart a family history search, in simple, easy-to-understand language.
It teaches you how to use basic and advanced search operators to filter results; find puvlished information about your family history; discover visuals to help illustrate your family story using Google Images and Video; explore your ancestral homelands with Google Maps and Google Earth; ; conduct research in historical newspapers using the Google News Archive; set up automated searches using Googlle Alerts; use language tools to find and translate foreign content; and make the most of free websites for genealogy.
Examples of advanced Google searches you may not have tried before include the Google Phonebook search; intext, intitle, and inurl searches; and organizing your research using Google Notebook.
The appendix includes five sections about beginninig genealogy, best web sites, information about internet search engines, and a concise summary of Google commands and syntax with their use for genealogy.
Google your family tree : unlock the hidden power of Google by Daniel M. Lynch.
929.1 LYN
There is also a copy in the Reference Genealogy collection.
This book explains how to use the many powerful capabilities contained within Google to jumpstart a family history search, in simple, easy-to-understand language.
It teaches you how to use basic and advanced search operators to filter results; find puvlished information about your family history; discover visuals to help illustrate your family story using Google Images and Video; explore your ancestral homelands with Google Maps and Google Earth; ; conduct research in historical newspapers using the Google News Archive; set up automated searches using Googlle Alerts; use language tools to find and translate foreign content; and make the most of free websites for genealogy.
Examples of advanced Google searches you may not have tried before include the Google Phonebook search; intext, intitle, and inurl searches; and organizing your research using Google Notebook.
The appendix includes five sections about beginninig genealogy, best web sites, information about internet search engines, and a concise summary of Google commands and syntax with their use for genealogy.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Interpreting Headstones
The North Suburban Genealogical Society invites you to hear Craig Pfannkuche as he presents a guide to our members in reading and understanding headstones. The subject title is Interpreting Headstones.
Craig is on the Board of Directors for the McHenry County ILL. Genealogical Society and the Chicago Genealogical Society. Mr. Pfannkuche is a frequent lecturer on genealogical subjects but has also published written articles of interest to genealogists.
When: May 9, 2009
Where: Glenview Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview , IL 60025
Admission: Free
Time: 1 p.m. problem solving
1:45 p.m. general meeting
2 p.m. Program w/Craig Pfannkuche
Contact: Jim Boyle, 847-401-2579
Craig is on the Board of Directors for the McHenry County ILL. Genealogical Society and the Chicago Genealogical Society. Mr. Pfannkuche is a frequent lecturer on genealogical subjects but has also published written articles of interest to genealogists.
When: May 9, 2009
Where: Glenview Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview , IL 60025
Admission: Free
Time: 1 p.m. problem solving
1:45 p.m. general meeting
2 p.m. Program w/Craig Pfannkuche
Contact: Jim Boyle, 847-401-2579
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Researching Haiti
Did your ancestors come from Haiti? Where can you find resources for Haitian family research?
Haiti is on the Caribbean / West Indies page of Cyndi'a List.
It is also included in Caribbean Gen Web, and on the Haiti Page of the Family Search Catalog, which will provide the microfilm numbers you need at the Family History Center.
Subscribe to the Haiti Mailing List and consult the experts in Haitian genealogy. Don't forget to search the list Archives.
Search the vital records database at the website of the Haitian Genealogical Society.
It is also a good idea to search the Library's genealogy databases using the keyword "Haiti."
Haiti is on the Caribbean / West Indies page of Cyndi'a List.
It is also included in Caribbean Gen Web, and on the Haiti Page of the Family Search Catalog, which will provide the microfilm numbers you need at the Family History Center.
Subscribe to the Haiti Mailing List and consult the experts in Haitian genealogy. Don't forget to search the list Archives.
Search the vital records database at the website of the Haitian Genealogical Society.
It is also a good idea to search the Library's genealogy databases using the keyword "Haiti."
Monday, April 6, 2009
Social Security Death Index
Using the Social Security Death Index can advance your genealogy.
It contains information on over eighty million deceased individuals with United States social security numbers whose deaths were reported to the Social Security Administration. Birth years for the individuals listed range from 1875 to last year. Information in these records includes name, birth date, death date, and last known residence.
When you locate the individual for whom you are searching, you can generate a letter to the Social Security Administration you can send along with payment for a copy of the original application your ancestor filled out. The application shows the address where they were living at the time, along with their parents' names (including mother's maiden name). These documents are very valuable to genealogists.
The Rootsweb version of the Social Security Death Index includes a full tutorial on using it.
It contains information on over eighty million deceased individuals with United States social security numbers whose deaths were reported to the Social Security Administration. Birth years for the individuals listed range from 1875 to last year. Information in these records includes name, birth date, death date, and last known residence.
When you locate the individual for whom you are searching, you can generate a letter to the Social Security Administration you can send along with payment for a copy of the original application your ancestor filled out. The application shows the address where they were living at the time, along with their parents' names (including mother's maiden name). These documents are very valuable to genealogists.
The Rootsweb version of the Social Security Death Index includes a full tutorial on using it.
Friday, April 3, 2009
We're Related
Did you receive an email on April Fool's Day telling you that President Barack Obama confirmed you as a cousin on the We're Related application on Facebook?
The April Fool's joke resulted in We're Related's biggest day ever, with five times more traffic than average.
FamilyLink.com, Inc. is the developer of We're Related.
We're Related is the fourth most popular application on Facebook, and the number one social application for families. We're Related helps individuals stay in touch with their families by connecting them to their possible relatives.
FamilyLink.com, Inc. is the leading social networking company for families globally. It was formed in 2006 by original founding executives of Ancestry.com and MyFamily.com.
Other genealogy applications for Facebook include Family Tree and One Family Tree.
Sign up for a Facebook account, and be sure to install these applications,,,they really can help you find your family!
The April Fool's joke resulted in We're Related's biggest day ever, with five times more traffic than average.
FamilyLink.com, Inc. is the developer of We're Related.
We're Related is the fourth most popular application on Facebook, and the number one social application for families. We're Related helps individuals stay in touch with their families by connecting them to their possible relatives.
FamilyLink.com, Inc. is the leading social networking company for families globally. It was formed in 2006 by original founding executives of Ancestry.com and MyFamily.com.
Other genealogy applications for Facebook include Family Tree and One Family Tree.
Sign up for a Facebook account, and be sure to install these applications,,,they really can help you find your family!
Scotland's People
ScotlandsPeople is one of the largest online sources of original genealogical information, with almost 50 million records to access.
The digital images on Scotland's People, the official Government source of genealogical data for Scotland, are of deaths and burials contained in the Old Parish Registers of Scotland (OPRs). The OPRs are the records which the Church of Scotland kept of births and baptisms, banns and marriages and deaths and burials for the 300 years before the start of the civil registration system in 1855.
You can do free surname searches, but there is a cost for viewing the digitized documents.
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