It's been awhile since I've posted to this blog. I've just been so incredibly busy with other things such as work, writing projects, preparing talks, and more... I've been trying to do some genealogy tasks whenever I can squeeze them into some small free time segments in my schedule but haven't been able to sit down and do any real searching so this is why I haven't posted to this blog.
Unfortunately, my schedule is not going to any less crazy in the next few weeks so I have decided to stop my blogging of daily genealogy tasks.
I will still be posting now and then to my other blog, The Accidental Genealogist. Thanks to all who have followed my posts on this blog and for your comments.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Days 268-270: Genealogy Tasks 268-270
September 23-25
I've spent 15 minutes each day for the past three days purging files and setting up a brand new file cabinet for all of my overflow research materials--those items I don't keep in my working binders. Even with the computer and all of my electronic files I still find I have more paper than I can sometimes handle.
I've spent 15 minutes each day for the past three days purging files and setting up a brand new file cabinet for all of my overflow research materials--those items I don't keep in my working binders. Even with the computer and all of my electronic files I still find I have more paper than I can sometimes handle.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Days 266 & 267: Genealogy Tasks 266 & 267
I spent time the past two days searching Ancestry.com including one of the newer databases-- Canadian City and Area Directories, 1819-1899. I had Alzo relatives who immigrated to Canada so thought I would do some searching in this collection.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Days 264 & 265: Genealogy Tasks 264 & 265
September 19 and 20
I continued going back to search databases for more records on Sam Figler. I've got some more leads for his naturalization record, and possibly some other interesting details regarding why he was on Waterworks Road the night he met his untimely death. This is what makes genealogy so addictive--the more information you locate the more you want to know!
I continued going back to search databases for more records on Sam Figler. I've got some more leads for his naturalization record, and possibly some other interesting details regarding why he was on Waterworks Road the night he met his untimely death. This is what makes genealogy so addictive--the more information you locate the more you want to know!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Days 261-263: Genealogy Tasks 261-263
September 16-18
For the past three days I haven worked on going back to look at research for my grandfather's brother, Sam Figler, once again.
I had tracked down information on him a couple of years ago--he was known as the "bachelor black sheep" of the family and died in 1934 along an Ohio road from passing out after drinking too much alcohol. Family stories had him buried in a Pauper's grave. I tracked down his obit, death certificate, and even found out where he was buried. I enlisted the help of an Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness volunteer to help me secure a photo of his grave site.
Yesterday, I received the photo via e-mail. Sam has no marker.
I was also given the name of the funeral home that handled the burial. I called them today and they had a record, but it did not contain much information--only that Sam was listed as "single," no next of kin were listed (even though his two brothers were still living--one of them my grandfather) and that his burial was arranged and paid for by the Trustees of Rush Township, Ohio (they paid $50). This supports the idea that Sam was estranged from the family and why there was no marker purchased.
It's interesting how there always seems to be something new to discover about our ancestors.
For the past three days I haven worked on going back to look at research for my grandfather's brother, Sam Figler, once again.
I had tracked down information on him a couple of years ago--he was known as the "bachelor black sheep" of the family and died in 1934 along an Ohio road from passing out after drinking too much alcohol. Family stories had him buried in a Pauper's grave. I tracked down his obit, death certificate, and even found out where he was buried. I enlisted the help of an Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness volunteer to help me secure a photo of his grave site.Yesterday, I received the photo via e-mail. Sam has no marker.
I was also given the name of the funeral home that handled the burial. I called them today and they had a record, but it did not contain much information--only that Sam was listed as "single," no next of kin were listed (even though his two brothers were still living--one of them my grandfather) and that his burial was arranged and paid for by the Trustees of Rush Township, Ohio (they paid $50). This supports the idea that Sam was estranged from the family and why there was no marker purchased.
It's interesting how there always seems to be something new to discover about our ancestors.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Days 259 & 260: Genealogy Tasks 259 & 260
September 14-15
No genealogy research on these two days due to attending my uncle's funeral. But, I did spend time with family so I think that certainly counts.
No genealogy research on these two days due to attending my uncle's funeral. But, I did spend time with family so I think that certainly counts.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Days 257 & 258: Genealogy Tasks 257 & 258
I just received the latest issue of Family Tree Magazine so spent some time perusing the articles and further exploring their brand new web site.
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