It's exciting when someone e-mails you, asking about an ancestor and seeking information. Then you find you have a connection and can pool your data.
That happened this morning, when I received an e-mail seeking information about one of my husband's uncles, George Creston Sherwood. We haven't been in contact with any of Uncle Cres' family since his and his wife's death. So it will be enjoyable if this turns out to be a "cousin," even a distant one.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Happy New Year's from MEA's Family History & Scrapbooking
May 2009 be a wonderful year for you.
It's cold (3 degrees F.) and windy here where I live.
Reflect upon 2008, but we're look forward to a grand 2009.
It's cold (3 degrees F.) and windy here where I live.
Reflect upon 2008, but we're look forward to a grand 2009.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Parting With Geneaolgy Books
As I've accumulated books about family history research, compiling family history, and writing family stories, I haven't purchased duplicates, but realize I have some I probably won't use, or which I've gone beyond.
It's always difficult for a book lover to part with books, but these, plus the many others my family and I own (6 children and adults) have begun to overwhelm the house and a storage area.
Craig's List
So we've begun listing those we can part with on Craig's List. We also make them available at our yard sales in summer, but that's sort of impractical during winter in NH. It's gratifying when people contact us about our books and are thrilled to find some they're looking for or with which to expand their knowledge and enjoyment.
So I culled out some of my family history and genealogy books....probably will find more as I investigate all nooks and crannies of our abode.
It's always difficult for a book lover to part with books, but these, plus the many others my family and I own (6 children and adults) have begun to overwhelm the house and a storage area.
Craig's List
So we've begun listing those we can part with on Craig's List. We also make them available at our yard sales in summer, but that's sort of impractical during winter in NH. It's gratifying when people contact us about our books and are thrilled to find some they're looking for or with which to expand their knowledge and enjoyment.
So I culled out some of my family history and genealogy books....probably will find more as I investigate all nooks and crannies of our abode.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Uncle Buffalo Bill Blog
Buffalo Bill Mathewson
I've developed a blog for the research and writing I'm doing about another ancestor, William "Buffalo Bill" Mathewson, who was my grandmother, Ella Banks Place's uncle. No, he wasn't Buffalo Bill Cody, although the two played prominent roles in the West and did meet.
I've written about Uncle Buffalo Bill, given talks about him, and now am developing a children's book about his life. He played an important role on the Santa Fe Trail, in Indian peace talks, developing trading posts, and founding Wichita, Kansas.
Although I haven't compiled too much online about Uncle William (Buffalo Bill) yet, I plan to do so as I finish my book.
I've developed a blog for the research and writing I'm doing about another ancestor, William "Buffalo Bill" Mathewson, who was my grandmother, Ella Banks Place's uncle. No, he wasn't Buffalo Bill Cody, although the two played prominent roles in the West and did meet.
I've written about Uncle Buffalo Bill, given talks about him, and now am developing a children's book about his life. He played an important role on the Santa Fe Trail, in Indian peace talks, developing trading posts, and founding Wichita, Kansas.
Although I haven't compiled too much online about Uncle William (Buffalo Bill) yet, I plan to do so as I finish my book.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Following Sister's Lead
Since chatting with my sister last night, I've been thinking about our discussion concerning ancestors and began looking around the Internet using her clues. I haven't found anything yet, but it's filled me with enthusiasm.
I'll also have to search through some of the family records I do have. My sister gave me new insight into the people in those. She still lives in the area where we grew up and where many of our ancestors lived. As she browses through libraries and chats with researchers, perhaps she'll come up with more information.
What causes you to become enthusiastic about your family history research again after a dry spell?
I'll also have to search through some of the family records I do have. My sister gave me new insight into the people in those. She still lives in the area where we grew up and where many of our ancestors lived. As she browses through libraries and chats with researchers, perhaps she'll come up with more information.
What causes you to become enthusiastic about your family history research again after a dry spell?
Thursday, December 25, 2008
A Chat with my Sister about Family History
Tonight, as I was chatting with my sister who lives in another state (we often call one another on Christmas night), we began reminiscing and delving into family history. We realized that we remembered some things the same. With others, she remembered some facts and incidents while I recalled others.
So I'm planning to dig through my genealogy files and gather information for her and elaborate upon mine by adding her recollections.
When you have an opportunity, get together with your family members and see what you can recall about your childhood activities and stories of your ancestors. Then meld together your memories.
So I'm planning to dig through my genealogy files and gather information for her and elaborate upon mine by adding her recollections.
When you have an opportunity, get together with your family members and see what you can recall about your childhood activities and stories of your ancestors. Then meld together your memories.
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Alzheimer's & Memory Albums
If you'd like to read about making Memory Books/Albums for and with Alzheimer's patients, visit my Alzheimer's Notes site at www.alzheimersnotes.com. I wrote about my experience making scrapbooks with residents at the nursing home where my mom once lived.
I also linked to Carol Moxley's story about her dad and Memory Albums.
My mom and aunt were afflicted with Alzheimer's disease. I've also made an album about my mom's Alzheimer's years and mention it in an earlier article on Alzheimer's Notes.
Some people might find it sad to do this. Our family looks at those pictures and remembers the joy we brought my mom during this time in her life. It is amazing that in just about every picture she'd smiling.
I also linked to Carol Moxley's story about her dad and Memory Albums.
My mom and aunt were afflicted with Alzheimer's disease. I've also made an album about my mom's Alzheimer's years and mention it in an earlier article on Alzheimer's Notes.
Some people might find it sad to do this. Our family looks at those pictures and remembers the joy we brought my mom during this time in her life. It is amazing that in just about every picture she'd smiling.
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