Jack Butler returns for the June member meeting with more DNA goodness. We look forward to seeing you Saturday at the Southeast Branch Library. Check-in begins at 12:45pm and the meeting starts at 1:00pm.
The June edition of the Ancient City Bulletin has been posted in the SAGS Support Library. This month’s Bulletin includes:
Editorial Notes: Changes
Research Toolbox: Build Your Own Research Library at Internet Archive
In the Archives: Protecting Your Research
Storytellers Studio: Grab Their Attention with LifeCards
Out of the Closet
Click here to download your copy right now. We will also send the file later today via email. Past issues are always available at SAGS Support. Click the Library link above to browse the Bulletin archive.
Janine Adams at Organize Your Family History has a fascinating article on using biographical sketches of your ancestors to pass on to your children and grandchildren. One of her readers posted a comment about using sketches of her ancestors to interest her family. Janine reached out to her to learn more and she shared with us. I love the idea for two reasons. First is of course to generate family interest but it can also help your research. Often, when turning records into stories you will discover holes in your research that aren’t obvious when viewed in your family tree.
One other thing . . . you will be surprised at how quickly your collection of sketches grows.
For those who had ancestors serving in the Seminole Indian Wars, you can access the Florida Militia muster rolls online at the Internet Archive. Search the American Libraries section for “Florida Militia Muster Rolls”. Note that these are just lists of the Floridians who fought – not the United States Army personnel.
Need some help finding historial newspapers to help you learn more about your ancestors? Kenneth R. Marks has been tracking down historical newspapers for years and his blog, The Ancestor Hunt, is a treasure trove of newspaper information – much of these resources are freely accessible. He has lessons on how to make the most of newspaper research along with an impressive collection organized by state, special collections (including Chronicling America) and even Canadian provinces.
This week we are kicking off a new section in our Ancient City Bulletin . . . Out of the Closet. Although we’d love to hear about the skeletons in your closet, this section is the place to share the interesting tidbits your research discovers. This could be an old photograph – preferably with caption, a eureka moment, a research tip or a treasured heirloom.
To submit your skeletons, you can email them (only scanned photos – no originals) to sags.publications@yahoo.com or post them as comments on the Out of the Closet post in the SAGS Community Research Center on Facebook.
Final Notes
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