The Early Life of Julia Beam Part 1 introduced Julia Beam who was tarred and feathered on 17 October 1891 by a group of men in Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County. Newspapers throughout the country followed the trials with great interest. My Ladies – Julia Beam Part 1 The Beam Family Julia Beam was likely […]
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Last week the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists met in the Plainfield Public Library. Melissa Johnson, CG® presented the topic Scrivener writing software for genealogists. She demonstrated how she uses it along with some hints and tips. I have owned Scrivener for years, and have dabbled with it but have yet to
When I first started researching my family history, I soon realized that up until recently women and children were really at the mercy of the survival and success of the men in their lives. It has made me appreciate my ability to earn a living. I find it difficult not to empathize with the struggles
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Today I met a friend who is researching her Dutch heritage. I have no experience researching in the Netherlands, so it was fascinating to hear all that she has found. She’s done a great job, but I volunteered to share some links that she may find interesting. I’ve decided to throw it on my blog; perhaps
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A rainy summer weekend. My favorite outdoor activity, kayaking is off the agenda. That means more time for genealogy! However, I had promised myself I would not do any further research until I scanned the pile of wills, deeds, and NYC vital records collecting dust on my desk. Once that is complete then I could
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I had a phone call to my mom. Towards the end of the conversation she mentioned she had something to tell me. Judging from her tone it wasn’t going to make my day, I felt that drop in my stomach. “Your Aunt Lisa died, likely an accident, but we are waiting for the coroner’s report.”
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My husband’s great Uncle Frank Pellicane was the youngest of all the first generation Pellicane siblings, and as a result was actively involved in the lives of his nephews and their children (much to our good fortune). He and his wife Lorraine did not have children of their own, so this gave them the freedom
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Every genealogist has a book collection. Eventually the collection becomes large enough to need it’s own “space” and we start building shelves. There are a few books that I find I reference enough to deserve a spot at my desk. Some may visit for a while, but very few get a permanent spot. “Genealogy Standards”
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If you haven’t been to microforms at Alexander library, Rutgers University in a while you will be pleasantly surprised. Last semester the University (and the New Jersey taxpayers) installed new microfilm scanners, and they are wonderful. I had been dreading using the old machines, I never could find one that worked properly. It took me
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There are some pretty interesting holiday customs out there; a pickle ornament in a tree; door-to-door Christmas caroling, or perhaps an advent calendar. Earlier today someone’s post popped up on my Facebook feed, she was looking for an Eastern European recipe that her mother used to make. A simple recipe can tell us so
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Update to instructions on how to download data from family search to excel.
It has been state that John Eveland established his Inn ca 1760. This is the first generation Evelands, and their children.
Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, New Jersey was originally named Eveland’s Tavern.
In honor of the opening of the Inn at Glen Gardner this is a series dedicated to the early history of the Inn.
