Downloading Data From FamilySearch – Update to Census Analysis Part 2
Update to instructions on how to download data from family search to excel.
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Genealogy
Technology and Record Piles, the Dark Side of Genealogy
Filing is not my strong point
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These are a few of my Favorite Things! Hunterdon County Historical Society Manuscript Collections 18, 19, 47, 57, and 67
I love the Hunterdon County Historical Society, so much so that I volunteered at the Research Library for several years. While working on one of my obsessions historical interests, I did a deep dive into the Hunterdon County Historical Society Collection, parts I, II, IV, V, and VI. There isn’t a part III, which I verified with
The Fennimore Family of Somerset and Morris Counties New Jersey A DNA Project – A Twist
Where we last left off, I was using DNA Painter to map Gedmatch matches with two known Fennimore descendants. None of the one hundred shared matches were closer than 3rd cousin. I then turned my attention to 23andMe. I looked to see if my two known descendants had an obvious kit in 23andMe, but none
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The Fennimore Family of Somerset and Morris Counties New Jersey A DNA Project -Organization and Privacy
Good organization is essential in any genealogical research, but it is critical in a genetic genealogy project. Just because two people have shared DNA doesn’t mean that you have proof that you are both descended from a particular ancestor. An accurate paper trail must accompany the matches to aid proper identification. For example, in Ancestry,
My Ladies – Julia Beam Part 2
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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Thanks Melissa!
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
The Donegal Distraction
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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Uncle Frank’s Slides
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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A “Village” in Three Counties
Whenever I take on a new project either personal or for hire I set time aside to educate myself about the general vicinity of the family. This is not something I would bill anyone for, but for me it’s like doing your homework. Though I am a life-long New Jersey resident, I don’t know the
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