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But genealogy guru Stephen P. Morse made parts of this fascinating and frustrating task easier when he created One-Step Search Tools, a streamlined way of searching the Ellis Island Web site after it launched in April 2001. He'll be here Aug. 1 to give the keynote address at the opening session of the three-day Federation of East European Family History Societies' 14th annual genealogy conference at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott Hotel in Findlay ... "Many of our members and officers actually... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Western History Center separates from library Jul 22, 2008
The largest percentage of users are professionals doing research for books or articles but many are people interested in their genealogy and family history. Anderson is the only person at the center and has been trained to handle historic documents, so he advises that visitors make appointments with him to browse the materials. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Obituaries for Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Jul 22, 2008
He took great pride in his yard, his home, his genealogy research, staying healthy and remaining in his home as he aged. He was a member with St. Thomas More Parish (now Mother Mary of the Church) and an honorary lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Christina Thompson: 'Come On Shore and We Will Kill and Eat You All' Jul 19, 2008
" Although Thompson's "contact encounter" parallels are strained, her observations about the enduring effects of colonization can be penetrating. She puts her vantage point of insider-outsider (she's never lived in New Zealand yet has an intimate connection with it) to good effect, tracing the genealogy of racial stereotypes and cutting through some of New Zealand's most cherished myths about itself. Like the one about how injustices of the past have been addressed, or that, unlike Australia,... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Altavista woman reaches 100 years Jul 18, 2008
She has also written two books about her family history and genealogy ... Copies of both books are in the library at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and the Genealogy Library in Lynchburg. (Altivista Journal, VA)
The first 100 days Jul 13, 2008
Clark said seniors are also interested in genealogy projects, which can be researched at the library. The library was born out of high demand from citizens. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
A fair site better: Fair organizers, volunteers battle back and clean up the mess Mother Nature left behind, and promise that the show will go on Jul 13, 2008
4 p.m. Genealogy judging. 4 p.m. Fine Art Open judging. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Wessagussett Memorial Garden all cleaned up for Independence Day. Jul 8, 2008
He also completed a booklet on the Pattison family history and genealogy, an undertaking that will make a fine addition to the Weymouth Historical Society s library. Sadly, a project that he had been working on was left incomplete, the history of Lovell s Corner, the neighborhood where he was born and raised. (Weymouth News, MA)
Woman’s obsession has her driven to dig into the past Jul 7, 2008
She s the first to admit she s been bitten by the genealogy bug ... This is why I got into genealogy I wanted to find out how much was true ... Newspaper archives are one of Panzitta s most important resources, and she accesses them on microfilm or online at genealogybank. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Parlin Library adds four new online databases Jul 4, 2008
In addition to the Gale Core 4, the library offers a genealogy database, and a downloadable movie service, MYDV. The downloadable movie service includes access to many PBS-like instructional films on travel (Rick Steve), cooking, do-it-yourself and so forth. Unique foreign and independent films are also available for viewing on one s home computer. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
'7 Over 70' awards presented Jul 3, 2008
As a retiree since 1992, Ted has continued to share his hobbies of origami, stained glass, genealogy and photography by giving programs and teaching small workshops at churches, school libraries and clubs in Melrose and neighboring towns. He has served as treasurer of the Friends of the Melrose Public Library for many years. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Sign marks 1942 bus crash Jul 1, 2008
"There are a lot of people who research their genealogy now," she said. "When they come to Crystal Springs to see where the relatives died, and we have nothing here - we felt like we owed it to these people.". (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Genealogy and the World Wide Web Jun 26, 2008
Professional genealogist Charles Hughes gave Suite 101 an interview to discuss the place of the internet in genealogy research ... I am a professional historian for over twenty years and lately I have been involved with genealogy and family history ... Suite 101: How important or useful is the internet in genealogy research. (Suite101.com)
Project Tracks Ancient Ancestors Jun 22, 2008
What Is the Genealogy Link. What does this have to do with genealogy. (Suite101.com)
Computer forensics expert details sex-related Web searches Jun 20, 2008
uk, a genealogy Web site. James also testified that someone conducted a search on Entwistle's computer on Jan. 20, 2006, at 12:30 p.m., using the screen name of "ENT.'' Entwistle told authorities he found Rachel and Lillian Rose at 11 a.m. But, before James could say which sites were visited, Judge Diane Kottmyer ended testimony for the day. James is scheduled to continue his testimony Thursday morning. Also Wednesday, Michael Fee, an attorney for the Puig family, who rented the 6 Cubs Path,... (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Tabor Czech Days return Jun 17, 2008
Saturday's activities will kick off with the Genealogy Traveling Library from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home. The Kiddie Parade starts at 11 a.m. The new Czech Days Prince and Princess will be selected following the Kiddie Parade. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Shipwreck Explorers Discover 1780 British Warship in Lake Ontario Jun 17, 2008
Proof of my descendancy I can provide (assuming the virtue of my female ancestors) but alas my Canadian 4th cousins do not appear to be so interested in their genealogy. This is an incredible find. (Yahoo News -- Anthropology and Archaeology)
Sea memorial to be rededicated Jun 15, 2008
There, folks can get a virtual tour of the Country Store Museum, which will be opening in July; learn about Tremont censuses and find genealogy links; and view old photos from the society s collection. Currently posted, also, is audio from a recent program about the Green Mountain Railway. (Courier Publications, ME)
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Jun 12, 2008
Beginning Genealogy Workshop. The Southwest Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Library will be hosting a Beginning Genealogy workshop on Sat. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 News Summary Jun 12, 2008 LaFayette-Walker County Public Library named Mays Downtown Business of the Month Jun 2, 2008 Morse monument mended at Vine Lake cemetery May 30, 2008 First Coast Happenings May 22, 2008 Records shed light on candidates' ancestors May 21, 2008 Online records reveal candidates' ancestors May 20, 2008 SEE THE ANCESTRY: Historical records online May 20, 2008 GeneTree to Join Osmond Family 50th Anniversary Worldwide Concert Tour May 20, 2008 Post Community Association seeks photographs for posterity: Photo Day is May 31 at Barnhardt Circle May 18, 2008 Banners, events denote Cajun, Spanish heritage May 16, 2008 Tracing Your Manx Ancestors May 12, 2008 An index to its time May 11, 2008 Celebrating their heritage ... Celebrating their heritage ... Local man stabbed ... County officials, FEMA meet ... Council passes agenda items ... Sarah Barnett takes next step toward state ... 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(Leader photo by Bill Shrum) Celebrating their heritage May 8, 2008 At your library: About that other room May 2, 2008 Neighbors, friends holding PMC fundraiser May 2, 2008 Leonard Tibbetts, at 95; held passion for genealogy Apr 21, 2008 Ancient art of tattooing a source of pride Apr 21, 2008 42 comments Apr 21, 2008 BBQ with friends Apr 17, 2008 Baptist church gets new pastor Apr 16, 2008 Beasts whimsical and real haunt 'The Monsters of Templeton' Apr 15, 2008 SPIKE LEE UNLEASHED: 'I AM FOUR GENERATIONS REMOVED FROM SLAVERY'... Apr 9, 2008 Medway Interoperability Engine chosen by Siemens for Major Digital Media Workflow Project Apr 9, 2008 Obituaries for Sunday, April 6, 2008 Apr 6, 2008 Preserving family histories: Missionaries work to capture Midcoast records Mar 29, 2008 Distant Cousins: Clinton, Jolie; Pitt, Obama Mar 26, 2008 'Lunatic Asylum' Renaming in W. Va. Sparks Fury Among... Mar 23, 2008 List of April-June festivals in the Southeast Mar 22, 2008 Waltham library joins community of people who try to reunite families, old photos Mar 20, 2008 Divine restoration: Couple’s secret to converting a former church into a home - lots of hard work Mar 8, 2008 Former P.I. hunts down history, heritageSecaucus-based genealogist helps Americans find ancestors Mar 1, 2008 What's ahead Feb 29, 2008 Historic Items Convey Story Of Bygone Era Feb 28, 2008 Riding the 'genetic revolution' Feb 27, 2008 Freedmen's Bureau helps genealogists narrow their quest Feb 27, 2008 Millinery Memories: A newly discovered family connection lead two women to a treasure trove of hats Feb 24, 2008 Slave manifests offer link to ancestors Feb 23, 2008 Who Owns History? Feb 22, 2008 Cass County Calendar Feb 21, 2008 Obituaries for Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 Feb 21, 2008 Black Mountain takes a big step forward Feb 19, 2008 Infotainment Feb 19, 2008 A History of Hatboro Feb 19, 2008 65 years after disaster ... Feb 17, 2008 Black History celebrated Feb 15, 2008 On display (49) Feb 15, 2008 Community Events Feb 14, 2008 Around Oconee: Farm protection on tap Feb 13, 2008 North San Diego County Community News Briefs: VFW plans Valentine's Day dinner/dance Feb 12, 2008 Slave child's life traced in museum exhibit Feb 11, 2008 MLB Ambassador Program visits Africa Feb 11, 2008 What’s going on in and around Richmond County? 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The collection at the genealogy library in Carmi is expanding, the White County Historical Society board learned. The Little Wabash and Wabash rivers are climbing higher, and so are there tributaries. (Carmi Times, IL)
Ambler Gazette Datebook Jun 5, 2008
Doing Genealogy Research Online: Learn how to use the Ancestry. com and Heritage Online databases, free to use in the library. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Betty Johnson, the library s genealogy specialist, helps patrons research their family history or local history in general. Johnson operates the local history room and gladly shares her knowledge of LaFayette and Walker County history. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Initially, membership in the Society was limited to individuals of good character who were descendants of the five New England progenitors identified by Rev. Abner Morse in Memorial of the Morses, the first published Morse genealogy in 1850. According to research, Rev. Abner Morse of Sharon wrote to the subscribers who funded the monument project in 1858 as follows. (Medfield Press, MA)
Genealogy lecture, social 6:30 p.m., discussion 7 p.m., Beaches Museum and History Center, 380 Pablo Ave., Jacksonville Beach. Features genealogist Jon Ferguson on Tombstones and Beyond: Sources for Death Dates. (Florida Times-Union)
March 26: Genealogy researchers have some surprising findings about the current pool of presidential candidates ... Such documents are already available to the public at the archives in Washington and some can be found on genealogy sites. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Such documents are already available to the public at the archives in Washington and some can be found on genealogy sites. Now they are being made available as a massive collection by , which has been transferring the National Archives records into digital form. (USA Today -- Tech)
Genealogy, Family Trees and Family History Records online - Ancestry. com. (USA Today -- Tech)
GeneTree was developed by the Sorenson family of companies and draws on the expertise of the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation, a nonprofit organization that developed the world's foremost collection of genetic-genealogy information; and Sorenson Media, which created of the world's leading digital video compression software. The GeneTree online press room is located at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Library genealogy room coordinator Connie Haney said the library s once-viable collection disappeared about 4 ago. Photo Day at the Post. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Residents are invited to sign names of all Acadians of Bayou Pigeon as part of the genealogy collection. PPI will donate a Heritage Cake and Acadian banner to display during May. (Plaquemine Post South, LA)
The copyright of the article Trace Your Manx Ancestors in Genealogy is owned by. Permission to republish Trace Your Manx Ancestors must be granted by the author in writing. (Suite101.com)
In addition, members meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at noon for a "brown bag" genealogy lunch and program (except summer and in December). Fore-Kin Trails also accepts donations of genealogy books and family histories ... Genealogy is considered by many as the fastest growing hobby in North America. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
There will be a number of fun activities such as live polka music, potters, jewelry guilds, quilting guilds, genealogy booths and plenty of German food, Baden-Kuhn said. There will be a painting exhibit, Baden-Kuhn said. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Since the library was renovated 10 years ago, we have had a room here that is alternately referred to as the local history room, the Cahoon room, the genealogy room and sometimes just the other room as in she s in the other room ... The room contains several administrative and cataloging work areas for staff as well as a collection of non-circulating Cape Cod history and genealogy books, a filing cabinet that mostly contains newspaper clippings, and some valuable paintings and other... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
John has received donations through his free genealogy software site. Cardinal first hopped back on a bike to get into shape after having a baby. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Leonard Tibbetts used to say that his interest in genealogy was a disease for which there was no cure ... When Mr. Tibbetts was 18, he read an article in the Boston Evening Transcript about genealogy that piqued his interest. (Boston Globe)
Called whakapapa, this genealogy is the expansive network of bloodlines and kinship that makes someone Maori. Moko also can honor an important event in a person's life, said Te Awekotuku, a professor of Maori culture at the University of Waikato in Hamilton. (San Francisco Chronicle)
They had found her by using a 250-page Yingling family genealogy, written in 1957 by a distant cousin, Claude Rahn. Grandmother s sister gave me contact info after Grandmother s funeral, in the early 00004000 1980 s, and I was soon off on an ancestry recovery adventure. (Human Events Online)
Aside from being a treasure trove of historical items, the center is also an epicenter of genealogy, a field in which Eaton has some expertise. "I know a thing or two about genealogy," Eaton said. (The Examiner)
Latter-day Saintsto teach genealogy. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Friendswood will host a free Genealogy Workshop on April 19 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. The church is located at 505 Deseret Drive ... Anyone interested in genealogy is invited to attend. (The Citizen - online, TX)
As she combs through boxes and files of letters, journals and newspaper articles, she gradually unearths not only her own genealogy but the history of the town itself, secrets and scandals included. Templeton is modeled on Cooperstown, N.Y., where Groff grew up, and she initially began the novel as a love story to her beloved village, then and now. (Boston Globe)
The Hollywood Reporter: Risky Biz Blog: Mo' Better Spike. The Hollywood Reporter - Top stories. (The Drudge Report)
Medway will also manage the movement of finished edits in HD and SD back from the craft editing systems to the WIP system and will provide a full genealogy report containing information about all the components used in the edit. This report will enable the WIP system to achieve high level control and management of archived media, and will provide important information for legal functions such as rights processing and reporting. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
She loved gardening, sports, genealogy, needle crafts and volunteering as a Girl Scout leader, YWCA board member, Red Cross nurse, and on the social ministry committee and church council at her church. She helped found the St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary and served as its first president. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
She talked about the evolution of genealogy in her time ... Technology has been wonderful for genealogy, she said ... She used to teach genealogy and was passionate about preserving people s histories, J.R. said. (Courier Publications, ME)
Child has spent the last three years tracing the candidates' genealogy, along with senior research scholar Gary Boyd Roberts, author of the 1989 book, "Ancestors of American Presidents.". Clinton's distant cousins include beatnik author Jack Kerouac and Camilla Parker-Bowles, wife of Prince Charles of England. (KCRA 3, CA)
The genealogy society she founded, Hackers Creek Pioneer Descendants, worked for six years in the Weston Colored School, another National Historic Landmark. "There were those people who were upset with us because we used the name. But that was the name, and the community was proud of it," Gilchrist-Stalnaker said. (Fox News)
Bagpipes, Highland dancers and athletic competitions, Kilted Mile Run and Kilted Golf Classic, genealogy information, children's crafts. Blairsville, 877-745-5789. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
"People like to see photos. A lot of people are visualists. A lot of people are doing genealogy, and there was an aspect of genealogy that wasn't tapped. Here, you can look and find a face from 100 years ago that's related to you.". Bott and the other four volunteers running the site commonly get tearful phone calls and emotional e-mails from people who find meaningful photos - people who were separated from other branches of a family after a tragedy, or find replacements for photos long ago... (Boston Globe)
Since both Tye and Sandy are genealogy enthusiasts, that was all they needed to set them on the hunt for more information. They knew Great-Uncle Frank had been a builder in La Crosse and were soon able to track down proof that he had, indeed, built the church they were now remodeling into their home. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
When asked how she became interested in genealogy, she started by discussing her career - in law enforcement ... "That's part of what also draws me to genealogy." ... "Genealogy research is one of the most popular hobbies in this country," Weiner noted last week. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
The Coquille Valley Genealogy Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, in the meeting room of the Flora M. Laird Memorial Library, 435 Fifth St., in Myrtle Point. The speaker for the evening will be Dale Hoffman. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
In addition, a museum shop allows history buffs to browse a collection of handmade craft items, original paintings by North Fork artists and books on local history and genealogy. The "virtu" exhibition will begin on March 1 and run until May 4. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
The increasingly popular hobby of genealogy is now big business for Houston-based , which sells and processes mail-in test kits for people interested in tracing their ancestry ... "In addition to being a pioneer in this field, we felt that growth at that point was solid and the concept of genetic genealogy was being more accepted among genealogists -- amateurs and professionals," says Max Blankfeld, vice president of operations. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
The Freedmen's Bureau collection is unusual because it brings state-level documents to be analyzed together, removing the need for researchers to skip among state archives in search of information, archivist-genealogy specialist Reginald Washington said after a lecture at the National Archives earlier this month ... Links to other information on genealogy. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
She then called me from home with the genealogy and, sure enough, it is the same family ... I now have a genealogy of my Dad s family, said Bowen. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
"This is like a gold mine in genealogy because you are working with such little information," said Eric Sawyer, chairman of Saturday's event ... "Europeans can track their history to the 1300s. But if you are African-American, you hit a brick wall in the 1870s," said Davis-Hamilton, a member of the Atlanta metro chapter of the African-American Historical Genealogy Society. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
I'm betting now it will be a long time before a U.S. museum director buys another ancient treasure with a wink and a nod or anything less than a documented-ownership trail longer than an Old Testament genealogy and much more credible. But the givebacks of recent years are just part of an accelerating worldwide struggle over the past. (Time.com)
The Cass County Genealogical Society will gather in the Genealogy Room at the Atlantic Public Library at 5 p.m. for a work session. The meeting will follow at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in family history is welcome to join us. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
He enjoyed collecting coins and stamps, photography, genealogy and do-it-yourself projects. Don is survived by three children, Kevin of Devils Lake, N.D., Michael (Sarah) of London and Katherine (John) Noone of Fargo, N.D.; four grandchildren, Matthew Ellingson, Leah Keefe, Anna Keefe and Katie Keefe; two brothers Father Joseph Keefe of Rochester, Minn. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
But with its feet planted firmly in the past, Vancouver-based Black Mountain nonetheless takes a big step forward with its sophomore album, "In the Future." There's no questioning Black Mountain's debt to its genealogy: The heavy blues-based grooves and gritty, spacey guitar work owe much to early Black Sabbath, Blue Cheer, and Hawkwind, particularly on tracks such as "Stormy High," "Evil Ways," and the nearly 17 way-out-there minutes of "Bright Lights." But with a dimensional knack for... (Boston Globe)
3 million, the Confucius Genealogy Compilation Committee. Daily Times - All Rights Reserved. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
The Story of a Small Pennsylvania Town. Hatboro has seen fascinating history: a Revolutionary War battle, a visit by future president George Washington, buildings and institutions dating over two centuries. (Suite101.com)
He also talked to the dwindling number of family members of Smith miners and used the Internet to track down the genealogy of the victims. Spending 10 hours a week on research, he d get up at 4 a.m. to work on the project before he headed to his job with Computers Unlimited. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sharon and Nelson have been researching their family genealogy for the last couple of years. Benton Harbor's "Say It Loud- We're Black and Proud". (Niles Star, MI)
Linn County Historical Museum, 101 Park St. Covered wagon, exhibits of pioneer life, tools, clothing, genealogy library and movie theater housed in the original Brownsville train depot. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
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The Oconee County Library is offering Genealogy Online, a how-to computer class for those interested in genealogy at 2 p.m. Saturday. The course is geared toward conducting genealogy research on the Internet, with tips on searching for surnames and ancestors. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Genealogy group to meet Feb. 16. ESCONDIDO -- The Escondido Genealogy Society will hold its annual luncheon meeting at 11 a.m. Feb. 16 at Spires restaurant, 1215 E. Valley Parkway ... The program will be "Genealogy and Our Ancestors' Occupations." Information: Barbara Wickham, (760) 489-7760. (North County Times)
In conjunction with the exhibit, the State Museum will offer a genealogy workshop on Feb. 16 to guide African-Americans in researching their own personal family heritage. Noted genealogist and scholar, Alexia Helsley will conduct the workshop. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
"They're playing ball in South Africa, and they're trying to get it started in Ghana. From what I saw, they've got some pretty good ballplayers, but they're kind of on the small side. It seems like they're either real big -- seven-footers -- or small, depending on the tribe, genealogy, lineage. "You should have seen those guys picking up ground balls on bad hops on those rock fields. It was really something. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
GENEALOGY: Chesterfield S.C. Genealogy Society, serving Richmond, Scotland and Anson counties in N.C. and Marlboro and Chesterfield in S.C., will hold its monthly meeting at 3 p.m. in the old Chesterfield Courthouse. Guest speaker will be Johnny Andrews from the Heartsville Genealogy Society ... Open to anyone interested in area genealogy. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Other winter offerings include wine appreciation, American diplomacy and genealogy. Sawtelle said the format of the classes, which ranges from three to six weeks, is especially appealing. (North County Times)
A few years ago, my brothers began a genealogy project using census records and other public documents tracing our family s history and the result was a book that outlined our family tree. The book was a hit at our family reunion that year. (The Palm Beach Post)
This is a large site containing free information including some history of Ireland, free screen savers, Celtic clip art, Irish recipes, maps, Irish coat of arms, family crests & genealogy guides, Irish literature, fun activities, music and lyrics and lots more. Other articles of interest may be and. (Suite101.com)
The Vermont French Canadian Genealogy Society library is open for research Tuesdays from 7 - 9:30 PM and every Saturday from 10 - 4 PM, except Holiday weekends (including Thanksgiving weekend). We offer Vermont & Canadian Catholic Parish records, Vermont Vital Records on Microfilm, Census records and other resources to assist with family history research. (WCAX.com, VT)
Currently I am working on expanding the record/archive department to better serve the community, especially those needing public access to our old probate records and those doing genealogy work. For many, many years, there have been 300 old index books stored off site and my plan is to bring them back to the courthouse. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
The Starr Library, Cook says, has been serving the Rhinebeck community since 1862, and provides books, DVDs, Internet access and a Wi-Fi wireless Internet network, story hours for children, seasonal events, book discussion groups, homework help, Friends of the Library book sales, local history and genealogy research facilities, audiobooks and much more. Advance reservations are required for the gala. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
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They own and operate a small business, Kensington House Ltd., in which Jim is the CEO and Shirley is the CFO. Their hobbies are travel, astronomy and genealogy, and in their younger years, backpacking various sections of the Appalachian Trail and hiking their favorite mountain, Mount LeConte, 79 times. CLICK ON THESE LINKS. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Among Obama's more distant cousins is Dick Cheney, according to genealogy research done by the vice president's wife. Obama said, "It's not a close relationship.". (Newsmax)
Washington - Washington Post Co. launched an online magazine Monday aimed at an African-American audience, featuring commentary from leading black writers, along with information on genealogy. Called "The Root," the Web site is the brain child of Post Co. Chairman Donald Graham and Harvard University professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. Gates, director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard, serves as editor in chief of The Root. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
The genealogy of fictional characters can become an obsession, like train-spotting, and should be firmly resisted. Powell has written that no character in fiction is ever based on any single person; they are always composites. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Millie McManus will be the speaker at this first class of four in beginning genealogy. For information, call Betty Malesky, 399-9372. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
His hobbies included his model trains, genealogy and gardening. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus since age 18 and a fourth degree Knight for more than 40 years. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
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