tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28157011978071679372024-02-07T07:00:48.631-06:00The Researching ArchivistMegan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-32663591529966327562011-06-05T12:50:00.002-05:002011-06-05T12:56:32.989-05:00This is the Face of GenealogyIn response to a rather insulting picture accompanying a genealogy article in the <a href="http://www.laweekly.com/events/42nd-annual-genealogy-jamboree-1289875/"><i>LA Weekly</i></a>, <a href="http://www.geneabloggers.com/face-genealogy/">geneabloggers</a> is asking us to post pictures of our genealogy, photos of ancestors that we're proud to call family.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is Molly (VanDyke) Stephens (22 Jan 1877-20 Mar 1944), my 2nd Great-Grandmother, who appears to be a bit camera shy:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a photo of what she looks like when she's not trying to hide from the camera:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-17253117902594844962011-06-03T21:53:00.001-05:002011-06-04T01:22:37.733-05:00Sorry About the Lack of Posts...I am currently experiencing blogging writer's block. I have posted much of substance in the past two weeks. If anyone wants me to write a particular topic, let me know in the comments here. I genuinely want your ideas or even just posting some questions people have been wondering about me or genealogy.<br />
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Now, some business related things:<br />
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Since Ancestry.com closed their Expert Connect service, I haven't gotten many jobs from what I've done so far. I still haven't gotten a job yet, so I just don't have the money to maintain their monthly world service. I was afraid of this happening when they announced its closure frankly.<br />
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So, I've made the decision to cancel my subscription for the month of June as of Monday. I'm not going to stop blogging on genealogy related topics and I'm still open for people asking me about doing projects for them.<br />
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Once I have a research job contracted or possibly once July rolls around, then I will most likely get my subscription again. When I'm considering going back to school in London in the fall, I need to save every penny that comes my way from the little bit of savings I have.Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-14873374063038246802011-05-26T15:52:00.001-05:002011-05-26T15:53:11.532-05:00This Friday: Geneablogger's RadioTitle: Military Records and Genealogy<br />
Date: Friday, May 27, 2011<br />
Link: <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/geneabloggers/2011/05/28/military-records-and-genealogy">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/geneabloggers/2011/05/28/military-records-and-genealogy</a><br />
More Information: <a href="http://www.geneabloggers.com/geneabloggers-radio-friday-night-27-2011/">http://www.geneabloggers.com/geneabloggers-radio-friday-night-27-2011/</a><br />
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I'd recommend tuning in and chatting with listeners if you can, but you can download the podcast later if you can't make it. If you click the link to blogtalkradio when the show is broadcasting, at the bottom of the page you will find a chat filled with listeners. I've found it to be a great way to talk with fellow genealogists while also learning about some great topics.<br />
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You also have chances at some door prizes if you call in at the right time.Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-7796966479282622822011-05-13T14:59:00.000-05:002011-05-13T14:59:41.430-05:00So...You Want to Visit an Archives or Record Office in the UKI wanted to put down some good tips for travel and research if you're planning a trip to the UK soon in order to research your family history. These are all tips that I feel will help your research, and indeed your whole holiday, go more smoothly.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Internship at Shropshire Archives, 2008,<br />
Working on a Deed Collection</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><b>Money and the Chip and Pin System</b><br />
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Now, I know for a fact my US bank account debit card does not have a chip in it, though <a href="http://travel.usatoday.com/deals/inside/story/2011/04/Travel-friendly-chip-and-pin-credit-cards-coming-to-US/46327546/1">reports indicate that may change soon</a>. This makes it increasingly difficult to buy anything with it when I'm in the UK because while my debit card needs to be swiped in order to use it, the chip and pin is used differently. Although some stores will swipe your card, more and more of the stores will not or cannot swipe your non-chip card.<br />
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I suggest knowing ahead of time what you'll be doing and taking money out of the ATM/Cash Machine for your copies, travel, and assorted expenses for the day, keeping in mind the fees you will be charged.<br />
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It's a good idea to keep some cash anyway because a lot of archives are switching to copy cards that you load or purchase in certain amounts. Keep in mind too that the actual bills only go down to 5 Pounds, so be prepared to have a change purse to keep Pound Coins in. Making sure you have a few Pound coins are also a good idea, especially since you'll need one to secure your valuables in a locker.<br />
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<b>Hours of Operation</b><br />
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Check the website of the archives beforehand to make sure they haven't changed their hours and days of operation. Budgets are still strained due to the economy and the institution may have had to reduce the times they are open.<br />
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<b>Reserving Microfilm and Computers</b><br />
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You also want to check to see if you will need reserve use of the microfilm machines and computers beforehand. If there is a chance you will be there during a busy period, you'll want to make sure you have access to the records that are microfilmed, particularly those parish and newspaper records that are available in that format, and online access to records that will help you find what you need.<br />
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Also, make sure ahead of time if there is a digital camera fee. This is used in a lot of cases in lieu of copying, and many repositories charge a nominal fee for the privilege.<br />
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<b>Recommended Items</b><br />
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I would recommend you take the following items with you:<br />
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<ul><li>Cash, including at least one Pound coin.</li>
<li>Pencil and Notebook, including a list of what you need to find.</li>
<li>Magnifying bookmark or small magnifying glass.</li>
<li>Secretary hand letter guide.</li>
<li>Digital Camera.</li>
</ul>A lot of archives have a small shop where you can get the letter guide, pencils, and the magnifying aid.<br />
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<b>Catalog Searches</b><br />
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I can't stress enough looking through their online catalog, if available, before your trip. Most of the time your time at the archives will be limited, so planning ahead is a good idea. Scour the website of the archives too, to see if anything you want to see is on microfilm, like parish registers. Make a list of what you want to find, and not the reference numbers of any documents you want to see. This is the magical number you will need in order to have one of the archivists on public service pull the document.<br />
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<b>Courtesy</b><br />
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Keep in mind that right now a lot of funds are going toward the Olympics being held in London in 2012. In addition to that, the economy is causing a lot of institutions and government bodies to cut funding, and the heritage sector is a prime target. As a result, archives are experiencing reduced staff and less time to do their work. The fees in place are there to make sure the archives can preserve the documents and provide access to their collections.<br />
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Additionally, archivists are being asked to do more in less time. If they restrict access to a document, there is a reason for the policy. Please thank them for their help and advice and perhaps buy something from the archives shop. It'll be a good memento of the trip and a lot of their books will help expand details on your ancestor's lifestyle in that area.<br />
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ARCHON (A directory of repositories in the UK): <a href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/">http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/</a><br />
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<i>Finally...</i><br />
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<b>Some News (Or News about News)</b><br />
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<i>I'm hoping that in the next month, I will be announcing my plans to attend school in the UK again. I am applying to the Masters in Heritage Studies at the University of East London. It will get me back there, I hope permanently, because I intend to get a job over there after graduation. When I make this announcement, I will also be trying to expand my business here, including offering my services for people unable to get to London/England, and starting a companion blog about moving and living in the UK. My aim is to earn as much as I can this summer to cover my plane ticket and the first month of living over there when I have purchase necessities such as household goods. Wish me luck!</i>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-54983848362235476112011-05-10T18:52:00.000-05:002011-05-10T18:52:48.109-05:00Records and Research: Edith Elizabeth Eckard (No. 10-11)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;"><i>This series began with a randomly selected document that contains genealogical information. I will then take that information and outline what we can learn from the document and what I would do next to find more information on the person involved.</i></span></b></span></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;">Previous parts in this series can be found here: </span></b></span></b><a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/2011/03/records-and-research-edith-elizabeth.html" style="color: #199900; text-decoration: none;">No. 1</a>, <a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/2011/03/records-and-research-edith-elizabeth_22.html" style="color: #199900; text-decoration: none;">No. 2</a>, <a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/2011/03/records-and-research-edith-elizabeth_23.html" style="color: #199900; text-decoration: none;">No. 3-4</a>, and </span></span><a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/2011/04/records-and-research-edith-elizabeth.html#more">No. 5-9</a><br />
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<b>Document No. 10-11: </b>Passenger Lists<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No. 10: 11 Jun 1923, Arrival from Quebec on the Ship Canada</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Link: <a href="http://search.ancestry.com/iexec?htx=View&r=an&dbid=1518&iid=30807_A000735-00031&fn=Edith+Elizabeth&ln=Eckhard&st=r&ssrc=&pid=27898640">UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960, Via Ancestry.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No. 11: 27 Nov 1923, Arrival to New York on the SS. President Garfield</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Link: <a href="http://search.ancestry.com/iexec?htx=View&r=an&dbid=7488&iid=NYT715_3420-0192&fn=Edith+E&ln=Eckhard&st=r&ssrc=&pid=4034248551">New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, Via Ancestry.com</a></div><i><br />
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<i>What These Records Tell Us: </i><br />
Edith Elizabeth Eckard and her daughter Elizabeth were traveling onward to London from Liverpool. It is possible she planned to visit her Shropshire family on the way to London. However, she states her address in the UK as 16 Southwick, Hyde Park, London (Link: <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=16+Southwick,+Hyde+Park,+London,+UK&aq=&sll=51.516568,-0.170224&sspn=0.006903,0.021136&g=Southwick,+Hyde+Park,+London,+UK&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=16+Southwick+St,+Paddington,+Greater+London+W2+1,+United+Kingdom&ll=51.516541,-0.170503&spn=0.006903,0.021136&z=16">Google Maps</a>). As she lived in London during the <a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/2011/04/records-and-research-edith-elizabeth.html#more">1901 Census</a> with an Aunt, it may have been her she intended to visit. These documents also confirm that she was an American citizen at the time.<br />
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On her return journey, she stated she was naturalized by marriage. Since her daughter was a native of the United States, Edith gave her daughters birth as 9 Mar 1914 in St. Louis Missouri. Their address is given as 2741 Dakota Street (Link:<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2741+Dakota+Street,+St.+Louis,+MO&aq=&sll=51.516541,-0.170503&sspn=0.006903,0.021136&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=2741+Dakota+St,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63111&z=16">Google Maps</a>) in St. Louis Missouri.<br />
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Next Step: Check for her original immigration as Elizabeth Edith Brookfield and then double check for any other journeys after she was married.Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-52572680943632862842011-05-10T13:47:00.000-05:002011-05-10T13:47:35.844-05:00Resource: Find My Past IrelandFind My Past Ireland launched May 5th. It seems similar to the Find My Past for England in its setup. Their earliest records date back to the 13th century.<br />
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<a href="http://www.findmypast.ie/Default.aspx">http://www.findmypast.ie/Default.aspx</a><br />
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Here is the link for the UK Find My Past:<br />
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<a href="http://www.findmypast.co.uk/home.jsp">http://www.findmypast.co.uk/home.jsp</a>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-27006488320165969452011-05-02T15:03:00.001-05:002011-05-02T19:00:53.706-05:00Resource: My Recommended UK Genealogy Books<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 1/2 year old Quincy models the book I bought this weekend.</td></tr>
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</div>Someone in the chat for geneablogger radio during their United Kingdom genealogy show last week asked me about books about the parish chest and records over there in general. I told them I would post a list of books I'd recommend this week.<br />
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This is by no means an exhaustive list. This is merely a list of books that I have used in my academic studies.<br />
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Information about Records:<br />
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<ul><li>Herber, Mark D. <i>Ancestral Trails: The Complete Guide to British Genealogy and Family History. </i>(Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1998).</li>
<li>Irvine, Sherry. <i>Your English Ancestry: A Guide for North Americans.</i> (Provo: Ancestry Publishing, 1998).</li>
<li>The National Archives Research Guides <a href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/research-guide-listing.htm">http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/research-guide-listing.htm</a></li>
<li>Tate, W. E. <i>The Parish Chest.</i> (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1946).</li>
<li>The <i>My Ancestor Was Series</i>, which includes the following titles:</li>
<ul><li>...Came with the Conqueror</li>
<li>... a Coalminer</li>
<li>...a Bastard</li>
<li>...a Merchant Seaman</li>
<li>...a Freemason</li>
<li>...a Policeman</li>
<li>...a Railway Worker</li>
<li>...a Royal Marine</li>
<li>...an Agricultural Labourer </li>
<li>...an Apprentice</li>
<li>...in Service</li>
<li>...in the British Army</li>
<li>...were Baptists</li>
<li>...were Gypsies</li>
<li>...were Jewish</li>
<li>...Londoners</li>
<li>...English Presbyterians or Unitarians</li>
<li>...Thames Waterman</li>
</ul></ul>Books to Help Understand What Records Say:<br />
<ul><li>Cheney, C. R., ed. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A Handbook of Dates: For Students of British History</i>. (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004).</li>
<li>Humphery-Smith, Cecil. <i>Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers. (Chichester: Institute of Heraldric and Genealogical Studies, 1995). </i></li>
<li>Ison, Alf. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A Secretary Hand ABC Book</i>. (Reading: Berkshire Family History Society Research Centre, 2000).</li>
<li>Martin, Charles Trice. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Record Interpreter</i>. (London: Reeves and Turner, 1892).</li>
<li>Morris, Janet. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A Latin Glossary for Family and Local Historians</i>. (Bury: Federation of Family History Societies, 2002). Note: available for purchase at <a href="http://www.familyhistorybooks.co.uk/">www.familyhistorybooks.co.uk</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.familyhistorybooks.co.uk/"></a>Stuart, Denis. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Latin for Local & Family Historians</i>. (Chichester: Phillimore, 1995).</li>
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If you have tried to contact me for a research job and I have NOT replied to you within one day, please either comment on a post (preferably this one) or send me an email at branchesfamilyhistory at gmail.com<br />
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Thanks!Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-29598820645861572892011-04-28T17:22:00.001-05:002011-04-28T17:26:18.533-05:00This Friday: Geneablogger's RadioFriday, April 29, 2011<br />
9 p.m.-11 p.m. CST<br />
<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/geneabloggers/2011/04/30/british-genealogy--resources-and-how-to-get-started">Link</a><br />
Topic: British Genealogy<br />
Guests Include: Audrey Collins, Family History Specialist at the National Archives, Barbara Baker, A.G. and British Reference Consultant at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.<br />
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I'll be listening in and chatting with people about British genealogy during the program. As many of you know, I studied over there for my Archives Degree (and wish I could go back there to work!), and I'm hoping to get some great ideas for posts here!<br />
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Also: Geneabloggers has a post about Royal Genealogy. Looks like Prince William's 27th Great-Grandfather Charlemagne is my 39th great-grandfather. Link: <a href="http://www.geneabloggers.com/royal-wedding-genealogy/">Royal Genealogy</a>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-26401029000143871042011-04-26T12:28:00.000-05:002011-04-26T12:28:34.299-05:00Resource: Ancestors Search, Library and Archives Canada<a href="http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/lac-bac/search-recherche/anc.php?Language=eng">http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/lac-bac/search-recherche/anc.php?Language=eng</a><br />
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Immigration, military, marriage and divorce, land records, and various other databases can be searched in one spot for Canadian genealogy.Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-31439489519688995572011-04-22T10:02:00.000-05:002011-04-22T10:02:20.717-05:00"5 Tips for a Successful Research Request"I recently discovered the old issues of <i>Ancestry Magazine</i> that are posted on google and I wanted to share the link to my article "5 Tips for a Successful Research Request" that appeared in the Nov/Dec 2009 issue on page 14.<br />
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<a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=4-j5hPx6QasC&pg=PA14&lpg=PA14&dq=Megan+Atchley+Ancestry+Magazine&source=bl&ots=s-KGGXIIh-&sig=vBYV0XVa5fJ3eFYjg0u8g1-sHRw&hl=en&ei=ZpexTcr_IsmJ0QH309GrCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CCgQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q&f=false">Ancestry Magazine, Nov/Dec 2009</a>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-26145354653592781712011-04-18T17:03:00.000-05:002011-04-18T17:03:10.484-05:00St. Louis Genealogical Society Family History Conference<div style="text-align: center;"><b>St. Louis Genealogical Society</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>41st Annual Family History Conference</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">April 30, 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;">Maryland Heights Centre</div><div style="text-align: center;">2344 McKelvey Road</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stlgs.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=407&Itemid=653">http://www.stlgs.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=407&Itemid=653</a></div><br />
This will be my first genealogy conference/fair that I've ever been to and I'm looking forward to going. I picked it because a friend of mine is going, the sessions had a mix of online genealogy and offline records classes, I'm local to the area so I don't have to depend upon paying for lodging, and the fee ($50 for registration before April 21st.) was reasonable enough to be a birthday present. Anybody else planning on attending?Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-20920789339371026262011-04-18T14:26:00.001-05:002011-04-18T14:28:38.300-05:00Resource: Internet Archive and Connected Histories<a href="http://www.archive.org/details/texts">http://www.archive.org/details/texts</a><br />
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Though I tend to find it easier to search for books through Google for the internet archive, I want to highlight it here because I have found a few books through the site that have been very useful. You can view the book in a variety of formats, some easier to to text search than others.<br />
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<a href="http://www.connectedhistories.org/">http://www.connectedhistories.org/</a><br />
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Connected Histories has several databases, a mixture of free and subscription, that you can search in one go for British history sources, 1500-1900. It has quite a few resources that will help the researcher in the area of context when researching your own history.<br />
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<i>I also wanted to thank all the people who have stopped by my blog in the past few days from geneabloggers. Thanks for the welcome!</i>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-34111494415480119082011-04-17T00:01:00.017-05:002011-04-17T00:01:00.336-05:00Sentimental Sunday: Dear Grandpa (Or the Power of Networking)Let me tell you a story...<br />
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Roy Everett Atchley was born 29th January 1903 in Matthews, New Madrid, Missouri, USA to Noah Ellston Atchley and Carrie Fredonia Parthenia Ellen (Gipson) Atchley. He married Bessie Evans on the 15th September 1924 at Benton, Scott County, Missouri. Their children were Rosella, Lorella, Barbara, Betty, Daniel 'Bud', Jimmy, and Jantha. Bessie Evans Atchley passed away 26 Jan 1943 and is buried in <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Atchley&GSfn=Bessie&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=26&GScnty=1499&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17201579&df=all&">Taylor Cemetery</a>, Essex, Stoddard County, Missouri.<br />
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Roy Atchley then married Mary Edith Rodgers on 6th March 1946 in Clay, Arkansas, USA. Their union produced Sandra, my father Roger, and Sherry. Roy Everett Atchley died 14th February 1958, twenty-seven years before I was born. He is buried beside Mary Edith (Rodgers) Atchley in Bernie Cemetery, Bernie, Stoddard, Missouri, USA. My father wasn't yet seven at the time.<br />
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His obituary in the <a href="http://search.ancestry.com/browse/view.aspx?dbid=6864&iid=NEWS-MO-TH_SI_HE.1958_02_27_0002&rc=5019,154,5169,183;5008,196,5163,225;2701,3416,2785,3445;2638,3625,2721,3654;3992,1833,4054,1862;4075,1833,4220,1862;4329,2046,4433,2075;4412,2896,4571,2925&pid=502361090&ssrc=&fn=Roy+Everett&ln=Atchley&st=g">Sikeston Herald (27 February 1958)</a> said he attended the Matthews School and left New Madrid County twenty years previous. He owned and operated the Atchley Store in Parma, Missouri, and five of his brothers survived him.<br />
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By the time I came to ask what my grandfather looked like, we had a box of unlabeled photographs and with the passage of time, less certainty on my Dad's part to identify any of the men in the pictures as his dad.<br />
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It felt weird, being so into genealogy and finding family connections yet I couldn't even produce a photo of my own grandfather. Mom had been told Dad looked a little like him.<br />
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I've visited his grave in Bernie, Missouri, where he is buried next to my grandmother Mary, who died when I was five. As much as I didn't remember much about her, I at least had a photograph to point to when I talked about my grandmother.<br />
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Fast-forward to this past March, when I gave a presentation on English and Welsh Records to the Jefferson County Genealogical Society. I was nervous, as this was my first non-academic presentation, and truth be told I wouldn't have put myself forward for it if my friend Ladonna Garner hadn't asked me.<br />
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Now, a couple of weeks ago, I was contacted by a member that hadn't made it to that meeting but recognized my surname. Atchley is after all not very common at all. In fact, I'd wager a good majority of us all descend from the Atchleys of Middlesex County, New Jersey.<br />
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As it turns out, the woman who contacted me for information my family is my father's cousin. Her grandfather was the same as mine. I then asked if she had any pictures of Grandpa Roy and she replied in the affirmative.<br />
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Yesterday, just in time for my birthday today, I received in the mail two photographs:<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQ6BxTssjH24fzJNhwkUnpqXLpJHyFFgMJGl1Q15URygVqU0QnvvekHS_2Xa47-c94g7Ov-hl1pjxBn-Br6TiX4v4xGqm6NW5A7yx64ImVrjen8HngRzRSk3A9avKQUbacC8XSRkET1Iq/s1600/Roy+and+Bessie+Atchley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQ6BxTssjH24fzJNhwkUnpqXLpJHyFFgMJGl1Q15URygVqU0QnvvekHS_2Xa47-c94g7Ov-hl1pjxBn-Br6TiX4v4xGqm6NW5A7yx64ImVrjen8HngRzRSk3A9avKQUbacC8XSRkET1Iq/s320/Roy+and+Bessie+Atchley.jpg" width="187" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roy Everett Atchley (about 23), Bessie (Evans) Atchley (about 19) [His 1st Wife], and Rosella Atchley (infant).</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">(Note: This was taken sometime between 31 May 1926 and 1 Nov 1927 when Rosella died of bronchial pneumonia.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyFGd50t5yUwUy7CZGkdaNuagD1DvzW6d5M2bHCoRyO1xDNhPjk2GRqG-HsECni4v2G1vQWP1sCyIqEpt_TGnYSULuFLKh3Ja_I59TDojqWk_U3HQ2rcyxx3k3WOmU4CJ6qL8xb_jN-X9T/s1600/Roy+and+Lorella+Atchley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyFGd50t5yUwUy7CZGkdaNuagD1DvzW6d5M2bHCoRyO1xDNhPjk2GRqG-HsECni4v2G1vQWP1sCyIqEpt_TGnYSULuFLKh3Ja_I59TDojqWk_U3HQ2rcyxx3k3WOmU4CJ6qL8xb_jN-X9T/s320/Roy+and+Lorella+Atchley.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roy Everett Atchley (in his 50s) and Lorella Atchley, his daughter.<br />
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</tbody></table>Needless to say, this has made my birthday today one of the better ones now that I finally know what he looked like, and I'm even more of a convert to the necessity of networking in every area of one's life!<br />
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</div><div>I never got to know you, Grandpa. I hope you would have liked me and maybe even would have been proud of me, even if I'm still looking for a job. I like to think I would have liked you a lot. Finally getting to know what you looked like has been the best part of my birthday this year. </div><div><br />
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</i></div></div>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-33408876909036735442011-04-16T00:01:00.003-05:002011-04-16T00:01:01.308-05:00This blog is now on Geneabloggers Blogroll!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.geneabloggers.com/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1S87NqzPbNNADiBBl2AbYdZPlBZ0Oy9BzB2B-fPiAPK6L4T2ltrrXoyLCAWHjyHooYf7u1zBAcldQyUcr2MJsnUdmsdDm3MD95dVcrQuo9bNqBpOKzoYBhKNGs0MJb2_uwkbLY2SnWk/s300/gb_logo_brown_small.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I figured since I'll be mentioned on the new blog post today, I'd introduce myself to anyone coming through that link. I'll admit I was a bit nervous suggesting my blog, but my mother convinced me it was a good idea.<br />
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My name is Megan Atchley. I became involved in genealogy from almost the time I could read, when my mother would have me looking through indexes and books for surnames, but it wasn't until I was studying for my Bachelors in <a href="http://www4.semo.edu/histpres/">Historic Preservation at Southeast Missouri State University</a> that I realized I could use my love of genealogical research in my future profession. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm currently working on my dissertation about English, Welsh, and Virginian wills in the 17th century that will result in a Masters degree in Archives Administration from Aberystwyth University. I've done a little professional genealogy work and am still open to requests for freelance jobs. It helps me cover dissertation costs while I am looking for a full-time archivist or genealogist position. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I started this blog for three reasons: 1) I needed something to occupy my time while I'm at home looking for a job. 2) It will give me some exposure for getting paid research jobs. 3) I love sharing what I've learned and want to get more people interested in researching their family.<br />
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My posts so far have been on origins of certain <a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/search/label/Records">records</a>, free online <a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/search/label/resources">resources</a>, my own <a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/search/label/my%20family">family research</a>, and reviews of <a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/search/label/Who%20Do%20You%20Think%20You%20Are%20%28US%29">Who Do You Think You Are</a>. When I'm bored, I take a random record and try to research someone based on what the record tells me in my <a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/search/label/records%20and%20research">Records and Research Series</a>. I have it on good authority that someone has gotten me the first season of the UK <i>Who Do You Think You Are </i>for my birthday this Sunday<i>, </i>which I will then review in detail for those who haven't seen them<i>. </i>I'm still trying to figure out what I want to do in regards to posts, but I do hope at least some of it might be interesting to others!<br />
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So...welcome to the blog! Feel free to comment or contact me via the form after clicking the tab at the top of the page. </div>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-69529459754601737892011-04-15T15:45:00.000-05:002011-04-15T15:45:06.858-05:00Descendants of Colonel Jonathan Latimer Family Reunion<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colonel Jonathan Latimer's appointment of his son Wetherell Latimer to Adjutant, 1783. (Via <a href="http://www.footnote.com/image/#24330692">Footnote</a>) </td></tr>
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</div>Thomas Latimer, a descendant of <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=7_UsAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA1176&dq=Colonel+Jonathan+Latimer&hl=en&ei=RpeoTd3AF4jd0QHc4qX5CA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CEQQ6AEwBjgU#v=onepage&q=Colonel%20Jonathan%20Latimer&f=false">Colonel Jonathan Latimer</a> (1724-1806), contacted my family recently because he is organizing a reunion for our common ancestor. Anybody descended from any of Jonathan and Lucretia (Griswold) Latimer's children Hannah, Jonathan, Borodell, Wetherell, Charles, Robert, Griswold, Joseph, and Nathaniel are welcome.<br />
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The reunion will be held Saturday September 17, 2011 at the <a href="http://tennessee.hometownlocator.com/tn/sumner/ocana.cfm">Ocana Community Center</a> in Sumner County, Tennessee. This is approximately one mile from Colonel Jonathan Latimer's original property.<br />
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If you're interested in more details, feel free to contact me, and I can pass on Thomas Latimer's details.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colonel Jonathan Latimer's Sword, currently in the possession of Thomas Latimer</td></tr>
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</div>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-21845436585533701992011-04-14T13:11:00.003-05:002011-04-14T15:26:26.431-05:00Free Resource for April 10th-April 24th: Gale Group Databases<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 14px;">In honor of National Library Week, the Gale Group is giving free access to their NewsVault Database for the period of April 10th-April 24th. This resource has both US and UK newspapers from the 17th century onwards. They also are giving free access to their Slavery and Anti-Slavery: A Transitional Archive as well. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 14px;"><b>Link: </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 14px;">Slavery and Anti-Slavery: A Transitional Archive</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 14px;"><a href="http://find.galegroup.com/sas/start.do?prodId=SAS&userGroupName=nlw2011">http://find.galegroup.com/sas/start.do?prodId=SAS&userGroupName=nlw2011</a></span><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><a href="http://find.galegroup.com/dvnw/start.do?prodId=DVNW&userGroupName=nlw2011">http://find.galegroup.com/dvnw/start.do?prodId=DVNW&userGroupName=nlw2011</a></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">Thanks to </span><a href="http://blog.leafseeker.com/">Ladonna Garner</a> for the link. </span>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-55062126285349800392011-04-14T11:45:00.000-05:002011-04-14T11:45:56.058-05:00Records and Research: Edith Elizabeth Eckard (No. 5-9)<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;"><i>This series began with a randomly selected document that contains genealogical information. I will then take that information and outline what we can learn from the document and what I would do next to find more information on the person involved.</i></span></b></span></b><br>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;">Previous parts in this series can be found here: </span></b></span></b><a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/2011/03/records-and-research-edith-elizabeth.html">No. 1</a>, <a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/2011/03/records-and-research-edith-elizabeth_22.html">No. 2</a>, and <a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/2011/03/records-and-research-edith-elizabeth_23.html">Part 3-4</a>.<br>
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<a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/2011/04/records-and-research-edith-elizabeth.html#more">Read more »</a>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-4978270060372334512011-04-12T12:54:00.004-05:002011-04-12T18:27:34.397-05:00Civil War Soldier: George Washington Lyon<i>In honor of the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, I thought I'd share the little I know of one of my soldier ancestors. The sesquicentennial brought him to my mind recently, and in honor of his service, I'm going to be ordering his full military record and pension from NARA soon.</i><br>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Ro9LHI46mat5X1cNsPlw7pnK-RXXBIDfnpKoyFatv8tTU3znxErQOglMsDo4G2Aip-v0FZfxzg-n8_B1G0yV3xcqSjk9FwCr0WL_knzFbiBWHPlLla4u9vKaVwkxsIIWXsSDPeaWQXDJ/s1600/George+Lyon+Tombstone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Ro9LHI46mat5X1cNsPlw7pnK-RXXBIDfnpKoyFatv8tTU3znxErQOglMsDo4G2Aip-v0FZfxzg-n8_B1G0yV3xcqSjk9FwCr0WL_knzFbiBWHPlLla4u9vKaVwkxsIIWXsSDPeaWQXDJ/s1600/George+Lyon+Tombstone.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Source: Tim Crutchfield, via <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Lyon&GSfn=George&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=26&GScnty=1499&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=19931&df=all&">findagrave.com</a>.)<br>
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</div><a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/2011/04/civil-war-soldier-george-washington.html#more">Read more »</a>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-53626867625556046042011-04-11T12:54:00.001-05:002011-04-11T12:57:25.983-05:00Resource: Connecticut History ResourcesHere are three Connecticut resources that I've used in the past that I thought I would share today.<br />
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<a href="http://www.cthistoryonline.org/cdm-cho/index.html">Connecticut History Online</a> (A lot of images of Connecticut, including the Latimer House in Chesterfield)<br />
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<a href="http://www.csginc.org/ct_genealogy_maps.php">Connecticut Society of Genealogists</a> (Several maps from different periods.)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://www.colonialct.uconn.edu/">University of Connecticut</a> (Colonial Connecticut Records, 1636-1776)</span></span>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-356896168653445152011-04-08T23:35:00.000-05:002011-04-08T23:35:45.949-05:00William Brewster: My 12th great-grandfatherAt least one person has asked my lineage down from him by this point so I thought I'd put it here from him down to my great-grandparents (for security purposes). This is on my maternal side.<br />
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William Brewster m. Mary<br />
Jonathan Brewster m. Lucretia Oldham<br />
Grace Brewster m. Daniel Wetherell<br />
Mary Wetherell m. George Dennison<br />
Borodell Dennison m. Jonathan Latimer<br />
Jonathan Latimer m. Lucretia Griswold<br />
Wetherell Latimer m. Margaret Anderson<br />
Charles Latimer m. Letitia Thompson<br />
John William "Mack" Latimer m. Tennessee Murphy<br />
Letitia Ann Latimer m. Christopher Ervin Phillips<br />
John Leonard Phillips m. Ella Marshbanks<br />
Leonard Lee Phillips m. Nellie Maud Nicholas<br />
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<i>On a related note, if any of you follow the Latimer line, there is supposed to be a reunion occurring in September in Tennessee somewhere near the area Col. Jonathan and his sons settled after the American Revolution. I can get some more details on it if anyone is interested!</i>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-28859433025206068392011-04-08T23:22:00.003-05:002011-04-08T23:33:56.167-05:00Who Do You Think You Are, Season 2 Episode 8<b>Celebrity: </b>Ashley Judd<br>
<b>Aired: </b>8 Apr 2011<br>
"...so English I'm American."<br>
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<i>To everyone that has wondered here due to William Brewster: HI COUSINS!!! I will post this weekend on how I'm specifically related. All I will say right now is that I am a descendant through his son Jonathan. Please feel free to visit this space often!</i><br>
<a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/2011/04/who-do-you-think-you-are-season-2_08.html#more">Read more »</a>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-63327464915202916892011-04-02T22:18:00.001-05:002011-04-02T22:19:39.703-05:00My best guess about next week...I thought I would put up a link I found when looking at the possible connection to the Brewster family for next week's <i>Who Do You Think You Are</i>:<br>
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<a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-best-guess-about-next-week.html#more">Read more »</a>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-1527446984268402932011-04-02T00:01:00.001-05:002011-04-02T00:01:00.084-05:00Who Do You Think You Are, Season 2 Episode 7<b>Celebrity: </b>Gwyneth Paltrow<br>
<b>Aired: </b>1 April 2011<br>
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<a href="http://genealogyresearchservice.blogspot.com/2011/04/who-do-you-think-you-are-season-2.html#more">Read more »</a>Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815701197807167937.post-55219513808062983772011-04-01T13:13:00.000-05:002011-04-01T13:13:17.531-05:00Kansas City Trip PostponedIt's been quiet on the blog for a few days due to the fact that my 2 1/2 year old HP laptop decided to go terminal on me. It's working enough so that I can get my files and things off of it that I hadn't already backed up, so I'm thankful for that.<br />
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I had to take most of the money I had for moving when I got a full time job out of my savings in order to get a Toshiba that has gotten good reviews regarding reliability. I need to put back the money so any money I get will have to go back into the savings account for the time being.<br />
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Which is why I am postponing the trip to Kansas City for a month or two unless something changes this month in regards to financing.<br />
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I'm still open for researching projects. Feel free to contact me for any job and I can tell you whether or when I can do it. Thanks!Megan Atchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459592711279852974noreply@blogger.com0