| Genealogy Chat with Special Guest Cherri Melton Flinn author of Genealogy Basics Online Transcript of Chat from May 1, 2000 |
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| authorCherri | good evening all |
| genealogyADM | Welcome Cherri - Thank you for being here with us tonight! |
| daisy2 | hello Cherri, glad to meet you |
| authorCherri | nice to meet all of you |
| genaddict | Hi Cherri |
| authorCherri | I'd like to know how many here have been researching traditional methods and via the Internet |
| genealogyADM | daisy - feel free to take as many notes as you want, but - don't be shy about asking questions! |
| daisy2 | thx;, ADM |
| daisy2 | I have, cherri |
| authorCherri | traditional and Internet? |
| genealogyADM> | I have - both ways ;-) |
| genealogyADM | <grin> |
| daisy2 | yes, just started internet, am not very good at it tho, lol |
| genaddict | I'm new to the internet |
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| genealogyADM | Hi Ally :-) |
| daisy2 | hi Ally |
| authorCherri | what kinds of problems have you encountered researching via the Internet? |
| daisy2 | not knowing if some of the costs are worth it or not |
| genaddict | I explore so many sites that I can't remember where I have - been |
| daisy2 | my membership in ancestry.com has been worth it, tho |
| daisy2 | that to, gen! |
| genaddict | I just click from site to site and get so lost in all of the - information |
| authorCherri |
I have never paid for information -- except in the case of the Social Security Death Index records. |
| daisy2 | I hope you will recommend soft wear for me to start entering my - info into my computer |
| authorCherri | The wealth of information is overwhelming and I think most people find it difficult to go from link to link and find nothing. |
| daisy2 | ys, that for me also |
| Ally | Ancestral Quest is a good genealogy program to use. |
| authorCherri | I tell the students in my classes to try the trial versions of software that are free on the Net. |
| genaddict | me too! and when i do find something, i don't always know if - its my family |
| genealogyADM | That's great advice Cherri! |
| daisy2 | ty, cherri, have started my notes, lol |
| genealogyADM | > Most of the software programs offer free trial versions so - that you can test them out for yourself |
| Ally | http://ancestralquest.com has a demo version you can download. |
| authorCherri | Then they can decide. Many programs are formatted the same. It's kind of like whether you prefer to drive a Chevy or a Ford;-) |
| daisy2 | ic |
| authorCherri | The one thing to consider also is the size of the program |
| authorCherri | For instance, The Master Genealogist is a great program...but VERY big. It does take quite a bit of hard drive. |
| daisy2 | what I need is one that is very simple, very cheap, and they send an expert out to get m;e started!@ jk |
| authorCherri | LOL |
| genealogyADM | The Master Genealogist can also take a while to learn :-) |
| authorCherri | Your basic Family Tree Maker is inexpensive and easy to use. |
| daisy2 | I'm too old for that one...don't have the time |
| daisy2 | I heard about F Tree Maker, but wanted to here more about it, do they have a trial? |
| daisy2 | hear |
| authorCherri | Although I'm not in the business of endorsing any products, Family Tree Maker is one of the easier, user-friendly programs. |
| daisy2 | ok, thats 2 on my list now |
| authorCherri | yes, to the free trial -- Just go to their Web site. |
| authorCherri | My book does have a list of free programs on the Net for free use. |
| Ally | AQ is very easy and inexpensive too. |
| genealogyADM | http://www.familytreemaker.com/ftmvers.html |
| genealogyADM | That's the page for the free trial version of Family Tree Maker |
| authorCherri | Be aware that most trial programs will only hold 20-50 names, you will still need the full version. |
| Ally | I use AQ to help create my web page . |
| authorCherri | Family Tree Maker will also help create Web pages. |
| genealogyADM | Cherri's book is a great resource for beginners, by the way :-) |
| authorCherri | Thanks. |
| daisy2 | got it |
| genealogyADM | Your most welcome |
| authorCherri | Daisy2, did you buy the book? |
| daisy2 | meant got url, cherri, is your book offered on Amaazon? |
| Ally | Where can you get a copy and how much? |
| daisy2 | no not yet, but sure am interested |
| genealogyADM | If you want to learn a little more about the software programs available and get links to their Web sites, read reviews, etc you can find them on my Web site at: |
| authorCherri | You can request it at Barnes and Noble, Waldenbooks, Amazon, Borders. |
| genealogyADM | http://genealogy.about.com/msubsoftware.htm |
| authorCherri | The book is $24.95 retail and I believe $19.95 on the Net. |
| daisy2 | ok...got quite a list already, lol |
| daisy2 | title is? |
| authorCherri | Let me tell you that this book is unlike any you have seen on the subject. It is a very basic book that not only instructs you on how to use the Internet, but EXACTLY where to begin your research. |
| genealogyADM | Hey, everyone...I'm saving a transcript of this chat to put on my Web site...so you don't have to take too many notes :-) |
| authorCherri | Genealogy Basics Online |
| daisy2 | oh, good, ADM thx |
| authorCherri | What kind of results have you had while searching the Net? |
| genealogyADM | I know it's hard to keep up with a chat and write at the same time! |
| authorCherri | found anyone? |
| genaddict | I've found some second cousins, etc |
| daisy2 | I put a couple queries on boards, and have found "cousins", one of them with a lot of info I needed, and very happy about both |
| authorCherri | what sites? |
| genaddict | genforum |
| genaddict | familytreemaker |
| authorCherri | I assume you use the surname boards at Rootsweb too? |
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| daisy2 | was afreaid you'd ask that...as gen said, I, too, forget where I have been |
| genealogyADM | Hi April :-) |
| daisy2 | one was the site for the Isle of Man |
| Ally | hi april |
| authorCherri | One thing that I touch on in the classes is how to narrow your search on Family Tree Maker. |
| daisy2 | hi April |
| genaddict | I get lost on rootsweb |
| authorCherri | hi April |
| April2 | Hi everybode - I'm late |
| genaddict | hello April |
| authorCherri | Here's a little tip. |
| daisy2 | ok |
| genealogyADM | Actually, you aren't late April - chat tonight was moved to 9:30 because of our special guest :-) |
| authorCherri | when you're on Family Tree Maker, click the Help button next to the search box |
| genaddict | I like tips! |
| April2 | Glad I didn't miss anything |
| authorCherri | This will take you to a page of places that the search engine will search. |
| genealogyADM | I'm also saving a transcript April |
| daisy2 | ok |
| authorCherri | You will want to UNCHECK every box except |
| authorCherri | the ones that search Message Boards, Home Pages, and the Internet |
| authorCherri | This way when you enter a name you are only searching the FREE sources. |
| daisy2 | ic |
| authorCherri | Otherwise you are searching all of their CD roms |
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| authorCherri | And as you already know, there's a cost for the information on the CD roms |
| Ally | hi greyman |
| April2 | Hi Greyman |
| genealogyADM | Hi Greyman :-) |
| authorCherri | In my area, there is a genealogy library which uses their patron donations to purchase the CD roms and you can use them for free. |
| daisy2 | hi Greyman |
| genaddict | Hello greyman |
| authorCherri | If you have a genealogy society, this would be a great way to use the donations |
| authorCherri | I have used the CD roms, but never paid for them. |
| Greyman | Type HERESh... I'm incognito tonight |
| Greyman | Hi all |
| daisy2 | lol @ Greyman |
| April2 | That soiunds like a good idea. The CD's are expensive and can't always find what you're looking for |
| authorCherri | Try searching Family Tree Maker this way and you will be surpised at the results. |
| authorCherri | I don't want to ramble on about one thing, but I'll be happy to answer any other questions. |
| April2 | Is this using any Family Tree Maker software? |
| authorCherri | I'm not sure I understand your question. |
| authorCherri | Do you mean to search from their site? |
| April2 | I came in late - I'm sorry - you were talking about searching on the Family Tree Maker |
| genealogyADM | On the Web site April |
| April2 | Are you talking about their site or the Family Tree Maker software? |
| authorCherri | Yes, read the transcript later and you can follow the instructions to narrow your Family Tree Maker search. |
| April2 | Gotcha |
| authorCherri | From the site. |
| April2 | I haven't had much luck this week except for the film I ordered from the LDS |
| authorCherri | Have you searched the Family Search site? |
| genaddict | I have |
| daisy2 | not yet |
| authorCherri | did you have any luck? |
| genaddict | It's even more confusing than some of the rest |
| genaddict | I find names but I don't know what they mean |
| genaddict | A lot of the information conflicts with what I already know to be true |
| daisy2 | the time I was there, I couldn't "navigate" it very well, so haven't vbeen back |
| authorCherri | What you need to do is to type in one or two names. |
| April2 | Do you know if there is anywhere you can search NYS vitakl records except for thefew census records. They will not honor written requests for records now - have to go there in person |
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| authorCherri | I find that the more information that you type in the less "hits" you receive. |
| daisy2 | hi connie |
| authorCherri | Have you tried going to their archives through the state page? |
| genealogyADM | Hi Connie :-) |
| April2 | Hi connie |
| authorCherri | hi Connie |
| genaddict | Hello connie |
| connie | Hi, all! |
| Ally | hi connie |
| April2 | I don't think I've visited the archives - do they have searchable databases? |
| authorCherri | If you can't find NYS records I would start searching through U.S. GenWeb at the state and county level. |
| genealogyADM | Connie - I am saving a transcript of this chat to put on my Web page later, so you haven't missed anything! |
| connie | Thanks! Good Idea! |
| authorCherri | Every state is different, but many do have searchable databases. |
| April2 | I tried GenWeb, but unfortunately at thios time there is no one listed for the county I want |
| April2 | Thanks - I'll try it. Maybe you can help with another problem |
| authorCherri | what's that? |
| April2 | I'm trying to find out where ALIOE, ny IS . iT WAS LISTED IN A WILL OF My GGGF and must be an old name of a town, can"t find it anywhere |
| authorCherri | There is the Tiger Map Server and I don't have the address off the top of my head, but I'll be happy to get the address the the moderator to share with you. |
| April2 | I tried the maps and Geographical sites, but no luck. It was supposed to be in the Albbany area. I've e-mailed all over the state and no luck in locating it |
| authorCherri | It can pinpoint many locations and tell you what state/county a town is/was in. |
| daisy2 | . |
| April2 | 'If I could find the town, I could look in the census for that area and get more information |
| authorCherri | I'll will find that address for you. |
| daisy2 | I had that prob. and wrote the County Gen. Soc. and they were able to pinpoint the town, and tell me the new name for it, since it had moved a little ways away |
| April2 | Thanks |
| authorCherri | Let me share another little tip from the book. When you mentioned census records, I thought of it. |
| April2 | Can I get Gen soc. addresses on the net |
| authorCherri | Many people aren't aware of the "Find" function in their Web browser. |
| daisy2 | I think so |
| Greyman | Thanks for letting me listen in! Night y'all |
| daisy2 | bye, Greyman |
| April2 | Bye |
| Ally | bye |
| connie | bye |
| daisy2 | who was that massked man? lol |
| April2 | I still have so much to learn about the computer - tell us about the |
| authorCherri | When you are searching lists of records like census or ship lists, you can search by clicking Edit/Find and typing in the word you are looking for. |
| connie | Cherri, tell me more @ "Find" function and what it does. |
| connie | That would save me so much time! |
| genealogyADM | bye Greyman :-) |
| authorCherri | The Web page may have 2000 unalphabetized names on it; and when you click on Edit and then Find (in page), a box will come up. |
| April2 | I love shortcuts |
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| authorCherri | You just type in the name (just the first name or surname) and click you are at the name. |
| authorCherri | Have any of you tried this? It's great and saves a lot of eye strain. |
| connie | Learn something new every day! |
| daisy2 | no, thx for tip |
| Ally | i haven't tried it..but will have to try it. |
| genealogyADM | I use it practically every day - but I never thought to suggest it to other people! |
| genealogyADM | Great tip, Cherri :-) |
| daisy2 | I give too much info, and that sometimes misses just what I want |
| authorCherri | When I teach my classes, this is everyone's favorite tip:-) |
| connie | I will definitely try it next time out. |
| April2 | Can't wait to try it |
| authorCherri | I love searching through census records this way. You can go through many records in a click. |
| genealogyADM | Just wish it worked with film readers LOL! |
| connie | Cherri, any tips on finding native american ancestors who didn't claim to be that? |
| genealogyADM | tough one Connie! |
| authorCherri | There is a special forum at GenForum for Native Americans |
| connie | Tell me about it1;) |
| connie | Been there, no luck. |
| authorCherri | I need to check, but I think it's under speical topics |
| authorCherri | Other than that and a few site, I have to agree that there's little information out there. |
| connie | The only info I have on my ggrandmother is her name on a marriage license and a birthdate. |
| connie | My family has searched for her for several years, and cannot make a link anywhere. |
| authorCherri | When all else fails, I always go back to Genforum. There's not better way to find someone than to connect with other researchers looking for the same person. |
| genealogyADM | Have you tried the Native American resources listed on my Web site, Connie? |
| connie | True. Yes, ADM some of them. Still looking. |
| genaddict | I like genforum |
| daisy2 | . |
| connie | My favorite, too. Any other favorites I might not have tried? |
| authorCherri | good luck, Native Americans are the toughest records to find. |
| connie | Thanks, Cherri |
| genaddict | But I forget which boards I have posted queries too. Is there a good way to organize internet research - like a online research log? |
| authorCherri | I set up folders in my bookmarks. Each folder is labeled with a family surname. |
| connie | Good Idea! |
| authorCherri | When I find a page I want to refer to, I bookmark it and them shift it to a folder. |
| authorCherri | I even have a folder labeled Genealogy that they are all in:-) |
| genealogyADM | Ally - you are awfully quiet tonight :-) |
| Ally | Is there a way to print this information out in case of a hard drive crash and you loose all those addresses? |
| genealogyADM | Spoke too soon <g> |
| authorCherri | I print out a lot of info |
| Ally | i'm here...:-) |
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| authorCherri | I look at it this way... |
| genaddict | How do you print out bookmarks? |
| connie | Hi, April |
| daisy2 | hi other April |
| authorCherri | when you print out the information, you are also creating a source for documentation. |
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| authorCherri | oops, I thought you meant the site. |
| connie | April, looks like the gremlins are at it again. |
| connie | ;) |
| authorCherri | I click into the address/location field of my Web browser and copy the address, then I paste it into a Word document. |
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| daisy2 | hi emily |
| April | Hi Emily |
| genealogyADM | Hi Emily :-) |
| Ally | hi emily |
| connie | Hi, Emily |
| genaddict | hello emily |
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| authorCherri | hi Emily |
| daisy2 | hi Bev |
| authorCherri | hi Bev |
| emilySC | Hi Everyone |
| April | I'm glad there will be a transcript of the chat tonight |
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| Ally | hi bev |
| genealogyADM | Hi Beverly :-) |
| April | Hi Bev |
| Ally | This place is hoping tonight..!!! |
| daisy2 | :) |
| genaddict | hello bev |
| April | Busiest I've ever seen it |
| Bev | Type HEREhello - great guess I missed first part |
| Bev | what was the subject/topic |
| genealogyADM | Bev - I am saving a transcript of the chat which I will put up on my Web site |
| Bev | web site address? |
| genealogyADM | We have a special guest - Cherri is the author of Genealogy Basics Online |
| authorCherri | I'm leafing through my book and trying to decide what tips or sites might be of interest to you and I found another site to discuss. |
| genealogyADM | http://genealogy.about.com |
| April | We're all ears |
| authorCherri | Has anyone here been to the American Civil War Database? |
| genaddict | I'm making a list |
| daisy2 | no, but have done a lot of Civil War researaach thru the govt |
| authorCherri | It's at www.civilwardata.com |
| daisy2 | spelling, 0 |
| authorCherri | Most people don't try this site because they see it's a pay site but... |
| genealogyADM | Me - but I guess I don't count ;-) |
| authorCherri | as I've already mentioned I don't pay for information |
| authorCherri | genealogyADM, what do you think of the site? :-) |
| connie | I agree with your philosophy, Cherri. |
| April | How do you get around that? |
| genealogyADM | I like the fact that you can search on possibilities - without having to pay anything. |
| authorCherri | On the home page there is a demonstration area |
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| authorCherri | When you get there, you will click on Personell or Officer |
| authorCherri | The results will give you... |
| authorCherri | First, Middle, Last name...Residence, State, Occupation, Enlisted Rank, Enlisted Age, and Enlistment Date |
| genealogyADM | I have several ancestors who I found listed...and then I requested their records through the usual channels |
| daisy2 | I can't wait! gonna go start now....thanks cherri and ADM....hurry with the transcript! |
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| April | Do you know where you can search the ship lists for St. John New Brunswick? I've tried many of the popular sites, but most are US or Quebec. |
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| April | Hi kath |
| genealogyADM | Hi Kath :-) |
| genaddict | hello kath |
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| authorCherri | There are many ship lists on The Olive Tree Genealogy |
| kath | Type HEREhello |
| authorCherri | Have you heard of it? It's now through RootsWeb |
| Ally | hi kath, hi gil |
| April | Tried them and can't find the one I want. |
| genealogyADM | Hi Gil :-) |
| kath | i am new to the geneology world and can't believe how much there is to learn! |
| genaddict | hello gil |
| April | I understand many of the canadian records were not kept until after 1860 or so, but keep hoping I'ss stumble on it somewhere |
| authorCherri | For a newbie to genealogy and the Internet, I would recommend U.S. GenWeb and Genforum |
| genealogyADM | Kath and Gil - I am saving a transcript of this chat and I will have it posted on my Web site later tonight so that you can see what you missed! |
| kath | my mother has been involved and has led me in the direction of research |
| authorCherri | April, have you tried World GenWeb? |
| April | kath - say goodbye to your life as you now know it - this is very addicting |
| genealogyADM | Very, very addicting ;-) |
| kath | i have been to ancestory.com and myfamily.com |
| kath | i know i see april |
| genealogyADM | They are both owned by the same company - Kath! |
| Ally | and fun!!! |
| April | No, is this where others have submitted info or something you can search? |
| kath | oh see how much i know! |
| Bev | Have to go - will look for the transcript and thanks. |
| authorCherri | Thanks Bev |
| genealogyADM | Most people don't realize that Kath - and they do have different information available |
| genealogyADM | Goodnight Bev :-) |
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| authorCherri | My book outlines the top seven or eight sites to begin searching and also tells you how to search. |
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| genealogyADM | Hi Bill :-) |
| authorCherri | hi Bill |
| genaddict | hello bill |
| Bill | Type HEREHi |
| April | Hi bill |
| Ally | hi bill |
| Bill | Hi all |
| April | Can you get your book on the Gen.about.com site |
| genealogyADM | Have you ever used the USGenWeb sites, April? |
| gil | Type HERE Hi, this is my first time here but I'm addicted to genealogy too. |
| authorCherri | Does or has anyone here used the Social Security Death Index? |
| April | I've tried the GenWeb site but not sure I got all I could out of it |
| gil | I've used it quite often with fairly good results |
| genealogyADM | http://genealogy.about.com/library/blchat.htm |
| April | I've used the SSDI but couldn't find the relatives I was searching foir |
| Bill | I've used the SSDI a couple of times |
| genealogyADM | Here is a link to information on Cherri's book |
| genealogyADM | The World GenWeb site that Cherri mentioned is the International version of USGenWeb |
| genealogyADM | Many of the countries don't have a lot of information yet, but others are a treasure trove of resources |
| April | Couldn't find the naturalization papers at the local courthouse, searched a canadian site for military info and found that he was in canada later than I thought - he may never have been a citizen |
| authorCherri | It's only a matter of time before the information will be on the net |
| authorCherri | April, how old is the information you are looking for? |
| genealogyADM | Before what information is on the Net, Cherri? |
| April | He died here in the states in 1943 |
| authorCherri | Through many of the GenWeb sites and state archives sites mentioned in my book you can access |
| April | He worked for the railroad - isn't there something about railroad employees that they didn't receive soc sec, but a railroad pension |
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| authorCherri | birth certificates, death records, census records, marriage, etc... |
| April | Is there anyplace on the net I can search out railroad employee info |
| authorCherri | re: railroad, yes. |
| April | where |
| authorCherri | forgive me but I'm trying to recall the site, Any help genealogy ADM? |
| genealogyADM | On the railroad site? |
| genealogyADM | I'll check real quick and get back to you! |
| authorCherri | I believe that you can find some of it under the topics at GenForum and I also believe RootsWeb have railroad information> |
| authorCherri | tx |
| authorCherri | I'll share another site with you that you may or may not have heard of...it's called the U.S. Surname Distribution Map. |
| genealogyADM | But the reason that you can't find information on him in SSDI, April, is that people who died before 1962 (when the records were computerized) do not appear in the database. |
| authorCherri | Doesn't it depend on where you're looking? I think Ancestry has the most up-to-date records on SSDI. |
| April | That explains it - I thought maybe he was never naturalized |
| authorCherri | I do think Ancestry has the railroad records too. |
| genealogyADM | http://www.rrb.gov/index.html |
| genealogyADM | That's the US Railroad Retirement Board |
| authorCherri | thank you...I had a brain freeze:-) |
| Ally | Got to go now, thanks Cherri and ADM. :-) |
| authorCherri | bye Ally |
| genealogyADM | Thanks for coming Ally! |
| authorCherri | Back to the U.S. Surname Distribution Map...has anyone here used it? |
| genealogyADM | Cherri - with 7 million + genealogy pages on the Internet, you are allowed to have the occasional brain freeze! |
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| authorCherri | It's at www.primenet.com/~hamrick/names |
| genealogyADM | Actually, Rootsweb has the most up-to-date SSDI records |
| genealogyADM | and the most advanced search features to help you look through it |
| authorCherri | great! |
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| authorCherri | I am always amazed at what's out there. It never gets boring. |
| April2 | Kim, I got the address just before I was disconnected - AGAIN. I'll have to see the transcript to see if I missed anything else about railroad info - thanks |
| genealogyADM | You have more trouble with bouncing than anyone, April! |
| genealogyADM | The Surname Distribution Map that Cherri mentioned can be a worthwhile tool |
| April2 | Is it me or what? I never get disconnected when I'm searching the net |
| authorCherri | About the Surname Distibution Map at www.primenet.com/~hamrick/names You can enter a surname, click on "All years" and see a particular surname's migration pattern through the years. |
| authorCherri | I wanted to mention this before the chat was over. |
| April2 | Is that the site that tells you where the people with the surnamae you are searching may be living |
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| genealogyADM | Hi Rabbit :-) |
| authorCherri | It shows the distribution of a particular surname based on census records and phone book listings. |
| April2 | Hi rabbit |
| authorCherri | I love this little tool, because I've had more than one student put in a surname and find that the earliest records of their family show up in one state. |
| April2 | Is this only for US sites? |
| authorCherri | Then the researcher knows that they can go there and research that name. |
| authorCherri | Yes |
| authorCherri | Unfortunately |
| authorCherri | However the census records go back to the early 1800's |
| authorCherri | It's a great site. |
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| authorCherri | I had one lady who couldn't pinpoint where her family entered the country at. She typed in her surname and found the highest concentration were only in one state along the East coast. She searched ship records there and found them. |
| authorCherri | I hope some of you will try this site. It's not only fun, but really useful in tracing migration patterns. |
| April2 | I wish I could find the ship record I'm looking for - know the year, name of the ship and that he entered at St. John New Brunswick and then emmigrated to the US, but can't find documentation anywhere |
| genealogyADM | April - have you looked for naturalization papers? |
| authorCherri | Let me look for another Web address or two I have for ship lists. I'll be right back. |
| genealogyADM | Have you tried Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild? |
| April2 | I didn't know you could search back in the 1830's- don't know if he was naturalized, because he ended back in Canada a few years later |
| April2 | I tried the ISTG - no luck |
| genealogyADM | May not have been then - and they didn't keep a lot of records in the 1830's - you are correct |
| genealogyADM | How about Immigrants to Canada? |
| April2 | It gets so frustrating not to be able to find the source - but keep trying. Sometimes go off on another branch for a while |
| authorCherri | www.rootsweb.com/~ote (The Olive Tree Genealogy), www.cimorelli.com, and www.daddezio |
| April2 | Where can I check immigrants to Canada - never thought about going backwards, but it makes sense in this case |
| genealogyADM | http://www.ist.uwaterloo.ca/~marj/genealogy/thevoyage.html |
| authorCherri | Try these sites for ship lists, although there are many other sites out there, these are abundant. |
| authorCherri | tx |
| April2 | Thanks Cherri |
| authorCherri | genealogy ADM, how long does you chat usually run. I may need to wrap up soon. |
| authorCherri | you're welcome |
| genealogyADM | Usually just an hour - you are free to leave anytime!!! |
| genealogyADM | I will stay longer to chat with anyone who still has questions |
| authorCherri | Sure, but one last little shameless plug? |
| ............................ Villages joined............. | |
| genealogyADM | Hi Villages :-) |
| April2 | Hi villages |
| genealogyADM | April - I have some more advice for you on your immigration search in a few minutes |
| April2 | Great - I'll wait unless I'm bumped off again |
| genealogyADM | Everyone - please give Cherri a big hand [clap, clap, clap] for joining us tonight! |
| authorCherri | If any of you are looking for an EASY step-by-step book about researching genealogy online, give the book a try or request it at your local library. I'd love to hear from any of you with questions. You may feel free to reach me at cherriflinn@hotmail.com |
| April2 | Clap. Clap |
| authorCherri | Thanks for all of the questions. It's been fun:-) |
| genealogyADM | For you beginners out there - it does do a very good job of pointing out the best places to start your research |
| genealogyADM | Cherri's book, I mean |
| authorCherri | And remember..."Don't let bad heir days get you down...find your Genealogy Basics Online" |
| authorCherri | night all:-) |
| genealogyADM | LOL |
| April2 | I love it - Tx Cherri |
| genealogyADM | Thanks so much for coming Cherri! |
| genealogyADM | I will be announcing the winner of a free copy of Cherri's book on my Website tomorrow, so be sure to check back everyone! |
| gil | thanks Cherri |
| genealogyADM | For those of you who don't know - the winner is being chosen at random from everyone who attended chat tonight! |
| April2 | May the best genealogist win! |
| genealogyADM | And you can find more information on the book - along with a link to order it here: |
| genealogyADM | http://genealogy.about.com/library/blchat.htm |
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