It may be Tombstone Tuesday but this morning I got this neat note in from one of our members and she said I could share it with you all. Kathy has been working on her genealogy for quite some time with some success and some brick walls. This morning she shares she is preparing for a trip to do a reunion. This is what she said with dates blanked out.
Hi Susi - I'm not going to be able to make it to the Lemon Grove
meetings this month. I'm working diligently on my family tree in prep
for the family reunion in Arkansas on XXXXXXXXXX. I've found a lot of
info and working at verifying the validity of it all. Even my sons,
daughters-in-law and grandkids are enjoying this - how
wonderful to know that interest in this continues down the line.
One daughter-in-law smiled as she told me "I can't be bothered with
the live people issues right now - I have dead people to look up!".
:-)
Have a great month!
Kathy
I think the daughter - in - law's comments are absolutely awesome. I hope you all agree.
She has also signed up for the seminar and I am going to ask her if her daughter - in- law may want to come.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Sept 11 event Bonita Library Bonita, CA Alfredo Pena
Come Join Us At These Events
Guest Speaker: Alfredo Pena, head genealogist,
CorGoMiUri.
Sept 11, 1-3 PM -- Bonita Library Conference Room, Bonita Rd.
"The Conquest of Mexico: Finding Your Ancestor Among the Conquistadors."
Description: "Myths and realities about the conquistadors; some of the families that descend from the them and what sources can be used to find a link to one or several of the conquistadors".
Oct 2, 2:30 - 3:30 PM -- Norman Park Senior Center, 270 F St. Chula Vista,
"Coming to the New World After the Conquest 1600-1900"
Description: "Not everybody arrived to the New World at the same time with the conquistadors. Some of the Spanish families went to Mexico after the conquest. Find out what are some of the books and other sources that can be used to find them."
Oct 27, 12:15 to 2:30 -- Chula Vista Library 4th and F St. Chula Vista
"Exodus: The Reasons for the Massive Immigration from Mexico to the U.S."
Description: "Political and economic events such as the Mexican
Revolution and the religious war against the government (Cristeros)
fueled a massive immigration from Mexico to the U.S."
Guest Speaker: Alfredo Pena, head genealogist,
CorGoMiUri.
Sept 11, 1-3 PM -- Bonita Library Conference Room, Bonita Rd.
"The Conquest of Mexico: Finding Your Ancestor Among the Conquistadors."
Description: "Myths and realities about the conquistadors; some of the families that descend from the them and what sources can be used to find a link to one or several of the conquistadors".
Oct 2, 2:30 - 3:30 PM -- Norman Park Senior Center, 270 F St. Chula Vista,
"Coming to the New World After the Conquest 1600-1900"
Description: "Not everybody arrived to the New World at the same time with the conquistadors. Some of the Spanish families went to Mexico after the conquest. Find out what are some of the books and other sources that can be used to find them."
Oct 27, 12:15 to 2:30 -- Chula Vista Library 4th and F St. Chula Vista
"Exodus: The Reasons for the Massive Immigration from Mexico to the U.S."
Description: "Political and economic events such as the Mexican
Revolution and the religious war against the government (Cristeros)
fueled a massive immigration from Mexico to the U.S."
Saturday, August 28, 2010
A Name to Ponder, PENTICUFF
A Name to Ponder, Penticuff
Well, the Ydna is back, the story it tells is one of greater mystery than the lack of the
Ydna.
I spoke with Mary last night. It was her birthday. I gave her the interesting news.
We match with PENTICUFF in Kentucky in 1860. Now that is not a surprise because at one
time JOHN PENTICO was known as JOHN PENTICOFF or PENTICUFF. But he is first found in Jersey s
Shores, PA. 1830 census records. It states he is born in PA and so were, the then living
children and wife.
Now we have found her lineage back to Germany fairly early via her Great grandparents, to PA.
Yes it is documented very well. Thanks to books, documents and church and ship registers and
the Church in Germany.
But what I did not expect and I am sure non of the family expected was the lineage back ground
of the name, regionally.
I would love for others with the Pentico- Penticoff- Penticuff- Penticost-Benninghoff etc
spelling to contact me about potential YDNA tests to resolve this new development.
I would also love to learn the lineages of your surnames as back as far as you can go?
It has also been mentioned it may have been Pendegast. ?? What an interesting results we did
receive.
Well, the Ydna is back, the story it tells is one of greater mystery than the lack of the
Ydna.
I spoke with Mary last night. It was her birthday. I gave her the interesting news.
We match with PENTICUFF in Kentucky in 1860. Now that is not a surprise because at one
time JOHN PENTICO was known as JOHN PENTICOFF or PENTICUFF. But he is first found in Jersey s
Shores, PA. 1830 census records. It states he is born in PA and so were, the then living
children and wife.
Now we have found her lineage back to Germany fairly early via her Great grandparents, to PA.
Yes it is documented very well. Thanks to books, documents and church and ship registers and
the Church in Germany.
But what I did not expect and I am sure non of the family expected was the lineage back ground
of the name, regionally.
I would love for others with the Pentico- Penticoff- Penticuff- Penticost-Benninghoff etc
spelling to contact me about potential YDNA tests to resolve this new development.
I would also love to learn the lineages of your surnames as back as far as you can go?
It has also been mentioned it may have been Pendegast. ?? What an interesting results we did
receive.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Blogs to Follow, Blogs to Share
BLOGS TO FOLLOW, BLOGS TO SHARE
Oh what blog do we want to follow and oh, what blog do we want to share?
It seems that genealogists everywhere have thoughts and ideas on this topic.
Do I have favorites yes, do my favorites change from time to time absolutely.
There are so many blogs coming on line steady it is hard to keep up with the new
thoughts and concepts.
So I said,"what type of blogs do I really enjoy?" I like informational, family and
technical blogs(now do not get over my head).
Maybe it comes from I like to read. I try to do a book every three days just to
keep the brain working.
My newest find was this blog. http://scottishemigration.blogspot.com/
One I always enjoy but do not visit enough is http://www.newberry.org/genealogy/news/
Areas we all neglect it seems is state library blogs and sites.
The state of Virginia has some of the best.
Oh what blog do we want to follow and oh, what blog do we want to share?
It seems that genealogists everywhere have thoughts and ideas on this topic.
Do I have favorites yes, do my favorites change from time to time absolutely.
There are so many blogs coming on line steady it is hard to keep up with the new
thoughts and concepts.
So I said,"what type of blogs do I really enjoy?" I like informational, family and
technical blogs(now do not get over my head).
Maybe it comes from I like to read. I try to do a book every three days just to
keep the brain working.
My newest find was this blog. http://scottishemigration.blogspot.com/
One I always enjoy but do not visit enough is http://www.newberry.org/genealogy/news/
Areas we all neglect it seems is state library blogs and sites.
The state of Virginia has some of the best.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Treasures found on Thursday
Treasures Found on Thursday
Today I received a call from my cousin in WYO whom was on her way to Idaho. She said the
weather was awesome and has been most of summer. Envy here :>)
Seems her granddaughter now 26 has need of some family history information. I have not had
the pleasure of meeting her I think. But I do know her mother.
I shared with her the pictures that my MOM had found as negatives and we had developed last
fall. I will be sending her some copies. I also pointed her to this blog where some of them
are already posted.
Tonight Mom called and she has done it again she found a picture of my Dad prior to her
marriage to him with her little sister peaking out the screen door. I am glad her eye sight
is well enough she can see them and identify. At times she can not see well at all.
So I treasure my family connections and the data that we have all shared with each other
and other family members.
Today I received a call from my cousin in WYO whom was on her way to Idaho. She said the
weather was awesome and has been most of summer. Envy here :>)
Seems her granddaughter now 26 has need of some family history information. I have not had
the pleasure of meeting her I think. But I do know her mother.
I shared with her the pictures that my MOM had found as negatives and we had developed last
fall. I will be sending her some copies. I also pointed her to this blog where some of them
are already posted.
Tonight Mom called and she has done it again she found a picture of my Dad prior to her
marriage to him with her little sister peaking out the screen door. I am glad her eye sight
is well enough she can see them and identify. At times she can not see well at all.
So I treasure my family connections and the data that we have all shared with each other
and other family members.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
An Ode of English Plurals by???
An Ode of English Plurals
We'll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes,
But the plural of ox becomes oxen, not oxes.
One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese,
Yet the plural of moose should never be meese.
You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice,
Yet the plural of house is houses, not hice.
If the plural of man is always called men,
Why shouldn't the plural of pan be called pen?
If I speak of my foot and show you my feet,
And I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth,
Why shouldn't the plural of booth be called beeth?
Then one may be that, and three would be those,
Yet hat in the plural would never be hose,
And the plural of cat is cats, not cose.
We speak of a brother and also of brethren,
But though we say mother, we never say methren.
Then the masculine pronouns are he, his and him,
But imagine the feminine: she, shis and shim! !
Since we write so much when we blog I thought I would post this from Cousin Nancy. Someone really figured it out.
We'll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes,
But the plural of ox becomes oxen, not oxes.
One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese,
Yet the plural of moose should never be meese.
You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice,
Yet the plural of house is houses, not hice.
If the plural of man is always called men,
Why shouldn't the plural of pan be called pen?
If I speak of my foot and show you my feet,
And I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth,
Why shouldn't the plural of booth be called beeth?
Then one may be that, and three would be those,
Yet hat in the plural would never be hose,
And the plural of cat is cats, not cose.
We speak of a brother and also of brethren,
But though we say mother, we never say methren.
Then the masculine pronouns are he, his and him,
But imagine the feminine: she, shis and shim! !
Since we write so much when we blog I thought I would post this from Cousin Nancy. Someone really figured it out.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Monday's Madness beginning to Calm Sourcing and other items
Monday's Madness beginning to Calm Sourcing and other items
Hurray we had a great meeting and are able to move forward with the more ease. It seems now it is a waiting game for reply to letters and ideas presented to others.
We spent about 30 minutes talking about the Talk on 5 Generation Charts and other forms that was presented by Ruth Himan on Saturday. Comparing the two talks she has given both were great.
We all agreed we liked the way she explained and worked through the sourcing on the charts.
Sometimes it is the hands, on in person, up front approach, that works best. One is still having trouble making her chart off her FTM program.
Sometimes what sounds easy is not and when shown it is really simple. So after chart discussions we got down to business and covered 10 events for the Seminar. As stated before much now is waiting game.
We set the date for the taste testing of food for the seminar. Olive brought some bulletin's she had made and they looked great. She and Janice last week did up another group for us to choose for another activity at the seminar.
Gary and Barbara we missed you but hope to see you at the picnic.
I found my old Reunion program this morning and printed off my charts since the sourcing didn't follow over the information. And I need to bring John Scott's data into the line again
since it is well documented now. Yup, all the way back to about 1730 in Virginia.
Hurray we had a great meeting and are able to move forward with the more ease. It seems now it is a waiting game for reply to letters and ideas presented to others.
We spent about 30 minutes talking about the Talk on 5 Generation Charts and other forms that was presented by Ruth Himan on Saturday. Comparing the two talks she has given both were great.
We all agreed we liked the way she explained and worked through the sourcing on the charts.
Sometimes it is the hands, on in person, up front approach, that works best. One is still having trouble making her chart off her FTM program.
Sometimes what sounds easy is not and when shown it is really simple. So after chart discussions we got down to business and covered 10 events for the Seminar. As stated before much now is waiting game.
We set the date for the taste testing of food for the seminar. Olive brought some bulletin's she had made and they looked great. She and Janice last week did up another group for us to choose for another activity at the seminar.
Gary and Barbara we missed you but hope to see you at the picnic.
I found my old Reunion program this morning and printed off my charts since the sourcing didn't follow over the information. And I need to bring John Scott's data into the line again
since it is well documented now. Yup, all the way back to about 1730 in Virginia.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Genealogy Busy Day
Attended meeting this A M across town, came back and attended the workshop event for 5 Generation Charts at the Library. Ruth had 9 people attend this meeting plus myself. It was loaded with many interesting questions and comments. The time flew fast and everyone learned more about charts, data and how to fill them out more efficiently. How to reference them to other areas in your research. Also how to find them in other areas of your research.
She stresses the daily journal and the logging of your genealogy research. She did a marvelous job since we had no way to use the projector. She did it all on a the chalk board. The need for more workshops was made very apparent by this group. I was glad Shirley was there to hear the comments on the things they need to learn in Computer classes. I am sure she will be busy with the topics for some time.
Most everyone was looking forward to the picnic and the use of their charts.
She stresses the daily journal and the logging of your genealogy research. She did a marvelous job since we had no way to use the projector. She did it all on a the chalk board. The need for more workshops was made very apparent by this group. I was glad Shirley was there to hear the comments on the things they need to learn in Computer classes. I am sure she will be busy with the topics for some time.
Most everyone was looking forward to the picnic and the use of their charts.
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