The Julian W. Lowenstein Archive Center & Genealogy Department at the Indian River County Main Library in Vero Beach, Florida ...
and, oh yeah, these other 9: http://www.familytreemagazine.com/article/9-libraries
I didn't see the Godfrey Memorial Library listed ... what would you add to the list? Post a comment to let us know!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
George Branford Wilson, IRGS co-founder, passed away Mar 26th
Obituary, Press Journal, Wednesday, April 1, 2009
George Branford Wilson, 100, of Sebastian, Florida and former life long resident of Maryland, died Thursday, March 26th, while in rehab recovering from an earlier fall. Mr. Wilson was born in Hillsboro, Maryland the third and last child of George Lawrence and Louise Branford Wilson. He attended Washington College, Chestertown, Maryland and graduated from the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Maryland. Following his civilian retirement from the United States Army Chemical Corp Mr. Wilson developed an interest in genealogy, wrote and published several family histories and was a co-founder of the Indian River Florida Genealogical Society. He is survived by his sons: George Robert Wilson of Urbana, IL., John Bonifant Wilson and wife Anne (Brien) of Winston-Salem, NC, stepson Eric B. Larson and wife Ellen of Bethesda, Maryland and numerous grand and step grandchildren. Mr. Wilson’s ashes will be returned to Denton, Maryland for interment on June 15, 2009.
Local arrangements entrusted to Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Fl. Condolences may be sent through www.seawindsfh.com/obit.php
George Branford Wilson, 100, of Sebastian, Florida and former life long resident of Maryland, died Thursday, March 26th, while in rehab recovering from an earlier fall. Mr. Wilson was born in Hillsboro, Maryland the third and last child of George Lawrence and Louise Branford Wilson. He attended Washington College, Chestertown, Maryland and graduated from the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Maryland. Following his civilian retirement from the United States Army Chemical Corp Mr. Wilson developed an interest in genealogy, wrote and published several family histories and was a co-founder of the Indian River Florida Genealogical Society. He is survived by his sons: George Robert Wilson of Urbana, IL., John Bonifant Wilson and wife Anne (Brien) of Winston-Salem, NC, stepson Eric B. Larson and wife Ellen of Bethesda, Maryland and numerous grand and step grandchildren. Mr. Wilson’s ashes will be returned to Denton, Maryland for interment on June 15, 2009.
Local arrangements entrusted to Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Fl. Condolences may be sent through www.seawindsfh.com/obit.php
Friday, March 20, 2009
Michigan death records available
Research tidbit submitted by Marg Putzke, IRGS Member & Polish GIG leader
See http://seekingmichigan.org/discover-collection?collection=p129401coll7
Million Record March
By Kris Rzepczynski, Library of Michigan | March 16, 2009
Introducing the Michigan Death Records Collection
Welcome to Seeking Michigan! As a partner in the site, The Library of Michigan is excited to make these Michigan death certificates for the years 1897 to 1920 freely available online. The years 1915 to 1920 are particularly significant, as a readily available statewide index did not exist previously.
See http://seekingmichigan.org/discover-collection?collection=p129401coll7
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Polish GIG news from Marg
The Polish GIG will meet on Thursday, April 16th at 3:00 to discuss the latest and greatest technology aids. We will be implementing our very own Wiki to help us connect with our research friends.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Personal Ancestral File (PAF) Seminar
On Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 10:30 AM in the Large Meeting Room at the Library, we will present an overview of the popular genealogy software usually referred to as PAF. We'll show you how to enter your basic genealogy information and navigate around the program. PAF is the easiest, most user friendly but not the most comprehensive of the myriad of genealogy programs. Also, the price is right; it's FREE. Anyone who is working on their genealogy should use some genealogy program because it is a great assist in organizing your work, printing out standard genealogy forms and sharing your data with others. We'll cover multiple marriages, adoptions, linking pictures, citing sources, printing out a variety of forms and books, and backing up your data.
If you do not already have PAF on your computer, we strongly suggest you download it from familysearch.org; click on download PAF, provide your information, click on download English, and follow prompts. See you there!!!
If you do not already have PAF on your computer, we strongly suggest you download it from familysearch.org; click on download PAF, provide your information, click on download English, and follow prompts. See you there!!!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
IRC Library collection now on WorldCat.org
We have been waiting to tell the world what is in the Indian River County Main Library genealogy department. It has finally happened.
Due to a grant from the State of Florida, they have chosen several library collections in Florida to be added to WorldCat.org which is really OCLC (Online Computer Library Catalog.) Due to the large expense, we never thought it would happen and is the reason why many small-town libraries are not included.
However, since only phase 1 of 3 phases has been completed, I would recommend using our ouline catalog at http://catalog.irclibrary.org/polaris/ for a little while longer if you do not find what you want. I understand the whole process may be completed by the end of the month.
WorldCat.org is a wonderful tool and if you put in your zipcode, it will tell you the nearest library and how far it is from your home. It searches libraries from all over the world.
Try this example: Search for People of the Red Barns. Click on the title and you should see our library listed as number one and the next closest library is 128 miles away in Collier County. When you click on the library name, it will automatically take you to the catalog WITHIN the library and you can locate the call number.
Remember: our collection does NOT circulate. You have to come visit us, which makes us very happy!
Try it! I think you'll like it.
Pam Cooper, Supervisor of Archive Center and Genealogy Department
Indian River County Main Library, Vero Beach, Florida
Due to a grant from the State of Florida, they have chosen several library collections in Florida to be added to WorldCat.org which is really OCLC (Online Computer Library Catalog.) Due to the large expense, we never thought it would happen and is the reason why many small-town libraries are not included.
However, since only phase 1 of 3 phases has been completed, I would recommend using our ouline catalog at http://catalog.irclibrary.org/polaris/ for a little while longer if you do not find what you want. I understand the whole process may be completed by the end of the month.
WorldCat.org is a wonderful tool and if you put in your zipcode, it will tell you the nearest library and how far it is from your home. It searches libraries from all over the world.
Try this example: Search for People of the Red Barns. Click on the title and you should see our library listed as number one and the next closest library is 128 miles away in Collier County. When you click on the library name, it will automatically take you to the catalog WITHIN the library and you can locate the call number.
Remember: our collection does NOT circulate. You have to come visit us, which makes us very happy!
Try it! I think you'll like it.
Pam Cooper, Supervisor of Archive Center and Genealogy Department
Indian River County Main Library, Vero Beach, Florida
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Keeping in touch...Facebook
Yes, Phil...they may say Facebook is for old foggies...but lots of genealogy goes on there past and present. I had lost touch with an online cousin and she found me on Facebook!! Not as good as your story and the IRGS members are gonna love it on Tuesday!! I am actually working on MY genealogy for a change the next few days and hope to get our family blog going!! Happy blogging everyone!
Why Facebook is for Old Fogies - TIME Magazine article
The article uses humor but in fact Facebook is a boon to reconnecting families, especially across generations and distances - I can personally attest to that! You may also find that distant cousin who just happens to be researching the family tree and has breached your brick wall or knows who those people in that photograph you have.
Click the post's title to read the article or use this link: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1879169,00.html
Click the post's title to read the article or use this link: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1879169,00.html
Ontario GIG Update
The Ontario GIG (Genealogy Interest Group) sends the following calendar update:
Our Ontario GIG met today [3/3]. We had a great time, but we learned most of us are "snowbirds" so there will be NO Ontario GIG meeting in April or May. If we convene in the fall I will let you know in advance so you can publicize our meetings.
Thank you, Janice Sly
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