Welcome 2018

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Wishing A Merry Christmas to All!

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1964 Obituary for Martin Kollien of New Brunswick NJ

4 April 1964

Central New Jersey Home News

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Abednego Casteel - War of 1812 Record

Below is a page from Abednego Casteel's Compiled Service Record during the War of 1812 that I ordered from NARA using their online services.

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Happy Thanksgiving

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Because Freedom Isn't Free

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Now I have definitive a link to three generations, as his granddaughter is also named, and an original source that can be cited.

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Happy Halloween!

The Skeleton Dance

Have a Frightfully Fun Halloween!

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Mary Kollain of Jamesburg, NJ

13 February 1953

   Trenton Evening Times

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Imre Bauman of Bakonyoslop, Veszprem

Below is the transcription of the baptism record of Imre Bauman, brother of  Andrew Bauman.
I had viewed the original record on microfilm years ago at a local Family History Center.  Slowly, but surely, all these records are becoming available online.

"Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895," 

FamilySearch.org

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July 1867 Immigration record for Anton Busch and Family

Anton and Margarethe (Theisen) Busch

from Rheinland, Prussia (Germany),

arrived in New York, NY, via Antwerp with their children on 31 Jul 1867 aboard the ship Guiseppe Baccarcick.

Their oldest son, John J Busch, arrived in New York one year earlier with his wife Katherine and son Anthony J. via London, England, on the ship Liverpool.

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We Remember

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Marriage Record of Anna Kollain to Martin Wetzel

 
While searching for more information on our Kollain ancestors on FamilySearch.org, I found the marriage record for Anna, daughter of Ignatz and Maria Kollain.

Most importantly, this record adds more information regarding the issue of her Maria's maiden name.
See: More Than One Maiden Name?

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Happy July 4th!

 (Photo: Carol Highsmith/ The Library of Congress)

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Celebrating the 4th of July

c. 1916

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 (Photo Source:  Library of Congress)

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Free Access to AmericanAncestors.org

Free Access to AmericanAncestors.org

Celebrate Independence Day with free access to AmericanAncestors.org. Family historians and genealogists--declare your independence from an incomplete family tree! Search and browse the 1.4 BILLION records on AmericanAncestors.org, the award-winning NEHGS website. These databases include vital records (state, church, cemetery, and more), U.S. census records, genealogical journal articles, probate records, and other collections that can help advance your research. Already a Guest Member of NEHGS? Your password is your passport to freedom--and to many new discoveries. NEHGS members can share this special offer with family and friends and invite them to join the celebration. Visit their website from 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday, June 29, through 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, July 6, for access to all AmericanAncestors.org databases--with only a Guest Registration.

1957 Fashion Statement

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5 Days of Free access to British & Irish Records

All of Findmypast's British and Irish records are FREE to access from 22-26 June 2017

For more information on what's included with your free access pass, visit the findmypast blog post  - click:  Announcement    

Or click HERE to get started. 

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WWI in Detail

"The Library of Congress is commemorating the 100th anniversary of U.S. entry into the war with exhibitions, lectures, symposia, film programs, recordings, publications, veterans' stories, educational tools, and research guides to the Library's remarkable World War I resources."
 

Visit https://www.loc.gov/topics/world-war-i/ and you will find an amazing amount of fascinating material.

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Memorial Day

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1684 Philadelphia Land Patent Index Record

1684 Philadelphia land patent listing for

8th G-Grandfather, Cornelius Bom.

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Found on the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,Bureau of Archives and History, Pennsylvania State Archives website

Records of the Land Office Patent Index

 Patents, 1684-1781

Free Webinar: Resources for Pennsylvania Genealogy

From AmericanAncestors.org:

Understanding historical immigration patterns to Pennsylvania can help point the way to significant genealogical discoveries.          

Thu, May 18, 2017 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT          

Expert genealogist Ann Lawthers' webinar starts with a description of Pennsylvania settlement patterns and how those patterns and changing county borders influenced the surviving genealogical resources. Special attention is given to early German, Scots-Irish, Welsh, Quaker and Mennonite immigration. A discussion of standard and unique genealogical resources for researchers concludes Ann's presentation.

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Happy Mother's Day

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Hettick Town Band

The Hettick Band

Hettick, Macoupin, Illinois
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The circled trombone player is

Craig Casteel

b. Jan 1903

son of James P & Arra A (Bacon) Casteel

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Happy Easter

A young boy proudly shows his prize.

 1923 White House Easter Egg Roll

Library of Congress Online Catalog

Up Your Game with These Snappy Shoes

This Easter, make a Fashion Statement with sharp shoes for men.

1916 Sears Catalog

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Happy Saint Patrick's Day

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A Workshop to Help You Trace Your Irish Roots

Tracing Your Irish Roots Workshop

Presented by the New Hampshire Historical Society

This workshop, presented by NEHGS Archivist Judy Lucey, aims to provide participants with the tools and resources to discover Irish ancestral origins. Judy will offer strategies for overcoming brick walls and discuss key resources, records, and repositories to assist genealogists in their Irish research. Space is limited and registration is required through the New Hampshire Historical Society.

Click here to register:   Tracing Your Irish Roots
NHHS, 30 Park Street, Concord, New Hampshire
March 25, 1-4 p.m.

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1871 Burial Record for Theotiste Henriette (Roy) Lefebvre

Theotiste Henriette Roy

b. 14 Dec 1816 in L'Acadie, Quebec

daughter of Joseph and Charlotte (Dupuis) Roy

Married Vital Lefebvre 31 Jan 1832 and had 14 Children.

Died 27 Oct 1871 L'Acadie, Quebec

Sainte-Marguerite-de-Blairfindie

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PRDH News!

PRDH and Drouin Institute collaboration

 Since the Drouin Genealogical Institute became the PRDH's editor in 2014, the following additions have been made to the database:

• 1 700 000 new baptism, marriage and burial certificates
• 60 000 new couples
• 345 000 new individuals
• Over a million new links between families and individuals

Members which are subscribed to both GenealogyQuebec.com and the PRDH have access to the following exclusive features:

1. View the original document (parish register) on GenealogyQuebec.com from any PRDH certificate
2. View the PRDH individual file of any individual named in a GenealogyQuebec.com's LAFRANCE certificate.
3. 10% bonus PRDH hits free of charge on purchase for GenealogyQuebec.com subscribers

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Romanian records on Ancestry

New Romanian records on Ancestry

Romania, Vital Records from Selected Regions, 1607-1914

This collection includes a combination of civil and church records from Transylvania, focusing on German populations. It contains extensive family history information from areas in Romania that formerly belonged to the historic Hungarian Habsburg Monarchy (excepting Bukovina).

This set includes records from Șagu, Arad, România, also known as Segenthau. 

Below is the death record for our 3rd G-Grandfather, János Stoss

d. 20 May 1875; age 69

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Happy Valentine's Day!

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Her Majesty The Queen

Today marks The Queen's Sapphire Jubilee

It has been 65 years since Her Majesty acceded to the throne.
On 6 February 1952, King George VI sadly died following a prolonged illness. Princess Elizabeth immediately acceded to the throne, becoming Queen Elizabeth II and taking on all of the responsibilities which came with her new title.

In the photograph, The Queen is wearing a suite of sapphire jewellery given to her by King George VI as a wedding gift in 1947.

Find out more about The Queen's accession and coronation on our website: http://bit.ly/24irGhZ

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Elmer T Casteel (1891-1919) of Knoxville, Tennessee

July 6, 1919; Winston-Salem Journal

Elmer T Casteel

b. 21 July 1891 Knox, Tennessee

son of Samuel & Mary Jane (Smith) Casteel

d. 5 July 1919 Knoxville, Tennessee

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1788 Burial Record of Priscilla Dean

Priscilla Newman

born c.1760

married Thomas Dean

2 Feb 1785

in Appledore, Kent, England

Buried 2 March 1788

Canterbury Archdeaconry burials record book

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Happy New Year!

Best wishes for 2017!

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