Christmas Eve Greetings

  

" The Watch On Christmas Eve"

 Harpers Weekly

1876

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The National Christmas Tree

  

(Photo by Terry Adams / NPS.gov)

 (Photo by Alex Wong / Getty Images)

History of the National Christmas Trees

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Last Day to Vote for your Favorite Blogs

Just a friendly reminder that today is the last day to place your votes for your favorite genealogy blogs.
Tangled Trees is listed under the My Family History catagory.  Please take a few minutes from your hectic, pre-Christmas, madness Monday Schedule and vote at:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ft40-2011voting

And while at the FamilyTreeMagazine website please note that podcaster Lisa Louise Cooke has released a Genealogy Gems Podcast Android App allowing genealogists to stream 100-plus podcast episodes as well as access bonus content.

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1655 Marriage record of Louis Houde Houle

Quebec Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967

(click image to enlarge)

Although difficult to read, this is the marriage record of   
Louis Houde Houle
Born 01 Jul 1617 in St-Pierre de Manou, Chartres, Perche, France

Son of Noel Houde & Anna Lefebvre

Married Marie Madeleine Boucher on 12 January 1655
 in Notre-Dame, Quebec

Marie Madeleine was born 04 Aug 1641 in Quebec

Daughter of Marin Boucher & Perrine Mallet

She was 13 yrs of age and he was close to 40.

Together they had 14 known children.

                                                    Madeleine died 23 July 1709

An inventory of their wealth was taken 29 Oct 1709,

and it is believed that Louis died c.1712.

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Advent Calendar - Stocking Stuffer Memories

Classic Stocking Stuffers

 










Ah yes -  do you remember playing with these favorites on Christmas morning?

Comes with a 'shooter'!



Of course the red tipped candy cigarettes are preferred!

 

 

Ohhh  ...  Ahhhh

Wing-a-zing it!

And finally - every year, without fail, we always found gold (chocolate) coins at the bottom of our stockings.
 

Geneabloggers Advent Calendar of Christmas Memories

Another Christmas Favorite

      

This one's for you, Christopher.  We're thinking of you and hope you feel better than new soon!!

"Well, see the plate runs right underneath the part here. 
                See, over here, nothing. 
                         But, here if this gets dented, 
                                then my hair just ain't going to look right."

Click here to go to sound clip.

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Need a Gift Idea?

       

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Here We Come a'Caroling on this Cold December Day....

We have many favorite Christmas Carols, so for this year's Blog Caroling post I chose to highlight a carol that reflects our German Heritage:

O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Wie treu sind deine Blätter!

Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit,

Nein, auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.

O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,

Wie treu sind deine Blätter!

O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,

Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!

Wie oft hat schon zur Winterzeit

Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!

O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,

Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!

O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,

Dein Kleid will mich was lehren:

Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit

Gibt Mut und Kraft zu jeder Zeit!

O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,

Dein Kleid will mich was lehren!

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How to Survey a Cemetery:

1. Select a cemetery by

          • location

          • interest

          • need

(Types of Cemeteries:  Church, Commercial, Community, Family, Military, Slave)

2. Research the cemetery using:

• Cemetery Vertical files
• Census information
• Historical newspapers
• Civil War military records
• Deeds, wills etc.

3. Complete On -Site Cemetery Survey and Survey Form

 A. Introduce yourself to owners and/or neighbors.

(Neighbors are a good source of information which can be documented at a later date)

  B. Photograph the cemetery and its surrounds including:

 • overview of the cemetery including markers, field stones and depressions

 • markers with unusual inscriptions
 • broken, leaning or fallen markers
 • any evidence of vandalism
 • unusual markers- zinc markers for example
 • markers with symbolism
 • different views of the cemetery and markers

C. Record inscription information from markers, not recorded in earlier surveys.

D. Record observations and recommendations for the cemetery.

 ● Very Overgrown

 ● Some Fallen Trees
 ● Some Trash 
 ● Style of Enclosures
 ● Do not agree with markers being moved

 4. Complete the Survey - Include all important historical information learned in research

  Provide to local historical society(s) & libraries:

      • hard and digital copies of the completed survey
      • digital copies of the photographs with descriptions/ captions

  Report any vandalism to owners, neighbors and police

 THINGS TO REMEMBER WHILE AT THE CEMETERY:

1. When possible, work in pairs.

2. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing - you may be exposed to poisonous vines, insects, extremes in temperatures, and /or rough terrain.

3. Carry with you:
   *clipboard
   *pertinent information to the cemetery -example a map of the cemetery
   *camera
   *bottled water
   *yard stick or walking stick
   *small broom
   *cell phone

4. Do not try to move or repair markers without the advice of a professional.

5. If the cemetery is in need of a clean up, ask neighbors etc. for suggestions of groups who might want to conduct a clean up.

6. If cleaning a marker, use only soft brushes and distilled water.

7. Be respectful of flora and fauna.

8. Share your survey information with the local historical &/or cemetery preservation organizations.

For more information see: 

 Fairfax County Cemetery Preservation Association

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Remembering Historic Ilda, Virginia

Dedication of the Ilda Historical Marker

(Click on image to enlarge and read)

The event, scheduled for Sunday, December 19th, 2010, will begin at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia at 1:30 PM with refreshments, followed by the program which will start at 2:00 PM. The dedication ceremony will continue across the street at the marker for the unveiling and candlelight memorial.

For more information see:  

                                          The Blacksmith Shop c. 1890

                                          Home of Moses Parker

                                          Page Parker Family c.1887

Parking will be available at the Jewish Community Center located at: 

 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031.

Obituary of John N. Bacon of Jonesborough, TN (1826-1895)

  
I had saved this obituary thinking it was our John N. Bacon, but it was a different John N. 

The obituary is interesting though, so I kept it.  Perhaps in the future I will find that this John connects with our Bacon family. In the mean time, I will share this in the chance that another Bacon researcher will claim him.
 

Date: 1895-05-28;

Paper: Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune

(genealogybank.com)

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Bull Run Festival of Lights

The Bull Run Festival of Lights

located at Bull Run Regional Park in Virginia,  is an annual trek for many families. Here the holidays are  illuminated with a display of more than 40,000 twinkling, festive, animated lights set to music. There is no need to bundle up as the colorful, enchanting, views are enjoyed from the comfort of your car.  This drive thru event sees more than 30,000 cars each season. 

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