Monday, February 4, 2008
Ten Signs You're Addicted to Genealogy ...
So here are ten signs you're addicted to genealogy:
10. You have dreams where you see your family tree.
9. You are grumpy for most of the day if you do not get a chance to read articles from genealogy blogs or read about genealogy techniques.
8. You bring notebooks, pencils, and possibly tape recorders or camcorders to family gatherings, even if it is not for a holiday or special event.
7. You can remember what a first cousin five times removed is but you can't remember what you need to buy at the grocery store.
6. Family members run away from you when they see you coming towards them with a notebook and pencil in your hand.
5. You are always finding cousins related to you, no matter how distant, and introducing them to your family members.
4. Local archivists, librarians and county officials know you on a first name basis.
3. You write or speak about your ancestors as if you have known them your whole life.
2. You stop to transcribe the tombstones in every cemetery you drive by.
1. If you did not have to eat, sleep or work, you would spend all of your time at an archive.
Response to "Where Were Your Ancestors in 1808" Posted!
Poll Results ...
- Yes - 7 votes
- No - 0 votes
- I don't know - 2 votes
I guess I'll be continuing the carnival for the time being. To those who voted, thank you! Enjoy!
A Cute Quiz ...
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Blog Changes
More Genealogy Blogs Added!
- But Now I'm Found
- Searching for the Lost Colony DNA blog
- Kasper & Anna
- Genealogy - Northwest Ohio
You can find these and other blogs on the lower left hand side of the blog. Any suggestions for other genealogy or history blogs are welcome.
More Genealogy Blogs Added!
- Nordic Blue
- GenLady
- Genealogy - Southeast Michigan
- Irish Family History
- Ohio Historical Society Archives/Library Blog
You can find these and other blogs on the lower left hand side of the blog. Any suggestions for other genealogy or history blogs are welcome.
Where Was I in the Censuses?
Another Genealogy Carnival!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
How Addicted Am I?
54%How Addicted to Blogging Are You?
I thought I would be higher, but oh well, I guess it is high enough. Tim Agazio challenged other bloggers to take this test.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Carnival of Irish Heritage and Culture Posted!
Blue Eyes: Who Would Have Known?
Thursday, January 31, 2008
More History Blogs Added!
- Walking the Berkshires
- The Victorian Peeper
You can find these and other blogs on the lower left side of the page. Any suggestions for other history or genealogy blogs are welcome.
My Cloud of Words ...
More Genealogy Blogs Added!
- Harold Henderson's Midwest Microhistory: A Genealogy Blog
- The Polish Genealogy Project
You can find these and other blogs on the lower left hand side of the page. Any suggestions for other history or genealogy blogs are welcome.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
More on Pennsylvania Records ...
Some Disturbing News ...
A TV Genealogy Show!
Monday, January 28, 2008
3rd Edition of the Carnival of Central and Eastern European Genealogy
First off, we have 1775: Yemelyan Pugachev written by Jason of Executed Today. This article gives information and background on the man who led an uprising against Catherine the Great of Russia and also alludes to the uprising's impact upon Russian literature.
Next, we have two articles, Snapshot 1908, Galician Partition of Poland and Snapshot 1908, Russian Partition of Poland written by Jasia of Creative Gene. These articles deal with what Jasia's grandparents' lives would have been like in their ancestral villages in the year 1908.
Now, last but not least, we have Travel Writing Contest! written by Michael of Traveling Stories Magazine. As the title of the article suggests, this article is about a writing contest. Although this article does not relate to Central or Eastern Europe, I have included it as it still fits into the stories category.
And so that ends this carnival. The topic for the next carnival is a carousel. Article topics for this carnival can deal with stories, traditions, food, history, etc. of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. The deadline for the next edition of the carnival will be February 18th. You can submit your article here.
A Family History Float ...
As to what I would have on my float, it is more difficult to decide. As I have mentioned before, I have ancestors from the U. K., Germany and early-1800s America, and as my ancestors come from a variety of areas, it would be difficult to adequately represent my heritage through scenes or images on my float. I think the best representation of my heritage would be to depict scenes from the history of Michigan that my ancestors would have experienced since I have ancestors who continuously lived in Michigan for the past 150 years.
So, what scenes would I depict? I probably would have a scene from the Civil War era, and the rest of the float would probably depict the major industries that Michigan has been known for in the past. Other than that, I can't think of what else I would put on my float as family has lived in Michigan for a long period of time.