Week 8 Week 8 Genealogy Resources—Ancestry Library

Finally, I got to my local Library. And what a wonderous surprise!

Week 8 Genealogy Resources—Ancestry Library

Sunday November 18, 2012

Discovery Exercise:

1. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be dead to be listed in Ancestry Library and can frequently find useful information in the U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002. You may even find your marriage license. Search for your own name in Ancestry Library and report the results.

I found some correct information as to a past address I used to live at. I was surprised that some of the information was incorrect as to the street I lived on and my birthdate. I was also surprised at the number of women with my same name.

2.  In Ancestry Library, search for a grandparent or great-grandparent and see if you can locate them in the census.  Report your findings.

I search for my great grandfather that was a Sgt. in the Civil War. It was interesting the database even had the date he was exchange as a prisoner. He was exchanged on April 1865 when he was in the Andersonville Prison.

I have his pension papers and the paper that gave him some land in Augusta, Maine. I was impressed how much information was out there for records. It is wonderful actually to see his signature.

3.  In Ancestry Library, perform a search under the “Photos and Maps” tab for “Maine” as the keyword.  Report your findings.

I had a difficult time finding any maps and photos. They must be there however; I think my search was too general. It brought up all maps even in catalogs!

I can see spending several days searching this marvelous resource. I downloaded the templates and I am going to rough out what genology I know. This is the beginning of a quest for family history