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
Because of the holiday last week, you may have missed the emails but the Ancestry Library assignment is optional since it can only be accessed in a public library and because it was a short week. Don't feel you have to do this assignment unless you really just want to.
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