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Pass it on. . . DATABASES OF THE DAY(Free for 10 Days!) Millbrook, Ontario, 1901 Census Index Established around the mill and river giving the settlement its name, the town of Millbrook lies just east of Toronto, in Durham County. Taken from microfilm copies of the original documents, this database is a collection of census records for nearly 1000 town residents in 1901. Researchers will find the resident's name, birthplace, and age. Film, page, entry and family numbers are provided to aid researchers in finding the original document preserved in the National Archives of Canada. Offering valuable information, this can be a helpful resource to researchers of rural Ontario ancestors. Bibliography: Hewitt, Kristina. "Millbrook 1901, Census Index." Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999. Salt Lake Tribune (UT) Obituaries, 1991-1999 (Update) One of the oldest newspapers in Utah and even in the west, the "Salt Lake Tribune" serves the nearly one million residents of northern Utah. This database is a collection of some obituaries from the newspaper between 1991 and early 1999. Information provided often includes birth date and location, occupation, military service, surviving family members, and other biographical facts. Compiled by the UMI Company in connection with the newspaper, it contains over 37,200 records and nearly 145,000 names. For questions regarding a particular obituary, inquiries can be directed to the newspaper, 143 S. Main St. # 400, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111, (801) 237-2800. This database contains new material provided by the UMI Company and previously posted material under the title Salt Lake Tribune (Utah), Obituaries, 1998. Bibliography: UMI Company. "Obituaries from the Salt Lake Tribune, 1991-1999." Orem, UT: Ancestry Inc., 1999.
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ADDITIONAL ONTARIO DATABASES For those with roots in Ontario, Canada, if you don't find your ancestors in today's database, don't give up hope. We'll be adding more of these censuses in upcoming weeks. Below is a list of Ontario censuses already online and available to Ancestry.com subscribers:
Bowmanville (1901)
Brighton (1861)
Durham County (1861)
Hope (1901)
Millbrook (1881)
Millbrook (1891)
Newcastle (1881)
Newcastle (1891)
INDIANA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL CONFERENCE by George Ryscamp Come for the research; stay for the conference! Noted genealogist, Henry Z "Hank" Jones Jr. heads a lineup of noted speakers at the Indiana Genealogical Society's annual conference, set for 1 May in Fort Wayne. Those who plan to visit the famous Historical Genealogy Department of the Allen County Public Library may want to arrange a research trip around this all-star event. In addition to being an expert on the German Palatine families, Hank Jones is the author of "Psychic Roots" and "More Psychic Roots." This actor/singer-turned-genealogist played himself in the segment of the television show "Unsolved Mysteries" that focused on the serendipity that often surrounds family history research. In addition to a lecture on the early 18th century German Palatine emigrants, Jones also speaks on topics of general interest:
- "Family Tradition: How to Separate Fact from Fantasy in Genealogical Research" - "How 'Psychic Roots' became an Unsolved Mystery!" New to genealogy? Indiana Genealogical Society president, Dawne Slater-Putt, CG, will present a half-hour beginners' session, "The Ten Commandments of Genealogical Research." Genealogical vendors will offer books, supplies and services. It's the perfect opportunity to combine genealogical business with genealogical pleasure! Registration is $30; lunch is on your own. Come join us at the Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne on May 1, 1999 for this two-track, all-day workshop. Registration IS available at the door! Information is on the Indiana Genealogical Society Web site at: http://www.IndGenSoc.org/
NATIVE AMERICAN GENEALOGY
The following is excerpted from in "The Source: A Guidebook of American
Genealogy" edited by Loretto D. Szucs and Sandra H. Luebking, Chapter 14:
Tracking Native American Family History, by Curt B. Witcher and George J.
Nixon. The full chapter is available online at:
See the Online Store's Product of the Day for savings on "The Source." Native American genealogical research is among the most challenging and rewarding of historical research endeavors. Interest in the life patterns, religions, migration and settlement patterns-indeed, in the entire culture of these earliest inhabitants of the North American continent-remains high. There are numerous fundamental differences between the Native American and the European American cultures, and it is these differences that present the greatest challenge to the genealogist. In beginning Native American genealogical research, it is important to employ a fundamentally sound research methodology-the same methodology that would be used in compiling any family history. Initially, family sources should be consulted for information about previous generations. These sources include all living relatives, family papers and scrapbooks, daybooks, photograph albums, and diaries (see chapter 1, The Foundations of Family History Research in "The Source" http://www.ancestry.com/home/source/src6.htm). Considering the very strong oral tradition among Native American peoples, special attention should be given to conducting thorough interviews of all relatives. Sound research methodology mandates that one research from the present into the past, from more recent times to more distant times, building a solid case based on primary and excellent secondary sources. The temptation to begin with the records of a particular tribe and prove forward to a more contemporary ancestor should be avoided. Not only is proving forward more difficult, it does not afford one the opportunity to investigate the widest range of records. Further, it tempts one to make assumptions that are clearly not based on the preponderance of evidence. Maintaining extensive and accurate records is essential for any genealogical endeavor, but especially so for Native American research. All places, dates, and other data associated with a potential ancestor should be recorded with appropriate documentation even if their relevance is unknown or unclear at the time. No piece of data about a potential ancestor is inconsequential. Adhering to a defined series of research strategies is the most productive way to engage in Native American genealogical research. The researcher must be willing to employ research strategies in a sequence which gathers useful general material first, tribe-specific data second, and, finally, individual (person-specific) data and records. A successful research strategy could be outlined in a manner similar to the following:
1. Thoroughly investigate the areas where ancestral research is being
considered for the identities, histories, and cultural attributes of the
native peoples.
2. Employ a carefully constructed and consistently applied methodology for
locating the greatest number of research documents and data on the tribe of
the potential ancestor.
3. Work through all of the materials relating to a particular tribe or
nation to obtain the fullest understanding of its peoples and the most
complete individual-specific group of records.
NATIVE AMERICAN LINKS & RESOURCES ARTICLES
Eastern Cherokee Applications & NATF Form 83
"The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy" DATABASES AT ANCESTRY.COM
Dawes Commission 1896 Index
Dawes Commission Index 1898-1914
Guion Miller Roll of Eastern Cherokees, List of images (free)
Indian Affairs, Laws and Treaties
Navajo Springs, Colorado Ute Census, 1904-1908
Walker River Valley, Nevada, Paiute Indian Records, 1897-1901 LINKS & RESOURCES
Native American Genealogy - Osiyo
All Nations: Native American Web site
American Indians: A Select Catalog of NARA Microfilm Publications
First Nations Histories
Native Tribes of the U.S. & Canada
Native American Indian Resources
American Indian Resources at NSU/Oklahoma
Native American Indian Genealogy Webring Homepage
NativeWeb
Native American History Archive
Christine's Native American Genealogy Web sites
Timeline for Native American History
Department of the Interior
American Indian Culture Research Center
Ordering Eastern Cherokee Applications from the National Archives
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Native American Collection CD-ROM (See Product of the Day)
"How to Research American Indian Blood Lines"
"Black Indian Genealogy Research:
Indian Territory, 1885-1887
"After the Trail of Tears: The Cherokees' Struggle for Sovereignty"
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
"History is not history, unless it is the truth." Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln's Virtual Library (Library of Congress-American Memory)
Abraham Lincoln: Internet Resources from the Library of Congress
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