"Do you have any other info on them like dates of birth, death, military service, parents, siblings, etc.? William Trevan is a very common name and I even see this very popular name in Australia and England too."
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"Hello Rhonda,
A long shot, but a William Trevan married a Rosanna Reno of my family lines on 15 Jul 1856 in Iowa City, IA. I understand he was an A.M.E. minister and served the church in the IA, IL & IN areas. These Trevan's…"
"George,
I'm sure you will find a wealth of information thru your familyy's church affilitiation.
I am also of A.M.E background anf have found quite a few records of church activity, particularly my ADAMS line who were co-founders of…"
Databases = Trees, Charts, GEDCOM's, Websites, etc.
Recent discusiions on the AfriGeneas Forums have really piqued my interest on just what constitutes a Family and a Family Tree. I would like to present my take on what I'm hearing/reading. I start from the premise that my collective genealogical data is housed in "A" database within a genealogy software program .....ex. Family Tree Maker, Roots Magic, Legacy, etc. I input "ALL" of my information into that database. The basic connections for "ALL" individuals follows parental lines, if known,…See More
"Sonia,
Thanks for your reply... We're probably getting closer to 'family' than you think. When I met you in Ft. Wayne at the Summit and asked if you knew of a friend of mine the had relocated to the Buffalo area and had lived there…"
Sonia L. Walker replied to Art Thomas's discussion Databases = Trees, Charts, GEDCOM's, Websites, etc. in the group African Ancestored Genealogy"With 19,000 + in your tree, I'm definitely going to figure out how "we're in the family." I'm with you on family. Back in '83, a fellow Buffalo resident & I went to the Peace Corps. We'd never met before,…"
Databases = Trees, Charts, GEDCOM's, Websites, etc.
Recent discusiions on the AfriGeneas Forums have really piqued my interest on just what constitutes a Family and a Family Tree. I would like to present my take on what I'm hearing/reading. I start from the premise that my collective genealogical data is housed in "A" database within a genealogy software program .....ex. Family Tree Maker, Roots Magic, Legacy, etc. I input "ALL" of my information into that database. The basic connections for "ALL" individuals follows parental lines, if known,…See More
"Angela,
Yes, I have copies of her work. I would like to share with y'all some photos from her book "Black Legacy" the cover photo & the preface. the book is out of print, but the LCCCN is 95-92040. Here also, are some photos of…"
"Okay Y'all.. here comes that know-it-all Art Thomas following in Angela's footsteps. Angela, everything you stated is so very true and I wouldn't change one word. I want to add another angle to this process of…"
"Hello,
Following Angela's reflections is going to be difficult, she did such a great job, but here gores.
My tact for the Summit was to simply network and socialize and not do one bit of research. I get to Ft. Wayne a couple of times each…"
"Dear George,
When I finally come down to earth from an exciting weekend at the IBGS my "reflections" will be added to those of Angela Y. Walton. Angela and many others that I have communictaed with over the years and met at the Summit…"
"Hey Y'all
Here it is Wed. morning.... We're in the final stages of packing and intend to head out for Ft. Wayne about 3-4 PM this afternnon.... A 2 1/2 hour drive. Looking forward to meeting many of my GenealogyWise and AfriGeneas…"
"Hi Angela,
Yep, I'll see ya at the Summit.... and FYI, I've been asked to introduce you for your Summit presentation. :))
~Art"
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- What surnames are you interested in researching?
- Adams, Allen, Bridges, Brooks, Dickens, Edwards, LaForce, Lawrence, Lee, McKee, Reed, Reno, Robinson, Scott, Stewart, Thomas & Walden
- What countries and other locations are you interested in researching?
- USA,...(CA, IA, IN, KY, MI, NC, OH & VA) Canada... (Essex County, Ontario)
- What is your level of genealogy knowledge?
- Advanced Family History Researcher
- If you are a genealogy expert, what are your specialties?
- Not an expert , but specialize in FPOC families located in West Central Ohio & UGRR research primarily in West Central & South West Ohio.
- For what reason did you start genealogy research?
- To verify, document and/or disprove the long standing oral histories of my maternal FPOC families and possible Native American heritage. And to locate the family(s) of my father who died when I was 11 years old.
- Do you have a genealogy website or blog?
- http://artthomasfamily.tribalpages.com
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- At 9:38am on April 20, 2011,
Rhonda Mosley said…
- Do you have any other info on them like dates of birth, death, military service, parents, siblings, etc.? William Trevan is a very common name and I even see this very popular name in Australia and England too.
- At 5:59am on October 7, 2009,
Robert Harris said… - Art,
Thanks for sharing this wonderful site with AAGGMV. Everyone should share and participate. You have discovered another WINNER!
Bob Harris
- At 9:41am on August 26, 2009,
Shirley Wade said… - This is a wealth of information, and I appreciate all that you took time to inform me about. I will get going on them. Thanks again.
- At 11:37am on August 25, 2009, Shirley Wade said…
- It seems that I'm always thanking you. Question #1 Do I have to pay for a subscription to search for my relatives?
- At 11:16am on August 25, 2009, Shirley Wade said…
- I'm such a novice at this, I don't know where to start.
- At 4:30pm on July 27, 2009, Shirley Wade said…
- Thanks, Art.
- At 7:02pm on July 24, 2009,
Beverly J Gray said… - Hey Art, I'm in good company!!!!!
- At 5:34am on July 24, 2009,
Erin Bradford (freeaainnc) said… - Hey Art! Good to see you here!
- At 4:27pm on July 20, 2009,
CHASTITY said… - Welcome, Art!
- At 9:05am on July 20, 2009,
Alane Roundtree said… - Thank You Art. It really feels like a "family reunion" of sorts doesn't it? I hope this finds you and yours doing well and enjoying the summer!
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