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Sourcing Your Genealogy

Are you sourcing? If so, how. If not, why? What are your opinions about un-sourced genealogy?

Mar 7, 2010

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Legacy Family Tree fans

A group of Legacy Family Tree users or those interested in learning more about Legacy.

Mar 7, 2010

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Velma St John commented on Brian Zalewski's group Wisconsin Genealogy

"Oops! I forgot to add that my Henry GROSSKOPF died 7 Apr 1918 in Chicago, Illinois. Just tried the site you gave me, Gwen, but no results : ( Will have to keep searching!--vs"

Oct 13, 2009

Velma St John commented on Brian Zalewski's group Wisconsin Genealogy

"Thank you GeneJ and Gwen! I'm not sure what was his religious affiliation but after finding out his wife and 2 sons are buried in a Catholic cemetery I'm beginning to think he may have been Catholic. So, thanks, I'll check into it. My…"

Oct 13, 2009

Velma St John commented on Judy Schneider's group Catudal Genealogy

"So glad theQuebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) is back online at Ancestry.com."

Sep 29, 2009

Velma St John replied to Dawn Evans Stringer's discussion GenealogyWise Chatroom

"Thank you, Dawn! I will try to catch the one on Sunday. I have been documenting sources but not really quite sure I am doing it correctly...especially for online sources. There will be a Family History Expo next month that I will be attending so…"

Sep 26, 2009

Velma St John replied to Dawn Evans Stringer's discussion GenealogyWise Chatroom

"I missed the chat this morning (Sat. Sept 26th) on Verifying Online Sources. I was wondering if this will be repeated again in the future or if a transcript of the chat will be available. I was so sorry that I missed it as this is one of the things…"

Sep 26, 2009

Velma St John replied to Judy Schneider's discussion Drouin Records at Ancestry.com/Ancestry,ca Not Available in the group Catudal Genealogy

"That's too bad. Luckily I got alot of info from it already. Still wanted to do some more. Guess it will have to wait now. Hopefully they will get this resolved."

Sep 4, 2009

Velma St John joined Elisabeth Nieuwhof's group

Genealogy Scrapbook & Family History Albums

Genealogical research and scrapbooking have both become popular pastimes.By combining the two of them you can create a lasting record of your family history and that of your children and grandchildren.See More

Sep 1, 2009

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Velma St John left a comment for john von Struve

"Thank you, John, for your comment. I'm not sure what was my ggrandfather's religious affiliation. According to some of his children's marriage certificates, 3 of them were married by Catholic priests. The others were Evangelical…"

Aug 8, 2009

john von Struve left a comment for Velma St John

"Velma: in your question about Milwaukee Cemeteries. Was your grandfather Catholic? the Catholic cemeteries are online. Was he a veteran some death Certificates give wood wisconsin some say milwaukee If you supply me with more information I will try…"

Aug 7, 2009

Velma St John commented on Caro Nally's group Pennsylvania Ancestors

"I'm interested in Luzerne county, mainly. The main lines I'm researching are Cragle and Sorber. They came to PA in late 1700s. I'd like to find out where they were located prior to moving to PA. Possibly Connecticut? Although I…"

Aug 6, 2009

Velma St John commented on Brian Zalewski's group Wisconsin Genealogy

"My ggrandfather died in Chicago and according to his death certificate was buried in Milwaukee but does not indicate what cemetery. Does anyone know who I need to contact to find out in which cemetery he's buried?"

Aug 6, 2009

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