COLLAGE OF CAPE COUNTY

Our genealogy collection concentrates on the State of Missouri, and states and countries that furnished large numbers of migrants to Missouri. As part of that research focus, we collect printed genealogical materials for various Missouri counties, including family histories, record compilations, county and local histories, and publications of county genealogical and historical societies.

One newsletter we receive is Collage of Cape County (Cape Girardeau County Genealogical Society). This quarterly newsletter originates from the society’s headquarters in Jackson, Missouri. Newsletters are sixteen pages long (fifteen pages of content and one page for mailing info). Contents generally consist of family stories, transcriptions of county records, plus a list of recent society acquisitions and an index for the issue at hand.

Issues of this newsletter for 2011-present are available in the Genealogy Room. Our collection also includes several Cape Girardeau County histories and record compilations, which you can locate by searching our Catalog for these terms (case does not matter):

cape girardeau county missouri genealogy

cape girardeau county missouri history

You can find more info about this society, its events and publications here.

CCHS MUSEUM NEWSLETTER

Our genealogy collection concentrates on the State of Missouri, and states and countries that furnished large numbers of migrants to Missouri. As part of that research focus, we collect printed genealogical materials for various Missouri counties, including family histories, record compilations, county and local histories, and publications of county historical and genealogical societies.

One newsletter we receive is CCHS Museum Newsletter (Chariton County Historical Society). This quarterly newsletter originates from the society’s museum in Salisbury, Missouri. Newsletters are ten pages long (nine pages of content and one page for mailing info). Contents generally consist of transcriptions of newspaper articles, short articles about Chariton County history, plus a list of society acquisitions and pubications.

Issues of the newsletter for 2012-present are available in the Genealogy Room. Our collection also includes several Chariton County histories and record compilations, which you can locate by searching our Catalog for these terms (case does not matter):

chariton county missouri genealogy

chariton county missouri history

You can find more info about this society, its events and publications here.

AUDRAIN COUNTY AREA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

Our genealogy collection concentrates on the State of Missouri, and states and countries that furnished large numbers of migrants to Missouri. As part of that research focus, we collect printed genealogical materials for various Missouri counties, including family histories, record compilations, county and local histories, and publications of county historical and genealogical societies.

One newsletter we receive is Audrain County Area Genealogical Society Newsletter. This quarterly newsletter originates from society headquarters in Mexico, Missouri. Newsletters are eight pages long (seven pages of content and one page for mailing info). Contents generally consist of material reprinted from local newspapers, but can also include queries plus info about society meetings, events, officers, new members, and deaths of long-time members.

Issues of the newsletter for 2007-present are available in the Genealogy Room. Our collection also includes several Audrain County histories and record compilations, which you can locate by searching our Catalog for these terms (case does not matter):

audrain county missouri genealogy

audrain county missouri history

You can find more info about this society, its events and publications here.

YOUR GENEALOGY TODAY (JUL/AUG 2016)

Your Genealogy Today 2:3 (Jul/Aug 2016) includes a number of articles of likely interest to our genealogists.   

Picture This! (p. 13) discusses use of photos on blogs, websites, and in printed publications. The short answer to “Can I use this photo?” is it all depends…

Breaking through Brick Walls with Bricklayers’ Union Records (pp. 14-20) discusses resources available for persons researching bricklayer ancestors in the U.S. and Canada.

America Discovers America: the Federal Writers’ Project (pp.24-26) looks this 1930s work relief program that employed thousands of writers, editors, historians, and researchers, and produced more than 1,200 publications.

Finding the Reeds (pp. 31-35) shows how census records can be used to help track the movements of a family that rarely stayed in one place for very long.

How to Approach Family History Research Like an Historian (pp. 38-39) demonstrates how genealogists can employ techniques similar to those utilized by professional historians in order to create more engaging and better-documented family histories.

INTERNET GENEALOGY (AUG/SEPT 2016)

Internet Genealogy 11:3 (Aug/Sept 2016) includes a number of articles of likely interest to our genealogists.

 

Researching Northern Ireland (pp. 7-11) outlines the steps and sources that helped one researcher trace his McGinn family ancestors.

 

Tippling and Temperance in the Family (pp. 13-16) looks at records associated with alcohol and the temperance movement that researchers may find useful when taking a closer look at the lives of certain ancestors.

 

The International Classification of Diseases: a Key for Deciphering Death Certificates (pp. 18-21) looks at this system of medical coding that can sometimes assist the researcher in determining cause of death.

 

A First Look at rootstrust (pp. 22-26) is a review of a new desktop genealogy application that works cross-platform, i.e., with all major operating systems.

 

Create Your Own Online Family Archive (pp.47-49) demonstrates how genealogists can use Omeka.net to upload, organize, and share video and audio files, images, and information with others on the web. A basic personal account is free, although users can choose pay options that provide additional themes, storage, and programmatic options.

INTERNET GENEALOGY (JUN/JUL 2016)

 

 

Internet Genealogy 11:2 (Jun/Jul 2016) includes a number of articles of likely interest to our genealogists.

 

Free UK Genealogy (pp. 12-13) looks at three valuable free websites that offer lots of information, including indexes of births, marriages, and deaths, historic parish registers, and 19th century English and Welsh censuses.

 

Tell Their Stories! (pp. 14-16) discusses how FamilySearch.org is helping researchers to preserve and share the stories of their ancestors’ lives.

 

Online Genealogy Sources for Researching the Great Depression (pp. 18-21) enumerates some easily accessible records that can help you flesh out the lives of Depression-era (1929-1941) American ancestors. For example:

• 1930 U.S. Census
• 1940 U.S. Census
• State census (1935 available for a few states)
• School census (exist for a few states)
• City directories and telephone books
• Civilian Conservation Corps records
• Farm Security Administration photos
• Office of War Information photos
• Historic American Buildings Survey
• Federal Writers Project
• State Emergency Relief Program database (OK)
• Old Age Pension database (ID)

The author provides a description of and URL for each of these potential genealogical gold mines.

 

Supreme Court Cases and Your Family History (pp. 42-44) looks at legal reference materials that may offer research results of great interest to family historians.

FAMILY TREE MAGAZINE (JUL/AUG 2016)



Family Tree Magazine 17:4 (Jul/Aug 2016) includes a number of articles of likely interest to our genealogists.

The End of the Paper Trail (pp. 21-26) provides 12 strategies for reducing your paper clutter and sharpening your genealogical focus.

Getting There from Here (pp. 27-32) shows you how to efficiently tackle research problems by determining your destination and mapping out a route to get there.

Workbook: Local Histories (pp. 33-42) demonstrates how to locate and make the most of county and local histories in your family research endeavors.

Ancestry Boutique (pp. 42-47) looks beyond the big collections on Ancestry.com (like census records and the public trees) to highlight nine lesser-known “specialty” databases. Included are tips on using the Card Catalog, and tips on doing effective keyword searches.

On the Right Track (pp. 54-61) provides research tips and useful websites for tracking down elusive South American ancestors.

Genealogical vs. Genetic Family Trees (pp. 62-63) explains the differences between these types of trees, and dispels some of the more common misconceptions about genetic trees.

Export Your Tree from Family Tree Maker (pp. 70-71) demonstrates step-by-step how to export a family tree file from Family Tree Maker 2012 or Family Tree Maker 2014.


AMERICAN SPIRIT (JULY/AUGUST 2016)

American Spirit 150:4 (Jul/Aug 2016) includes a number of articles of likely interest to our genealogists.

Photosharing Etiquette (p. 10) provides five guidelines for sharing images on the web.

The Regulation Movement (pp. 26-30) details conflicts in colonial North Carolina between farmers and corrupt local officials over British laws, policies, and taxes. The conflicts took the form of petitions for reform, disruption of local courts, and even an honest-to-goodness battle (1771).

Playing in the Colonies (pp. 32-35) looks at toys and games colonial-era children used to amuse themselves.

Marylanders at the Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill (pp. 41-48) discusses a little-known battle in South Carolina that pitted colonial patriots against Loyalists and British regulars. The author believes that the battle deserves wider recognition since it helped set the stage for eventual Patriot victory in that state.

YOUR GENEALOGY TODAY (May/June 2016)

Your Genealogy Today (May/June 2016) contains several articles of likely interest to our genealogists:

The Genealogical “Hail Mary” Search: The author notes that many persons researching German ancestors have trouble discovering the name of the place in Germany where those ancestors lived. He believes that some of those persons could solve that genealogical riddle by making use of surname distribution maps. Such maps will prove especially useful for persons researching ancestors with uncommon surnames, although they offer the potential to help anyone researching an elusive German ancestor. The author discusses three online surname distribution maps (two free, one subscription).

Gaelic Prefix Surnames: If you have puzzled over some of the surnames you’ve encountered while researching ancestors from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, this article should at last set you straight. Now you’ll know the meaning of the surname prefixes Ap, De, Fitz, Gil, Kil, and O’; and the (surprisingly slight) difference between Mac and Mc.

Solving Mysteries in Cemeteries: The author notes that cemeteries are often critical sources of information for genealogists. Knowledge about gravestone iconography and conventions can sometimes lead to breakthroughs that jump start our genealogical research.

Interpreting DNA Test Results: First the bad news: it can be difficult to determine the relationhip between two persons who are not immediate family members using only the results of a DNA test. The author notes that first cousins can often vary greatly in terms of how many centimorgans (cM) they share. But DNA tests can provide a good place to begin your research--and traditional genealogical research methods can then help you convert possible relatives into definite relations. 

INTERNET GENEALOGY (JUNE-JULY 2016)

Internet Genealogy 11:2 (June-July 2016) offers several articles of possible interest to our genealogists. Of special interest:

Online Genealogy Sources for Researching the Great Depression (pp.18-21): A discussion of some easily accessible records that can help you flesh out the lives of Depression-era (1929-1941) American ancestors. For example:

• 1930 U.S. Census
• 1940 U.S. Census
• State census (1935 available for a few states)
• School census (exist for a few states)
• City directories and telephone books
• Civilian Conservation Corps records
• Farm Security Administration photos
• Office of War Information photos
• Historic American Buildings Survey
• Federal Writers Project
• State Emergency Relief Program database (OK)
• Old Age Pension database (ID)

 The author provides a description of and URL for each of these potential genealogical gold mines.

YOUR GENEALOGY (MARCH-APRIL 2016)

Your Genealogy 2:1 (March-April 2016) offers several articles of possible interest to our genealogists. Of special interest:

World War II from the Battlefield (pp.13-18): You may already have obtained your relative’s Official Military Personnel File (OMPF)—or discovered that one does not exist for your persons of interest. There’s no need to stop there, however: there are almost certainly additional records created about military unit or units he or she served in that can shed additional light on the military career of the veteran in question. Such records can include:

• Army and Army Air Corps Monthly Personnel Rosters
• Army and Army Air Corps Morning Reports
• Army Air Corps Accident Reports
• Army and Army Air Corps Missing Air Crew Reports
• Navy and Marine Corps Muster Rolls
• Army After-Action Reports
• Marine Mission Reports
• Naval War Diaries
• Naval Deck Logs
• Air Force Award Cards

The author explains what each type of record contains and where they can be located.

The New York Municipal Archives (pp.41-44): I expected an article about the numerous and varied holdings of this venerable institution, but what I got was actually an account of the author’s search for information about his elusive Jewish ancestors. That said, the article is in fact quite entertaining and does provide information about some of the resources available at this amazing archive.

FAMILY TREE MAGAZINE (MAY-JUNE 2016)

Family Tree Magazine 17:3 (May-June 2016) offers several articles of possible interest to our genealogists. Of special interest:

Hiding in the Census (pp.16-22): Can’t find your ancestor in the U.S. census? You’re not alone! An expert offers seven tips to help you surmount common obstacles faced by persons using the census.

Private Property (pp. 28-32): As you surf the Web, you may be attracting hackers and trackers the way fragrant cheese attracts mice. Here are ten tips that can help you surf safely and securely.

Military Service Records (pp.33-40): This month’s Workbook is a very helpful guide to 18^th and 19^th century American military records, especially Compiled Military Service Records (CMSRs). What are they; what do CMSRs for veterans of particular wars contain; and where can these records be found? Included are a list of important websites and a Military Service Records Worksheet.

Mapping It Out (pp.42-49): Are you researching ancestors from Poland, Slovakia, or the Czech Republic? If you need help with geography and cartography, you’ve come to the right place! This article looks at each country in turn, explains its geographic and administrative divisions, and notes online sources for historical maps and gazetteers.

Estimating Relationships with Shared Centimorgans (pp.56-57): The title may sound like gibberish to you now, but after reading it you will likely find it much easier to estimate degree of kinship based on the amount of centimorgans (a unit for measuring genetic linkage) you share with a potential cousin.

PERIODICALS SPOTLIGHT

Now available in the Genealogy Room:

Family Tree Magazine (July/August 2014)

• Better Together (innovative genealogy tools resulting from online partnerships)
• Five Questions with Curt Witcher
• WWI Around the World
• Positive IDs (keeping track of soldier identities)
• Going Over There (WWI timeline)
• Gold Stars (top 10 websites for WWI service records, casualty records, and more)
• Genealogy Adventure Awaits! (cross one or more genealogy destinations off your bucket list with a summer road trip)
• U.S. Census Workbook & Toolkit
• DNA Success Stories (busting brick walls with DNA testing)
• Hidden Treasures (finding roots in Bulgaria & Romania)
• Storing Baseball Memorabilia
• Now What? (questions from researchers who’ve hit the wall)
• Over the Borderline (map of Europe before and after WWI)
• Marriage License (overview by the Documents Detective)
• Online Calendar Tools (best, most useful apps)
• Finding Relatives in FamilySearch.org’s Unindexed Records

Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly (Summer 2014)

• Our Hero: the Life and Death of a World War II Aviation Cadet
• Scottish Research Basics
• Writing Home to Illinois During World War II
• Lincoln Funeral: Profiles of Pallbearers & Clergymen Involved
• Union Civil War Vets Buried in Bloomingdale Township, DuPage County
• Faces From the Past: Identifying Photos with Marge Rice
• Memories in Your Home
• Family Bible Records Collection

St. Louis Genealogical Society Quarterly (Spring 2014)

Note: They need volunteers to help prepare their quarterly. Contact them here if interested.

• Book Reviews
• Feature Articles in Other Publications
• Web Resources (Arphax Publishing Co.)
• Tech Tips—Staying Up to Date
• Using Ancestry.com and Remembering Carl: a Cautionary Tale
• A Whisper in History: James McLean Thomson
• Who Was Jane Foster?
• Ezekial Lard: November 1765-1799 in Spanish Louisiana