Next Meeting - February 27
Meeting at 7:00pm
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Mark your calendars and join us at any and all of these FHIG meetings on Tuesdays in 2018: We'll meet again on: March 27 April 24 May 22 June 26 July 24 August 28 September 25 October 23 November 27 Even in 2018, no FHIG in December!
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Who am I? . . . . . . I am the conclusion of my ancestors' story; . . . I am the prologue to my descendants' story. -- Unknown
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The Family History Interest Group (FHIG) at Bernards Township Library aims to inform, inspire and encourage you as you seek to learn about the life, loves and relationships of past family members. This newsletter is the place to find information about upcoming and past FHIG meetings, news and notes about related topics, and ideas, tips and suggestions for your own genealogy searches. I hope the FHIG meetings in 2018 will strengthen your enthusiasm and energize your explorations. See you soon! -- Ruth
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Tuesday, February 27 with Marci Pingaro Join frequent FHIG participant Marci Pingaro for an exploration of the many types and varieties of genealogical evidence. Learn to analyze and discriminate, with an opportunity for hands-on practice. Understand why you should record your sources and get tips on identifying what to make note of, when it's important and how to do it most effectively and efficiently. All are welcome!
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About Marci Pingaro More than ten years ago, Marci Pingaro began her journey to learn more about her family's history. Her journey's path brought her east from Texas to New Jersey to the heart of the migration paths for many of her ancestors who arrived in this great land more than 300 years ago. Determined to investigate, learn, and record the information uncovered during her journey, Marci is a graduate of Boston University's Genealogy Certificate program, Class 19, held during the 2015 Fall Semester. Marci is continuing her studies as a member of ProGen Study Group Class #32, from which she will graduate in March 2018. Marci has also attended the DNA Boot Camp during SLIG 2017, as well as attending the 2016 and 2017 NGS National Conferences. Marci's goal is to obtain her certification as a Certified Genealogist by the end of 2019.
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The Family History Interest Group (FHIG) meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except December from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Program Room on the lower level at Bernards Township Library.
Coffee and tea (and cookies or snacks if participants bring them!) is usually served at 6:30 pm and participants are invited to socialize. Our coffee and tea arrangements are $elf $upporting -- If you enjoy a cup please consider dropping a quarter or two in the basket provided.
FHIG meetings are FREE and all are welcome, whether they have been previously involved in family history research or not. No prior experience in tracing genealogical roots is necessary. The Group provides opportunities for those interested in family history and genealogy to share information and experiences and be more successful in their search.
For more information please call the Library at 908.204.3031, ext.4 or email RLufkin@Bernards.org
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Our Roundtable Discussion identified many useful hints for cemetery research. Dick pointed out that different cemeteries may provide vastly divergent experiences, depending upon existing records, staffing, and customs in that location. Mark had a fascinating tale that showcased ways to map evidence from varied sources, including family lore, newspaper stories, undertakers records as well as vital records, to fill in the detail about a little known relative. Gerry spoke about "asking for everything they have regarding interments" in a family plot to maximize her discoveries. as a useful resource informing a visit to a place where ancestors lived. Tony told us about A-files he has received from the National Archives in Kansas City. Search at http://www.Archives.gov for these. Russ reminded us to look carefully at the description of the data collection and the elements included in the record before starting to search. This can save a lot of time and effort looking for something that doesn't exist. Bill showed us a magnificent family item that had been held by the family through several generations and described as "a powder horn used by a NJ militiaman." http://www.Appraisers.org was suggested as a resource for finding someone who could authenticate and or appraise such an item. Nancy showed us a framed copy of a story from Life magazine with a picture of her father's father participating in a miner's strike. She saw information about him in a display when she visited the #9 Coal Mine Museum in Lansford, PA. Thanks to everyone who contributed to a most interesting and thought provoking meeting!
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Celebrating Black History Month:
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The cooking gene : a journey through African-American culinary history in the Old South by Michael Twitty
Sifting through stories, recipes, genetic tests and historical documents, a renowned culinary historian, in a memoir of Southern culinary tradition and food culture, traces his ancestry through food, from Africa to America and slavery to freedom, and the charged politics surrounding the origins of soul food, barbecue and all Southern cuisine. 20,000 first printing.
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