by Deb | Jun 22, 2011 | Generations Remembered
The Federation of Genealogical Societies annual conference is getting reved up for the 2011 meeting in Springfield, IL, Sept 7-10. If you plan to attend, it is time to get registered, find a hotel and start planning what sessions you will attend. I usually try to...
by Deb | Jun 12, 2011 | Daughters
This week started with Regents’ Club of Central Pennsylvania where new officers were elected. President, Joan Romig; V. President, Mary Duggan; Recording Secretary, Suzanne Seebold; Corresponding Secretary, Deborah White Hershey; Treasurer, Phoebe Conner;...
by Deb | May 18, 2011 | Daughters
I am now available to present the National Society Daughters of American Revolution volunteer field genealogist workshops. The workshop will help anyone who is interested in joining DAR, complete their application or Registrar’s some good information to help...
by Deb | May 10, 2011 | Generations Remembered
Today Al and I returned the Snedekerville (PA) School No. 3 bell to Bradford County. The bell was in Grandma White’s house for many years until it was given to Grandpa White’s nephew, Bob Spencer in Wallingford PA. Bob and Mid used the bell for many...
by Deb | Apr 30, 2011 | Generations Remembered
Well it finally happened. It was a long time coming, lots of research, but I finally made it into First Families of Pennsylvania through the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania. It is a wonderful program that honors the Pennsylvania ancestors and preserves your...
by Deb | Apr 30, 2011 | Generations Remembered
Today a friend and I went to Big Pool, MD for the 17th annual Market Fair at Fort Frederick State Park. What a wonderful time. If you want to get back to the 18th century living, you shouldn’t miss this next year. Everything has to be authentic. No visible...
by Deb | Mar 24, 2011 | Daughters
I took the Genealogy Consultant course at NSDAR last week. What a way to get rejuvenated in genealogy. Much of it was aimed at completing NSDAR applications, but everyone learned a thing or two about doing research and where to look. There are so many sites...
by Deb | Mar 6, 2011 | Daughters
The Harrisburg Chapter DAR Historic Preservation Committee started a project to identify and document Revolutionary War Patriot Homes in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It is an ambitious project, but very interesting to see how many homes that were built in late 1700s...
by Deb | Feb 28, 2011 | Generations Remembered
For those of you who are following WDYTYA on Fridays, this past week was different from the others. Kim Cattrall was tracing her long, lost grandfather and found out he was quite the scoundral. This is a far cry from the wonderful, wonderful lives of most of the...
by Deb | Feb 20, 2011 | Generations Remembered
Another good week on Who Do You Think You Are? This week was Rosie O’Donnell, last week Tim McGraw and the first week was Vanessa Williams. All were well researched by the best in the industry. It will give you an idea it is very easy, but it took a lot of...
