by Deb | Aug 2, 2011 | Generations Remembered
Dick Eastman’s newsletter is so informative and if I only had half the time needed to try everything, I would be a super computer geek. I did log in to a new website that he suggested called Zotero. It is great if you are an author and have lots of citations...
by Deb | Jul 9, 2011 | Shoemaker Family
I continue to search for that elusive connection for yet another NSDAR Supplemental. I am looking for the birth place of Susannah Shafer, born to Adam and Elizabeth (Swartout) Shafer in 1789. She first married Malachi Shoemaker. When he died she married Gilbert...
by Deb | Jul 9, 2011 | Generations Remembered
I’ve added a new dimension to my life making cards with my neighbor, Barb at the StampinUp studio nearby. It is so much fun to be creative when you have no talent for it. But I can copy the many cards we make in class or that are on line, in the shops such as...
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...
