This webinar will feature Civil War-era items found in the R. Stanton Avery Special Collections and the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at NEHGS, including family correspondence, photos, diaries, and more. December 9 at 3 p.m. ET. Register Now
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Become a member of American Ancestors/NEHGS for just $64.95! Take advantage of this special offer to join the world's largest genealogical society, and get access to 1.4 billion names, an online archive of millions of family history documents, an award-winning magazine, and much more. Offer code: CYBER21 Join Now
Three-Week Seminar
Building Genealogical Skills
Take your research skills to the next level! Whether you are new to genealogy, want to refresh your skills, or learn best practices, this course will set you on the right path to getting the most out of your family history research. Topics include: how to record your findings, strategies for analyzing records, online research, and more. Live Sessions: January 11, 18, and 25 at 6 p.m. ET. Register Now
The city of Scottsbluff is located Scotts Bluff County, in the Nebraska Panhandle, which is in the western part of the state. Fairview Cemetery was established in 1901. It is owned and operated by the city of Scottsbluff. Click the Fairview Directory link in the contents list to open the burial records database. Approximately 14,000 individuals are buried in the cemetery. Search Now
Free Author Event
The Howe Dynasty sheds new light on one of England’s most famous military families. Join Julie Flavell in conversation with celebrated historian Mary Beth Norton, December 2 at 1 p.m. ET.
The best-selling historian recasts the American Revolution as “our first civil war”—a violent battle among neighbors, friends, and family members. Includes Q&A and signed and personalized copy. December 7 at 6 p.m. ET
Quicken the Thought — The Game of Authors A post from the Past is Present blog from the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts, examines the once-popular Game of Authors.
Whether your family connection to Connecticut is 400 years old or 40, there is a treasure trove of genealogical resources waiting for you. This online course will provide a century-by-century look at the records, resources, repositories, and research strategies that are essential to exploring your Connecticut roots. Register Now
The Weekly Genealogist Survey
Last week's survey asked how you would observe Thanksgiving this year. We received 3,186 responses. The results are:
55%, I will celebrate Thanksgiving at home.
33%, I will celebrate Thanksgiving away from home.
63%, I will celebrate Thanksgiving with relatives.
78%, I will eat classic Thanksgiving food: turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, etc.
25%, I will eat at least one family dish (not widely considered a Thanksgiving classic) made from a family recipe.
31%, I will discuss family history with my relatives.
14%, I will look at family photographs.
20%, I will reflect on my Mayflower or Wampanoag ancestors and their experiences.
13%, I will participate in activities that are long-standing family Thanksgiving traditions.
25%, I will watch or participate in a football game or other sporting event.
9%, I have Thanksgiving plans or traditions that are not mentioned above.
2%, I celebrated Thanksgiving in Canada in October.
1%, I do not commemorate Thanksgiving.
This week’s survey asks whether you have compiled a family health history. Take the survey now
Want to share your thoughts on the survey with us? We are always happy to hear from our readers. Email us at weeklygenealogist@nehgs.org. Responses may be edited for clarity and length and featured in a future newsletter.
Readers Respond: Thanksgiving Observations
By Jean Powers, Senior Editor
Last week's survey asked how you would observe Thanksgiving this year. Thank you to everyone who replied. Below is a selection of reader responses.
Charlie Bass, Corpus Christi, Texas: My wife and I will be pleased to have a dear friend, recently widowed, at our table this year. I'll be reading Edward Winslow's letter from 1621 at the table as we commemorate 400 years of giving thanks.
Judy Herdeg, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania: I celebrated Thanksgiving far from home with my daughter-in-law’s family in Corpus Christi, Texas. As an only child and coming from a tiny family, dining with 44 relatives from 4 generations was wonderful. The group ranged from age 91 to 8 months. Needless to say, I’m still trying to identify names with faces and branches.
Marcia Montgomery, Lenexa, Kansas: My husband and I will be spending Thanksgiving with three of my four sisters I discovered through genetic research. I found them about five years ago when I was researching my father. Unfortunately, my dad passed away many years ago, but my sisters have all graciously accepted me as their sister.
Susan Strange, Potomac, Maryland: The Strange family clan will have a Zoom call with a cast of dozens, from Oregon to Massachusetts to Colorado to Virginia, etc., just we did as last year. Even though I think we are all vaccinated, gathering in one spot is getting more difficult as we "older" cousins are now in our 70s. Will Zoom gatherings become a family tradition?
This new three-volume database details early automobile registrations in Massachusetts. Transcribed information includes the owner’s first and last names, town of residence, and the manufacturer and engine size of their vehicles. Appendices also include records about automobile dealers, garage and supply services, and lodging for those traveling by car. Search Now
