In-Person Benefit: Imagining the Jewish Past—Thursday, May 26
Three Authors Discuss Jewish History and Literary Inspiration
Join the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center for a festive reception and a program with renowned authors Anita Diamant, Allegra Goodman, and Rachel Kadish, as they discuss drawing on Jewish history for literary inspiration. The conversation will be moderated by Michael Hoberman, PhD, and will be followed by a book signing. RSVP Now
Free Online American Inspiration Author Event
William R. Cross with Winslow Homer
Learn about the life and work of the painter Winslow Homer, whose artistic impact on American identity can be compared to the literary impact of Walt Whitman or Mark Twain. Moderated by John Kaag. May 16 at 6 p.m. (ET). Register Now
Spotlight: The Guntersville Library, Alabama
by Valerie Beaudrault
The city of Guntersville, seat of Marshall County, is located in northern Alabama. The website of The Guntersville Library provides a digital archive of yearbooks for Marshall County High School and Guntersville High School between 1948 and 2018. Also available are two newspaper databases of the Advertiser Gleam, 1880-2012, which can be searched by keyword or browsed. Search Now
Online Seminar
Making the Most of the U.S. Federal Census
This five-week course will explore the ins and outs of U.S. Federal Census research.
Live sessions: June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 6 p.m. (ET)
Escape to Boston for three days of research, consultations, orientations, and social events while exploring the rich offerings at the American Ancestors Research Center.
Sociology Class Uses 1950 Census to Create Work History Family Trees At Wake Forest University in North Carolina, students in the “Sociology of Work, Conflict and Change” class used the demographic snapshots of people in their own family trees to better understand bigger picture societal trends.
Last week's survey asked if you are planning any genealogical travel this summer. We received 2,813 responses. The results are:
35%, Yes, I will visit at least one library, archive, or historical society.
39%, Yes, I will visit at least one cemetery to do research or to pay respects to ancestors.
29%, Yes, I will visit at least one ancestral town or city.
19%, Yes, I will visit relatives who share my interest in genealogy.
7%, Yes, I will attend a genealogical conference.
12%, Yes, I will attend a family reunion.
5%, Yes, I will travel to another country for a genealogical purpose.
4%, Yes, I will travel for a genealogical purpose not mentioned above.
22%, I am not sure if I will travel for genealogical purposes this summer.
29%, No, I will not travel for genealogical purposes this summer.
This week’s survey asks if any members of your family collected a particular type of item for more than one generation. 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: Genealogical Travel Plans
By Jean Powers, Senior Editor
Last week's survey asked if you are planning any genealogical travel this summer. Thank you to everyone who replied. Below is a selection of reader responses.
D Becker, Centralia, Washington: I don't usually have the opportunity to travel for genealogical reasons during the summer, as I am sent to work on wildfires between June and September. However, in the past two years I had the chance to research during a couple of assignments. I was sent to locations where ancestors had lived, and the local museum curator opened the museum for me and helped me locate artifacts relating to my family.
Lynda J. Hylander, Scottsdale, Arizona: My husband and I are going to England with the Pilgrim John Howland Society to trace the footsteps of my Pilgrim ancestors John & Joan Hurst Tilley, as well as their daughter, Elizabeth, and her husband, John Howland. Prior to the tour we will visit Drayton in Somerset County, where my great-grandfather, Henry Roland Dabinett Sr, grew up. Weʻll stay at a pub formerly owned by a great-great-uncle, across the street from the churchyard where many of my ancestors rest, including cousins who gave their lives in World War I. Finally, we will dine at the Mayflower Pub in London, where I will get to sign the descendant book. Trip of a lifetime!
Shelley Nuss, Denver, Colorado: My husband and I are anxious to travel now that we are vaccinated and most areas are open to visitors. This summer we will visit family in Sacramento and I will attend the NGS conference for the first time. In June we hope to go to the Cincinnati area to trace my Lambdin and Hartshorn ancestors. In August we will finally take a rescheduled river cruise in Germany. Then we will fly to England to visit the towns, churches and cemeteries of the Allins, Wicketts (and others) in Devon and Cornwell. Preparing my records and questions for these trips is quite the endeavor!
Database News
New Volume: American Ancestors Magazine
We've recently added Volume 22, containing issues from 2021, to our American Ancestors magazine database. This update adds over 2,300 names. American Ancestors features a wide range of topics and includes case studies, descriptions of record sets, historic accounts, articles on research methodology, accounts of migration and immigrant groups, and more. Search Now
Save 20% on all Great Migration titles through the end of May!
The Great Migration Study Project, founded by Robert Charles Anderson, FASG, has been a concise, reliable source of information on New England's earliest settlers since 1988. Discover a wealth of information in the Great Migration series and grow your personal collection today! Shop Now
