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James Hyde (D. 1875) And Wife Mary Wright (D. 1865), Of Long Island And New York City., Charles H. Smith

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Discussion of James & Mary (Wright) Hyde family of Long Island and New York City.

Caring For The Family Tree: Helping Patrons Select Genealogy Software, Beth Transue, Rob Lesher

Library Staff Presentations & Publications

Caring for the Family Tree: Helping Patrons Select Genealogy Software

Presentation by: Rob Lesher, PA Library Association PA Forward Manager and Beth Transue, Messiah University Information Literacy Librarian

Presented at the PA Library Association annual conference, October 2023, Kalahari Resort, Poconos, PA

Objectives:

• Help patrons determine genealogy research goals and budget parameters
• Explore genealogy software options
• Assist patrons to select genealogy software options based on research goals and budget parameters

This Civic & Social Literacy focused presentation will help librarians work with patrons to select genealogy software. As the hobby of genealogy grows in popularity, there is a multitude of …

The Family History Of Catherine D. Lumley, Catherine Lumley

Your Family in History: HIST 550/700

Catherine Lumley authored this family history as part of the course requirements for HIST 550/770: Your Family in History. This course was offered online in Spring 2023 and was submitted to the Pittsburg State University Digital Commons. Please contact the author directly with any questions or comments: clumley@gus.pittstate.edu

Family History Of Marissa Ramirez, Marissa Ramirez

Your Family in History: HIST 550/700

The data and research collected was to discover the history of the four generations of Marissa Ramirez. A graduate study that focused on learning about her past and searching into more of her family history.

Genealogy 101 For Inclusive Excellence Ambassadors, Beth Transue, Sarah Myers

Library Staff Presentations & Publications

An introductory presentation on genealogy research to better understand oneself and others.

• Why Do Genealogy?
• Getting Started
• Ancestry Database
• Special Populations in Genealogy
• Beyond Kin Project
• DNA
• Genealogy and the Common Good

The Inclusive Excellence Ambassador (IEA) program is a professional development community open to students, staff, faculty, and administrators in which participants will be equipped to assist the college in advancing its mission of creating a campus environment marked by a sense of connectedness and belonging.

Darius Andrews Of Sumner, Maine: An Update, Kathrine C. Aydelott

Faculty Publications

This brief essay is an update to “Darius Andrews of Sumner, Maine: A Descent from Henry Andrews of Taunton, Massachusetts,” which is available online from the University of New Hampshire Scholars’ Repository, which see for context.

"The Lady Took Me To The End Of The World!": The Life Of Mrs. N.A. Courtright., Marcus Walker

Faculty Scholarship

Nellie Almee Courtright was the first female to earn a law degree from the University of Louisville School of Law, but she had an accomplished career before -- and even after -- she stepped foot into a law classroom. This is the account of a woman who made her own way in the world, and made life better for hundreds in doing so.

Documenting Difficult Cases: A Mixed Method Analysis, Thomas Daniel Knight

History Faculty Publications and Presentations

This Special Issue of Genealogy examines the use of evidence, documentation, and methodology in family history and genealogical studies, and welcomes case studies that examine how to document individuals and relationships. A critical component of scholarly research focusing on the study of particular individuals or groups entails correctly identifying those individuals Historians, genealogists, historical demographers, and scholars in other disciplines sometimes undertake this sort of analysis. Often, research is uncomplicated if the research subject remained in a particular geographical area, or left a clear evidentiary trail, but what happens when historical documents do not clearly identify the research subject? Utilizing …

Augustana Seniors Fall 1885: Anders Johan Rydén, Grace Finney, William Fischer

Augustana Seniors Fall 1885 (Class of 1886)

Anders Johan Rydén was a senior at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, in the fall of 1885. His name appears in the college catalog of 1885 – 1886, along with his birthplace, the year of his birth, and a few other facts. From this start, we researched the genealogy and family history of Anders Johan Rydén. This paper contains a short biography of Anders Johan Rydén, a report on his ancestors, a report on his descendants, and some open questions for further research.

Augustana Seniors Fall 1885: Joshua Anderson Edquist, Abby Mckay, Jillian Hagmann, Tommy Brooks

Augustana Seniors Fall 1885 (Class of 1886)

Joshua Anderson Edquist was a senior at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, in the fall of 1885. His name appears in the college catalog of 1885-1886, along with his birthplace, the year of his birth, and a few other facts. From this start, we researched the genealogy and family history of Joshua Anderson Edquist. This paper contains a short biography of Joshua, a report on his ancestors, a report on his descendants, and some open questions for further research.

Augustana Seniors Fall 1885: Alfred Lind, Rizma Kc, Riva Kansakar

Augustana Seniors Fall 1885 (Class of 1886)

Alfred Lind was a senior at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, in the fall of 1885. His name appears in the college catalog of 1885 – 1886, along with his birthplace, the year of his birth, and a few other facts. From this start, we researched the genealogy and family history of Alfred Lind. This paper contains a short biography of Lind, a report on his ancestors, a report on his descendants, and some open questions for further research

Augustana Seniors Fall 1885: Joel L. Haff, Donovan Garro, Ethan Keung, Joseph Ayala

Augustana Seniors Fall 1885 (Class of 1886)

Joel L. Haff was a senior at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, in the fall of 1885. His name appears in the college catalog of 1885-1886, along with his birthplace, the year of his birth, and a few other facts. From this start, we researched the genealogy and family history of Joel L. Haff. This paper contains a short biography of Joel, a report on his ancestors, a report on his descendants, and some open questions for further research.

Augustana Seniors Fall 1885: Andrew Forsberg, Adam Glendenning, Enrique Tuason, Yaw Owusu Ansah

Augustana Seniors Fall 1885 (Class of 1886)

Andrew Forsberg was a senior at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, in the fall of 1885. His name appears in the college catalog of 1885-1886, along with his birthplace, the year of his birth, and a few other facts. From this start, we researched the genealogy and family history of Andrew Forsberg. This paper contains a short biography of Andrew Forsberg, a report on his ancestors, a report on his descendants, and some open questions for further research.

Augustana Seniors Fall Of 1885: Frans Bonander, Isabel Austin, Breonna Culver, Brooke Borchart

Augustana Seniors Fall 1885 (Class of 1886)

Frans August Bonander was a senior at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, in the fall of 1885. His name appears in the college catalog of 1885 – 1886, along with his birthplace, the year of his birth, and a few other facts. Augustana Special Collections and the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center provided valuable additional information. This paper contains a short biography of Frans, a report on his ancestors, a report on his descendants, and some open questions for further research.

Augustana Seniors Fall 1885: Nicanor Benelius, Hannah Maurer, Farah Khan Brinto

Augustana Seniors Fall 1885 (Class of 1886)

Nicanor A. Benelius was a senior at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois in the fall of 1885. His name appears in the college catalog of 1885-1886, along with his birthplace, the year of his birth, and a few other facts, From this start, we researched the genealogy and family history of Nicanor A. Benelius. This paper contains a short biography of Nicanor, a report on his ancestors, a report on his decedents, and some open questions for further research.

Family History Of Rebecca Polk, Rebecca Polk

Your Family in History: HIST 550/700

Rebecca Polk authored this family history to recount the past five generations of her family. Over the last 5 generations, the maternal side of her family has predominately resided in the Walker, Louisiana area, as well as neighboring towns within Livingston Parish. The paternal side has predominately resided in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley over the last five generations. This document also traces economic, social, occupational and geographic aspects in her family.

This document was completed as part of the course requirements for Family History: HIST 550/700 offered online in Spring 2022. For any questions or further inquiry into her genealogy research …

The Family History Of Christopher L. Clough, Christopher Clough

Your Family in History: HIST 550/700

This essay explores five generations of the family history of Christopher Clough (1987- ). The history recorded dates back to the late 19^th century and traces the migration of ancestors from Canada, Great Britain, and the American South to metro Detroit to participate in the birth of the automotive industry. Much of the history takes place in Dearborn, Michigan. Other localities in Michigan explored include Inkster, Dearborn Heights, Nankin Township, Alpena, and Highland Park. Clough’s ancestors also came from surrounding communities in Ontario, Canada, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. The Ford Motor Company is heavily featured.

Darius Andrews Of Sumner, Maine: A Descent From Henry Andrews Of Taunton, Massachusetts, Kathrine C. Aydelott

Faculty Publications

This genealogical article proposes a descent from Henry Andrews, one of the proprietors of Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, through Ebenezer Andrews, Jr. to Darius Andrews of Sumner, Oxford County, Maine. It aims to resolve errors, identify gaps in the records, and re-establish identities lost to poor record keeping, misattribution, and confusion.

Genealogy Behind Bars: An Update, Kathrine C. Aydelott

Faculty Publications

This brief essay is an update to “Genealogy Behind Bars: Professional Development Through Prisoner Requests: A Case Study,” in Genealogy and the Librarian: Perspectives on Research, Instruction, Outreach and Management, Carol Smallwood and Vera Gubnitskaia, eds. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2018, which see for context.

A Legacy Of Land: From Dynasty To Death: The Redistribution Of Land And Wealth Explored Through The Lens Of Genealogy, Heather R. Amaral, Sherrie Cork

Faculty & Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

What It Was & What I Know: Attempts At Family History, Katherine Reardon

Honors College

Family stories and family histories are contingent on how they are remembered. As these stories are passed down, the ways that they are remembered can change, with the truthful aspects of these stories disappearing over time. As a result, many family stories are not necessarily truthful, but this does not discount their value. The aim of this project is to explore these ideas while also answering the following question: to what extent are family stories bound by the ‘truth’? In order to answer this question, I have explored my own family stories that I know may not be true and …

Access Your Ancestors: Introduction To Free Online Genealogy Resources, Sarah Myers

Library Staff Presentations & Publications

Wednesday, March 10, 202110:00 am - 11:00 am

Virtual on Zoom

Are you interested in finding out about your family history and climbing your family tree? This course will be an introduction to online genealogy resources that are free to use and easily accessible to anyone with internet access. Find census, birth, marriage, military, and death records with ease and without spending a dime. This class will energize you to make discoveries on what makes your family unique, special, and downright interesting.

All participants will receive a resource packet to organize and keep track of their findings. In addition to …

Family Histories In The "Leader News" (Mss 701), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Genealogical Records

Family Histories in the "Leader News" compiled by Bobby Anderson in 1991.

William Thomas Welborn Family Bible (Mss 701), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Genealogical Records

Images of the William Thomas Welborn Family Bible with accompanying typescripts done by Gail (Jackson) Miller.

Solomon Huffstutler Family Bible (Mss 701), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Genealogical Records

Images of the Solomon Huffstutler Family Bible with accompanying typescripts by Gail (Jackson) Miller.

Thomas B. Wood Family Bible (Mss 701), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Genealogical Records

Images of the Thomas B. Wood Family Bible with accompanying typescripts done by Gail (Jackson) Miller.

Eugene Gill And Dee (Welborn) Gill Family Bible (Mss 701), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Genealogical Records

Images of the Eugene Gill and Dee (Welborn) Gill Family Bible with accompanying typescripts done by Gail (Jackson) MIller.

Andrew And Winneford (Jackson) Family Bible (Mss 701), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Genealogical Records

Images of the Andrew and Winneford (Jackson) Family Bible with accompanying typescripts done by Gail (Miller) Jackson.

Thomas And Winniford (Creekmur) Jackson Family Bible (Mss 701), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Genealogical Records

Images of the Thomas and Winniford (Creekmur) Jackson Family Bible with accompanying typescripts done by Gail (Jackson) Miller.

Madison Price Family History, Madison Price

Your Family in History: HIST 550/700

Madison L. Price authored this family history as part of the course requirements for HIST 550/700 Your Family in History offered online in Fall 2019 and was submitted to the Pittsburg State University Digital Commons. Please contact the author directly with any questions or comments: mlprice@gus.pittstate.edu