It has been fun trying out some new to me resources during the Winter Games. I was pleased with what I accomplished considering current projects that have deadlines and taking time to watch the Olympics. The Olympics have been great - lots of excitement. The television coverage has been great. I have enjoyed the extras - the background information.
Okay now my tally. (I realize I am late as this was to be done last night.)
1. Go Back and Cite Your Sources! - didn't enter
2. Back up your Data. - didn't enter but I did buy an external hard drive.
3. Organize your Research! - actually as I got working on my presentation - things became more disorganized, but previous organization helped me find things.
4. Expand Your Knowledge
A - Used Google Maps to plot where George Iles lived in England.
B. Created a timeline with TimeToast
E. Created a surname visualization using Wordie
3 tasks completed - Gold
5. Write, Write, Write
A. - Write a Summary of my blog = created a page
B. Paricipated in a blog carnival
C. Prepared several posts in draft mode and pre-publish
E. Created a surname page on my blog
F. Participated in a 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy
I completed 5 tasks to earn a Platinum Medal.
6. Reach Out & Perform Genealogical Acts of Kindness! - didn't participate
I am pleased with my 1 Gold and 1 Platinum Medals.
Congratulations to all that worked on the challenges. Thank you to all the cheerleaders.
© 2010 Janet Iles
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
George Iles Timeline
I created a timeline for George Iles in Timetoast. It was an interesting process but I found the font so tiny that I couldn't see if I had typed everything correctly at all. It was easier to see in the list format. I didn't add any photos but did create links to information about the places.
You can see it here.
You may find the list view easier to see.
© 2010 Janet Iles
You can see it here.
You may find the list view easier to see.
© 2010 Janet Iles
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
2010 Winter Games recap
Expand your Knowledge
I created a new surname visualization using Wordie. It is on my surname page. I tried Worditout but if you only put in each surname once you don't get the emphasis on the key names. I may try it again.
I am now at a silver in this category.
I am working on a timeline with TimeToast.
© 2010 Janet Iles
I created a new surname visualization using Wordie. It is on my surname page. I tried Worditout but if you only put in each surname once you don't get the emphasis on the key names. I may try it again.
I am now at a silver in this category.
I am working on a timeline with TimeToast.
© 2010 Janet Iles
Wordless Wednesday - Some Salvation Army folk
My grandfather William George Iles is 4th from the left.
The photo is taken in front of the Salvation Army Citadel when it was on 3rd Avenue East in Owen Sound. date not known likely in the 1920s.
© 2010 Janet Iles
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Estate Records - More than just wills (part 4)
Josiah Hemingway's estate papers do not include any reference for the date of his death but includes the date of registration (28 December 1851) and the date the inventory was taken. The will was interesting as he included the stipulations that the heirs could not sue and the decision of three of his friends who were also his executors was binding and that his wife Anna would be maintained out of the property, in lieu of dower, as long as she didn't remarry .
The two eldest sons only received one pound each. [Land records likely will show that they had already received land.] Son Benjamin was to receive 20 to 30 Acres more than Moses. Now this might not have been a problem but Benjamin died several months later on 22 December 1851 without a will and before the property had been divided.
Benjamin's wife Harriet petitioned for guardianship. Six of the children were from Benjamin's former wife. Harriet and Benjamin had one baby. The names and ages of the children are listed. She applied for guardianship to be shared with family friend, Henry Sanders. Harriet was worried that her eldest son William, heir at law would not receive his father's share of property and that it would not be done fairly. The estate papers include detailed financial records as payments were made to old Mrs. Hemingway for her dower and other items such as school books.
These records were very important to me in my research as previous researchers had only mentioned two of Benjamin's children and these had been raised by Anna Holditch.
The third estate papers were those of Pauline (aka Perlina Ann) Hemingway. She died in 1904. Her will lists who would receive money from her estate. Included in the file was the list of the heirs, their relation to the deceased, their address and how much they would each receive. This was needed because of the Succession Act. One brother and one sister were to each receive one dollar. Several in her list were not related and some were cousins. Her half sister was to receive the residue after the division of the estate. After everything was divided, she received $948. This information gives further clues for more research.
© 2010 Janet Iles
The two eldest sons only received one pound each. [Land records likely will show that they had already received land.] Son Benjamin was to receive 20 to 30 Acres more than Moses. Now this might not have been a problem but Benjamin died several months later on 22 December 1851 without a will and before the property had been divided.
Benjamin's wife Harriet petitioned for guardianship. Six of the children were from Benjamin's former wife. Harriet and Benjamin had one baby. The names and ages of the children are listed. She applied for guardianship to be shared with family friend, Henry Sanders. Harriet was worried that her eldest son William, heir at law would not receive his father's share of property and that it would not be done fairly. The estate papers include detailed financial records as payments were made to old Mrs. Hemingway for her dower and other items such as school books.
These records were very important to me in my research as previous researchers had only mentioned two of Benjamin's children and these had been raised by Anna Holditch.
The third estate papers were those of Pauline (aka Perlina Ann) Hemingway. She died in 1904. Her will lists who would receive money from her estate. Included in the file was the list of the heirs, their relation to the deceased, their address and how much they would each receive. This was needed because of the Succession Act. One brother and one sister were to each receive one dollar. Several in her list were not related and some were cousins. Her half sister was to receive the residue after the division of the estate. After everything was divided, she received $948. This information gives further clues for more research.
© 2010 Janet Iles
2010 Winter Games recap
Between watching the Olympics and working on other projects I have done some more of the Winter Games Challenges.
Write Write Write
I prepared several articles in draft mode and am pre-publishing them.
I have created a surname page on my blog. I have linked individual surnames to articles written and or photos featuring that name.
Now I have a diamond in this category.
Expand your knowledge
remains at bronze
© 2010 Janet Iles
Write Write Write
I prepared several articles in draft mode and am pre-publishing them.
I have created a surname page on my blog. I have linked individual surnames to articles written and or photos featuring that name.
Now I have a diamond in this category.
Expand your knowledge
remains at bronze
© 2010 Janet Iles
Monday, February 22, 2010
Thank you, Merci, Gracias
Today, I received a very exciting e-mail. I was very surprised and honoured that the editors of Family Tree Magazine had selected Janet the Researcher as one of the top 40 genealogy blogs. Mine was one of fourteen selected in the "Personal & Family" category. When you realize how many excellent geneablogs are currently written, I am humbled to be selected to be recognized. I feel it does come with a responsibility to write interesting, informative and well written articles relating to genealogy and family history.
Thank you to all who voted for my blog to bring it to the attention of the editors of Family Tree Magazine. Thank you to my readers.
Congratulations to all the winners. You deserve the recognition.
© 2010 Janet Iles
Thank you to all who voted for my blog to bring it to the attention of the editors of Family Tree Magazine. Thank you to my readers.
Congratulations to all the winners. You deserve the recognition.
© 2010 Janet Iles
Estate Records - More than just wills (part 3)
If a person dies without a will (intestate) and there is property to be distributed, then someone has to apply for Letters of Administration. Most often this is the surviving spouse or adult children, but it could be a creditor.
When Henry William Ruby, merchant, died in Port Elgin, Ontario without a will, his wife applied for Letters of Administration. He was survived by his wife and seven children. In the request for the letters of administration, she names the children and tells where they are living.
Frederick renounced his right to letters of administration. This document gives the date of death of his father.
© 2010 Janet Iles
When Henry William Ruby, merchant, died in Port Elgin, Ontario without a will, his wife applied for Letters of Administration. He was survived by his wife and seven children. In the request for the letters of administration, she names the children and tells where they are living.
2. The said William Henry Ruby, who is the oldest son of the said deceased is now residing in the City of Chicago, in the United States of America, and the said John Emmanuel, who is the second oldest son of the said deceased, is now residing in the City of Winnipeg in the Province of ManitobaFrom statement #5, it would appear that Alexander may have at some time not lived with his parents.
3. The said Frederick Ruby resides in Smith's Falls in the Province of Ontario
4. The said Alexander, Carl, Ada, and Oswald Ruby are infants under the age of twenty-one years.
5. The said Ada and Oswald Ruby reside with me in the said Village of Port Elgin, and the said Alexander Ruby is also at present residing with me in the said Village.
Frederick renounced his right to letters of administration. This document gives the date of death of his father.
Whereas William Henry Ruby, late of the Village of Port Elgin in the County of Bruce, Merchant, deceased, died on or about the Eighth day of August, 1892, intestate, and had at the time of his death a fixed place of abode at the Village of Port Elgin in the said County of Bruce, and Whereas I, Frederick Ruby, of the Town of Smith's Falls, in the County of Lanark, Clerk, as one of his natural and lawful children and next of kin.
NOW I the said Frederick Ruby do hereby expressly renounce all my right and title to letters of administration of the property of the said deceased In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty Seventh day of October, 1892
© 2010 Janet Iles
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Estate Records - More than just wills (part 2)
In several of the wills that I have been examining for my presentation, the person (the testator) gives only one dollar to some individuals. The question is why?
From a parent to a child or amongst siblings: The child may have already received land as a gift or money to help them out. The person has already received a share of the estate. Check to see if there was a transfer of land with a notation of "for love and affection" and perhaps showing $1.00 as the amount.
Perhaps, the family members are not close or had a falling out but by giving only $1.00 they are not left out of the will and not forgotten. It is generally included to avoid law suits.
One will that I found very interesting was the will of David Walden of Kincardine, Ontario. He left the bulk of his estate to his house keeper. He gave each of his children $1.00 except his daughter Kate Donnely and son David Walden who were each to receive $50. The children of his two deceased children were to receive a $1.00 each.
There were stipulations made in the will.
Because of the interesting wording of the following clause, I quote it.
David’s will dated 11 May 1882
He died 15 November 1882
1881 census David Walden living with him are Elizabeth and William Findley
Question: Why is Elizabeth Ann Findley not allowed to have anything to do with the Barrett family? Who is to police this?
© 2010 Janet Iles
From a parent to a child or amongst siblings: The child may have already received land as a gift or money to help them out. The person has already received a share of the estate. Check to see if there was a transfer of land with a notation of "for love and affection" and perhaps showing $1.00 as the amount.
Perhaps, the family members are not close or had a falling out but by giving only $1.00 they are not left out of the will and not forgotten. It is generally included to avoid law suits.
One will that I found very interesting was the will of David Walden of Kincardine, Ontario. He left the bulk of his estate to his house keeper. He gave each of his children $1.00 except his daughter Kate Donnely and son David Walden who were each to receive $50. The children of his two deceased children were to receive a $1.00 each.
There were stipulations made in the will.
- After the decease of the house keeper, all his goods to be sold and the value split equally amongst all the heirs named in his will
- The housekeeper had to continue to take good care of him up to the time of his death.
- If she was to die before he did, the housekeeper's child was to receive $130 for the next four years to help with his clothing and education.
Because of the interesting wording of the following clause, I quote it.
I will and direct that if the said Elizabeth Ann Findley holds any communication with or allows any of the Barrett family now living on the beach to visit her or if she keeps company with any of them either in public or in private or in any way recognizes any of them then this will is to be null and Void. Use to remain in full free virtue and effect.
David’s will dated 11 May 1882
He died 15 November 1882
1881 census David Walden living with him are Elizabeth and William Findley
Question: Why is Elizabeth Ann Findley not allowed to have anything to do with the Barrett family? Who is to police this?
© 2010 Janet Iles
2010 Winter Games recap
My focus is on getting my presentation done for the 27th so I haven't made any more progress on earning medals in the Winter Games. Congratulations to all who have been working hard.
© 2010 Janet Iles
© 2010 Janet Iles
Estate Records - More than just wills (part 1)
Today we often refer to someone's last will and testament as their will. In early times, these were two separate legal documents to express the person's wishes of how they wished their property disposed of after their death. A will pertained to the disposition of real property and a testament to the disposition of personal property.
This document also names who they wish to look after the disposition of their estate -- the executor or executrix (female).
Some wills are very straight forward, while others are complex and it often helps to chart out the information to figure out who gets what and what limitations are put on the bequest (what they are receiving). Some wording is repetitive.
As I prepare, my presentation, I am finding it quite helpful to transcribe the text so that I can focus on all of the details of the will. I am using Transcript so that I can view the image and the text I am typing at the same time.
Not everyone dies with a will, so sometimes that complicates things but sometimes that produces some more useful documents.
© 2010 Janet Iles
This document also names who they wish to look after the disposition of their estate -- the executor or executrix (female).
Some wills are very straight forward, while others are complex and it often helps to chart out the information to figure out who gets what and what limitations are put on the bequest (what they are receiving). Some wording is repetitive.
As I prepare, my presentation, I am finding it quite helpful to transcribe the text so that I can focus on all of the details of the will. I am using Transcript so that I can view the image and the text I am typing at the same time.
Not everyone dies with a will, so sometimes that complicates things but sometimes that produces some more useful documents.
© 2010 Janet Iles
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
2010 Winter Games (day two and three recap)
Before, I do my recap - Here is the link to the others who are participating in the 2010 Winter GeneaBloggers Games.
Expand your Knowledge
Use Google Maps (Bronze medal)
Write, Write, Write
Participated in the 90th Carnival of Genealogy (Silver Medal)
I am working on preparing several articles.
© 2010 Janet Iles
Expand your Knowledge
Use Google Maps (Bronze medal)
Write, Write, Write
Participated in the 90th Carnival of Genealogy (Silver Medal)
I am working on preparing several articles.
© 2010 Janet Iles
Wordless Wednesday - William McKenzie and Mary Gruel
Mary Gruel (2nd wife) - William McKenzie 1824 Scotland -1911 Michigan
© 2010 Janet Iles
Monday, February 15, 2010
Google Maps - 52 weeks to better genealogy
Last night I made my first attempt at creating a map with Google maps to illustrate where George Iles, my great-grandfather lived in England before coming to Canada.
When I inbedded the map, it only focused on one locality and it wasn't the one I would have highlighted. I need to explore this and possibly other sites as I would like to be able to number them in order or to add comments to each locality. Perhaps, I can combine this with the timeline.
This morning, I did a map of the locations where my grandparents lived at the time of their marriage according to the marriage certificate. He was at 49 Byron Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, England and she was at 6 Back Little Green Lane, Small Heath, Birmingham, England.
Looking at street view, I suspect that the homes they lived in are long gone. 6 Back - leads me to believe that they lived in the back side of a building. link to map
To learn more about Back to Back housing in Birmingham, there are several sites available
National Trust - Back to Back - Tours are available to see how the housing has changed over the years. I note that part of the tour is on Inge Street. My grandmother at the time of her birth was living at 31 Inge Street. I would love to be able to visit the area to get an idea what life would have been like for them in the early 1900s in Birmingham. (Inge Street is not available on Street View).
BBC site with information
Birmingham Heritage Forum
I see that there are a number of books written about Back to back housing. It looks like it would be something worthwhile reading to get a better understanding of life for my grandparents.
© 2010 Janet Iles
The above is from a screen shot but click this link to go to the Google map
When I inbedded the map, it only focused on one locality and it wasn't the one I would have highlighted. I need to explore this and possibly other sites as I would like to be able to number them in order or to add comments to each locality. Perhaps, I can combine this with the timeline.
This morning, I did a map of the locations where my grandparents lived at the time of their marriage according to the marriage certificate. He was at 49 Byron Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, England and she was at 6 Back Little Green Lane, Small Heath, Birmingham, England.
Looking at street view, I suspect that the homes they lived in are long gone. 6 Back - leads me to believe that they lived in the back side of a building. link to map
To learn more about Back to Back housing in Birmingham, there are several sites available
National Trust - Back to Back - Tours are available to see how the housing has changed over the years. I note that part of the tour is on Inge Street. My grandmother at the time of her birth was living at 31 Inge Street. I would love to be able to visit the area to get an idea what life would have been like for them in the early 1900s in Birmingham. (Inge Street is not available on Street View).
BBC site with information
Birmingham Heritage Forum
I see that there are a number of books written about Back to back housing. It looks like it would be something worthwhile reading to get a better understanding of life for my grandparents.
© 2010 Janet Iles
Sunday, February 14, 2010
2010 Winter Games (day one recap)
Day one of the games is completed with one successful event.
Designed and posted my family flag for the opening ceremony.
Write, Write, Write
1. Wrote about my blog on a new page (Bronze)
Watch for further updates in the days ahead.
© 2010 Janet Iles
Designed and posted my family flag for the opening ceremony.
Write, Write, Write
1. Wrote about my blog on a new page (Bronze)
Watch for further updates in the days ahead.
© 2010 Janet Iles
2009 iGene Awards Nominations (Carnival of Genealogy #90)
It is time to present the 2009 awards in the following categories for the iGene Awards. Jasia of Creative Gene fame is hosting the gala event.
Best Picture goes to Love Family ca 1902. This photo is precious because it shows three generations on my maternal side. In the background is the house where my mother spent much of her time when she was growing up visiting her grandmother Love and great aunt Margaret. It was just across the lane. My grandfather Love is holding his youngest sister. My great grandparents Love and my great great grandparents Robinson are also in the photo.
Best Screen Play goes to Black Sheep Canadian Ancestors Key players in this drama would be my fourth great-grandfather and all his fellow travellers, William Berczy and Charles Williamson. The dramatic scene would be the riot. Who would play the characters? I do not know. I do not watch enough movies to name actors and actresses to play the roles. Who would you suggest?
Best Documentary goes to a pair of carnival submissions about Summer Vacations - Sauble Beach and Manitoulin Island. I have fond memories of both places and I am pleased that I have photographs to illustrate that part of my life.
Best Biography goes to My great Aunt Margaret. I chose this one because I am thankful for the family history information and the photographs she took that have enriched my understanding of the maternal side of the family.
Best Comedy goes to the photo of two of my paternal uncles. They both have the mischevious twinkle in their eyes. "Okay, what mischief can we get into today?"
© 2010 Janet Iles
Best Picture - Best old family photo that appeared on your blog in 2009. Tell us which you liked best and why.Without further ado, here are the researchergal nominations.
Best Screen Play - Which family story that you shared in 2009 would make the best movie? Who would you cast as your family members?
Best Documentary - Which was the best informational article you wrote about a place, thing, or event involving your family's history in 2009?
Best Biography - Which was the best biographical article you wrote in 2009?
Best Comedy - Which was the best funny story, poem, joke, photo, or video that you shared on your blog in 2009?
Best Picture goes to Love Family ca 1902. This photo is precious because it shows three generations on my maternal side. In the background is the house where my mother spent much of her time when she was growing up visiting her grandmother Love and great aunt Margaret. It was just across the lane. My grandfather Love is holding his youngest sister. My great grandparents Love and my great great grandparents Robinson are also in the photo.
Best Screen Play goes to Black Sheep Canadian Ancestors Key players in this drama would be my fourth great-grandfather and all his fellow travellers, William Berczy and Charles Williamson. The dramatic scene would be the riot. Who would play the characters? I do not know. I do not watch enough movies to name actors and actresses to play the roles. Who would you suggest?
Best Documentary goes to a pair of carnival submissions about Summer Vacations - Sauble Beach and Manitoulin Island. I have fond memories of both places and I am pleased that I have photographs to illustrate that part of my life.
Best Biography goes to My great Aunt Margaret. I chose this one because I am thankful for the family history information and the photographs she took that have enriched my understanding of the maternal side of the family.
Best Comedy goes to the photo of two of my paternal uncles. They both have the mischevious twinkle in their eyes. "Okay, what mischief can we get into today?"
© 2010 Janet Iles
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Winter 2010 Geneabloggers Games
Wasn't that a wonderful opening to the 2010 Olympics! I am certainly looking forward to watching the various competitions.
Many of the Geneabloggers will also be busy with their own games during the next couple of weeks.
With several deadlines for projects in the next couple of weeks and time spent watching the games, I have chosen as my challenge the following categories to participate in:
Expand your knowledge
Write, Write, Write
Organize your research.
Thanks to Thomas MacEntee over at Geneabloggers for orchestrating this event. Geneabloggers will host the opening event on Monday.
© 2010 Janet Iles
Many of the Geneabloggers will also be busy with their own games during the next couple of weeks.
I am a proud Canadian so the Canadian flag is in the upper right corner. Beneath is the flag of Germany to represent my Germanic roots of my Stiver ancestors and the British flag to represent all the rest. If ever I am able to prove that my great-grandfather Dudley had Spanish roots, then I will add the flag of Spain.
With several deadlines for projects in the next couple of weeks and time spent watching the games, I have chosen as my challenge the following categories to participate in:
Expand your knowledge
Write, Write, Write
Organize your research.
Thanks to Thomas MacEntee over at Geneabloggers for orchestrating this event. Geneabloggers will host the opening event on Monday.
© 2010 Janet Iles
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Estate Records - More than just wills
Three weeks from today on February 27 (my birthday), I will be speaking about Estate Records for our local genealogical society, Bruce Grey Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. The meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints on 2nd Avenue South East (extension of 2nd Avenue East), Owen Sound.
I am going to post various snippets from my presentation, in a series of postings. The information will focus on Ontario, Canada records but I hope the information will be helpful no matter where you live.
© 2010 Janet Iles
I am going to post various snippets from my presentation, in a series of postings. The information will focus on Ontario, Canada records but I hope the information will be helpful no matter where you live.
© 2010 Janet Iles
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