New Lineage Society...

For years I resisted the lure of joining a lineage society, labeling them "elitist" and old-fashioned. But lately, I have been reconsidering the idea. Not because I want to join the ranks of the elite, but because I want to test my genealogy skills.
Having worked on my own family history for over 30 years and helped others research their family at the library for over 20 years, you would think I would feel fairly confident of my skills. But applying for a lineage society takes the research to a different level because your work won't just be viewed by family members who may not know any better. Your work is reviewed and judged adequate or not by other genealogists. So I have been toying with the idea.
And I think I have found just the society to start with: The Sons & Daughters of World War II Veterans www.sonsanddaughtersofww2veterans.org I only have to prove I am my father's daughter and that he served in WWII! Now, all I have to do is come up with the $125 fee!!

Benefits of Genealogy

Several genealogy articles lately have cited the study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology that showed that thinking about your ancestors and what they have conquered before taking a test can increase your score. Our ancestors overcame severe illnesses, wars, loss of loved ones and economic depressions.
"So when we think about them, we are reminded that humans who are genetically similar to us can successfully overcome a multitude of problems and adversities."
Reminds me of Oprah Winfrey. She once said that the reason she liked reading Toni Morrison's novels was that it showed her what it was possible to overcome. What better example of a success story than Oprah Winfrey??

Who do you think YOU are?

The new season of the NBC show will commence this Friday. This season profiles the family histories of such celebrities as Tim McGraw, Lionel Richie and Rosie O'Donnel. Tune in for fun travels down incredible research trips.

This is a charcoal portrait of Franklin Sylvester. It hangs on the right wall as you enter the Medina Library's genealogy and local history room. Franklin Sylvester was a local entrepreneur and cattleman who donated $10,000 to build the first library in the city of Medina. We honor his gift by naming the room the Franklin Sylvester Room. Sadly, Franklin died just months prior to the opening of the library in 1907.

GENEALOGY LOCK-IN

Look at some of the cool door prizes

we will have at the Genealogy Lock-In...

USB Hub -Do you know what it is and what it does??

4 pack of pens

Notebook

Genealogy Lock-In at the Library

Curious about who is in your family tree?

Wondering how to get started on a search?

Join members of the Medina County Genealogical Society
and staff of the Medina Library for an After-Hours Genealogy
Lock-In at the Medina Library.

You will have full access to the Franklin Sylvester
Local History Room and the library’s computers.

Explore the features of FamilySearch.org
Learn about Google for Genealogists
and discover the resources at the
Western Reserve Historical Society.

Light refreshments will be served.
Space is limited and reservations are required.

Friday, September 25, 2009
6:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Call 330-722-4257 to Register

World War II Records...

Ancestry.com has allowed temporary (May 20-30) free access to the World War II military records on their site: http://landing.ancestry.com/military/collections.aspx?html=main You will have to register to view any of the records.

Coverage is not 100% complete, I could find my father-in-law and his uncle, but could not find my own father or my great-uncle. But remember, many of the U.S. military service records from this time period were destroyed in a fire in the 1970s.

Enjoy them while you can!