WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
November 2012
The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History (RELIC), Prince William Public Library System, Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109. 703-792-4540 Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
To read the latest lists of new materials available in RELIC click on What's New in RELIC <http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/What%27s-New-in-RELIC.aspx> .
NEW ON OUR WEBPAGES
We have added a link on our Prince William <http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/Prince-William-County.aspx> page to Carolyn Lynn’s blog on Prince William County Genealogy <http://pwcogenealogy.blogspot.com/> . She features interesting and little known facts about Prince William people and events. Recent posts have included early news stories about ghosts and storms in Prince William.
For our Digital Library <http://eservice.pwcgov.org/library/digitalLibrary/index.htm> , volunteer Margaret Binning has merged an index of the customers of Daniel Payne’s store 1759-1764 into the Dumfries Stores Index 1758-1776.
RELIC PROGRAMS
Here are our latest offerings. Funding for RELIC programs is provided by the Friends of Central and Bull Run Libraries. Sign language interpretation is available for Prince William Public Library programs if requested at least three weeks in advance. To be notified of upcoming programs and new resources in RELIC, visit eNotifications/subscribe <http://eservice.pwcgov.org/eServices/eNotifications/subscribe.aspx> and select Library – What’s New in RELIC. Except where noted, all these programs will take place at the community room at Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA. Most programs last about one hour. You may register for any of these programs at 703-792-4540 or [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . For details see RELIC Programs <http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/RELIC-Programs.aspx> .
November 8, 7:30 pm – “Did You Know?” Stories from Prince William History, with Don Wilson. [Not a RELIC program, not at Bull Run, see below]
November 15, 11 am – Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Records for Genealogists, with Zack Wilske.
November 27, 7 pm – Genealogy 201: Beyond the Basics, with Tish Como.
November 29, 12:30 pm – Discover Brentsville History, with Morgan Breeden. [Not a RELIC program, see below]
December 6, 11 am – Genealogy 101, with Don Wilson.
“Genealogy Doctor”: free counseling (contact us for an appointment).
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION RECORDS
FOR GENEALOGISTS
Presented by Zack Wilske
Part of the lure of family history is to find information about an ancestor’s voyage to America and to identify his or her place of birth in the old country. The federal government has been collecting information about immigrants for many years. The former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and now the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) are the focus of those collection efforts.
Zack Wilske, an historian with USCIS, will present “An Introduction to Immigration and Naturalization Service Records for Genealogists” at Bull Run Regional Library on Thursday, November 15, beginning at 11 a.m. This presentation will use case-study examples to provide an overview of federal records relevant to family history researchers. His talk will cover arrival and naturalization records available from both the USCIS Genealogy Program and the National Archives. Mr. Wilske’s research interests include the history of the INS and its records.
Please call (703) 792-4540 or email [log in to unmask] to register for this free program.
GENEALOGY 201: BEYOND THE BASICS
Presented by Tish Como
Genealogy 101 introduced basic resources and techniques for researching your family's history. Genealogy 201 presents alternate resources to enhance your family's history and advanced search techniques to help maximize your results from online databases including census records, passenger lists, maps, and books. RELIC's Tish Como will present this program on Tuesday, November 27, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Bull Run Library community room.
To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
GENEALOGY 101
Presented by Don Wilson
Those curious about their family history have an opportunity to learn about methods, strategies and resources for tracing their roots. The hour-long program, conducted by Don Wilson of the RELIC staff, is scheduled for Thursday, December 6, at 11 a.m. This program, “Genealogy 101,” will highlight the numerous free genealogical resources available at RELIC and will explore basic techniques for tracking ancestors. Whether you are just beginning or have been exploring on your own for awhile, this program is designed to help you get going.
To register for this free program email [log in to unmask], or call RELIC at (703) 792-4540.
Other Programs You Might Enjoy
Historic Prince William sponsors
“DID YOU KNOW?”
INTERESTING AND LITTLE-KNOWN
STORIES FROM PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY HISTORY.
Presented by RELIC’s Don Wilson
A potpourri of unusual facts and remarkable events from the past four centuries. Thursday, November 8, 7:30-9 p.m. at the McCoart Administrative Center, Room 202 A&B in the Development Services Building, County Complex Court, Woodbridge, Va. Free. http://www.historicprincewilliam.org/ <http://www.historicprincewilliam.org/>
Bull Run Library sponsors
“DISCOVER BRENTSVILLE HISTORY”
Presented by Morgan Breeden
Come hear about historical Brentsville; its residents, buildings and events that shaped the community by local historian Morgan Breeden who brings his passion for the area and its heritage through his involvement in research, landscape projects and volunteer training. Bring your lunch and the library will provide beverages and desserts, at the Bull Run Regional Library on Thursday, November 29, at 12:30 pm, during the monthly meeting of the library’s North of 50 Lunch ‘n’ Learn group, a forum for seasoned adults over 50. A complete schedule of upcoming programs for the monthly North of 50 Lunch ‘n’ Learn group is available at the Bull Run Regional Library.
Registration is requested for this free program and begins October 25th. Please call (703) 792-4530 to register or for more information on how to register online. Bull Run Regional Library is located at 8051 Ashton Avenue in Manassas.
“Genealogy Doctor” Accepting Appointments for Research Help
Don Wilson, head of RELIC, sets aside time each month for free private sessions to mentor persons researching their family history. A thirty-minute session can be used to discuss and analyze an historical or genealogical problem that has stumped you.
Daytime and evening hours are possible. To set up an appointment, please call RELIC at 703-792-4540 or email [log in to unmask] . Bull Run Regional Library is located at 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109.
Have a question about Prince William County history, places or families? Need guidance with your genealogical research? You may contact RELIC staff for help and advice at Ask RELIC <http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/Ask-RELIC.aspx> or by calling us at 703-792-4540. Hours, September to June (ET): Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm. Closed Federal holidays.
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