WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
October 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 IN OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY
Recent additions to our Digital Library can be seen at: http://eservice.pwcgov.org/library/digitalLibrary/index.htm <http://eservice.pwcgov.org/library/digitalLibrary/index.htm>
* Prince William County Court Orders 1783-1784, transcribed by RELIC volunteer Kenna Cathcart.
* 1923 Rural Delivery Routes Map for Prince William County.
RELIC AFTER DARK REDUX
We had a full house for our 8th Annual RELIC After Dark, September 29. Our audience was eager to hear Megan Smolenyak2 present fascinating stories from her experience as a genealogical investigator. She didn’t disappoint us. There was also ample time for dining, research, and socializing. We are grateful for the many colleagues who contributed to the success of this event -- both those who worked to make the evening as pleasant as possible for our guests, and to all the guests whose smiling presence made the effort worthwhile.
Thank you. (DW)
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. 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> .
October 11, 11 am – DAR/SAR Membership: Eligibility and Requirements, with Marie Vayer.
October 23, 7 pm – Neabsco Mills Iron Works, with Justin Patton.
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.
“Genealogy Doctor”: free counseling (contact us for an appointment).
DAR / SAR MEMBERSHIP:
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
Presented by Marie Vayer
Interested in finding out if you qualify for membership in the DAR or SAR (Daughters / Sons of the American Revolution)? Find out from Marie Vayer, Registrar of The Prince William Resolves Chapter, DAR.
This program will be presented on Thursday, October 11, at 11 a.m. at Bull Run Regional Library and will last about an hour. To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]
NEABSCO MILLS IRONWORKS
Presented by Justin Patton
Justin Patton, RPA, Prince William County Archaeologist, will summarize archaeological and historical investigations conducted on the historic area known as Neabsco Mills Ironworks, located on Neabsco Creek in eastern Prince William County.
Owned and operated by the Tayloe family of Mount Airy plantation in Richmond County, Virginia, the Ironworks were an important part of the Chesapeake iron industry between the 1730s and the 1820s. It represented the longest, continually operating iron furnace in Northern Virginia.
Mr. Patton will also answer questions about archaeology in Prince William County. This program will be presented on Tuesday, October 23, at 7 p.m. at Bull Run Regional Library and will last about an hour. To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]
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 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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