WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
October 2005
The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History,
Prince William Public Library System,
Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109.
703-792-4540 www.pwcgov.org/library/relic Email: [log in to unmask]
To read the latest lists of new materials in RELIC (through the end of September) click on http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=040034000110002048.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS - NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS
Following are upcoming programs at Bull Run Regional Library related to local history and genealogy. Regular times for monthly programs (Genealogy Resources Users Group) are the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 7:30 p.m. Group programs are held in the Library's community room. Sign language interpretation of library programs is available if requested three weeks in advance. Funding for RELIC programs is supported by grants from the Friends of the Central and Bull Run Libraries.
Tuesday, October 25 - Using Land Records.
Tuesday, November 22 - Online Resources for Family Research.
The Genealogy Doctor is In - Thursdays, October 20, November 3 and 17.
(For details, see below.)
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Tuesday, October 25, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m.
USING LAND RECORDS TO TRACK YOUR ANCESTORS -
From Nebraska to West Virginia to Pennsylvania to Maryland - A Case Study
Learn about methods and resources, including county atlases, state warrantee maps and private map collections, useful for tracking your ancestors in this case-study presentation by Alexandria-based genealogist and author Sharon Cook MacInnes. MacInnes, an avid genealogist since 1976, is the proprietor of Ancestor Tracks (www.ancestortracks.com <http://www.virginiaancestry.com/> ) which publishes books and CDs that helps researchers track early Pennsylvania settlers ancestors through their land tracts. The variety of situations she presents can be useful for researchers working in any state.
To register for this free program contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or TTY: (703) 792-4524, or through email at [log in to unmask]
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Tuesday, November 22, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m.
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR FAMILY RESEARCH
Learn how to use the Prince William Public Library System's electronic resources to learn more about your family history. RELIC staff will demonstrate the latest features of several services available free to library customers.
Among the resources now available through PWPLS are Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest Online, Proquest Historical Newspapers (New York Times and Washington Post), and America's Obituaries and Death Notices. Several of them are accessible from home with a valid PWPLS library card.
To register for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or TTY: (703) 792-4524 or at [log in to unmask]
If you are unable to attend this program, please contact RELIC to schedule a demonstration of our family history databases at a more convenient time.
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THE GENEALOGY DOCTOR IS IN
Schedule a private, 30-minute visit with RELIC's Don Wilson for tips on starting your own research or to discuss and analyze an historical or genealogical problem that has stumped you. First and Third Thursdays of each month, 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon.
Upcoming available dates: October 20, November 3 and 17.
Choice of times: 10:00, 10:45, 11:30 a.m.
Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 for a free appointment.
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