WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
July 2016
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/Pages/RELIC-news.aspx>
USING BUSINESS RECORDS
TO RESEARCH PRINCE WILLIAM HISTORY
Business records are often overlooked when researching families and local history. They can add detail and color to a report, and are especially important when other types of records are missing. For example, Prince William has lost many court and church records during the eighteenth century. We are lucky to have significant runs of records from several stores that operated in Dumfries, the business hub of Prince William at that time. RELIC volunteer Margaret Binning has prepared an index to people who had accounts with either of two Dumfries stores: Dumfries Stores Ledgers Index, 1758-1776. http://eservice.pwcgov.org/library/digitalLibrary/ See under Historic Records, 1700-1800. This index will lead you to the records of Daniel Payne's Store, 1758-1764 and the John Glassford Store, 1758-1776. We have a verbatim transcript of the Payne ledger, prepared by Charles and Virginia Hamrick (Colonial Supermarket: Daniel Payne's Ledger ... Athens, Ga.: New Papyrus, 2007). The original manuscript is at the Maryland Historical Society. RELIC has microfilm of the Glassford ledgers for all its Virginia stores (the originals are at the Library of Congress).
The ledgers can tell you the dry goods and notions that your ancestor bought, and how much tobacco they paid for them. What do these objects tell you? -- An ivory comb? Various fabrics such as Irish linen, dowlass, oznabrigg, cotton? "120 panes window glass 7 by 9"? 500 8d nails? A Bible? A woman's furr'd hat? One steel watch chain?
And the person who pays the account or picks up the merchandise can provide a genealogical clue: Mrs. Lucy Peek's account mentions "One pack cards per Son William." Benjamin Porter's account: "Sundrys to Mary Chase per your brothers order." Ann Farrow's account: "Sort pd. for Rum per Son Thornton."
Many business records have yet to be transcribed or indexed. RELIC has microfilm of Smith, Huie and Alexander [Company], Dumfries daybook, 1791-1794, which is available on interlibrary loan from the Library of Virginia (529 pages, Prince William reel 91). The Library of Virginia also has a merchant's daybook for the year 1779 from an unknown Dumfries store (26 pages, accession 34355). The Manassas Museum has on display a Dumfries business register of an unknown store from the 1790s. Another ledger from that time period was also seen on display at Dumfries Town Hall some years ago. When studying the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries many more store records are likely to be found. They just need to be made more readily accessible.
RELIC PROGRAMS
Here are our latest offerings. Funding for selected RELIC programs is provided by the Friends of Bull Run Library. To be notified of upcoming library programs and activities, you may sign up for the PWPLS newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001YnEr-2tp_8MocsVWgrYD4wElgrjOevRKtHQIzFVr2mL8jwNTGUVexrk1OGaDXJog6MAHjYWUEEdliRdsyxdhda66wqtziUtfP_a6ucZf0kYbYjcU9i5-QMDIKxOEluFt0lWDzpY1n6GD2O_KxNRFumT9hQudivErhO8BrVRY7YzzPchWBV_rlExCh7DkhbwsyPwHY0OkBvihONJrFcPP8xaU-qYt1jO0>.
Unless otherwise stated, all the following programs will take place at the community room at Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA. Programs may last from 60 to 90 minutes. You may register for any of these programs at 703-792-4540 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register online at RELIC Programs<http://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
July 21, 11 a.m. - The Challenges and Rewards of Researching Virginia Families, with Darlene Hunter.
Aug. 18, 11 a.m. - Genealogy 201: Beyond the Basics, with Tish Como.
Aug. 23, 7 p.m. -The Challenges and Rewards of Researching Virginia Families, with Darlene Hunter.
Sept. 27, 7 p.m. - Understanding Four Civil War Campaigns through Maps, with Bradley Gottfried.
THE CHALLENGES AND REWARDS OF
RESEARCHING VIRGINIA FAMILIES
Presented by Darlene Hunter
Learn about the many and varied resources available to trace your Virginia ancestors. Library staff member and certified genealogist (C.G.) Darlene Hunter will describe official records (and their substitutes), compiled records, finding aids and institutional records and provide examples of how to locate and utilize them to document your Virginia genealogy. This program will be presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 11 a.m., at Bull Run Regional Library. It will be repeated on Tuesday, August 23, at 7 p.m. You may register for this free program at (703) 792-4540 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register at RELIC Programs<http://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
GENEALOGY 201: BEYOND THE BASICS
Presented by Tish Como
Genealogy Librarian Tish Como will discuss effective research strategies and demonstrate advanced techniques for successfully searching and evaluating free online genealogy/history resources. See how information found in census, newspapers, passenger lists, maps, books and manuscripts can add detail and interest to your family history. This program will be presented on Thursday, August 18, at 11 a.m. To register for this free program, please call (703) 792-4540 or contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register at RELIC Programs<http://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
UNDERSTANDING FOUR CIVIL WAR CAMPAIGNS THROUGH MAPS
Presented by Bradley Gottfried
Join Civil War historian and author Bradley Gottfried as he "walks" you through the Hallowed Ground of the Wilderness Campaign, First Bull Run and the Bristoe and Mine Run Campaigns using detailed and revealing maps from his books. Dr. Gottfried is current president of Southern Maryland College and a board member of the Central Virginia Battlefield Trust. The author of eleven books, his latest, The Maps of the Wilderness: An Atlas of the Wilderness Campaign, May 2-7, 1864, continues his efforts to study and illustrate the major campaigns of the Civil War's Eastern Theater. Dr. Gottfried will offer copies of his books for sale after his presentation.
This program will be presented on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at 7 p.m., at Bull Run Regional Library. You may register for this free event at (703) 792-4540 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register at RELIC Programs<http://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
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://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-Ask.aspx> or by calling us at 703-792-4540. Hours for Bull Run Library, June to September (ET): Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Closed Sundays, Federal holidays and holiday weekends.
PLEASE NOTE: Dedicated staff are available in RELIC (saving an occasional mid-day lunch break) on Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We also have a staff member available on most Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. If you are planning to visit on a weekday evening, please call ahead or ask for assistance at the front Information Desk.
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