WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC

June 2011

 

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
http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm> .   

            

"RELIC AFTER DARK" TO FEATURE

FORENSIC GENEALOGIST COLLEEN FITZPATRICK:

CSI MEETS ROOTS.

            Forensic genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick, PhD, will be the
keynote speaker for the seventh annual "RELIC After Dark," scheduled for
the evening of Saturday, September 17, 2011, 7 to 11 p.m., at Bull Run
Library.   

Established reference materials such as photos, databases and DNA can
provide much more information than you ever dreamed of, if only you keep
your eyes open and use a little imagination.  The goal of her lecture is
to spark your imagination to discover new ways of looking at your family
mysteries and to turn you into a forensic genealogist.  Ms. Fitzpatrick
consults for major military and civilian organizations, helping to solve
identity mysteries and uncover frauds.

            "RELIC After Dark" is also an evening of dining and research
opportunities.  Reservations are now being accepted. The cost, which
includes food, beverages, and complimentary printing from the library's
electronic resources, is $25 (paid in advance, cash or check).  Contact
RELIC for further information.

DIGITAL LIBRARY SITE REVAMPED

          RELIC's Digital Library site
http://www.pwcgov.org/library/digitalLibrary/
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/digitalLibrary/>   has recently been
slightly revamped to consolidate related publications and to make it
easier to navigate.  Indexes have been added to the 1820 John Wood map
of Prince William County and to the 2000 Eugene Scheel African American
Heritage Map of Prince William.  

            

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
http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm>  and click
on Subscribe.  All these programs will take place at the community room
at Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA.  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
http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/relic_programs.htm
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/relic_programs.htm>  

June 16, 11 am - Getting Started with PAF Software for Family History
Research, with Joan Hardter.

June 21, 7 pm - Who's Your Civil War Ancestor? with Don Wilson.

July 12, 7 pm - The Civil War Begins at Bull Run, with Ron Mayer;
repeated July 14, 11 am.

August 11, 11 am - Finding Cousins through Family Tree DNA or 23 and Me,
with J. J. Logan; repeated August 23, 7 pm.

            "Genealogy Doctor": free counseling (contact us for an
appointment).

GETTING STARTED WITH PAF (PERSONAL ANCESTRAL FILE)

SOFTWARE FOR FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH

Presented by Joan Hardter

            Selecting and using a good software program can make a
difference in how productive you can be in compiling your family
history.  One of the most popular programs, PAF (Personal Ancestral
File), helps you organize all the information you collect and is
available as a free download.  The program, developed by the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, allows for rapid data input and
produces a variety of charts and reports.  Local genealogist Joan
Hardter will demonstrate just how easy it is to get started!

The program will be presented on Thursday, June 16, at 11 a.m. at Bull
Run Regional Library.  To reserve a seat for this free program, contact
RELIC at (703) 792-4540  or at [log in to unmask]

WHO'S YOUR CIVIL WAR ANCESTOR?

Presented by Don Wilson

            This year is the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the
Civil War.  If your family lived in the United States during that time,
you can find a personal link to those tragic and heroic events.  What
exciting stories could your ancestors tell?    RELIC's Don Wilson will
show how to find out in a program presented at Bull Run Regional Library
on Tuesday, June 21, at 7 p.m.  He will describe sources and techniques
for tracking persons living at that time and what personal actions they
may have taken.

To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540
or at [log in to unmask]  

THE CIVIL WAR BEGINS AT BULL RUN

Presented by Ron Mayer

            Guest speaker Ron Mayer will present a short history of the
First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas), July 1861, and its importance as
the first major battle of the Civil War.   He will incorporate the
stories of some famous and not-so-famous local participants at this
nation-altering event.  He will show some ways to highlight the story of
your Civil War ancestor's experience using photographs, graphics and
maps.  Mr. Mayer is a retired Air Force officer and presently works
part-time as a consultant to a defense contractor.  He is a member of
the Civil War Roundtable and founded a local Civil War discussion group
in 2006.  In his spare time he gives lectures on Civil War topics in
Northern Virginia.

This program will be presented at Bull Run Regional Library on Tuesday,
July 12, at 7 p.m. and will be repeated on Thursday, July 14, at 11 a.m.
To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540
or at [log in to unmask] 

 

 


FINDING COUSINS THROUGH 


FAMILY TREE DNA OR 23ANDME


Presented by J. J. "Jim" Logan

 

 Learn how you can discover your cousins and common ancestors through
groups employing the latest innovations in genetic DNA testing for
ancestry, in a presentation by J.J. 'Jim' Logan.  Dr. Logan is the group
administrator for several DNA projects and a member of the Standards
Committee of the International Society of Genetic Genealogists.

This program will be presented at Bull Run Regional Library on Thursday,
August 11, at 11 a.m. and will be repeated on Tuesday, August 23, at 7
p.m.  To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703)
792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]  

"Genealogy Doctor" Accepting Appointments for Research Help

Don Wilson, head of RELIC (the Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for
genealogy and local history at Bull Run Regional Library), 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/default.aspx?topic=040034001840001757>  or by
calling us at 703-792-4540.   Hours, September-June (ET):
Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm.


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