WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC

February 2008

 

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

 

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 to What's New in RELIC.  All programs will take place at
the community room at Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue,
Manassas, VA.

 

Feburary 22 - DNA and Surname Ancestry.

February 26 - African Virginians: Sources before the Civil War.

March 13 - A Genealogical Roundtable.

March 20 - Genealogy 101: Beginning Your Family History.

March 25 - Bristow Station: Community and Battlefield.

Genealogy Doctor -  March 6 and 20.

  

(See below for details.)

 

Friday, February 22, 10:30 a.m. - noon.

USE OF DNA IN THE SEARCH FOR SURNAME ANCESTRY

Presented by J. J. "Jim" Logan

          Genetic material has become another important tool in the
genealogist's arsenal.  J. J. "Jim" Logan, group administrator of the
Logan DNA Project, will describe how Y-chromosome data can be used to
identify distant cousins with the same last name.   Through a case study
he will show how the data can be obtained, organized and interpreted to
link persons with common ancestry, even though the common ancestor may
be unknown.

The program will be presented on Friday, February 22, from 10:30 a.m. to
noon, at Bull Run Regional Library.  To register for this free event,
contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]

Tuesday, February 26, at 7 p.m.

AFRICAN-VIRGINIANS:  

SOURCES FOR HISTORY AND GENEALOGY 

BEFORE THE CIVIL WAR

Presented by Don Wilson

  

            Whether slave or free, people of color are more poorly
documented than whites in the early history of our country.  Researching
the lives of African-Americans in Virginia before 1865 involves many
sources not required for those tracing European ancestors.  

RELIC's Don Wilson will describe many of the special materials
available, and their use for family history research.  These
little-known documents may also be helpful to those researching
non-African families.  This talk will be presented on Tuesday, February
26, at 7 p.m. at Bull Run Library.

To register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
[log in to unmask]

Thursday, March 13, 11 a.m. to noon.

A GENEALOGICAL ROUNDTABLE

Moderated by Don Wilson

            Come and discuss the challenges of your family history
research.  An opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, offer
suggestions and (hopefully) get some answers.  This program, to be held
at Bull Run Library's community room, Thursday, March 13, from 11 a.m.
to noon, will be moderated by RELIC's Don Wilson.

To register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
[log in to unmask]

Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m.

GENEALOGY 101:  BEGINNING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY

Presented by Beverly Veness

Beverly Veness of the RELIC staff will explain the basics of genealogy,
including methods, strategies and resources.  The program includes an
overview of how RELIC can help you with your research.  It will be
presented on Thursday, March 20, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bull Run Regional
Library.

To register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
[log in to unmask]

Tuesday, March 25, at 7 p.m.

BRISTOW STATION:   

COMMUNITY AND BATTLEFIELD

Presented by Patrick O'Neill

            Archaeologist and historian Patrick O'Neill will illustrate
the history of the Bristow Station community from the early 1700s to the
present, the two battles occurring there during the Civil War, and
efforts to reinstate the battlefield on the National Register.  The
program will be held on Tuesday, March 25, at 7 p.m. in the community
room of Bull Run Regional Library.

To register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
[log in to unmask]

THE GENEALOGY DOCTOR IS IN

 

For tips on starting your own research or to help solve a genealogical
or historical problem that has stumped you, schedule a private,
30-minute visit with RELIC's Don Wilson.  

 

Upcoming schedule (Bull Run Library):

March 6 and 20.

Choice of times:  10:00, 10:45, 11:30 a.m.

Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 for a free appointment.  If the scheduled
dates are not convenient for you, you may request an alternate day and
time.

 

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. 


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