WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
January 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.
January 10 and 22 - Your Ancestor's Timeline
January 25 - Genealogy 101
February 7 and 26 - African Virginians: Sources before the Civil War
Feburary 22 - DNA and Surname Ancestry
Genealogy Doctor - Jan. 17, Feb. 21.
(See below for details.)
Thursday, January 10, 11 a.m.
repeated Tuesday, January 22, 7 p.m.
YOUR ANCESTOR'S TIMELINE:
A KEY TO GENEALOGICAL SUCCESS
Presented by Don Wilson
Genealogists may get overwhelmed by the number of documents they find
that seem to relate to the same family. Different documents may offer
contradictory or confusing stories. How to make sense of it all? How
do you know which documents belong to your ancestor? How do you
determine what documents are needed to prove your case? How do you know
you have covered all the bases? Could the evidence you seek already be
in your file?
RELIC's Virginiana librarian, Don Wilson, will show how a
simple timeline technique can be one of the most effective tools for
solving your family history puzzles. The hour-long program will be
presented twice at the Bull Run Regional Library in Manassas: on
Thursday, January 10, at 11 a.m., and on Tuesday, January 22, at 7 p.m.
To register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
[log in to unmask]
Friday, January 25, at 11 a.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 Friday, January 25, from 11 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]
Thursday, February 7, at 11 a.m.
repeated 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 Thursday,
February 7 at 11 a.m. and repeated 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]
Friday, February 22, 10:30 a.m. - noon.
USE OF DNA IN THE SEARCH FOR SURNAME ANCESTRY
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]
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):
January 17, February 21
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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