WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
November 2014
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/RELIC/Pages/What%27s-New-in-RELIC.aspx>.
NEW IN THE DIGITAL LIBRARY
Here are recent additions to our free Digital Library, accessible at http://eservice.pwcgov.org/library/digitalLibrary/index.htm.
* History of Occoquan Baptist Church (also known as Bacon Race and Oak Grove), by Darlene L. Hunter, CG. A detailed chronicle of this congregation from 1765 to 1939, plus notes on associated meeting houses: Beulah (Occoquan), Jackson (Woodbine), and Quantico (Independent Hill).
* Prince William County People, 1701-1865, by Greg Mason. This update includes indexes to taxpayers in 1783, 1784, and 1785; indexes to African American persons and associates mentioned in Joan Peters’ abstracts of court minutes 1752-1865; and a preliminary index to the 1782 land tax list.
* Updates to a number of indexes prepared by Margaret Binning: Prince William County High School Graduates (to 1959), Historic Sites Index, Photographic Archive (catalog of historic photos), Births, Marriages, Deaths, and Baker Funeral Home Records.
* Among our historic newspapers online, The Manassas Journal now has full coverage 1895-1939 (that is, all surviving issues to 1939). No general search engine yet, but individual issues may be searched with CTRL+F.
Please consider joining the Friends of Central and Bull Run Libraries whose efforts generously provide support for RELIC’s programming and help fund special speakers. We need your membership and help with The Friends Book Shop, their major source of revenue, located in the lobby of Bull Run Library. Here is a link to their membership application: Friends Application<http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Documents/Friends%20of%20Central%20and%20Bull%20Run%20Library.pdf> Thank you.
RELIC PROGRAMS
Here are our latest offerings. Funding for selected RELIC programs* is provided by the Friends of Central and Bull Run Libraries. To be notified of upcoming programs and new resources in RELIC, visit eNotifications/subscribe<http://eservice.pwcgov.org/eServices/eNotifications/subscribe.aspx> and select Library – What’s New in RELIC. Unless otherwise stated, all these 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://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/RELIC-Programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
November 13, 11 a.m. – Finding Your Family in the Library, with Don Wilson.
November 18, 7 p.m. – Before Virginia: Finding the Origins of Colonial Immigrants, with Victor Dunn, CG.*
December 11, 11 a.m. – Genealogy 201: Beyond the Basics, with Tish Como.
January 8, 11 a.m. – How to Be Successful Using DNA in Your Genealogy Research, with Jim Bartlett.
January 20, 7 p.m. – How to Be Successful Using DNA in Your Genealogy Research, with Jim Bartlett. (Repeat)
“Genealogy Doctor”: free counseling (contact us for an appointment).
For a comprehensive list of upcoming genealogical programs scheduled in the Washington metropolitan area we recommend you see Harold’s List, compiled monthly by genealogist Harold McClendon of Mount Vernon, Virginia: http://mvgenealogy.org/PDFs/Upcoming_Genealogy_Events.pdf or email him at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to subscribe.
FINDING YOUR FAMILY IN THE LIBRARY
Presented by Don Wilson
Searching for your ancestors at a local library or major research center requires a certain amount of planning. RELIC’s Don Wilson will present a talk on “Finding Your Family in the Library: Making the Most of Your Library’s Resources.” He will discuss resources available at many libraries today, how to prepare for your visit, how to make the best use of your time, and how to obtain expert help for your problem from library staff. The program will be held Thursday, November 13, at 11 a.m., at Bull Run Regional Library.
Please call (703) 792-4540 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to register for this free program. You may also register at RELIC Programs<http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/RELIC-Programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
BEFORE VIRGINIA:
FINDING THE ORIGINS OF COLONIAL IMMIGRANTS
Presented by Victor Dunn, CG
Determining a Virginia immigrant’s origins can be a challenge. Certified genealogist Victor Dunn will show what sources and techiques are available to take your Virginia ancestry across the ocean. The program will be held on Tuesday, November 18, at 7 p.m. at Bull Run Regional Library.
To reserve a seat for this free program, please contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register at RELIC Programs<http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/RELIC-Programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
GENEALOGY 201: BEYOND THE BASICS
Presented by Tish Como
Genealogy 101 introduced basic resources and techniques for researching your family’s history. Genealogy 201 presents alternate resources to enhance your family’s history and advanced search techniques to help maximize your results from online databases including census records, passenger lists, maps, and books. RELIC’s Tish Como will present this program on Thursday, December 11, 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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register at RELIC Programs<http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/RELIC-Programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL USING DNA
IN YOUR GENEALOGY RESEARCH
Presented by Jim Bartlett
Learn what you can, and cannot, determine from the various DNA tests (Y-DNA, mtDNA and atDNA) from Jim Bartlett, who has been an active genealogist since 1974. He administers the BARTLETT-DNA Project, with 250 participants, and successfully uses DNA test results as an essential part of his genealogy research. Jim’s explanations and examples do not require an understanding of the biology behind the tests. His discussion will provide examples of what the various test results look like and how you can use them to further your genealogy research.
This 90 minute program will be presented twice at Bull Run Library: Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 11 a.m. and on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at 7 p.m. To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register at RELIC Programs<http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/RELIC-Programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
“Genealogy Doctor” Accepting Appointments for Research Help
Don Wilson, head of RELIC, 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]<mailto:[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/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/Ask-RELIC.aspx> or by calling us at 703-792-4540. Hours, September to June (ET): Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm. Closed Federal holidays.
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