WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
September 2012
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> . The August list includes Marriages Performed by Elder W. M. Smoot, 1874-1936, indexed by Darlene L. Hunter, CG., from the original manuscript at the Primitive Baptist Library, Elon, N.C. Elder Smoot was pastor of the church at Occoquan.
Please note:
All branches of the Prince William Public Library System, including RELIC, will be closed on Friday, September 21, for staff training.
NO MORE SPACE IN “RELIC AFTER DARK”
There are no more spaces available for the eighth annual “RELIC After Dark” to be held at Bull Run Regional Library on Saturday, September 29. The featured speaker for the evening is renowned genealogist Megan Smolenyak2.
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 eNotifications/subscribe <http://eservice.pwcgov.org/eServices/eNotifications/subscribe.aspx> and select Library – What’s New in RELIC. All these programs will take place at the community room at Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA. Most programs last about one hour. 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 RELIC Programs <http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/RELIC-Programs.aspx> .
September 18, 7 pm – Genealogy 101, with Bev Veness.
September 29, 7-11 pm – RELIC After Dark, with Megan Smolenyak. [sold out]
October 11, 11 am – DAR/SAR Membership: Eligibility and Requirements, with Marie Vayer.
October 23, 7 pm – Neabsco Mills Iron Works, with Justin Patton.
November 15, 11 am – Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Records for Genealogists, with Zack Wilske.
November 27, 7 pm – Genealogy 201: Beyond the Basics, with Tish Como.
“Genealogy Doctor”: free counseling (contact us for an appointment).
GENEALOGY 101
Presented by Beverly Veness
Those curious about their family history have an opportunity to learn about methods, strategies and resources for tracing their roots at a free session sponsored by RELIC. The hour-long program, conducted by Beverly Veness of the RELIC staff, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at 7 p.m. This program, “Genealogy 101,” will highlight the numerous free genealogical resources available at RELIC and will explore basic techniques for tracking ancestors.
To register for this free program contact RELIC at 703-792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]
DAR / SAR MEMBERSHIP:
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
Presented by Marie Vayer
Interested in finding out if you qualify for membership in the DAR or SAR (Daughters / Sons of the American Revolution)? Find out from Marie Vayer, Registrar of The Prince William Resolves Chapter, DAR.
This program will be presented on Thursday, October 11, at 11 a.m. at Bull Run Regional Library and will last about an hour. To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]
NEABSCO MILLS IRONWORKS
Presented by Justin Patton
Justin Patton, RPA, Prince William County Archaeologist, will summarize archaeological and historical investigations conducted on the historic area known as Neabsco Mills Ironworks, located on Neabsco Creek in eastern Prince William County.
Owned and operated by the Tayloe family of Mount Airy plantation in Richmond County, Virginia, the Ironworks were an important part of the Chesapeake iron industry between the 1730s and the 1820s. It represented the longest, continually operating iron furnace in Northern Virginia.
Mr. Patton will also answer questions about archaeology in Prince William County. This program will be presented on Tuesday, October 23, at 7 p.m. at Bull Run Regional Library and will last about an hour. To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION RECORDS
FOR GENEALOGISTS
Presented by Zack Wilske
Part of the lure of family history is to find information about an ancestor’s voyage to America and to identify his or her place of birth in the old country. The federal government has been collecting information about immigrants for many years. The former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and now the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) are the focus of those collection efforts.
Zack Wilske, an historian with USCIS, will present “An Introduction to Immigration and Naturalization Service Records for Genealogists” at Bull Run Regional Library on Thursday, November 15, beginning at 11 a.m. This presentation will use case-study examples to provide an overview of federal records relevant to family history researchers. His talk will cover arrival and naturalization records available from both the USCIS Genealogy Program and the National Archives. Mr. Wilske’s research interests include the history of the INS and its records.
Please call (703) 792-4540 or email [log in to unmask] to register for this free program.
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 Tuesday, November 27, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Bull Run Library community room.
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]> .
“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] . 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. Closed Sept. 21, 2012.
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