Beginning Genealogy
Adults: Learn the basics of and discover some helpful research tools available in the Genealogy dept. at Main library, including Ancestry.com. Bring some family history to complete pedigree and family group sheets. A search using the 1940 Census will be demonstrated.
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Trees and Roots -- What's the Difference?
Teens/Adults: We will learn how to research your family ancestry using online resources. Bring your family tree.
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Using Ancestry.com Effectively
Adults: Learn to use Ancentry.com in this hands–on computer class. Class size is limited.
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Learning to Climb the Family Tree
Greetings and welcome to the SCDL Tree Talk Tuesdays Blog. With summer now offically here, it's a great time of family pinics and resaerch road trips for the avid genealogist. This week are out topic is Learning to Climb the Family Tree. Whether you are a newbie or a pro at researching there is always something new to learn. The Genealogy Department at the Stark County District Library is offering free programs this summer to help you climb the family tree. Below you will find a list of the programs. Simply follow the link and you can register. If you have questions please feel free to contact the genealogy department genealogy@starklibrary.org
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Canton Lumber Company
Welcome to this week's SCDL Tree Talk Tuesday. Today we are showcasing this great photo that we recently aquired. While we don't know who the individuals are in the picture, we do know that it was probably a "float" that was used for the July 4th Parade in 1913 in Canton, Ohio.
The Canton Lumber Company was organized in 1901, with the office and yard being located at 601-613 E. North St. (which is now 6st. NE). In 1929 the company went into receivership.
Sources:
Stark History of Stark County by E.T. Heald.
Canton City Directory 1909-1910.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
June is the Month for Weddings!
Welcome to this weeks Tree Talk Tuesday. So glad you stopped by. This week we put up a display in the department on Marriage, since the month of June is popular for weddings. So to coincide with that the topic for this weeks post is....Marriage Records!
Marriage Records can be a great source for finding more information about your family. Where do you find these records? There are two type of records that one may find when reaserching marraiges. A Civil Record or a Church record. The civil record of marriage will be recorded with a govermental office such as the probate court, clerk of courts etc. The church record will be housed with the church or minister that handled the marriage.
For Stark County the marriage records begin when the Probate Court was form in 1809. Pre 1900 records only list the couple who were married and who married them. After 1900 you will find a bit more information on the record. This may include who took out the license and sometimes a relative could be mentioned if the person is a minor. After 1910 the marriage records look more like they do currently. They give the name of the bride and groom, where they were born, how old their are, their residence at the time of the license being taken out, their parents names, if they have been divorce and if so minor children are listed.
In todays world the question that often arrises, can I find these records online? Yes and No. One place you can check for marriage is Familysearch.org They have filmed some Ohio County Marriage Record books and indexed them on their website. The website is free to use and you can print the record you find.
I hope this information was helpful until next week!
Marriage Records can be a great source for finding more information about your family. Where do you find these records? There are two type of records that one may find when reaserching marraiges. A Civil Record or a Church record. The civil record of marriage will be recorded with a govermental office such as the probate court, clerk of courts etc. The church record will be housed with the church or minister that handled the marriage.
For Stark County the marriage records begin when the Probate Court was form in 1809. Pre 1900 records only list the couple who were married and who married them. After 1900 you will find a bit more information on the record. This may include who took out the license and sometimes a relative could be mentioned if the person is a minor. After 1910 the marriage records look more like they do currently. They give the name of the bride and groom, where they were born, how old their are, their residence at the time of the license being taken out, their parents names, if they have been divorce and if so minor children are listed.
In todays world the question that often arrises, can I find these records online? Yes and No. One place you can check for marriage is Familysearch.org They have filmed some Ohio County Marriage Record books and indexed them on their website. The website is free to use and you can print the record you find.
I hope this information was helpful until next week!
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