Gen Tech News: Pinterest

Welcome and thank you for stopping by this weeks SCDL Tree Talk Tuesday post. This week we are going to take a look at Pinterest. I know what your thinking..."Did I just read that right...Pinterest...for Genealogy?" Yeap, that's correct. You can use Pinterest for just about anything you are interested in.   Think of it  as a big bulletin board (in this case a virtual one) where you "pin" your favorite pictures of family, postcards from places you have or want to visit and  things you want to remember to look at later.
So how does this work for the Genealogist? Simple, if you already have a Pinterest Account, begin creating boards and title them things such as "My Ancestors", "Places My Ancestors Lived", "Research Tips"and then begin searching for pins in the search box about the topics you created boards for or upload your own pins.


For more information and tips on using Pinterest for Genealogy check out the following articles listed below. Clicking on the link will take you to the library catalog where the magazines are available. 



Family Tree Magazine March/April 2014 "Social Media Maverics"
American Spirit Magazine September/October 2014 "5 Ways to use Pinterest for Genealogy"

What's New "What Did They Mean By That" by John Drake J.D

Welcome to this week's Tree Talk Tuesday. As Genealogists we are always on the hunt through court records, cemeteries, family bibles, county histories and various other resources in hopes of finding that next branch of our family tree. Often times when while we are doing this, we come across a word or phrase that sound odd to the modern ear. So, then our hunt turns to finding out more about what that odd word or phrase meant and in this week's Tree Talk Tuesday blog post we are focusing on just that.




Recently the Genealogy Department  has added two books by Paul Drake J.D, title "What Did They Mean By That" and "More What Did They Mean By That". Mr. Drake created these books to help Genealogists in their search for understanding phrases, abbreviations and definitions of words that come up in Historical records and texts. 

The following is a sample of an abbreviation from the book;

"7br: or 7ber= September" (pg xiv)
"fower"= four (4) (pg xii)





 
Here is another example showing the definition of a word from the book;

"dorseteen, dorsetine:  a cloth or fabric, probably now unknown, e.g. "in 1798 Kuhn & Risberg of Philadelphia advertised 'assorted silk, camblets (q.v.) hairbines and dorsteens for sale""(pg. 94)



Both of these books are organized alphabetically making searching for a term or phrase simple. Currently the department has two copies of each of these. One set circulates (you can check them out) and the other set is "library use only." So next time you come across a odd word, abbreviation or phrase you may want to check out these resources.


Happy Ancestor Hunting!


To check out these books please visit our online catalog or visit the department.

Genealogy Programs: October is Family History Month

    Welcome to this week's SCDL Tree Talk Tuesday. It's that time of year when we  turn out attention to celebrating Family History Month. We have been busy here in the Genealogy Department putting together some exciting programs to help you learn about the many resources available to help you trace your family history. Whether you are a beginner or have been researching for years there something for everyone!

    Below you will find all the programs for the month of October. You can register for any of these programs by using the Events Calendar at the SCDL website; https://www.thesmartstore.org/events/show. To search the calendar you'll need to choose the branch location of the program. You can also register by calling the Genealogy Department (330-458-2765). We look forward to seeing you either at the programs or in the department.


Saturday, October 4, 2014 @ Jackson

      *Genealogy Basics 1:00-2:30pm
      *Using the Federal Census Effectively 3:00-4:30pm

Saturday, October 11, 2014 @ Jackson

     *Ohio Courthouse Records 1:00-2:30pm
     *Finding Records Online 3:00-4:30pm

Saturday, October 18, 2014 @ Jackson
     
      *Genealogy Databases @ SCDL: 1:00-2:30pm
      *Genealogy Computer Programs 3:00-4:30pm


Thursday, October 23, 2014 @ Plain Community Branch
  
     *Effectively Using Ancestry.com: 1-2:30pm (Seating is limited)

Saturday, October 25, 2014 @ Main

     *4th Annual Diggin' In the Dark: Genealogy Afterhours: 6:00-Midnight
                      (Registration is required to attend this program.)