Delaware Genealogical Society

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2008: Dec none
DC Bus Trip prob 3/09
Read Writing TBD->
Previous Activities

Delaware Genealogical Research Guide

2005 review

DGS Journal:
.. Contents v.1-14
.. Index v.1-12
.. Index v.11 #3

Other Publications

Projects:
Delaware Families
.. (1787-1800)
.. Likely v#1 Names
.. Register Ancestor
.. 2750+ Focus Persons
Transcriptions/Abstract
... Taxes 1787-1800
... Orphans' Court

... Newspapers
Volunteer to Help!

update: 2 January 2009

Useful Links: DGS Resources:
Search DGS Queries
Delaware Surnames
Delaware 1775 Map
Delaware Hundreds
Delaware Towns

DE Resources::
Delaware Historical Society .. Genealogies
DE Public Archives
.. Collections
.. Probates to 1925
.. Library:
.. Digital Archives
.. Schedule of Events
.. DE Library Catalog:
In Green Bar, click:
1. Digital Collections
2. Hyperion Hierarchy
3. Delaware Public
... Archives
4. Digital Delawareana
...for following databases:
...[use Internet Explorer
...allow pop-up windows]
Dutch/Swedes 1609-64
Swedes on the Delaware
Delaware Place Names
Delaware Role WWII
Washington 1777 Army
Hist of DE 1609-1888

Delaware GenWeb:
... New Castle
... Kent, Sussex
Downstate DE Gen Soc
Other DE Repositories

Nearby State/Co Links

Other Databases::
DE Newspaper Project: Extant issues
DE Libraries (free):
HeritageQuest:
. census,20K books
. PERSI, RevWar
. PA Gaz(1728+)
. AccessibleArchives Univ. of Delaware:
. Old DE Newspapers
. Orphans 1790-1830 ,
. Tax1798/CityDirectory
UD Newspaper Images:
BrooklynEagle1841-1902
Cecil Whig 1870-74
CO/MO/UT State
.. Newspapers 1859+

Student-Only Databases
. but can use at UD:
Accessible Archives:
.. 1700s-1800s
African-AmerNews1800s
America's Historical
Newspapers 1690-1876
Ancestry Library Edition
LondonTimes1785-1985
ProQuest Hist. News:
. NY Times 1851-2003
. WallStJour1889-1989

Other Newspapers:
By state; Indexes;
Library of Congress Newspaper Pay Sites: GenealogyBank($70/yr):
.PhilyInquirer1860-1922
.1,300 others, more
NewspaperArchive.com,
Godfrey Scholar($35/y):
19th Century News, EBSCO

Professional Research
.. BCG: Certification
.. APG; DGS

Other Resources:
Cyndi's List
US GenWeb: Search
LDS: Library Catalog
.... Family Search
LDS Images (in Beta Test):
Projects: Now, Future, Done Volunteer Indexing
Eastman Letter Review Other Useful Links:

G oo gl e; MapQuest, ancestry.com,
Group Mailing Lists

update: October 11, 2008

DELAWARE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

A warm welcome to all
who share an interest in family history
and in Delaware's people, past and present.

Fran Allmond, president

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Upcoming DGS Meetings

Generally 3rd Tues, Sep to May, except Dec; 7:30-9:30pm (doors open at 7pm)
at Delaware Historical Society (DHS)

NO DECEMBER MEETING - HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

NOTE EARLIER TIME AND DIFFERENT PLACE:
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Brandywine Hundred Library, Foulk Road, Wilmington DE in Room 209B.
7-8:50pm (The library closes at 9pm).
SPEAKER: Moira Conlan or Tom Summers on Cooperative Agreement between Delaware Public Archives and ancestry.com
ABSTRACT: Details and timing of the cooperative agreement between Delaware Public Archives and Ancestry.com to digitize thousands of records of the Delaware Public Archives and making them available.
BACKGROUND: Tom Summers is Manager of Outreach Services at the Delaware Public Archives

NOTE EARLIER TIME AND DIFFERENT PLACE:
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Brandywine Hundred Library, Foulk Road, Wilmington DE in Room 209B
7-8:50pm (The library closes at 9pm).
SPEAKER: Toni Young on Becoming American/Remaining Jewish
ABSTRACT: Toni Young is an author of Becoming American/Remaining Jewish [at books.google.com] and will describe the genealogical resources she used to write her book, the story of Wilmington, Delaware's first jewish community, 1879-1924.
BACKGROUND: Toni Young chairs United Jewish Council's Global Operations: Israel & Overseas Coordinating Council and is a Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. She is a past chair of Israel Initiatives formerly known as P2K. Toni was the first woman to serve as the President of the Jewish Federation of Delaware.

NOTE EARLIER TIME AND DIFFERENT PLACE:
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Brandywine Hundred Library, Foulk Road, Wilmington DE in Room 209B
7-8:50pm (The library closes at 9pm).
SPEAKER: Noel Kurht on The Mayflower Society
ABSTRACT: Noel Kurht speak on the historical background of The Mayflower Society and of the Mayflower Compact. He will also outline the entrance requirements and the sources required to become a member.
BACKGROUND: Noel Kurht is President of the local Mayflower Society in Delaware [national web site: Mayflower Society]

For More Details on former and future programs, see Calendar of Local Events

Washington DC Bus Trip - probably in March, 2009

Leaves 7am from Aldersgate Church parking lot (on Route 202 just north of Fairfax Shopping Center) and 7:20am from Bob's Big Boy parking lot (Newark I-95 rest stop)
ITINERARY: Washington DC stops: DAR Library (admission $6), National Archives (can walk to Library of Congress), Smithsonium Castle;
RETURN: bus leaves DAR at 4:10pm sharp, the Archives at 4:20pm sharp and Smithsonium at 4:30pm sharp and arrives in Delaware about 7:00pm;
COST: $27 DGS member, $30 non-member; more details
CONTACT: Diane Eckles or (302)-475-2954

Free Family Research Help at
Delaware Historical Society
3rd Saturday of each month (10 am to 4 pm)
call Kay Schorah at (302)-328-8764 to schedule a time slot:
2009 schedule: Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15

Delaware Historical Society now open 3rd Saturday
(10 am to 4 pm) DGS Volunteers Needed 3rd Saturday at HSD Library The Delaware Historical Society Research Library will now be open on third Saturday of each month except for holiday conflicts. The Delaware Genealogical Society has committed to provide at least two volunteers to assist with staffing needs. You may volunteer for the entire day or for one of two shifts, 10 am -1 pm or 1 pm -4 pm. The only requirement is that you attend a 2-hour training session. If you are interested, please contact Linda at her email or by phone: (302)-652-1375.

Other Regional Genealogical Presentations - see also Archives talks (right sidebar)

Most Recent DGS Publications
[Order Form]
Sussex Co Orphans' Court Books BC, DE and F (2004-5)
DGS Journal CD (v.1-10, 11 #1,#2) (2004)
Delaware Genealogical Research Guide (2002), 52 pages

Research Guide 2005 review

Gov. Minner's Proclamation and Images from the
DGS 30th Anniversary Dinner (October 2007)

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