I can't say I've done alot of genealogy this week. I've been busy working at Ford - doing a little volunteer work. Its good to give back to the community in some way, no matter if its big or small, every little bit helps.
One of the benefits of being able to volunteer where I do is that I do get a wee bit of down time here and there, so if I have my computer along (which I always do!) I can do a bit of surfing.
One of my brick walls is the family of my third great grandmother, Henrietta Hegele. I've not done alot of work on her line, I do know who her parents are, John George Hegele (b.ca 1801 Germany) and his wife, Henrietta. Don't know her maiden name YET. I also know that Henrietta has siblings, Christian, John, Christiana & Mary. On one of my downtimes I decided to see if I could find them after they entered this country. I knew when Henrietta married John Peterman (1852) but beyond that not much.
I finally found them in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Now I have more definite dates and a place to begin searching for more information on the family. A few minutes here and there sometimes yeilds more results than hours... amazing.
Have a great weekend!
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17 January 2014
18 October 2012
Giving Back
The other day I was thinking about all the great things that have taken place in my "genealogical life" and I how lucky I am to have had so many great things transpire over the years.
So many great people reaching out to help me when I first started out, people who took the time to answer my dumb questions, people who shared their information with me, people who took the time to explain how to use readers, how to use soundex and the list goes on and on.
Remember when you were a newbie? When you had no clue what that strange piece of equipment did or how to use it? I'm a firm believer in what goes around comes around or as some like to call it Karma. But I also believe that you have to give back.
Taking the time to help someone who obviously is in need of some assistance, someone to show them a few simple helps. When we all work together things progress at a much faster and sometimes smoother pace. That's why its important to give back.
Perhaps you could do some indexing for your society or for Family Search? Perhaps volunteer at your local library or get involved in your Genie society? Its important to give back, when you give back not only does the society or organization you help win, but you win!
Won't you please think about it? Thanks...
So many great people reaching out to help me when I first started out, people who took the time to answer my dumb questions, people who shared their information with me, people who took the time to explain how to use readers, how to use soundex and the list goes on and on.
Remember when you were a newbie? When you had no clue what that strange piece of equipment did or how to use it? I'm a firm believer in what goes around comes around or as some like to call it Karma. But I also believe that you have to give back.
Taking the time to help someone who obviously is in need of some assistance, someone to show them a few simple helps. When we all work together things progress at a much faster and sometimes smoother pace. That's why its important to give back.
Perhaps you could do some indexing for your society or for Family Search? Perhaps volunteer at your local library or get involved in your Genie society? Its important to give back, when you give back not only does the society or organization you help win, but you win!
Won't you please think about it? Thanks...
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