August 15, 2022
Gathering Registration Deadline
| “It’s about connections that we have with one another.” – Russ |
| Editors’ note: The registration deadline of August 20 is for t-shirts and tote-bags orders. You can register for the Gathering after August 20, but you won’t be able to order a t-shirt and tote-bag. We hope to see you there! Registration forms are at the end of this email. ——————————————————————————————————— Understandably, many were cautious and didn’t click on the link in the last newsletter. This link is safe – not malware. See Russ Gasero’s one minute video here: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/736010550 Russ will speak Friday evening – “Something to Chew On: A Story About Archives” and deliver the message Sunday morning at the Old Mud service. If you’ve not yet heard Russ, you’re in for a treat! ——————————————————————————————————— James O’Neill wrote: Hi Janice…if you remember I’m on the DAG and I performed this laser scan and created this Matterport 3D Tour of the Old Mud Meeting House. I’m not sure if you’ve seen it…it’s not totally finished yet as I’m waiting for more content from Amelie and her contacts. I can always add content as videos, text, URL links later and I’d be happy to work on it for the Cousins…Best, James https://my.treedis.com/asset/6a86dfde On top is a series of photos taken from the Tour…in middle a locator map…and below is the Tour; clicking on the play opens it and navigation icons are on bottom left of the Tour screen…enjoy! ——————————————————————————————————— Chris Canine wrote: “Stories, Legends, and Lore” I know some of us may have heard a tale about our Patriot ancestors that are a part of the Low Dutch community. Today I would like to share a story of the Canine family patriot grandfather Sgt. Peter Canine/Carnine of New Jersey. The story begins with our grandfather living with Captain Verbrycke at the time of the Declaration of Independence. In the application for pension his wife gives oath, “He was living in the family of William Verbricke and acting as a clerk for him in his store.” “He continued to live with Captain/later Major Verbrycke for two or three years after the marriage.” Major Verbryke’s widow in 1837 when applying for a pension, recalls a “skirmish at Millstone, the latter of which was only twelve miles from their residence. Owing as she was then informed of the activity of her husband in the service there an attempt made by some British troops to surprise and take her husband prisoner whilst he was at home on leave. He, however, made his escape and our house was plundered by them of many articles of property.” John Tuney giving deposition in the same application states, “he distinctly recalls that the British made an effort to take the Captain prisoner by attacking his house in the night, but the Captain made his escape and went over to his father-in-laws Mr. Lows and took with him his little son. John Tuney also gave testimony in the application for Peter Canine for a Revolutionary War Pension. “This Deponent recollect that the British came to the house of s’d Canine after Capt. Verbrycke and plundered and took Blankets & Knapsacks and filled their canteens with rum, and threatened to kill the said Canine.” By the grace and mercy of God they did not kill our grandfather that night! It speaks to the fact we are all miracles and the events of history are woven throughout time past, present and future! What a blessing it is to have this tidbit of history documented to dream and imagine about, that took place so long ago! Your cousin, Chris Canine ——————————————————————————————————— Anne Tangeman wrote: Kay Rogers and I would like to donate a framed print of a Dutch scene. We will bring it with us September 16th. Unfortunately, I cannot find the picture of it on my phone, it is probably 20″ by 24″. Editor: Thank you, Anne & Kay! We are happy to have all donations for the silent auction. ——————————————————————————————————— Jeffrey Leach joined our mail list and wrote: Dutch connection: I’m descended from Hendrick Banta and Antjin Demarest, who led a Dutch migration to the Low Dutch Tract of Kentucky. (Also descended from Joseph Boone, Jr., a cousin of Daniel Boone.) My grandparents migrated from Kentucky to Indiana, then my Dad joined the military and settled in Maryland after living all over the world. I have met two other descendants of Epke Jakobs (Banta) over the years. There are over 70,000 of us, according to one estimate. ——————————————————————————————————— Mary Jo Gohmann wrote: Dear Dutch Cousins, You might want to sign up for some of the listed webinars at GSBC below. Of particular interest might be Four Unfamiliar Bergen County Resources on October 10, 2022. The Dutch Door Genealogy website will be addressed, as well as the Olin Zabriskie papers and the Revolutionary War Erskine maps, and the Bergen Co. Division of Cultural and Historical Affairs website. I only wish they had advertised our Dutch Cousins of KY Gathering on September 16-18, 2022 in Frankfort KY at the Harold Benson Farm. Research day to follow at the Harrodsburg Historical Society on Monday, September 19, 2022. See www.dutchcousins.org for more information. Sincerely, Mary Jo Gohmann Dutch Cousins President.  August EventSeptember EventsOctober EventsGSBC Video LibraryLibrary Websites/Blogs/NewsVolunteer Opportunities Our WebsiteAugust EventGSBC Summer Meeting Annual Genealogy Q&A + Ask the Experts! Location: Ridgewood Public Library In-Person Event No registration required. Monday, Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm Masks are not required, but encouraged Join GSBC as we welcome a panel of experts to answer your questions, share experiences, and bust through some brick-walls! All are welcome—whether you are a new researcher, curious about getting into genealogy, or have many years of experience—come and join in the conversation. It’s always a fun evening! Free and open to the public—all are welcome. September EventsGSBC Extra! (Online) The Why, Where, When, What, and How of Lineage & Hereditary Societies Presentation by Christine Cohen Monday, 12 September 2022 @ 2pm Eastern, Online Have you ever thought of joining a Lineage or Hereditary Society? What is the purpose of the society? Who are they composed of? Where do you find them? How do you join them? Why would you join them? What activities or events do they perform? Do you need professional assistance to join them? Do you need an invitation? What free or member benefits are available? Is DNA results a membership option? REGISTER  Free and open to the public—all are welcome.GSBC General Meeting (Hybrid—online and in-person) Discovering Your UK/Irish Roots Online: Websites and Resources for English, Welsh, Irish, and Scottish Ancestry Presentation by Debra Dudek Monday, 26 September 2022 @ 7pm Eastern This program will lead you through the resources and search techniques for the three big UK and Irish databases: FindMyPast, ScotlandsPeople and RootsIreland. Learn what’s new on these databases, how you can apply them to your research and how privacy and information rights impact your quest for records. Free and open to the public—all are welcome. Online webinar registrationAlso, in person at Ridgewood Public Library, 125 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (No registration required.) October EventsGSBC Extra! (Online) Four Unfamiliar Bergen County Resources Presentation by Peggy W. Norris, MS, MLIS, Monday, 10 October 2022 @ 2pm Eastern A tour of some rich, but often overlooked Bergen County (New Jersey) Resources, including the Dutch Door Genealogy website, the George Olin Zabriskie papers, the Revolutionary War Erskine maps, and the Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historical Affairs website. REGISTER  Free and open to the public—all are welcome.GSBC General Meeting (Hybrid—online and in-person) New Milford, “The Birthplace” of Bergen County Presentation by Nancy Varettoni Monday, 24 October 2022 @ 7pm EasternIt might seem puzzling that the borough is just celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022. This presentation explores why there’s a 245-year gap between two of New Milford’s most significant dates: its birthday, June 8, 1677, and its anniversary of incorporation, April 18, 1922. It also highlights the people and events that shaped its unique history.  Online webinar registration Also, in person at Ridgewood Public Library Auditorium, 125 N Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Free and open to the public—all are welcome. GSBC Video LibraryVideos from the 2020 RPL-GSBC Virtual Lock-in are now available at https://www.njgsbc.org/gsbc-video-library/:Bergen County ResearchBeyond the BasicsCity DirectoriesDNA RoundtableVideos of our past meetings are still available to members of GSBC. On the video page, click on the GSBC Recorded Presentation box. Please join to view these wonderful assets.Library Annual RPL-GSBC Lock-in is coming!  Date of event: Saturday September 10 Time: 5pm-10pm Location: Ridgewood Public Library Description: Co-sponsored by the Ridgewood Public Library and the Genealogical Society of Bergen County, the 19th Annual Genealogy Lock-in offers genealogists of all levels the chance to: Spend the evening researching, learning and sharing Ask the Experts your brick wall questions Attend workshops such as Irish Genealogy, DNA Roundtable, 1950 Census and more Receive individual assistance from a genealogy expertRegister online . There is a $10 fee per person (checks can be made payable to the Genealogical Society of Bergen County). Payments can be mailed to:Genealogical Society of Bergen CountyP.O. Box 432Midland Park, NJ 07432 Registration deadline: September 2, 2022Please arrive by 4:30pm to check-in (doors lock at 5pm). A light supper will be served. An expert panel of GSBC genealogists will be waiting for your questions at the Lock-in. The moderator requests you to submit your questions ahead of time for review. When submitting your question, make sure to identify: What sources you have already searched What you have already found Please send any brick-wall questions for our Experts Panel to: skiefer@ridgewoodlibrary.org Questions? Contact Local History Librarian Sarah Kiefer at 201-670-5600 x135 or skiefer@ridgewoodlibrary.org.Genealogy consultations by Remote Assistance: For genealogy one-to-one assistance, email gsbc.queries@gmail.com with your request. to “meet” with the genealogy consultant. Our consultants are available by appointment. You will receive a confirmation email of the scheduled time, along with information on how to attend the remote meeting. You’ll need access to a computer and/or smartphone, along with Internet access. The Ridgewood Library’s Newspaperarchive subscription is available from home. GSBC members can gain access by sending an email skiefer@ridgewoodlibrary.org to get the credentials for access. Websites/Blogs/News New Free AI Tool That Can Fix Most Old Photos Instantly (EOGN) Read about it 2022 New York State Family History Conference New York State’s largest family history event returns this September and October, featuring more than 50 educational sessions, in-person events in Albany, New York, and online activities through the NYSFHC @ Home pass. For info on sessions, events, and info about the conference click here. Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree 2022 – 3 Virtual Conferences! You won’t want to miss out on this year’s Jamboree, with the Genealogy Jamboree conference; Genetic Genealogy conference; and JamboFREE sessions in between, and over 80 sessions on a wide variety of topics from the some of the best speakers in the field!Legacy Family Webinars registration for 2022 webinarsLegacy Family Webinars is now holding monthly themed FREE conferences. Upcoming conferences: New England (August), 2nd annual Webtember event (September), Writing and Publishing (October), Census (December)Saturday, August 27! Enjoy five, completely FREE, pre-recorded classes on the topic of New England2 classes are brand new, 3 classes are selected from the members-only webinar library. The cost to attend is, well, zero. Viewing all five classes is free. There’s no registration necessary. Even the syllabus is free for the day. Opens, at 12am GMT on Saturday and concludes at 11:59pm Hawaii Standard Time Saturday night. No registration required. Join at http://www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com/conference Volunteer Opportunities GSBC is an all volunteer organization. The work that we do cannot be accomplished without our members volunteering:The Archivist is looking for original content from GSBC members. If you have an interesting story to tell about your research we want to read about it! There’s a story behind every record, relative and piece of information you find. And we want to give you the platform to tell it. We are also looking for proofreaders and anyone with editing skills. So if you have something to offer, an interesting story to tell, and/or want to get involved in the Archivist, contact us: contact@njgsbc.orgWe are looking for people to host Special Interest Groups (SIG) on a quarterly basis. If there is an area of interest that you feel others want to share information and seek help from other researchers, create and host a SIG.Do you have technology knowledge? Our website is being revamped and we are looking for a co-webmaster in a WordPress environment. Database expertise?New indexing projects are on the horizon. A coordinator is needed.Would you like to help others learn about genealogy? Volunteer to be a Genealogy Consultant with GSBC. GoToWebinar backup co-orgainizer, work with another organizer during webinar.We are always looking for members to various tasks. So if you would like to get actively involved in the society, and would like to have a voice in its future, contact us at contact@njgsbc.org Our Website We now have videos of the meetings (where the presenter gave permission) published on the website. You can access them in the member-only section of the website here. Reminder: Some of the videos may be limited in how long they will be on our website at presenter request. See our query guidelines on how to submit an effective query. You can check the genealogy consultants schedule here. (you can hide other categories with the category filter.You can always check for classes, programs and genealogy consultants’ availability at our website. Our Facebook Page has all the latest news If you have any information that could be useful to other members, or an interesting website, or a genealogical story, please send it along to contact@njgsbc.org for inclusion into the E-News or the Archivist. We can always use contributions, no matter how small.   |
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