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Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: olivant]
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04/02/12 05:21 PM
04/02/12 05:21 PM
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Oli, I was doing research a number of years ago thru Ellis Island and actually found my grandparents records (both sides of my family)and purchased the manifest of my grandparents and my father (who was just a little boy) from Italy to Ellis Island. I even got pictures of the ship they sailed on.  The manifest was hand written (also comes typed) and asks several questions. One of the questions was "how much money do you have on you?" My grandfather had $25. Can you imagine?  I made up a little album of those type of things and gave it to my father one Christmas. He LOVED it. Anyway, I saved the link to my favorites and will do more follow-up research. Thanks for the link. TIS
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Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: The Italian Stallionette]
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04/04/12 11:54 AM
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I started looking thru as well but from what I understand you need to go by address and not name? AND when I pull up address I get a page 1 & page 2 with no name. It's a bit confusing but I haven't totally gotten into it yet. I plan to tho. TIS You find the street first and its enumeration districts. Then you go to the enumeration districts, click on the book, and go through the names page by page. Each book has about 25 pages.
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Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: olivant]
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04/04/12 09:05 PM
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Oli, I've been playing with that site a good part of the day. I found some relatives, but didn't see my grandparents on either side which seems odd.  Unless there is an easier way, I went thru all the lists in the particular city. Then, I thought I'd go to Ancestry.com because I hadn't visited that site in years. It turns out they too have access to the same census records. I did some general searching in other areas and found my father's military records (which they have but you must buy if you want a copy). Anyway, I probably will play around with it so more because I enjoy this type of thing. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
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04/04/12 09:39 PM
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I know the street that my mother lived on in the Bronx The first book I pulled up was 48 pages, and I only got through 11 of it before I lost patience. I think my eyes are just too tired tonight, but I definitely want to try again! Also, the questions (ie Occupation, etc)are on the top of the page (going sideways) LOL and you have to scroll up to find questions to the answers given on the line you're reading.  Know what I mean? The manifests from Ellis Island were more or less the same. I too will continue to search because all and all, I do find it fun.  I got more info from my brother tonight as far as streets my grandparents/parents lived on back in 1940. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: olivant]
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04/05/12 02:27 PM
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Try this Ancestry.com link (upper right where it says 1940 census). It's much easier to scroll. Btw, I don't know if Ancestry is only temporarily giving access or not BUT it's much easier to navigate. You may have to join which costs nothing. TIS http://search.ancestry.com/search/?o_xid=36196&o_lid=36196&o_sch=External+Paid+Media
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"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
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04/05/12 03:15 PM
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Btw, I don't know if Ancestry is only temporarily giving access or not BUT it's much easier to navigate. You may have to join which costs nothing.
Ancestry.com is a wonderful site if you're interested in researching your family's genealogy. They do charge a membership fee but I'd recommend it for someone who is doing this kind of research. They are giving free access to many of the records for ten days (from April 1 - April 10).
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Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: J Geoff]
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04/06/12 03:08 PM
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(CBS/AP) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Two Navy pilots ejected from a fighter jet Friday, sending the unmanned plane careening into a Virginia Beach apartment complex and tearing the roof off at least one building that was engulfed in flames, officials said.
Local officials reported three injuries, including the pilot, but no deaths. Bruce Nedelka, Virginia Beach EMS division chief, said several people were being treated for smoke inhalation. CBS affiliate WTKR reports that at least five people have been taken to the hospital for treatment.
The Navy said both people on board the jet ejected before it crashed around noon and were being taken to hospitals for observation.
Nedelka said that witnesses saw fuel being dumped from the jet before it went down, and that fuel was found on buildings and vehicles in the area. He said that maneuver likely prevented what could have been a massive fireball and fire.
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Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: Lilo]
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04/06/12 06:35 PM
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Re: The 1940 census. I took a while, but I found my grandparents (dad's side).  How do I get it to print? I tried and get nearly a blank page.  I can't print from that page. Do I HAVE to download first and then print? Also, if I do download, I get a warning box asking me if I trust this site. Anyone know? I'd really like to print it but I'm wondering if it's only for on-line view. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: olivant]
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04/06/12 06:56 PM
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TIS, the page has a download button. Print from it. So it IS safe to download from? I will give it a shot. Thanks Oli TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: J Geoff]
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04/09/12 06:06 PM
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I had Easter dinner with my wife, kids, parents, grandmother, an uncle and aunt, brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephews, ranging in ages from 7 to 97. We were tightly squeezed around a table that couldn't contain the platters of food. Most of us sat on old folding chairs from my parents' basement (painted in pastels for the holiday). The younger ones were spilling drinks, and you couldn't hear yourself think with the talking and laughter from everyone.
I'm sure I'm going to miss these times some day.
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