Wisconsin Albino Deer

You've got to take a look at this! It has nothing to do with genealogy, except that these deer have been here for centuries, and may have been a part of the deer population when your ancestors were first in Wisconsin!

Take a look at the Wisconsin Albino Deer.

Rome, Georgia's Burial Records Online

Thanks to a new burial data program on the city of Rome’s web site, genealogy researchers and loved ones may have an easier time locating their ancestors buried in Rome’s public cemeteries. The service can assist those looking for the plots of ancestors, family or friends buried in city-owned cemeteries — Eastview, Oakland and Myrtle Hill.

The information only covers burial records, the cemetery lot number and plot location number. The site can also generate clickable maps of the cemeteries that allow the user to navigate and find the exact placement of the plot.

Many of the birth dates for older interments may read 01/01, an indication that the birth date is unknown. As records are updated, or in some cases found, they will update the birth date information, according to city officials.

The site can be found at www.romega.us/cemetery.

Adopted or Biological Lineage?

We were recently asked the following question:

"I have been perplexed for some time with this issue and don't know where to turn. When doing my genealogy, my father was adopted and my problem is this, do I do use the biological lineage or the adoptive lineage for him? Most programs that I have found do not allow for both. Is there a solution for this? "

Well, my solution is to do both!

I feel that the reader is wrong in stating that most programs do not allow for both lines. I have used PAF [personal ancestral file, the free Family Search program] and Family Tree Maker. Both of these programs allow for multiple lines of parentage.

Wouldn't it be fantastic for the adoptees family in the distant future to be able to look through your research and find BOTH sets of parents?

It works the same for step-parents. Many, many children are raised by someone other than their biological parents. And those "adopted" parents are more closely tied to them than any bloodlines could ever make them. And yet, they still want to know about their biological lines.

I, hands down, 100%, encourage you to pursue both lines. - cbh

Ever Wonder Why?....

Have you ever wondered through a family cemetery just to note that there are others buried there with a different surname?

Ever wonder why they were buried there?

In the Ancestry.com archives, there is an excellent article on just that subject.

You can read WHY ARE THEY BURIED THERE? This is a great article.

Enjoy!

Who Says Auschwitz Didn't Happen???

Be prepared for the worst when you view the Auschwitz Album.

This is an experience you'll never forget!

Did You Grow Up With An "Odd" Name?

While I grew up with a perfectly normal first and middle name, my last name was "Beane".

Yes, I heard all of the cute and funny puns that could be made from such a moniker. I was called "butter bean", "string bean", "jelly bean", "human bean", and since my Dad was in the Navy, even "Navy bean". You think of something with "bean" and I was called it!

But I suffered nothing compared to Marijuana Pepsi Jackson. And yes, that is her first and middle name as given her by her mother at birth!

Take a moment a read all about Marijuana Pepsi's plight Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel.

World Digital Library

The World Digital Library went online yesterday.

This is a free online digital compilation of documents, maps, art and photos from countries around the world.

This site is expected to become HUGE! So go take a look at it now, and be sure to bookmark it and check back often!