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noreply@blogger.com (Jess - From Jess to You Services) — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 09:12:00 -0500

WATCH THIS VIDEO!! Stacey Abrams goes through WHY it is VERY important to ALWAYS answer the census!!

If you can't see/watch the above video then click here to watch it.

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noreply@blogger.com (Jess - From Jess to You Services) — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:24:00 -0400

So ... I don't like getting political over here on this blog (though I occasionally do on my other socials) but I am an independent and I am not a fan of President Trump. But if you have visited this blog before I AM a BIG fan of US Census's and the records they provide ... mostly for family research later on for those who are interested (like me). The reason I am showing the youtube video below that is a clip of July 9th's episode of ABC's The View is because watching this clip was the first time I had heard of these new possible changes/additions to the US Census. In addition, I agree with what Whoopi, Joy, and Sunny stated about the president’s exploration of using an executive order to add a question of U.S. citizenship to the 2020 census. Though if you want my two cents also I'll say I think this is crazy, ridiculous, and it'll be a complete over step in power if it gets added into the 2020 Census.

If you can't see/watch the above video then click here to watch it.

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noreply@blogger.com (Jess - From Jess to You Services) — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:33:00 -0400

So earlier this month (April 2018) the Census put out some really great information (at least that was my first thought) about how they are going to be now "counting" same-sex marriages! YAY! Here is a screen shot from this link:

However ... if you read and listen to (podcast at the bottom) the following two articles they'll explain why, though this IS a step forward, it still leaves out a whole lot that could have also been beneficial in the long run.

Akiesha Anderson's Article in The Conversation ::

The census will officially count same-sex couples for the first time ever – but that's not enough

Akiesha Anderson, University of California, Los Angeles

Although LGBT people are becoming more visible in society, federal data reveal little about the U.S. LGBT population and its needs.

In a first in U.S. history, the U.S. Census Bureau will explicitly count same-sex couples living together in the 2020 census.

The decision to ask about same-sex relationships, announced on March 29, is an important change that will improve the quality of the data.

Yet the 2020 census and most federal surveys don’t ask people to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity. That means there’s no official count of LGBT people in the country, and most government data sets cannot be used to assess the LGBT population at the national, state or local level. Such information would help policymakers, researchers and advocates understand the particular needs of this population and design effective policies and programs.

As a legal scholar who studies federal sexual orientation and gender identity data, I know that currently there are many unanswered questions about LGBT people’s employment, housing and family circumstances; their health and well-being; and the discrimination and disparities they face.

If the census and other federal surveys included sexual orientation and gender identity, we would know so much more.

What the 2020 census will capture

The decennial census is one of the nation’s most important data collections. It’s the constitutionally mandated official headcount of people living in the U.S. and is the principal way to determine political representation throughout the nation.

Although the census is collected only every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau regularly conducts numerous other surveys, including the American Community Survey and the Current Population Survey. The data from these and other federal surveys are often used in conjunction with decennial census data to influence law and policy. These data also determine the annual distribution of more than US$675 billion of federal funding.

In the past, demographers analyzing U.S. Census Bureau data had to use complicated and imperfect systems to estimate the number of cohabiting same-sex couples living in the U.S. The current estimate is that are 646,500 same-sex couples living together in the U.S.

The 2020 census will allow respondents to describe their relationship to members of their household using the categories “same-sex husband/wife/spouse” and “same-sex unmarried partner.” In the past, this was not the case.

2020 census question.
U.S. Census Bureau

The 2020 census will better count the number of married and unmarried same-sex couples living together. Respondents’ answers will provide a wealth of information about same-sex couples’ diversity, their children and living arrangements, employment rates and incomes.

Gaps in the data

By capturing distinct data only on same-sex couples living together, however, the 2020 census will tell us nothing about the entire LGBT population, including LGBT people who are single or bisexuals in different-sex relationships. Nor will it capture specific data on transgender youth and adults.

During the Obama administration, the Department of Justice and other federal agencies asked the U.S. Census Bureau to collect sexual orientation and gender identity information. However, the Trump administration withdrew these requests, against the objection of members of the U.S. Senate, LGBT rights groups, researchers and others.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s director stated in a blog post that “there’s no federal data need” nor any statutory requirement to collect sexual orientation and gender identity data.

It’s true that Congress has failed to pass legislation that would require the census to add sexual orientation and gender identity questions. However, as the U.S. Census Bureau has acknowledged, various questions are included on the decennial census or other surveys because “the data are needed for program planning, implementation or evaluation” even though “there is no explicit mandate or requirement.” Moreover, the Department of Justice and other agencies’ requests to the U.S. Census Bureau clearly articulated the federal need for this data.

Only a few federal surveys currently capture information about sexual orientation and gender identity. That suggests that such items could easily be added to the census and other federal surveys that ask about people’s demographics.

Beyond the decennial census, the Trump administration has rolled back sexual orientation and gender identity data collection in other federal surveys.

Why it matters

Businesses, government agencies, journalists, researchers and others use U.S. Census Bureau data to understand the socioeconomic characteristics of the nation. Without an accurate count, many public and private programs and services may not effectively reach vulnerable LGBT populations.

Moreover, there are federal laws and programs in place designed to increase access to employment, housing, health care and other services. But without inclusive data, policymakers, social service providers and others can’t know if these activities meet the needs of LGBT people and help them thrive. Without this information, stereotypes and myths may drive policies that impact LGBT people.

For example, despite the popular stereotype of LGBT affluence, studies suggest that some LGBT people are more likely than their non-LGBT counterparts to be in poverty. Also, despite the belief that marriage equality would result in full societal acceptance, many LGBT people throughout the nation continue to face persistent and pervasive discrimination.

What’s more, the LGBT population faces numerous health disparities compared to the non-LGBT population, such as higher rates of substance use, depressive symptoms and suicide attempts.

Existing data show that the LGBT population is remarkably diverse and that the experiences of LGBT people are shaped by many factors, including race, age, socioeconomic status and education level. But existing data are not enough. The U.S. Census Bureau’s failure to ask sexual orientation and gender identity questions makes it hard to know much about the intersections between LGBT status and other characteristics.

In my view, if policymakers want to truly understand and attempt to meet the diverse needs of LGBT people, then more inclusive data ought to be collected. And the U.S. Census Bureau – with its vast surveys, strict confidentiality and expertise – is the ideal agency to lead the way.

Akiesha Anderson, Law Fellow, Williams Institute, University of California, Los Angeles

This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article.

Hansi Lo Wang's Podcast & NPR Article called, "2020 Census Will Ask About Same-Sex Relationships" ::

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noreply@blogger.com (Jess - From Jess to You Services) — Sat, 2 Dec 2017 16:09:00 -0500

Earlier today I found some great social media posts put out by Ancestry and I thought I'd share the fun with you!

Here is the first one from their Instagram account that talks about "A Genealogist's Wish List" (it's going to be written down underneath the photo just encase you cannot read it):

View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Ancestry (@ancestry) on Dec 2, 2017 at 7:56am PST

If you can't read the above photo here is what it says...

A Genealogist's Wish List

1890 Census
Some spit from my dead Great-Grandmother
A Brick-wall Buster K3000
The restoration of records from 3 burnt courthouses
That missing page from my ancestors pension file
The long-lost Family Bible

That's not too much to ask, right?

Then ....... later on today I found this tweet that @Ancestry had retweeted from @NYTArchives about the Rockefeller Christmas Tree!!

In 1944, the Rockefeller Christmas Tree was not lit to conserve energy during wartime. https://t.co/0n2Fu5GNIV pic.twitter.com/9asC3YFeBo
— NYT Archives (@NYTArchives) November 29, 2017

If the Twitter link (above) doesn't work than check out this snapshot from @NYTArchives's post link...

I hope you all are enjoying putting up and holding your own holiday traditions this year ... now if only Santa would somehow find a way to complete that above wish list. Does anyone have some spare magic dust to help out? =0)

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noreply@blogger.com (Jess - From Jess to You Services) — Tue, 1 Aug 2017 20:03:00 -0400

I bought an Ancestry DNA kit for myself and my results are in!! Check them out in my video...

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noreply@blogger.com (Jess - From Jess to You Services) — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 10:39:00 -0400

I found this story through my mom and I was fascinated by it! As I've been a genealogist for about 18 years and I am definitely the open-minded sort when it comes to what "the truth" might hold about our past relatives. Yet, I'll agree that some people do take DNA tests thinking that all they know will never change ... and for some that may be true ... but to do the DNA tests you need to have an open mind.

So here is Libby Copeland's Washington Post article called, "WHO WAS SHE? A DNA TEST ONLY OPENED NEW MYSTERIES." ::

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noreply@blogger.com (Jess - From Jess to You Services) — Tue, 10 May 2016 07:20:00 -0400

Okay I know this is not my regular type of post for this blog but I couldn't resist. I had heard over the news about Asian twins being separated at birth before over the years [--like this one--], "Twinsters" being the most recent, and while I feel for them ... all I do find their stories fascinating especially because of how much I am into genealogy.

Here's an article about Sam & Anaïs...

CLICK HERE ... to see the article

And .... LAST NIGHT ... I finally watched their documentary "Twinsters" through Netflix! It's soo sweet! I recommend it to any of my fellow genealogy lovers out there!! Check out it's trailer here:

POP! ♥

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Martin Olsen - Maine, Petitions for Naturalization, 1906-1929

noreply@blogger.com (Jess - From Jess to You Services) — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:36:00 -0500

I got a definite match up for Martin Olsen (who is my great-grandfather) with the Maine, Petitions for Naturalization, 1906-1929!! I found this so COOL, because after viewing the document from the link below it told me more information about how my Great-Grandfather came to the USA and his early beginnings here than I had ever seen before. Check it out too!

Here is what I found out:

Name: Martin Olsen
Record Type: Petition for Natualization
Petition Number: 518
Court District: Portland
Volume Number: 3
Roll Description: Vol. 03: Petitions 0351–0600
Roll Number: 3

Source Information: Ancestry.com. Maine, Petitions for Naturalization, 1906-1929 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Original data: Naturalization Petitions of the United States District Court, Portland, Maine, 1912-1929. NARA Microfilm Publication M2086, 23 rolls. Records of District Courts of the United States, Record Group 21. National Archives, Washington, D.C.

CLICK HERE to view the document.

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Carol Lynne Olsen - U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012

noreply@blogger.com (Jess - From Jess to You Services) — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 22:32:00 -0500

I got a definite match up for Carol Lynne Olsen (who is my aunt) with the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012!! I finally get to meet my oldest aunt. ♥ ♥ On the yearbook's page her pic is in the bottom right corner.

Here is what I found out:

Name: Lynne Carole Olsen
Estimated birth year: abt 1944
School: Cathedral High School
School Location: Portland, Maine, USA
Year: 1960

Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Original data: Various school yearbooks from across the United States.

CLICK HERE to view the document.

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noreply@blogger.com (Jess - From Jess to You Services) — Fri, 8 Jan 2016 14:31:00 -0500

I got a definite match up for Irene H Olsen (who is my great aunt) with the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012!! YAY! I found this one too! On the yearbook's page her pic and info is on the top left.

Here is what I found out:

Name: Irene H Olsen
Estimated birth year: abt 1922
School: Deering High School
School Location: Portland, Maine, USA
Year: 1938

Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Original data: Various school yearbooks from across the United States.

CLICK HERE to view the document.

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Irene Hannah Olsen - Baptism Record

noreply@blogger.com (Jess - From Jess to You Services) — Fri, 8 Jan 2016 13:09:00 -0500

I got a definite match up for Irene Hannah Olsen (who is my great aunt) with the U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, 1875-1940. She is also Karl H. Olsen's youngest sister.

Here is what I found out:

Name: Irene Hannah Olsen
Event Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 18 Aug 1920
Baptism Date: 14 Aug 1927
Baptism Place: Brooklyn, New York
Father: Martin Olsen
Mother: Josephine Olsen
Church Name: First Lutheran
Church Location: Portland, Maine

Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, 1875-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Original data: Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. ELCA, Birth, Marriage, Deaths. Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Chicago, Illinois.

CLICK HERE to view the document.

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Olga M Olsen - U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012

noreply@blogger.com (Jess - From Jess to You Services) — Thu, 7 Jan 2016 12:12:00 -0500

I got a definite match up for Olga M Olsen (who is my great aunt) with the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012!! I'm so happy! I figured since I found her sister Doris' high school yearbook photo and school info than I might find hers too, and I did! On the yearbook's page her pic and info is the first one on the left.

Here is what I found out:

Name: Olga M Olsen
Estimated birth year: abt 1917
School: Deering High School
School Location: Portland, Maine, USA
Year: 1933

Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Original data: Various school yearbooks from across the United States.

CLICK HERE to view the document.

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Doris J Olsen - U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012

noreply@blogger.com (Jess - From Jess to You Services) — Thu, 7 Jan 2016 10:47:00 -0500

I got a definite match up for Doris J Olsen (who is my great aunt) with the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012!! Her high school yearbook photo and school info! I find this very cool! In on the yearbook's page her pic and info is the last one on the right.

Here is what I found out:

Name: Doris J Olsen
Estimated birth year: abt 1917
School: Deering High School
School Location: Portland, Maine, USA
Year: 1933

Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Original data: Various school yearbooks from across the United States.

CLICK HERE to view the document.

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Olga Marie Olsen & Doris Josephine Olsen - Baptism Records

noreply@blogger.com (Jess - From Jess to You Services) — Wed, 6 Jan 2016 14:02:00 -0500

I got a definite match up for Olga Marie Olsen & Doris Josephine Olsen (who are my great aunts) with the U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, 1875-1940. They are also Karl H. Olsen's younger sisters and I'm posting them together because it seems that they got baptized at the same time.

Here is what I found out:

Name: Olga Marie Olsen
Event Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 2 May 1915
Baptism Date: 29 Apr 1917
Baptism Place: Brooklyn, New York
Father: Martin Olsen
Mother: Anna Olsen**
Church Name: First Lutheran
Church Location: Portland, Maine

Name: Doris Josephine Olsen
Event Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 22 Aug 1916
Baptism Date: 29 Apr 1917
Baptism Place: Brooklyn, New York
Father: Martin Olsen
Mother: Anna Olsen**
Church Name: First Lutheran
Church Location: Portland, Maine

** I believe the person who wrote this information down either misunderstood her name or this was her nickname, since her first name was Hannah.

Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, 1875-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Original data: Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. ELCA, Birth, Marriage, Deaths. Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Chicago, Illinois.

CLICK HERE to view the document.

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Karl Harold Olsen - Baptism Record

noreply@blogger.com (Jess - From Jess to You Services) — Wed, 6 Jan 2016 11:27:00 -0500

I got a definite match up for Karl/Carl Harold Olsen (who is my paternal grandfather) with the U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, 1875-1940. Basically I found my grandfather's baptism record! =0)

Here is what I found out:
Name: Carl Harold Olsen
Event Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 1913
Baptism Date: 3 May 1913
Baptism Place: Brooklyn, New York
Father: Martin Olsen
Mother: Hanna Olsen
Church Name: First Lutheran
Church Location: Portland, Maine

Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, 1875-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Original data: Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. ELCA, Birth, Marriage, Deaths. Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Chicago, Illinois.

CLICK HERE to view the document.

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RIP Anne Andrews

noreply@blogger.com (Jess - From Jess to You Services) — Tue, 5 Jan 2016 21:33:00 -0500

I'm sorry this is being posted so late but I really wanted to post this here. My Great Aunt Anne passed away not to long ago and in honor of her here is her obituary...

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noreply@blogger.com (Jess F.) — Tue, 1 Sep 2015 13:30:00 -0400

"A Time for Everything" by Mysti Parker

"3.5 out of 5 stars, Portia’s (Po) life was ravaged because of the American Civil War. With both her husband and baby daughter now dead and not wanting to suffer the ramifications of depression any longer, she has decided to move on by putting her credentials to use and becoming a tutor for a young boy. However, the boy’s father Beau (Beauregard) came home from fighting in the war to find his wife dead and his farm falling apart, and isn’t ready to move on with his life. Both start off on rocky footing but just as they soon find their way to common ground and get a nice friendship going people from Beau past interfere into his life. Everything changes. Will Beau be able to create a life that he’ll be happy with? Can Po find a way to get over her grief while helping the boy in her care get over his own grief too? When unexpected love hits will both Beau and Po, can they be able to accept it or will others interfere enough to mess up both of their lives for good?

Not the lighthearted historical romance that I expected; yet it grips the reader with its dynamic characters and an intriguing plot from the very beginning. Basically, it was darker than I anticipated but it’s based in a more realistic setting then the typical historical romances that I’ve read before for this time-period. Nevertheless, I’m so happy with how this novel turns out..."

Read more of this review and TWO TEASERS here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2015/07/made-grade-time-for-everything-by-mysti.html

Read an excerpt from this novel here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2015/07/blog-tour-time-for-everything-by-mysti.html

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noreply@blogger.com (Jess F.) — Tue, 5 May 2015 22:34:00 -0400

These are some pretty cool/interesting shots! =0)

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I found this post on Author Linda Broday's Facebook Page....

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noreply@blogger.com (Jess F.) — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:46:00 -0500

"3 out of 5 stars! A young up-and-coming Congressman from Maine and a female Library of Congress map librarian's path cross. One dreams of things being peaceful everywhere and hopes to be the one to make it happen. The other hopes to uncover what truly happened to her father after finding a false report. Together they should be able to get through anything but will they be able to trust each other enough to see their dreams through to the end?

This novel is for Ancestry and Historical Romance lovers! Because it follows historical events really well, while throwing enough flirtation between Luke & Anna in the mix to keep you intrigued. In addition, because of Anna being a map librarian she is determined to get to the truth of everything no matter the consequences because she feels that the documents in the Library of Congress should be completely accurate as possible since you never know how future generations will look at that document and do with it later. Since Anna feels that way it made me really like her as a character, as I've been a genealogist for my family since 1999 and I completely understand where she was coming from. To top off my love for the characters I find out that Luke is a Congressman from Maine and I'm originally from Maine so yeah I found that pretty cool too."

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noreply@blogger.com (Jess F.) — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 10:01:00 -0500

I found this interesting article from the New York Times about where people were born in the USA during 2012...

Mapping Migration in the United States
Where people who lived in each state in 2012 were born
Each shape represents where the people living in a state were born. Within a state, larger shapes mean a group makes up a larger share of the population. [Click Here to read more]

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noreply@blogger.com (Jess F.) — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 17:23:00 -0500

Today until Sunday (December 29th) Ancestry.com is giving away FREE ACCESS to their "Favorite 2013 Collections"!

I got a definite match up for William G Smith (who is my '3rd Great Grandfather') with the Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915. Here is what I found out:

Name: William G Smith
Gender: Male
Birth Date: abt 1820
Birth Place: Maine
Death Date: 22 Feb 1902
Death Place: Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
Age at Death: 82
Father: John

Source Citation: Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
Original data: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

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noreply@blogger.com (Jess F.) — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 17:08:00 -0500

Today until Sunday (December 29th) Ancestry.com is giving away FREE ACCESS to their "Favorite 2013 Collections"!

I got a definite match up for Catherine Drummond Bayne (who is the wife of my step-father's 'Great Grandfather') with the Massachusetts, Birth Records, 1840-1915. Here is what I found out:

Name: Catherine Drummond Bayne
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 10 Feb 1880
Birth Place: Melrose, Massachusetts, USA
Father: Thomas D Bayne
Mother: Helen Miller

Source Citation: Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Birth Records, 1840-1915 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
Original data: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

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Emma F Smith - Birth Record

noreply@blogger.com (Jess F.) — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 16:53:00 -0500

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I got a definite match up for Emma F Smith (who is my '2nd Great Grandmother') with the Massachusetts, Birth Records, 1840-1915. Here is what I found out:

Name: Emma L B Smith
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 7 Jul 1854
Birth Place: Wareham, Massachusetts, USA
Father: William G Smith
Mother: Drusella J Smith

Source Citation: Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Birth Records, 1840-1915 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
Original data: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

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