The Kelly Calves
Written on the back of the photo: This is a picture of our 4 calves at the water tank. June 1931.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tuesday's Tip: Removing Unwanted Comments from Ancestry.com tree
I have to give credit where credit is due. This tip comes by way of Linda McCauley of Documenting the Details who came to my rescue on Facebook last weekend.
I had been ranting a bit about novice users on Ancestry.com attaching my family to theirs when it is obviously not the same family. Then some people began leaving comments on the my family member's profile pages that were either incorrect or misleading. I posted a message on Ancestry's Facebook wall stating there needed to be a way to remove posts that I did not want on my tree. Along came Linda with the "how to" of doing this. Since others had commented that they wanted to know how to get rid of such Comments, so I thought I would share that information here.
I had been ranting a bit about novice users on Ancestry.com attaching my family to theirs when it is obviously not the same family. Then some people began leaving comments on the my family member's profile pages that were either incorrect or misleading. I posted a message on Ancestry's Facebook wall stating there needed to be a way to remove posts that I did not want on my tree. Along came Linda with the "how to" of doing this. Since others had commented that they wanted to know how to get rid of such Comments, so I thought I would share that information here.
Above is an example of Comments that have been made. As you can see, there's no way to delete the comment from this screen. If you click on one of the comments or on the View all comments option, you will see this screen:
It appears there is not an option to edit or delete the comments. However, that feature magically appears once you roll your mouse over the area to the right of the comment title. Then you see this:
It's pretty simple once you know where to look. I just don't quite understand why the Edit and Delete options have to disappear. This is a fix that Ancestry might want to take into consideration.
Thanks again to Linda for sharing her expertise. I have now deleted all of the unwanted comments from my tree!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Nebraska Resources: Custer County
This is part of a series of posts regarding genealogy and local history resources, museums and other sites that may be helpful for your Nebraska research or if you are planning a research trip in Nebraska. If you have additional resources for this county, please add them in the Comments section below or email me.
Custer County Courthouse - Broken Bow
Broken Bow Public Library
FindAGrave - Custer County cemeteries
History of Custer County - S.D. Butcher's pioneer history of Custer County (full view on Google books)
Homestead Records - search records of the Broken Bow land office (free)
Homestead Records - search records of the Broken Bow land office on Footnote (subscription)
Broken Bow - city web site
Custer County Chief - Broken Bow newspaper
Custer County Historical Society - on RootsWeb
Custer County Historical Museum - visitors are welcome to research their roots. Resources include maps, obituaries, pictures, marriage records.
Custer County Historical Museum - official
Custer County Research Library - resources
Solomon Butcher pioneer photographer - DVD for purchase
Solomon Butcher photo collection at the Library of Congress - photographs of homesteads; high quality digital images; indexed - MUST SEE digital collection
Note: I will keep this page updated and it will have a permanent link under the Susan's Links tab above. Please email me or leave a Comment below if you have a suggestion for a link or resource.
- Anselmo, 189
- Ansley, 555
- Arnold, 679
- Berwyn, 122
- Broken Bow, 3,778 - county seat
- Callaway, 539
- Comstock, 135
- Mason City, 160
- Merna, 377
- Milburn, Unincorporated
- Oconto, 147
- Sargent, 710
- Weissert, Unincorporated
- Westerville, Unincorporated
- Obituaries (limited)
- Libraries in Custer County
- Photos
- County Records - The following records are available at the courthouse:
- Civil Court Records from 1887 (Judge)
- Probate records from 1887 (Judge)
- Marriage Records from 1878 (Judge)
- Divorce Records from 1866 (Clerk, District Court)
- Land Records from 1880 (Registrar of Deeds)
- Obituaries from 1915 (County Clerk)
Custer County Courthouse - Broken Bow
Broken Bow Public Library
- Search the card catalog - several Custer county resources available
FindAGrave - Custer County cemeteries
History of Custer County - S.D. Butcher's pioneer history of Custer County (full view on Google books)
Homestead Records - search records of the Broken Bow land office (free)
Homestead Records - search records of the Broken Bow land office on Footnote (subscription)
Broken Bow - city web site
Custer County Chief - Broken Bow newspaper
Custer County Historical Society - on RootsWeb
Custer County Historical Museum - visitors are welcome to research their roots. Resources include maps, obituaries, pictures, marriage records.
Custer County Historical Museum - official
Custer County Research Library - resources
- Family surname files
- Newspapers on microfilm
- Maps and Atlases
- Pictures
- Microfiche
- Military notes
- Early probate records
- Obituary index and files
- Population census
- Books and biographies
- Marriage records
- Schools
- Funeral records
- Poor farm records
- Homesteader's Index
- Cemeteries
Solomon Butcher pioneer photographer - DVD for purchase
Solomon Butcher photo collection at the Library of Congress - photographs of homesteads; high quality digital images; indexed - MUST SEE digital collection
Finch Memorial Library - Arnold
Books about Custer County - from the LongLostRelatives.net affiliate store with Amazon.com
Note: I will keep this page updated and it will have a permanent link under the Susan's Links tab above. Please email me or leave a Comment below if you have a suggestion for a link or resource.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy and History - Week 3: Cars - Part 2
While browsing through my photo archives, I found some more pictures to add to this topic. Unfortunately, I am not able to provide the make or model of the vehicles.
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| Daniel Kelly of Greenwood, Nebraska |
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| Paul Kelly of Greenwood, Nebraska son of Daniel Kelly |
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| Sylvia Pecht Ralya and Claude Ralya son Donald Ralya |
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| A whole bunch of Petersens Nuckolls County, Nebraska |
About 52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy: Amy Coffin of We Tree Genealogy has created a third year of blogging prompts for genealogy bloggers. The theme for 2011 is 52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy and History.
Nebraska Resources: Adams County
This is the first in a series of posts regarding genealogy and local history resources, museums and other sites that may be helpful for your Nebraska research or if you are planning a research trip in Nebraska. If you have additional resources for this county, please add them in the Comments section below or email me.
Adams County cities and villages include Ayr, Hastings, Holstein, Juniata, Kenesaw, Prosser, Roseland, and Trumbull.
Adams County web site - county seat is in Hastings
Adams County Genealogical Society - The following records are available:
Adams County Historical Society - site includes slide shows of historical businesses and residences
City of Hastings web site - Like this on Facebook
City of Juniata web site - oldest town in Adams County
Family History Center - Hastings
FindAGrave - Adams County cemeteries
Hastings Chamber of Commerce
Hastings Convention and Visitors Bureau
Hastings Public Library
Hastings Tribune newspaper
Books about Adams County - from the LongLostRelatives.net affiliate store with Amazon.com
Trivia
Kool-Aid was invented in Hastings
Actress Sandy Dennis was born in Hastings. The late actress' Foundation operates from Hastings.
Note: I will keep this page updated and it will have a permanent link under the Susan's Links tab above. Please email me or leave a Comment below if you have a suggestion for a link or resource.
Adams County cities and villages include Ayr, Hastings, Holstein, Juniata, Kenesaw, Prosser, Roseland, and Trumbull.
Adams County web site - county seat is in Hastings
Adams County Genealogical Society - The following records are available:
- Tombstone Transcriptions All Adams County and many Clay County Cemeteries
- Obituary Index Adams County newspapers 1877 - 1979
- Adams County Newspapers Index 1877-1979
- Marriage License Index 1871-1972
- Hastings City Directories 1882-present
- School Census All Districts 1876-1920
- Plat Books 1906-1919
- Church Records 62 Churches
- Naturalization Records 1871-1929
- Adams County Census 1870, 1880, 1885, 1900, 1910, 1920 (all unindexed)
- Adams County Histories
- Photo Index 18,000 images
- County Court Warrants Index
Adams County Historical Society - site includes slide shows of historical businesses and residences
- List of Historic Buildings and Sites
- Oregon Trail Tour
- Adams County Cemeteries
- Books on Adams County from their bookstore
City of Hastings web site - Like this on Facebook
City of Juniata web site - oldest town in Adams County
- Juniata Cemetery - board contact information
Family History Center - Hastings
FindAGrave - Adams County cemeteries
Hastings Chamber of Commerce
Hastings Convention and Visitors Bureau
Hastings Public Library
In addition to general genealogy books, the library also has the following books available:
- Adams County, 1872–1972 by Dorothy Weyer CreighHastings City Directories, 1888–currentPast and present of Adams County, Nebraska by William R. Burton - also available on Google books
Hastings Museum - Like this on Facebook
Hastings Tribune newspaper
Books about Adams County - from the LongLostRelatives.net affiliate store with Amazon.com
Trivia
Kool-Aid was invented in Hastings
Actress Sandy Dennis was born in Hastings. The late actress' Foundation operates from Hastings.
Note: I will keep this page updated and it will have a permanent link under the Susan's Links tab above. Please email me or leave a Comment below if you have a suggestion for a link or resource.
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