<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD><TITLE>PWC eNotifications Subscription</TITLE> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.6000.17023" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY> <A name=EndIfInternet>WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC</A> July 2010   The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History (RELIC), Prince William Public Library System, Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109.  703-792-4540  Email: <A title=mailto:relic2@pwcgov.org href="mailto:relic2@pwcgov.org">relic2@pwcgov.org</A>.<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> To read the latest lists of new materials available in <ST1:PERSONNAME w:st="on">RELIC</ST1:PERSONNAME> click on  <A href="http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm">http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm</A>. <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> UPDATE on RELIC After Dark<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P>             The Sixth Annual RELIC After Dark is scheduled for Saturday, September 25, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Bull Run Regional Library.  Along with an evening of dining and research opportunities, we can look forward to another nationally known speaker.  Drew Smith, author of "Social Networking for Genealogists," is now our scheduled speaker.  He is co-host of "The Genealogy Guys" podcast along with fellow genealogist George Morgan.  Mr. Smith is an IT Librarian at the <ST1:PLACETYPE w:st="on">University</ST1:PLACETYPE> of <ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">South Florida</ST1:PLACENAME> in <ST1:PLACE w:st="on"><ST1:CITY w:st="on">Tampa</ST1:CITY></ST1:PLACE>.   Reservations are now being accepted for this gala event.  The cost which includes food and beverages, and printing from the library's electronic resources, is $25 (paid in advance, cash or check).  Contact RELIC for further information.<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in" align=center><O:P></O:P></DIV> RELIC PROGRAMS<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> Here are our latest offerings.  Funding for <ST1:PERSONNAME w:st="on">RELIC</ST1:PERSONNAME> programs is provided by the Friends of Central and Bull Run Libraries.  Sign language interpretation is available for Prince William Public Library programs if requested at least three weeks in advance.  To be notified of upcoming programs and new resources in <ST1:PERSONNAME w:st="on">RELIC</ST1:PERSONNAME>, visit <A title=http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm href="http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm">http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm</A> and click on Subscribe.  All these programs will take place at the community room at Bull Run Regional Library, <ST1:ADDRESS w:st="on"><ST1:STREET w:st="on">8051 Ashton Avenue</ST1:STREET>, <ST1:CITY w:st="on">Manassas</ST1:CITY>, <ST1:STATE w:st="on">VA.</ST1:STATE></ST1:ADDRESS>  You may register for any of these programs at 703-792-4540 or <A href="mailto:relic2@pwcgov.org">relic2@pwcgov.org</A>.   For details see <A href="http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/relic_programs.htm">http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/relic_programs.htm</A> <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> July 8, 11 am - Researching Your Virginia Ancestors, with Don Wilson (repeated July 27, 7 pm).<O:P></O:P> July 29, 7 pm - Writing and Publishing a Family History, with Linda Hammill Matthews.<O:P></O:P> August 12, 11 am - Discovering <ST1:PLACE w:st="on"><ST1:CITY w:st="on">Manassas</ST1:CITY></ST1:PLACE> History, with Rita Koman.<O:P></O:P> August 24, 7 pm - History in 3-D, with Roxana Adams.<O:P></O:P> September 9, 11 am - Genealogy 101, with Bev Veness.<O:P></O:P> September 25, 7-11 pm - 6th Annual RELIC After Dark.<O:P></O:P> September 28, 7 pm - Genealogy 201, with Tish Como.<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> The Genealogy Doctor Is In<O:P></O:P> Schedule a private, 30-minute visit with <ST1:PERSONNAME w:st="on">RELIC</ST1:PERSONNAME>'s Don Wilson to discuss an historical or genealogical problem that has stumped you.  Please call 703-792-4540 for a free appointment.   Here are upcoming available times.<O:P></O:P> Thursdays, July 15, August 5 and 19 - 10 am-noon.<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> RESEARCHING YOUR <ST1:STATE w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">VIRGINIA</ST1:PLACE></ST1:STATE> ANCESTORS<O:P></O:P> Presented by Don Wilson<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> Genealogy in <ST1:STATE w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">Virginia</ST1:PLACE></ST1:STATE> has its own complexities.  Records may be lost, destroyed or difficult to locate.  Don Wilson, Virginiana librarian for <ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">Prince</ST1:PLACENAME> <ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">William</ST1:PLACENAME> <ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">County</ST1:PLACENAME>, has been studying <ST1:STATE w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">Virginia</ST1:PLACE></ST1:STATE> resources and research techniques for over thirty years.  He will present a talk "Researching Your Virginia Ancestors," on Thursday, July 8, at 11 a.m. at Bull Run Regional Library's community room.  The program will be repeated on Tuesday, July  27, at 7 p.m.  In his talk, Mr. Wilson will attempt to give practical advice and step-by-step instructions for finding and documenting elusive <ST1:PLACE w:st="on"><ST1:STATE w:st="on">Virginia</ST1:STATE></ST1:PLACE> ancestors.<O:P></O:P> To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540  or at relic2@pwcgov.org.  <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> WRITING AND PUBLISHING A FAMILY HISTORY<O:P></O:P> Presented by Linda Hammill Matthews<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> Linda Matthews of <ST1:CITY w:st="on">Evanston</ST1:CITY>, <ST1:STATE w:st="on">Illinois</ST1:STATE>, has prepared a detailed and readable book about her ancestors, the Hammill family of <ST1:CITY w:st="on">Occoquan</ST1:CITY>, <ST1:STATE w:st="on">Virginia</ST1:STATE>, titled "Middling Folk: <ST1:PLACE w:st="on"><ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">Three</ST1:PLACENAME> <ST1:PLACETYPE w:st="on">Seas</ST1:PLACETYPE></ST1:PLACE>, Three Centuries, One Scots-Irish Family."   She will present a talk about the writing and publishing of this history, on Thursday, July 29, beginning at 7 p.m., at Bull Run Regional Library's community room.<O:P></O:P> The author has traced the Hammill family back to <ST1:COUNTRY-REGION w:st="on">Scotland</ST1:COUNTRY-REGION> and <ST1:COUNTRY-REGION w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">Northern Ireland</ST1:PLACE></ST1:COUNTRY-REGION> in the 1600s, using a wide variety of evidence.  The immigrant to <ST1:COUNTRY-REGION w:st="on">America</ST1:COUNTRY-REGION> arrived in southern <ST1:STATE w:st="on">Maryland</ST1:STATE> by 1726, and the family moved to <ST1:PLACE w:st="on"><ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">Prince</ST1:PLACENAME> <ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">William</ST1:PLACENAME> <ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">County</ST1:PLACENAME></ST1:PLACE> by 1778.  The book includes a report on activities here during the Civil War and the family's later migration to the west coast.  The book has been professionally edited, including a number of maps and photographs, and was published by Chicago Review Press this year. <O:P></O:P> To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540  or at relic2@pwcgov.org.  <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> DISCOVERING <ST1:CITY w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">MANASSAS</ST1:PLACE></ST1:CITY> HISTORY<O:P></O:P> Presented by Rita G. Koman<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <ST1:CITY w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">Manassas</ST1:PLACE></ST1:CITY> author Rita G. Koman is a retired history teacher.  She has taught generations of local students the fundamentals of good research techniques and the value of original sources.  Her talents were put to use in the preparation of her new book Manassas Mosaic: Creating a Community, published by the <ST1:PLACE w:st="on"><ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">Manassas</ST1:PLACENAME> <ST1:PLACETYPE w:st="on">Museum</ST1:PLACETYPE></ST1:PLACE>.  <O:P></O:P> Ms. Koman, a member of the Manassas Historic Resources Board, will present a talk on Thursday, August 12, at 11 a.m., on "Discovering Manassas History."   She will describe her experiences working on the book and some of the interesting stories and documents she uncovered while compiling it.   The history of this area goes back at least 300 years, and concerns much more than the famous battles that are most often remembered.<O:P></O:P> To reserve a seat for this free family program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540  or at relic2@pwcgov.org.  <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> HISTORY IN 3-D<O:P></O:P> Presented by Roxana Adams<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> Learning about history can begin with a single artifact.  Roxana Adams, curator of the <ST1:PLACE w:st="on"><ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">Manassas</ST1:PLACENAME> <ST1:PLACETYPE w:st="on">Museum</ST1:PLACETYPE></ST1:PLACE>, will show how to understand the larger picture of an era by studying individual objects from that time.  Her program, "History in 3-D," will give the audience an opportunity to see some interesting relics and learn about their use and significance.   It will be presented on Tuesday, August 24, at 7 p.m. at the Bull Run Regional Library.<O:P></O:P> To reserve a seat for this free family program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540  or at relic2@pwcgov.org.  <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> Have a question about <ST1:PLACE w:st="on"><ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">Prince</ST1:PLACENAME> <ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">William</ST1:PLACENAME> <ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">County</ST1:PLACENAME></ST1:PLACE> history, places or families?  Need guidance with your genealogical research?  You may contact RELIC staff for help and advice at <A title=http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=040034001840001757 href="http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=040034001840001757">Ask RELIC</A> or by calling us at 703-792-4540.   Summer hours (EDT):  Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm.  Reopen on Sundays, September 12, noon-5pm.<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in" align=center><O:P></O:P></DIV></BODY></HTML>