<!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> September 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> BAKER FUNERAL HOME RECORDS<O:P></O:P> ADDED TO DIGITAL LIBRARY<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P>             In the 1980s, the Prince William County Genealogical Society extracted information from the records of the Baker Funeral Home in <ST1:PLACE w:st="on"><ST1:CITY w:st="on">Manassas</ST1:CITY></ST1:PLACE>, 1931-1969.   A copy of those extracts was given to the Library.  That included an alphabetic index to decedents with their basic data (gender, race, marital status, age, birth date and place, death date and place, burial place).  A separate card index identified persons mentioned in the obituary, death certificate, or other record on file, with a relationship code and a number linking them to the decedent.  The only thing missing was a link from the decedents back to their kin.<O:P></O:P>             Now, thanks to the electronic magic of volunteers Morgan Breeden, Margaret Binning and David Binning, under the coordination of RELIC's Beverly Veness, a database has been constructed from those records that makes all the information accessible.  <O:P></O:P> Go to <A href="http://www.pwcgov.org/library/digitalLibrary/vital_records.htm">http://www.pwcgov.org/library/digitalLibrary/vital_records.htm</A> and click on Baker Funeral Home Report to see it.  Use CTRL+F to search for particular names (last name first).  I see now we need to add a key to the codes used for relationships.  Most are probably self-evident:  F=father, M=mother, B=brother, Sis=sister, S=son, D=daughter, W=wife, H=husband, Inf=informant, PB=pallbearer, HPB= honorary pallbearer, GS=grandson, GD=granddaughter, NI=niece, NE=nephew, SS=stepson, SD=stepdaughter.   The database contains 4086 decedents and about 21,000 names in all.  It should be helpful in discovering many 19th and 20th century relationships.  <O:P></O:P>             The Baker Funeral Home, founded in 1894, was for many years the primary undertaker for western <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>.  It now operates under the name Baker-Post Funeral Home, <ST1:ADDRESS w:st="on"><ST1:STREET w:st="on">10001 Nokesville Road</ST1:STREET>, <ST1:CITY w:st="on">Manassas</ST1:CITY>, <ST1:STATE w:st="on">Virginia</ST1:STATE></ST1:ADDRESS>.   <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></DIV> <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> 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> 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> October 7, 11 am - Making the Most of Ancestry Library Edition, with Don Wilson.  Repeated, October 26, 7 pm.<O:P></O:P> October 24, 2 pm - Migration Routes before 1850, with Sharon Hodges.<O:P></O:P> November 4, 11 am - Analyzing Estate Inventories for Genealogical Information, with Charlotte Cain.<O:P></O:P> November 16, 7 pm - Breaking Down African-American Genealogical Brick Walls, with Char McCargo Bah.<O:P></O:P> <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, September 2 and 16, October 14 and 21 - 10 am-noon.<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-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> SIXTH ANNUAL RELIC AFTER DARK<O:P></O:P> Featuring Drew Smith<O:P></O:P> Author of "Social Networking for Genealogists"<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P>             There is still time to register for the Sixth Annual RELIC After Dark, 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 have  Drew Smith, author of "Social Networking for Genealogists," as our keynote speaker.  He is co-host of "The Genealogy Guys" podcast, 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:CITY w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">Tampa</ST1:PLACE></ST1:CITY>, and manages the national listserv for Librarians serving Genealogists.  <O:P></O:P> Are you intimidated by the Internet?  Learn how genealogy buffs can benefit from the dynamic services now available on the Web - think Wikipedia, Flickr, Facebook and YouTube.  This vibrant new Internet environment encourages social interaction and the sharing of information, including photos and videos, with family, friends and other researchers.<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> RELIC staff will be on hand to assist with our resources at this gala event.  The cost, which includes a buffet dinner, assorted beverages, and complimentary printing from the library's electronic resources, is $25 (paid in advance, cash or check).   Dressy casual attire is recommended.   Contact RELIC for further information: 703-792-4540 or email <A href="mailto:relic2@pwcgov.org">relic2@pwcgov.org</A>.  Proceeds from this event will help support RELIC's collections and activities.<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> <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>GENEALOGY 101<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-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in" align=center>Presented by RELIC's Beverly Veness<O:P></O:P></DIV> <O:P></O:P> Family history buffs have an opportunity to learn about methods, strategies and resources for tracing their roots at a free session sponsored by The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC).  The hour-long program, conducted by Beverly Veness of the RELIC staff, is scheduled for Thursday, September 9, at 11 a.m. <O:P></O:P>             This program, "Genealogy 101," will highlight the numerous free genealogical resources available at RELIC and will explore basic techniques for tracking ancestors.  <O:P></O:P>   Please call (703) 792-4540 or email <A href="mailto:relic2@pwcgov.org">relic2@pwcgov.org</A> to register for this free program.  <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> GENEALOGY 201:  BEYOND THE BASICS Presented by RELIC's Tish Como             <O:P></O:P> Genealogy 101 introduced basic resources and techniques for researching your family's history.   Genealogy 201 presents alternate resources to enhance your family's history and advanced search techniques to help maximize your results from online databases including census records, passenger lists, maps, and books.   RELIC's Tish Como will present this program on Tuesday, September 28, at 7 p.m., in the Bull Run Library community room. To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at <A title=mailto:RELIC2@pwcgov.org href="mailto:RELIC2@pwcgov.org">relic2@pwcgov.org</A>.  <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> MAKING THE MOST OF ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION<O:P></O:P> Presented by RELIC's Don Wilson<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> Ancestry.com is a commercial genealogical website that has become indispensable for family history research today.   New databases are added weekly.  Ancestry Library Edition is the version that is available free at many libraries, including all branches of Prince William Public Library System.   To help people navigate Ancestry's numerous databases, RELIC's Don Wilson will talk on "Making the Most of Ancestry Library Edition."   The program will be presented at Bull Run Regional Library on Thursday, October 7, at 11 a.m. and be repeated on Tuesday, October 26, at 7 p.m.<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 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> <O:P></O:P> MIGRATION ROUTES IN <ST1:PLACE w:st="on"><ST1:COUNTRY-REGION w:st="on">AMERICA</ST1:COUNTRY-REGION></ST1:PLACE> BEFORE 1850 <O:P></O:P> Presented by Sharon Hodges<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> You know your family moved from one place to another in the <ST1:COUNTRY-REGION w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">United States</ST1:PLACE></ST1:COUNTRY-REGION>, you just don't know how or why. Understanding why your ancestors may have left their home and moved to a new location and the routes taken to get there, may lead to new information about those elusive ancestors. <O:P></O:P> Sharon Hodges is a professional genealogist, teacher and lecturer and has been involved in genealogical research for over 20 years.  She will present her talk at Bull Run Regional Library on Sunday, October 24, at 2 p.m.<O:P></O:P> To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at <A title=mailto:RELIC2@pwcgov.org href="mailto:RELIC2@pwcgov.org">relic2@pwcgov.org</A>.  <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> <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">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.  We reopen on Sundays, September 12, noon-5pm.<O:P></O:P></DIV> <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> <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> </BODY></HTML>