Motivation Monday: 1940 Census

There are only 35 days until the 1940 US Census will be released on April 2, 2012. This Census will be released without a index, but with our help, we can have it indexed in no time. The 1940 US Census Community Project is looking for individuals or groups to volunteer and help create this index. The indexing software can be downloaded here.

I have already downloaded and indexed some records; and it was very simple and fast. I worked on the World War 2 Draft Cards for Arkansas, and found it very fun and rewarding. Right now, you can practice on Indexing for the 1940 Census by downloading a practice batch.

For more information and to download the software, visit the1940Census.com.

Wordless Wednesday: Carthage, AR Historical Marker

Historical Marker of Carthage, Arkansas; taken by Me

Wordless Wednesday: Beatrice (Giles) Price at 103

From the collection of my grandmother, Date & Newspaper unknown

Tuesday Tip: Altoona Mirror Obituary Index

Altoona Mirror Obituary Index

This obituary index covers obituaries published since 1929 in The Altoona Mirror newspaper in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The price is $3.00 per photocopy page and includes the cost of shipping and handling. The online index makes it easy for you to find your correct person(s), and the turn around time is fast. 

I was able to locate a number of my PATTILLO line, that had moved to the Pennsylvania area. All requests must be sent in writing and must include the name(s) of the deceased exactly as they are listed in the index, the date(s) listed in the index and payment by cash, check or money order.

Reference Department

Altoona Area Public Library

1600 5th Avenue

ALTOONA, PA 16602

M. I. A.

Sorry for not posting, but I fell and sprained my shoulder, so typing had been very painful.
During this time, I was able to check out Evidence Explained by Elizabeth Shown Mills from my local library, and I have been trying to correct my years of bad citation in my genealogy research. Yes, I was one of those persons to only have a citation of "1900." I still don't even know what it was supposed to make me remember. I am hoping to continue to correct those over the coming weeks.
I also recieved some obituaries I sent for, from the Ohio Obituary project and from the Altoona Mirror Obituary Index, that I will post here, soon.

Tombstone Tuesday: Corine (Smith) Westbrooks

Headstone of Corine (Smith) Westbrook; taken by me
at Sunrise Memorial Cemetery

Corine Westbrooks, nee Smith was born on October 21, 1923 in Leola, Grant County, Arkansas. She is the daughter of Mack & Cloudia Bell (Giles) Smith and my grandmother's sister. Corine died today (January 31st) in 1980; in San Francisco, California at the age of 56. Corine was buried in Sunrise Memorial Cemetery, Vallejo, California. Corine is the wife of John Henry Westbrook, who is buried here too.

2012 Hawkins Smith Pattillo Family Reunion

2012 Family Reunion Hawkins-Smith-Pattillo

The committee of the Hawkins, Smith, Patillo reunion writes to inform you of the upcoming family reunion for August 3rd, 4th, 5th 2012. Registration package will be mailed at a later date, along with other information.

It will be held at the Austin Convention Hotel & Spa at 305 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs Arkansas 71901. Room Rates are $92.00 per night Single, Double, Triple, Quad Occupancy. $170.00 One -Bedroom Suite & $255.00 Two -Bedroom Suite. Reservation Phone # 877-623-6697 & mention HSP Family Reunion.

The Registration prices are listed for ages 0-3 Free, 4-11 $55.00, and 12-UP $85.00, this includes t-shirts. The cutoff date will be June 15, 2012 and there will be a late fee if not received by cutoff date. Payment in the form of Money orders & cashier checks ONLY (No Personal Check). Our meal time are scheduled for Friday 7pm-9pm, Saturday 7am-9am, Saturday 7pm-9pm.

Registration can be sent to Randy & Gloria Harris or contact Chairperson Tanya Matlock.

For the most up-to-date information on shows, attractions, activities, tours and more in the Hot Springs area, visit

http://www.hotsprings.com/.

We thank you & look forward to seeing you in 2012.