Family History
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For everyone who keeps saying to themselves, "I want to learn more about my family's history, when have time..." NOW is the time. Many of us are confined to our homes for an indefinite period. And we're wondering how to fill the many unoccupied hours. Wonder no longer. If you are interested in your family history, you need to start recording what is happening RIGHT NOW! We are living through an unprecedented historic moment. And we need to document how it has impacted our daily lives and the lives of everyone we love. You can start writing a journal, as I am doing. Or you could video tape y ..read more
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FIFTH MEDINA COUNTY HISTORY FAIR
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It's time again for the Annual Medina County History Fair! Fifteen of the local history and genealogical organizations will be on hand, displaying their collections and answering your questions about the uniqueness of Medina County. JOIN US FOR A WONDERFUL DAY OF HISTORY! Stop by the Library's table and say "Hello!" to Lisa, Lauren and myself ..read more
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WE'RE BACK!
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The new Virginia Wheeler Martin Family History & Learning Center, opened on December 7, 2019. After a six month hiatus, the popular Genealogist Is In! service is returning in January 2020. On WEDNESDAY afternoons, from 1 to 4 p.m., one of Medina's crack genealogists will be on hand to assist you with your genealogy and local history questions. Lisa Rienerth, Kathy Petras, Lauren Kuntzman,  The Genealogy Team,  will help you solve your genealogy dilemmas. It is a "first come, first served" program, so if you have to wait your turn, please be patient! And while we may not be able to disc ..read more
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GENEALOGY AND LOCAL HISTORY COLLECTION CLOSED
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Exciting News! The Virginia Wheeler Martin Family History and Learning Center is opening this coming weekend. In preparation,  the local history collection is temporarily closed so that it can be moved into the new center... Closed until the new Center opens up later this week. I won't post a picture of the new center. We want that to be a surprise ..read more
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2020 Census
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Image from Census.govIn April, my co-worker, Lisa did a wonderful blog on the historic census records: U.S. Census   Records. As she states, the census has been taken every ten years since 1790 for purposes of apportioning representatives for U.S. Congress. For privacy reasons, census records are not available for 72 years after they are taken. The 1950 Census will become available in 2022. Access to the 1950 and more recent census records are available for genealogical purposes by filling out form BC-600 from the Census Bureau and paying the $65 fee. (I will wait for them to become public ..read more
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5 Tips for Accessing FamilySearch Records
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(+2 FamilySearch Features that Can Help You Learn More) Guest Blogger: Lauren Kuntzman, MCDL Family History & Learning Center Manager For this month’s instructional blog post, we’re taking a look at FamilySearch.   FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization.  Though the FamilySearch website has been around for 20 years, its roots are much, much older.  FamilySearch evolved from the Genealogical Society of Utah, which began collecting records relevant to genealogy in 1894. While the Genealogical Society of Utah began microfilming records in 1938, it then turned to captu ..read more
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Voter's Records
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Photo courtesy Family History DailyNext week, we go to the voting booths and make our selections to decide the fate of different candidates and issues in our area. Have you ever wondered if you can access your ancestor's voting records? The answer is yes, and no. While you can't see which way your ancestor voted, you can sometimes view their voter registration. Voter's registers can be harder to find, but are well worth the effort. Along with census records, they place our ancestors in specific places at specific times. You can: Fill in gaps between censuses Find middle names Find spouses ..read more
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Cemetery Gravestones & Court Records
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On October 2, Lisa did a wonderful blog on doing cemetery research Cemeteries...where else would you find your dead relatives? Next week, you will have the opportunity to take your cemetery research even further with Jill Keppler's talk on Cemetery Gravestones on 30 October. Learn what stories the stones themselves have to tell.  SIGN UP HERE. And there are still spots available at the Genealogy Slam: Order in the Court! Sign up HERE. Did I mention that Light Refreshments will be served and Door Prizes will be given away ..read more
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Fall Genealogy Slam! ORDER IN THE COURT!
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Did your immigrant ancestors have to renounce allegiance to a foreign sovereign to become a United States citizen? Did your ancestor own land in the same county as three other men with the same name?Did your grandpa serve time in prison? (Mine did!)Did your ancestress have to sign away her dower rights when her husband sold land?Join Medina's new Genealogy Team and discover how court records can enhance your family history research! Medina's Genealogy Team features veteran researchers, Lisa Rienerth and Kathy Petras, the new Family History & Learning Center Manager, Lauren Kuntzman, and ..read more
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