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Contents Ja n ua ry/Fe b r u a r y 2009 History Stories Directories Movies Research vo l u m e 63 Issue I 10 Musings and Gleanings from the World of History and Genealogy by Richard Hooverson Mr. Hooverson writes about Martin Luther King Day; Military Decorations and Insignia; an Ode to Oxen and Deere; Push-Button Telephones; Who Was Who When, and P.T. Barnum. 16 Stories in Stone—Cemetery Iconology and Gravestone Interpretation; A Genealogy Research Tool by Gaylord Cooper Mr. Cooper writes about the interpretation of gravestone art. 20 City Directories: A Treasure Chest of Information by Patricia Dingwall Thompson City Directories are loaded with genealogy. Patricia tells us where to find the data and how to use it. 24 The Past in Motion by Gregory Peduto Gregory points out how to save your old movies and electronic data. 30 Controlling Bias in Genealogy by Robert Hennon Our own biases have a distinct relationship to our ability to do successful genealogical research. The late Robert Hennon points out how to get around our natural inclinations. On the Cover The cemetery of Pronsfeld, Rheinland- Pfalz, Germany. Photo courtesy of James Derheim, europeanfocus.com. 2 © Ev e r t o n’s Ge n e a l o g i c a l He l p e r Ja n ua ry/Fe b r u a r y 2009
Regular Features 7 Editorial Notes from the editor. 8 Our Readers Write Letters from our readers. 36 French Research France and Alsace—A Beginner's Guide — Glenn Lazarus 42 Germanic Research Using German Parish Records — Gail Blankenau 46 Relatively Speaking The Duffields — Craig Schulz Honey's Mishap — Kagan Hoffman A Visit to England — Ruth Knudson 52 Ancestor Stories for the Soul The Quest for John Summers — Peter Summers 56 Breaking Through The Man Who Would be Found — Nancy Ronning 60 Society Highlight Saving Elmwood Cemetery — Curtis Wolbert 62 Beginner’s Corner Military Records: Follow-Up & Trivia — Donna Potter Phillips 64 The Next Generation The Museum We Call A Cemetery — Starr Hailey Campbell 70 News to Peruse News briefs for genealogists. 76 Computer Helper CD-ROM Reviews — Leland K. Meitzler 87 Net Family History The Best Scandinavian Sites on the Net — Jeffrey A. Bockman Build it and They Shall Come — William Norin Online Genealogy for Beginners and Pros on Dynastree — Christian Richtscheid 118 On the Bookshelf Description of new books for genealogists. 146 Bureau of Missing Ancestors 152 On the Horizon Calendar of upcoming events. 162 Marketplace Classified advertisements. 170 Surname Index Entries indicate the first instance within an article, entry, story, etc. 174 Advertiser Index In the Next Issue Musings and Gleanings from the World of History and Genealogy, by Richard Hooverson Mr. Hooverson writes about Norwegian- American research; advice for old farmers; lines across the land; and drinking on the road. Urban Genealogy—Exploring New York Architectural Research, by Gregory Peduto How to go about researching your ancestor’s New York City place of residence or work. The Internet Solves Another History Mystery, by Thomas Fiske Tom tells an intriguing tale another mystery solved. Kentucky Genealogy, by Gaylord Cooper Mr. Cooper tells how to go about your Kentucky research. Copyright © 2009, all rights reserved. Everton’s Genealogical Helper (ISSN 1554-2645) is published bimonthly and designated as January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/ October and November/December issues. Published at: 595 Research Parkway, Suite B, North Logan, UT 84341. Phone: 435-752-6022; 800-443-6325. Fax: 435-752-1541. Vol. 63 Issue I. PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID at Logan, UT and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Everton Publishers, PO Box 368, Logan, UT 84323-0368. Ja n ua ry/Fe b r u a r y 2009 Ev e r t o n’s Ge n e a l o g i c a l He l p e r © 3
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