Next Meeting March 27, 2018
Meeting at 7:00pm
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Mark your calendars and join us at any and all of these FHIG meetings on Tuesdays in 2018: We'll meet again on: April 24 May 22 June 26 July 24 August 28 September 25 October 23 November 27 Even in 2018, no FHIG in December!
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"Definition of Mythology: genealogy without documentation."
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The Family History Interest Group (FHIG) at Bernards Township Library aims to inform, inspire and encourage you as you seek to learn about the life, loves and relationships of past family members. This newsletter is the place to find information about upcoming and past FHIG meetings, news and notes about related topics, and ideas, tips and suggestions for your own genealogy searches. -- Ruth
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with Patricia 'Pat' Papawick Beronio Tuesday, March 27 Like so many of us, Pat Beronio wanted to share information about her father, who led an incredibly active and productive civic life, with his grandchildren (who never knew him) and others. Little did she know at the outset that this simple wish would lead her into a fascinating discovery of family connections and a deeper understanding of her Dad, and eventually to the publication of her book George Papawick: How One Man Changed Manville. Join us to learn about her journey, and how the materials for the book came together. It might just give you the incentive to begin your own journey! No experience in family history research is required for this meeting. All are welcome!
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Manville NJ: Mayor Rich Onderko and Patricia Papawick Beronio on February 2, 2018 dedicate the new sign memorializing the life of George Papawick, four-time mayor of Manville, at Mayor George Papawick Memorial Park, Sidorske Avenue and Persinko Street.
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Pat Papawick Beronio, who graduated from Immaculata (PA) University, has lived most of her life within five miles of her birthplace in Manville, NJ and so has an intimate knowledge of the area. She recently published a book about the life of her father, a four-time mayor, called George Papawick: How One Man Changed Manville, and had an informational historical marker erected at Papawick Memorial Park, just before the 50th anniversary of his death.
Previously the Somerset County Historical Society published her short biography of her dad titled Meet Mr. Manville. Pat's life before retirement included a year's service in Chicago as a Catholic Extension Society Volunteer, 20 years as a stay-at-home Mom, work as a Somerset County juvenile probation officer, and as Administrative Assistant to the International Counsel and other officers of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies. She was involved in her father’s civic life, and even now, in retirement, is still active in her church and community. She and her husband Alfred both enjoy doing genealogical research into the history of their families. They have two sons and four grandchildren. She has been researching her family’s history for well over a decade and hopes that this story, written mainly for her dad’s progeny, will be an inspiration, not just to his descendants, but to all who read it.
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The Family History Interest Group (FHIG) meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except December from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Program Room on the lower level at Bernards Township Library.
Coffee and tea (and cookies or snacks if participants bring them!) is usually served at 6:30 pm and participants are invited to socialize. Our coffee and tea arrangements are $elf $upporting -- If you enjoy a cup please consider dropping a quarter or two in the basket provided.
FHIG meetings are FREE and all are welcome, whether they have been previously involved in family history research or not. No prior experience in tracing genealogical roots is necessary. The Group provides opportunities for those interested in family history and genealogy to share information and experiences and be more successful in their search.
For more information please call the Library at 908.204.3031, ext.4 or email RLufkin@Bernards.org
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From the February meeting:
Genealogist Marci Collier Pingaro treated us to a lively and engaging review with Let's Face Facts: Evaluating Facts to Determine Evidence. She demonstrated how careful examination of the facts we find in Census Rolls, Vital Records, family Bibles, etc. can build solid answers to our genealogy questions. She urges us all to think about the source of the information/facts we are considering, who the informant was for that fact/information, and how it relates to the question at hand. Above all, she encourages us to document the source of that information accurately and fully as there is a strong possibility we or someone else connected to us may wish to consult it again!
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Resources that Marci recommends:
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Mastering Genealogical Proof
by Thomas W. Jones
Mastering Genealogical Proof aims to help researchers, students, and new family historians reconstruct relationships and lives of people they cannot see. It presents content in digestible chunks. Each chapter concludes with problems providing practice for proficiently applying the chapter’s concepts. Those problems, like examples throughout the book, use real records, real research, and real issues. Answers are at the back of the book along with a glossary of technical terms and an extensive resource list.
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Did you miss the Live Stream sessions from RootsTech 2018? Want to watch a bit more? Some of the most prominent names in family history research were presenting there.
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