Monday, July 05, 2010

Footnote.com Frustrations

Decided to do some quick genealogy research this morning, before heading outside to work in the garage.  Checked out Footnote.com's Civil War Collection, and made a couple of quick finds on the pension index cards that I wanted to download, but no such luck.

Is it just me, or is their system overloaded due to the holiday weekend traffic?  Probably the latter, but still it is frustrating.  I guess I'm just too impatient!  I want it now, you know?

Just sent out a tweet to see if the problem is just my computer.  Misery loves company.

Sunday, July 04, 2010

Family Milestones: July 4th

My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Phoeba MOULTON, was born on this date in 1794. Phoeba was the daughter of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the younger sister of my Selah MOULTON.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 7th-great granduncle, Robert WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1719 in Fife, Scotland.  Robert was the son of Robert and Elizabeth (HENDERSON) WRIGHT, and the older brother of my John WRIGHT.  Robert was a lawyer. Robert died May 18, 1769 in Foodie, Fife, Scotland. Nothing further is known at this time.

 

Saturday, July 03, 2010

Saturday Shout-Out

Would like to take a moment and say "thank you" to visitors since my last update who left comments on blog posts.  Your encouragement and suggestions are appreciated!  I saw Cindy at Everything's Relative doing this, and thought it was neat.

Earline Hines Brandt of Ancestral Notes


Barbara of Life From The Roots


Hummer of Branching Out Through The Years 



Mavis Jones of Georgia Black Crackers


Apple of Apple's Tree



I follow each of these blogs and I recommend that you do as well.


P.S. I promise to try and be more on top of these shout-outs from now on!