Linking Feature at Find A Grave

I have several family memorials at the FindAGrave.com website that I've created over the years.  What started out as a site for the gravesites of the rich and famous has become a genealogical tool for those who would like to have photographs of far-away tombstones of their ancestors.


I have used the "Request A Photo" feature frequently with great success in obtaining photographs, and when possible, I try to help out others looking for their ancestor's tombstones in my area.  It's a great way to give back a little bit to the genealogical community.


One feature that I'm starting to utilize at FindAGrave is the linking feature where you can add family links.  By adding these family links, you can tie together whole families at FindAGrave.  Often times, one spouse will die and the survivor may move on to another area and be buried in a totally different cemetery.  Not to mention how far-flung some families can be.  By linking children with their parents, someone can quickly link to all available tombstone photographs of a particular family.


If you haven't yet used this feature, I would highly recommend it.

Amanuensis Monday: Dere Iss No Place Like Portland, Ind. Postcard (1913)

Amanuensis: A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.

This postcard was sent to my paternal granduncle, Clarence Stuber, by his sister, Lottie.  The date on the postmark is April 3, 1913, mailed from Portland, Indiana to Spencerville, Ohio.


The front of the card reads: Dere Iss No Place Like Portland, Ind. Because I Gets Mine Bread Undt Butter Dere.


Hello - Rec'd letter glad to hear from you. Rec'd card from John today. He is O.K. I am in new P.O.  Have 3 squares to go now.  Will write later.  Lottie


The card is address to: Clarence Stuber, Spencerville, Ohio, Box 54.

John Newmark at TransylvanianDutch started this Monday genealogy meme, which has quickly spread throughout the Geneablogger community. I am excited to be a participant and transcribe the records of my family.

Family Milestones: September 13th

My paternal 6th-great granduncle, John MAXSON, married on this date in 1744 to Martha PROSSER, daughter of John PROSSER.  John was the son of Rev. Joseph and Tacy (BURDICK) MAXSON, and the younger brother of my Joseph MAXSON.  John was born in 1698 in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Martha was born circa 1703.  They had at least 2 children.  Martha died November 3, 1804 in Hopkington, Rhode Island.  Nothing further is known at this time.


My paternal 4th-great grandmother, Maria Catharina KALTREIDER, was born on this date in 1762.  Maria was the daughter of Duvald and Elizabeth Catherine (________) KALTREIDER.  Maria married circa 1785 to George PETRY, son of Steffan PETRY.  George was born August 1, 1762 in Strausberg, Germany.  They raised 7 children in York County, Pennsylvania.  George died June 1, 1823 in York County, Pennsylvania.  Maria died April 15, 1815 in York County, Pennsylvania.


My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Sarah HEATON, was born on this date in 1707.  Sarah was the daughter of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the older sister of my John HEATON.  Sarah married Matthew WILLIAMS on May 9, 1735.  Matthew's parentage and dates of birth and death are unknown.  Nothing further is known at this time.