Bringing Your Family History to Life Through Social History

Bringing Your Family History to Life Through Social History
Author: Katherine Scott Sturdevant
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2000
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

Katherine Scott Sturdevant shows you how to use social history -- the study of "ordinary people's everyday lives" -- to add depth, detail, and drama to your family's saga. Book jacket.

A Genealogical History of Florida

A Genealogical History of Florida
Author: Kay Ellen Gilmour
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2010
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781453795439

In a small neighborhood cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida are found the graves of 240 people of 49 different surnames whose lives and those of their distant ancestors formed the nidus for this unique depiction of Florida history. The research of their daily lives including their interactions with their neighboring Native American Indians and African slaves, the Civil War battles in which they fought and died and the prisons of war camps of both sides in which they languished, their working of the land, the St Johns River, and the Atlantic ocean, their many other 19th century professions, their health, diseases and causes of death, plus descriptions of Florida's magnificent natural surroundings all combine to bring life back to those marked by the centuries-old tombstones.

A Land Remembered

A Land Remembered
Author: Patrick D Smith
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1561645826

A Land Remembered has become Florida's favorite novel. Now this Student Edition in two volumes makes this rich, rugged story of the American pioneer spirit more accessible to young readers. Patrick Smith tells of three generations of the MacIveys, a Florida family battling the hardships of the frontier. The story opens in 1858, when Tobias and Emma MacIvey arrive in the Florida wilderness with their son, Zech, to start a new life, and ends in 1968 with Solomon MacIvey, who realizes that his wealth has not been worth the cost to the land. Between is a sweeping story rich in Florida history with a cast of memorable characters who battle wild animals, rustlers, Confederate deserters, mosquitoes, starvation, hurricanes, and freezes to carve a kingdom out of the Florida swamp. In this volume, meet young Zech MacIvey, who learns to ride like the wind through the Florida scrub on Ishmael, his marshtackie horse, his dogs, Nip and Tuck, at this side. His parents, Tobias and Emma, scratch a living from the land, gathering wild cows from the swamp and herding them across the state to market. Zech learns the ways of the land from the Seminoles, with whom his life becomes entwined as he grows into manhood. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series

Handy Florida Genealogy Handbook

Handy Florida Genealogy Handbook
Author: Gary L. Morris
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-01-29
Genre: Florida
ISBN: 9781507762295

Contains Internet links, physical addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, and lists the record holdings of every important archive and organization in Florida.

Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques

Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques
Author: George G. Morgan
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2013-09-16
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0071816518

Break through brick walls in your genealogical research Learn how to use innovative methods to unearth hard-to-find ancestors. Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques shows you, step by step, how to uncover elusive details by taking advantage of specialized tools and software programs and using proven best practices for breaking through the brick walls that have hindered your progress. You’ll get professional advice on formulating a research strategy, understanding the details you discover, keeping careful track of your data, analyzing the evidence, and developing hypotheses. Real-world case studies demonstrate how you can apply the systematic procedures presented in this practical guide to your own research--and achieve success! Examine the brick wall in detail to find potential weak spots that can be exploited into a breakthrough Use brute force techniques that leave no stone unturned Obtain exact copies of original records rather than derivative sources Research the family, associates, and neighbors (FANs) of your brick wall ancestor Consult with your family, friends, and colleagues to get a fresh perspective on your research Use crowdsourcing--genealogy societies, online forums, social media, blogs, wikis, and podcasts Apply technological solutions, including DNA testing and specialized genealogical software Get tips on hiring a professional genealogical researcher with the appropriate credentials and references Revisit your brick wall problem after honing your research skills Review your evidence, develop a research strategy, and keep a meticulous research log

Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing
Author: Dr. Qing Li
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 052555985X

The definitive--and by far the most popular--guide to the therapeutic Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or the art and science of how trees can promote health and happiness Notice how a tree sways in the wind. Run your hands over its bark. Take in its citrusy scent. As a society we suffer from nature deficit disorder, but studies have shown that spending mindful, intentional time around trees--what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing--can promote health and happiness. In this beautiful book--featuring more than 100 color photographs from forests around the world, including the forest therapy trails that criss-cross Japan--Dr. Qing Li, the world's foremost expert in forest medicine, shows how forest bathing can reduce your stress levels and blood pressure, strengthen your immune and cardiovascular systems, boost your energy, mood, creativity, and concentration, and even help you lose weight and live longer. Once you've discovered the healing power of trees, you can lose yourself in the beauty of your surroundings, leave everyday stress behind, and reach a place of greater calm and wellness.

Discovering Genealogical Roots in Suwanee County, Florida (late 1700's to Early 1900's)

Discovering Genealogical Roots in Suwanee County, Florida (late 1700's to Early 1900's)
Author: Harold Borden Bennett
Publisher:
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1997
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780788407314

In 1992, the author began writing a genealogical column, titled, "What's in a Name," for the Suwanee Democrat in Live Oak, Florida. Upon the request that he publish his findings in book form, he compiled the information into the work provided here. Mr. Bennett was able to find significant amounts of information dealing with Suwanee County, and although the county was not officially formed until 1858, he "discovered a great deal of information predating that time." The majority of the information transcribed here is from the 19th century, but there is some from both the 18th and 20th centuries as well. The book begins with a chapter discussing some basic information regarding genealogical research, and is followed by a chapter containing a general history of Suwanee County, a timeline of important events, and biographical sketches of many early settlers. In the next eight chapters, Mr. Bennett transcribes data from a variety of records containing valuable genealogical information, including land grants, voter lists, wills, probate records, military and pension records, marriage records, tax lists, and court cases. Yet another chapter covers area cemeteries and burials of residents born before 1850. The last chapter contains articles to help one "discover how the settlers came to this area [Suwanee County] and where they came from." There is a detailed table of contents and a surname index to aid the researcher. This is the best available source pertaining to family histories of early "Suwanee Countians."