February’s Archived Document Contest only had two entries
but they were packed with points to consider when researching. Susan Davis
Faulkner submitted a copy of a birth register that she obtained from the Family
History Library in Salt Lake City. Her great-grandmother was listed but without
a first name and with a variant spelling of her surname. If Susan had relied
strictly on one surname spelling she would have overlooked this important document.
Loren Schmid shared a wonderful success story that began
with a DNA test. This test connected him with a researcher of two second
cousins who had many documents to share. In return Loren shared a family
reunion. The emphasis of Loren’s success came from collaborating with not only
another researcher but also by reminiscing with living family members. He asked
questions which validated the claims made by documents that were discovered.
Loren is the winner of the February contest, and he has won
a subscription to History Magazine. History Magazine is a consumer magazine
covering social history, in particular the day to day life of ordinary people.
Loren probably has some interesting stories that he can submit to this
magazine. Susan, on the other hand, plans on purchasing her subscription.
There is still time to enter
the contest. March is the last month of this one-year Archived Document
Contest. The winning entry for March will get a one year subscription to Fold3.
Fold3 provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories,
photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Once the winner
for March’s contest is announced all winning entries will be entered into a
final contest. There are two Grand Prizes. They are subscriptions to
Ancestry.com and Findmypast.
To enter the contest upload a copy of a document that you
obtained in any method other than downloading from the Internet to the TriCity
Genealogical Society Facebook page. Include how you obtained the document and
how it ties into your family history research. Entries can also be sent to
Susan Davis Faulkner at denmother4@hotmail.com
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