Here is a photo of my mom, Ann Skrobul. The photo was probably taken in the mid-1930s.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
April Fools!
In honor of April Fools Day, I'm posting a silly photo of my mom and a friend. From left to right are my mom, Ann Skrobul, and her friend Mary. After comparing this photo to another one, I believe that Mary's last name was Hayslett. I don't know where or when this picture was taken. My best guess would be in the Chicago area in the mid to late 1930s. Mom was born in 1914 and came to Chicago as a young woman. Old photos of her often show her having alot of fun with friends.
Have a fun day!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
First Quarter Results
On December 31, 2008, I posted my New Year's Resolutions. With the first quarter of 2009 ending today, I decided to take another look at my resolutions, and see how I'm doing. Here goes:
1. I will share more photos and documents, both online and with my cousins. I’ve received alot of photos from older relatives, and I want to share the wealth. I've been doing well with the online piece of this. I've posted alot of photos and some documents to my blog.
2. I will catch up with my filing and data entry. I know if I do this it will help me with my research. I’m sure I have some fascinating discoveries in those piles! I have not made alot of progress on this one.
3. I will write more. I will continue to write for my blog and for local genealogical society quarterlies. I will also submit writing to other genealogy publications. I enjoy writing and I will do more of it in 2009. I've done well on this one. I've kept up with my blog, and have submitted articles to other publications.
And here are a few more resolutions, by surname:
4. Bestick. For 2009, I will focus on my collateral lines, including John and Robert Bestick, who were possible siblings of my ancestor Timothy. I will also focus on discovering which Bestick played baseball in Brooklyn in 1872. I haven't done very much work on this resolution. I will be focusing on the Besticks more during the next few months.
5. Whelan. I will concentrate on the Chicago Whelans, both mine and unrelated ones. I will continue to analyze, summarize and publish the data that I have collected. I hope to eventually document the Irish origins of the Whelans who settled in Chicago in the 1800s. I've made great progress on this one! I broke through a brick wall and discovered that besides my ancestor, his brother, 2 sisters, and mother also came from Ireland to Chicago. I still have additional work to do on my Whelans, and more data to post about them and other Chicago Whelans.
6. Skrabulis. I will share more of the bits of information that I've collected on my Skrabulis ancestors and related lines. I hope to make more connections and keep in touch with cousins that I have. I've posted some photos and research, but I need to do more on this one.
So, overall, I've made some progress on my resolutions during the first 3 months of this year. I hope I can make even more progress during the rest of 2009.
1. I will share more photos and documents, both online and with my cousins. I’ve received alot of photos from older relatives, and I want to share the wealth. I've been doing well with the online piece of this. I've posted alot of photos and some documents to my blog.
2. I will catch up with my filing and data entry. I know if I do this it will help me with my research. I’m sure I have some fascinating discoveries in those piles! I have not made alot of progress on this one.
3. I will write more. I will continue to write for my blog and for local genealogical society quarterlies. I will also submit writing to other genealogy publications. I enjoy writing and I will do more of it in 2009. I've done well on this one. I've kept up with my blog, and have submitted articles to other publications.
And here are a few more resolutions, by surname:
4. Bestick. For 2009, I will focus on my collateral lines, including John and Robert Bestick, who were possible siblings of my ancestor Timothy. I will also focus on discovering which Bestick played baseball in Brooklyn in 1872. I haven't done very much work on this resolution. I will be focusing on the Besticks more during the next few months.
5. Whelan. I will concentrate on the Chicago Whelans, both mine and unrelated ones. I will continue to analyze, summarize and publish the data that I have collected. I hope to eventually document the Irish origins of the Whelans who settled in Chicago in the 1800s. I've made great progress on this one! I broke through a brick wall and discovered that besides my ancestor, his brother, 2 sisters, and mother also came from Ireland to Chicago. I still have additional work to do on my Whelans, and more data to post about them and other Chicago Whelans.
6. Skrabulis. I will share more of the bits of information that I've collected on my Skrabulis ancestors and related lines. I hope to make more connections and keep in touch with cousins that I have. I've posted some photos and research, but I need to do more on this one.
So, overall, I've made some progress on my resolutions during the first 3 months of this year. I hope I can make even more progress during the rest of 2009.
Monday, March 30, 2009
NGS Early Registration Deadline March 31
The early registration deadline for the 2009 NGS Conference is TOMORROW! So, don't put it off another minute! Register today!
If you haven't attended a genealogy conference or institute before, I highly recommend them. They are great opportunities to learn, to check out vendors, and to meet people who share your interest in genealogy. I've been to many conferences and institutes in the last few years, and I am glad I attended every one of them. If I won the lottery, I'd attend even more of them!
Why would you want to attend a genealogy conference? Here are Paula Stuart-Warren's reasons for attending them.
I hope to see you at NGS in Raleigh, NC May 13-16.
If you haven't attended a genealogy conference or institute before, I highly recommend them. They are great opportunities to learn, to check out vendors, and to meet people who share your interest in genealogy. I've been to many conferences and institutes in the last few years, and I am glad I attended every one of them. If I won the lottery, I'd attend even more of them!
Why would you want to attend a genealogy conference? Here are Paula Stuart-Warren's reasons for attending them.
I hope to see you at NGS in Raleigh, NC May 13-16.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Fannie Lynch Deposition
The following is a transcription of a deposition given by Fannie Lynch for Mary Whelan, the widow of Patrick Whelan.
Deposition F
Case of Mary J. Whalin, No. 773265
On this 16th day of May, 1903, at Chicago, county of Cook, State of Ill, before me, J. H. Stibbs, a special examiner of the Bureau of Pensions, personally appeared Fannie Lynch, who, being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to her during this special examination of aforesaid claim for pension, deposes and says: I am 45 years of age & reside with my Father Peter Lynch, at 540 Burling St. Chicago Ill.
I have known this claimant since 1867. I was a young girl then, but remember well of her coming to Chicago & coming to live with us, and I remember well of her wedding. I went to the Church & saw her married, and from what I have learned of her & her husband in later years, I feel sure that neither of them had been previously married.
They lived together as man & wife until he died. Never were divorced or legally separated & she has not remarried since his death. I was at her house just after his death & I know they were living together at the time of his death.
I remember my uncle Patrick Whalin, at the time he came from the war. He lived with us. We lived in his house, which he bought before he went to the war. I am sure he was not married before he married claimant.
The affidavit shown me B J [?] was signed by me & the statements werein made are substantively correct.
Claimant has been very poor since her husband died, has no property or income & supports herself working as a scrub woman.
I am not interested in her claim. Above has been read to me & is correct.
Fannie E. Lynch
Deponent.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 16th day of May 1903, and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing.
J. H. Stibbs
Special Examiner.
Deposition F
Case of Mary J. Whalin, No. 773265
On this 16th day of May, 1903, at Chicago, county of Cook, State of Ill, before me, J. H. Stibbs, a special examiner of the Bureau of Pensions, personally appeared Fannie Lynch, who, being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to her during this special examination of aforesaid claim for pension, deposes and says: I am 45 years of age & reside with my Father Peter Lynch, at 540 Burling St. Chicago Ill.
I have known this claimant since 1867. I was a young girl then, but remember well of her coming to Chicago & coming to live with us, and I remember well of her wedding. I went to the Church & saw her married, and from what I have learned of her & her husband in later years, I feel sure that neither of them had been previously married.
They lived together as man & wife until he died. Never were divorced or legally separated & she has not remarried since his death. I was at her house just after his death & I know they were living together at the time of his death.
I remember my uncle Patrick Whalin, at the time he came from the war. He lived with us. We lived in his house, which he bought before he went to the war. I am sure he was not married before he married claimant.
The affidavit shown me B J [?] was signed by me & the statements werein made are substantively correct.
Claimant has been very poor since her husband died, has no property or income & supports herself working as a scrub woman.
I am not interested in her claim. Above has been read to me & is correct.
Fannie E. Lynch
Deponent.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 16th day of May 1903, and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing.
J. H. Stibbs
Special Examiner.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Centralia Coal Mine Disaster - Links
The following are links to additional information about the Centralia mine disaster.
Public Sector Safety Professionals: Focused on Activity or Results? By Fred Fanning, CSP, M.Ed., M.A.
A summary of the events leading to the explosion, and an analysis of these events from the perspective of a public safety professional.
Centralia Mine Disaster
A short summary of the disaster by the Illinois Labor History Society.
CHS Class of 68 - Centralia No. 5 Mine Disaster
A summary of the disaster posted by the Centralia High School Class of 1968.
Public Sector Safety Professionals: Focused on Activity or Results? By Fred Fanning, CSP, M.Ed., M.A.
A summary of the events leading to the explosion, and an analysis of these events from the perspective of a public safety professional.
Centralia Mine Disaster
A short summary of the disaster by the Illinois Labor History Society.
CHS Class of 68 - Centralia No. 5 Mine Disaster
A summary of the disaster posted by the Centralia High School Class of 1968.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Beckemeyer Kids, 1930s
This is a photo of children in Beckemeyer, Illinois. It was taken in the early 1930s. According to my information, the O is above Henry Koch. The X is by my uncle Anthony (aka Putt) Skrobul. The boy at the top right later became Father Feldman. I don't know who the others were, especially the one in the middle in the animal costume.
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