I just got back from the NERGC conference in Manchester, NH Sunday where I left a query on the board about my John Sorell BRICK WALL. Ed who lives in Hinesburg, VT just e-mailed and offered his Society's help. I replied immediately and thanked them. I now am keeping my fingers crossed that they have better luck than I did. By the way the Town Clerk's office in Hinesburg, Vt. is very modern. They are really very helpful to genealogists.
While there in Manchester, NH I visited the American-Canadian Genealogical Society, at 4 Elm Street. The volunteers were very helpful and he/she went out of his way to help me.They couldn't find any more than I had already but did offer some ideas that I will follow up with this week.
Let's break down a BRICK WALL. Genealogy and History go hand and hand and as we all know searching for our “roots.” First step is to be a great detective. Next is to state your sources because facts without documentation is just a fairy tale. What happened to John Sorell? Who is he, where was he born, and when did he die? Minnie M Howe was a very interesting woman and I have gathered much documentation on her life, which I want to share with the world. They were married on 13 October 1894.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Salt Lake City Research Trip
It is with great anticipation that I decided to go to RootsTech 2013 in Salt Lake City. I admit that one the big draws was the Family Search Library was there. I thought what a great opportunity to try to break through the Brick Wall of what happened to John Sorell, JR. that married my G-Grandmother Minnie M. Howe in 1894. I have their marriage certificate and a piece of paper with the name of their children written down (as close as our family got to a bible).
It was with great hope that I thought someone could help me out at the Family Search Library in Salt Lake, but it wasn't meant to be. I'm still trying to find out how a whole family can fall completely through the cracks. The search will continue.
I have gone back and forth over Lake Champlain, like my ancestors did many years ago between New York and Vermont, but can't find any clues.
- Mary Belle Sorell 4 Jul 1896
- Maude Emily Sorrel 19 Feb 1899
- Mildred Ida Sorrel 2 Nov 1900 died 30 Dec 1900
It was with great hope that I thought someone could help me out at the Family Search Library in Salt Lake, but it wasn't meant to be. I'm still trying to find out how a whole family can fall completely through the cracks. The search will continue.
I have gone back and forth over Lake Champlain, like my ancestors did many years ago between New York and Vermont, but can't find any clues.
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