Category Archives: Daily Journal

My Happy First Anniversary Blog

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Steve

Today marks the end of my first year with this blog. My fellow students in an online genealogy class encouraged me to start this blog and have been faithful readers all along. I’ve also had considerable support from George Morgan … Continue reading →

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From the First Floor of the Family History Library

Posted on April 16, 2007 by Steve

As I usually do, I took some photos while in Salt Lake City. Previously, I posted photos of my Fall 2006 trip to the Family History Library (FHL), Temple Square, and the Salt Lake City Main Public Library . Today, I’m … Continue reading →

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A Day at the Salt Lake City Public Library

Posted on April 15, 2007 by Steve

My last day in Salt Lake City was a bit less frantic than Friday and Saturday were. I slept in late this morning and spent some time reading the Sunday newspaper (the print edition) while having breakfast at the Marriott … Continue reading →

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US, Canadian, and Polish Records at the Family History Library

Posted on April 14, 2007 by Steve

Today I spent most of the day researching vital records in Vermont, particularly the Gibson and Paradee surnames. I could have spent the entire day on these records, but I wanted to look at a couple of other records, too. I … Continue reading →

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Searching Italian Records at the Family History Library

Posted on April 13, 2007 by Steve

My first day at the Family History Library involved something I never thought I’d be doing – hunting for Italian ancestors. The reason I thought this experience would be unlikely is simply that I don’t have any Italian ancestors. I’m … Continue reading →

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Heading to Salt Lake City

Posted on April 12, 2007 by Steve

Tonight, I’m flying to Salt Lake City to spend two days at the Family History Library (my annual spring trip). 2007 is the off-year for the United Polish Genealogical Societies Conference (held in Salt Lake City in even-numbered years in … Continue reading →

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The Birth and Baptism of Tomasz Dańko

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Steve

The sixth child of Paweł Dańko and Agnieszka Szymańska was named Tomasz. The Birth and Baptism of Tomasz Dańko is the second entry on page 80 of the Book of Births and Baptisms for Nienadowa in 1840. The Birth and … Continue reading →

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The Birth and Baptism of Paweł Dańko – 1835

Posted on April 9, 2007 by Steve

The fourth child of Paweł Dańko and Zofia Szymańska was born in 1835 and was given the name Paweł. His record is the last entry on the image below. The Birth and Baptismal Record of Paweł Dańko -1835 SOURCE: Roman Catholic Parish … Continue reading →

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The Birth and Baptism of Katarzyna Dańko

Posted on April 8, 2007 by Steve

The third child of Paweł Dańko and Zofia Szymańska was born in 1832 and was given the name Katarzyna. Her record is the second entry on the image below. The Birth and Baptismal Record of Katarzyna Dańko – 1833 SOURCE: … Continue reading →

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The Birth and Baptism of Szymon Dańko

Posted on April 7, 2007 by Steve

The second child born to my great-great grandparents, Paweł Dańko and Zofia Szymańska, was named Szymon. His Birth and Baptismal Record is the third entry for October in the image below. The Birth and Baptismal Record for Szymon Dańko – … Continue reading →

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