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Records Project Underway!

by Julie Pickett on 05/06/11

I'm thrilled to announce that we have our first Records Project underway! Kathy Gibson, a SWCoGen member in Michigan, is transcribing records from a La Plata County Pauper ledger. These records date from 1896 to 1919 and contain wonderful information that is sure to help family researchers. Although we are just getting started you can track the project by clicking this link. Kathy also contributed some of her own research, "Durango Photographers." Her efforts are greatly appreciated!

There are more record projects just waiting for volunteers! Contact me if you would like to participate. You can do as much or as little as your schedule permits. It all adds up to a great work!

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1. Kathy Gibson said on 6/7/11 - 03:08PM

Thanks for the privilege to help others find their family members with this most valuable record. I can't help but wonder what happened to many of them with their difficulties and needs. I've learned the cost of hospital care and of a burro and stove, and burial too. Most of the folks from foreign countries come from Ireland anad Germany. Some folks have been in Colorado for years before they needed help. Some need work, some are ill, and some have been deserted by husbands. The last list included four orphaned girls. I look forward to doing many more pages!

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