Sandusky History Blog Named to 2011 "Family Tree 40"

A blog which is dear to my heart is the Sandusky History blog. Many of my ancestors lived and/or worked in Sandusky, and I enjoy reading the historical articles and seeing the vintages images at this site. Visit Sandusky History at:

http://sanduskyhistory.blogspot.com/




















Sandusky History has been named to the 2011 Family Tree Forty blogs. Check out the entire list of forty top blogs from Family Tree Magazine here.

Unique Genealogical Resource: Enumeration of Youth in Sandusky, Ohio

Click here to see a blog post from Sandusky History which discusses the enumeration of the youth of Sandusky in 1912. It was similar to a census record, but was within a different time frame. It results in a snapshot of specific neighborhoods in the Ohio county where the enumeration took place.

Sandusky History Nominated for 2011 Best Genealogy Blogs!

The 40 Best Genealogy Blogs, or Family Tree 40, will appear in the July 2011 issue of Family Tree Magazine. Once again the Sandusky History blog has been nominated for this list.

The reason I enjoy the Sandusky History blog is because it features articles and photographs about the history of Sandusky and Erie County, the home of many of my ancestors. Check out this blog at:

http://sanduskyhistory.blogspot.com

and if you like what you see, consider voting for it under Category 6 of the voting form. Click here to be directed to the voting form.

Image of the Chart of the Entrance to Sandusky Bay from the 1830's at Sandusky History Blog

At the Sandusky History blog, a post from October 25, 2010 features a letter from Zalmon Wildman to Dr. George Anderson, along with an image of the Chart of the Entrance to Sandusky Bay. The chart was produced in 1838 by the U.S. Topographical Engineers, and was based on an original survey of Sandusky Bay by Lt. C. Graham in 1826.
















Head over to Sandusky History to read the entire blog entry! In the above image, you can see how the city of Sandusky was laid out in the shape of the Masonic emblem.

Many early residents of the Firelands found the Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie to be a vital resource. The waters of the lake provided food, cool breezes, and saw many ships come into port with food, goods, and materials for building.

Sandusky History Blog in the Top 40

Read this article from Family Tree Magazine to see the voting results for the Family Tree Magazine 40 Best Genealogy Blogs!

Sandusky History is one of the blogs selected for the Local & Regional Category. Check out all the top 40 blogs...to see the cream of the crop in genealogical blogging!