The Searing Family Blog

Helen Searing Surfaces Again

Dan — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:08:25 +0000

After a long absence in the auctions, Helen Searing appears again on eBay, with a But It Now of her book, Springboard in the Pond, co-authored with Thomas A.P. Van Leeuwen. The listing is for $33.95, and five copies are available. Unfortunately the long publishers note attached to the listing doesn’t say much about Helen Searing. I did find a nice listing of her other works at: http://eng.archinform.net/arch/15450.htm Anyone with more information on Ms Searing should leave a comment or contact me.

Where art thou July?

Dan — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:07:47 +0000

Ouch…a whole month without an entry! I wondered about that and sat down to do a quick entry so I would have a July archive entry, but got sidetracked. Perhaps that’s the story of July 2010. Not that I haven’t accumulated material for entry: eBay results and postings, lots of entries on health care by our Adam Searing, some notes about Searing athletes, some Facebook and Twitter entries. But, hey, it’s summer, it’s HOT out here in the East, lots of other things to think about besides Searings on the internet. But now it’s August…the Dog Days (of searing heat? perfect for searing food on the grill? cf my page on Searing as a Part of Speech). Time to catalog some of my saved entries and share them with you.

The Blog Gets Some Publicity

Dan — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:27:46 +0000

In follow up to my May 24 entry, re our blog being listed in Geneabloggers http://www.geneabloggers.com/ special mention was made of the Searing Family Blog in the list of new genealogy blogs at http://www.geneabloggers.com/genealogy-blogs-29-2010/. Thank you very much Thomas MacEntee, who authors High-Definition Genealogy (see his comment to the May 24th entry below)….again, this is a direct result of exploring Twitter. Tom is ‘hidefgen’ and there are lots of other genealogy folks on Twitter, most of whom I have not had a chance to explore. But I certainly can recommend Tom. I continue to believe that Twitter is a very young resource whose possibilities we have yet to even start exploiting. Our mention in Geneabloggers has already resulted in a nice note from Sand Dune Books about their offerings. (Google for their info) I realize there may be more advertising contacts than Searing information from these mentions, but ‘bring’em on’. I am happy with any additional word on the blog.

Memorial Day 2010

Dan — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 03:13:26 +0000

Remember! A fitting word and theme for our Americans in military service to their country - us - on this Memorial Day, 2010. Time and again over the years it’s clear that regardless of our political views, we support our troops. More eloquent writers than myself have expressed that viewpoint…. So I add my own “Remember!” in honor of those who have served. But…I would like to add some genealogical touches in the coming few weeks by adding information to my Searings in the Military section, and making a list of past and present Searings who have/are serving. See that section for additional information.

Geneabloggers

Dan — Mon, 24 May 2010 05:22:24 +0000

Today I added this blog to the list available on Geneabloggers: http://www.geneabloggers.com/This is a resource I have followed on Twitter for a while. They have a index for finding family names. Unfortunately ‘Searing‘ doesn’t come up much, but perhaps that will change as more of you explore this resource. And..please start your own blog for your branch of the Searing family….we need more exposure!! Join in the fun! Geneabloggers has lots of resources and activities, and they are highly integrated into other social network sites. More info can be found on the home page linked above. As I have a chance to explore what they offer I will put more information on here.

More Obit Sources

Dan — Mon, 24 May 2010 05:12:07 +0000

Not to be too morbid, but in researching a Searing obit I searched Legacy.com obit service and came across quite a few Searing obits: This should take you to the results of the search page: http://bit.ly/aV6Gvi I realize it may not, but it should get you in the area. I searched for ‘all states, all sources, last name Searing’ and it came up with 45 obits….haven’t had time to look them over……

Keep It In the Family

Dan — Mon, 24 May 2010 05:08:54 +0000

Here’s a real ‘keep it in the family’, a foreclosed property for sale on Searing Street in Hempstead, NY 11550, (our old family home) the link: http://bit.ly/aBjssT, for only $380,000. You have to register for more info, but it was built in 1930…the illustration shows a lot of homes on the street. Other updates..Dennis Searing’s pool cue had no takers at $6000…no surprise in this economy.

May 18, 2010 Searings in the News

Dan — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:56:09 +0000

Dennis Searing, cue maker of renown, is featured again in AZBilliards Forums: http://bit.ly/c32×1s with one of his cues for sale. Anyone with information on Dennis please let me know. He is one of the foremost Searing ‘makers’ of tangible objects, certain to go down in history (see Searing Planes, elsewhere in the blog). I would love to have his story in the blog! Adam Searing, NC health advocate, is mentioned none to favorably in a post in Randy’s Right, a blog: http://bit.ly/brZWED Also featured is a video of Adam. Hmm, Adam, you must be doing something ‘right’ to generate this kind of publicity?

Jimmie Jane Searing, May 11, 2010

Dan — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:55:42 +0000

Sadly, we have lost another of the Searing women, from Longview, WA. Ms Searing, as above, is featured at: http://bit.ly/d1qPMb From the Legacy notice: ”She was born Nov. 8, 1927, in Krebbs, Okla., to Jim and Betty Alma (Jackson) Baldwin. The family moved to Rainier in 1932. Jimmie Jane was a graduate of Rainier High School.

She married “the love of her life” John Searing of Kelso in 1947. They were devoted to each other for 63 years, he survives her at home.” I will try to gather additional information as I can, as surviving children are mentioned.

Finding Ms Wright, Ursula Wright, that is?

Dan — Mon, 17 May 2010 05:32:14 +0000

Erica Voolich, a fellow genealogist, and Searing cousin (aren’t we all), has started a fascinating blog in her search for Ursula Wright, wife of Nathaniel Searing, ’born 17 February 1814 in Saratoga Springs NY.’, Erica states: “I am searching for the wife of Nathaniel SEARING’s family. As you know I went to Saratoga County NY last year to try to find any clues as to her parentage. So, for anyone who has any clues as to who one of the SEARING wives might be, I’d love to hear from them…” The blog can be found at http://ursulawright.blogspot.com/ and I urge you to give it a good read, and give Erica a hand if you have any suggestions! The blog lays out all the available ‘clues’ and contains a name listing for not only Searing, but also Worthington and Wright (if any of you are out there listening!)