Author: Dr. John P. Elcik, IV

Dr. John P. Elcik, IV is married to Pamela McClanahan and they have two children: J.P. and Michelle. John is retired from a marketing career for administrative software in Higher Education. His interests include child advocacy (as a Mason and Shriner); animal rescue, education (especially eLearning), mysteries, and science fiction.
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Wed 8/5/2020 9:00 AM

Jim,

What a Family Tree used to be is different from what they are today. Until recently, a family tree was simply a graphical representation of family ancestors based on name, date-of-birth, date-of-marriage, and date-of-death. With the computer tools available today, it is common practice to cite the sources and where to find proof of each item.

The catchphrase for this is that “Genealogy without Sources is Mythology.” There are a lot of sources available online. My favorite is the U.S. Federal Census (households), but I enjoy finding copies of Record of a Birth, Marriage Certificates, Death Records, Draft Registration Cards, etc.

I have been helping Beth Gamache update her tree for Jack’s family. She had sources for the Purinton branch (her parents) and was beginning to update the Gamache and the Elcik tree branches.

I would like very much to gain access to Devon’s family tree. And if it needs updating to include sources, I would gladly help her father or even do it.

Enjoy!

Your brother

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Wed 8/5/2020 9:53 AM

Jim,

When I extend the Family Tree data to include sources, I get a lot of additional information. My tree currently has 2,258 people, 1,190 photos, 123 stories, and 2,814 records.

I have written several dozen stories myself (my idea of fun).

If you, Christopher, Devon, or her dad would like access, I only need an email address to send an invite.

My Ancestry subscription has been allowed to expire, so Guest access is all I can offer. You will be able to view but not change information if you want a backup of the GED, our Family Tree Maker 2019 databases that is doable. Family Tree Maker 2019 is a better option because it gets you the documents and media and the tree. GED only gives you the family tree.

I’m doing updates locally on my PC using Family Tree Maker 2019 software for updates. From time to time, I purchase a monthly subscription and update Ancestry with changes.

Love,

Your brother

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Mark Elcik Joins Ancestry Group

08-05-2020 PM 03:36 PM

John – The pictures come with a friend request from your 1rst cousin John Elcik, IV. I hope you enjoy the photos.

Mark – Thank you for the pictures of dad next to his cruiser and him in uniform, black and white. I have, but I hadn’t seen the other one before. Life is going by at a high rate of speed. It’s nice to hear from you.

John – I agree. I’m retired, and with the extra time on my hands, I’ve been working on the family tree. I have been communicating with Beth and Janet. Beth is working with me on some of this. If you decide you are interested, I can provide you access to Ancestry.com. I need an email address for you to make an invitation.

Mark – MarkLcheck@yahoo.com

John – I see you like to fish! It looks like a lot of fun. I have a friend here who takes me fishing. I go to be sociable. I’m not very good at it. ?

Mark – Our grandfather was an unbelievable fisherman. He spent lots of time at it.

John – I didn’t know that.

John – I’m written some documents that you may find of interest. I’ll send you the one on why we spell our name Elcik.

John – I’ll try not to disturb your tranquil life, but maybe I can entertain you with some of my findings.

John – You can always reach me on Facebook or at johnelcik@msn.com.

Mark – Excellent.

John – Have you seen the video of your dad and mine singing Slovak nursery rhymes? The video is a huge file.

Mark – Awesome that last time I spoke to Uncle was when Auntie Gertrude passed away.

John – We loved watching it here. Pam (my wife), J.P. (son), and Michelle (daughter).

Mark – I haven’t seen the video lol.

John – I’ll find a way to send you a link. The file is too large to post here.

Mark – Thanks

John – My pleasure!

Mark – OMG, lol, that was good. I wish I could have been there. That day, I had knee surgery, so I now see what I missed. Thank you for sharing the video.

John – I’m happy you liked it. It is not a substitute for being there. But good!

John – I’m training a new puppy, and she needs my attention. Catch you another time. ?

Mark – What kind?

John – Lucy Belle, a chihuahua and terrier mix. 🙂

Mark – Sent thumbs up.

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Rebecca (Kashmer) Davis Joins Ancestry Group

08-06-2020 AM 10:08 AM

John – I am having so much fun! Thank you for reaching out. I’m updating my 2008 version of our Family Tree. I’m exchanging email and Facebook posts with Beth, Nancy, Janet (Lucas) Welch, and Mark Elcik. If you would like to join us, I need your email address. I can forward you copies of some of the recent emails to catch you up. Wow!

Rebecca – I would love it! I was trying to tell my husband stories etc. and I was telling him probably the only one of you I could recall like it was yesterday of you visiting the farm in Eliot and making us all loksa!!!! rkashmerdavis@gmail.com

John – I will be sending you a lot of stuff. Just enjoy it when you have spare time. Pam and I live in Fort Myers. Small world. 🙂

Rebecca – I’ve got a lot of time on my hands right now trying to settle in and figure things out. I am trying to get my ducks in a row right now and figure out what I want to do about employment. I will look forward to the ‘stuff.’ Maybe sometime after this covid19 thing gets a better grip, we can get together. I’d love my husband to meet more elciks. He came late to the party. Until then, stay well! ?

John. Has your husband ever tasted our favorite dish?

If not, this picture may help.