Here is what people are saying about
the work of Jean Wilcox Hibben:
COMMENTS ABOUT PROGRAMS OF SONGS AND STORIES OF HISTORICAL
EVENTS
ERIN GO BRAGH
"Thank you so much for
an enjoyable evening. You taught us a lot about history and musical instruments . . . your songs put meat on [our ancestors']
bones and gave them a place in time . . . much more interesting than dates etched in stone. You filled in the dash."
- Carolyn, Corona Genealogical Society
"The program was
special. THANKS!" - Dorothy, Genealogical Society of Morongo Valley
"EXCAVATING FOR A MINE"
"We thank you both for the most lovely musical hour at our last meeting of the Napa Valley Genealogical and Biographical
Society. You have beautifully blended [your] deep knowledge of folklore with your music and . . . voice to provide a look
into one part of our colorful American past . . . The songs and stories and the music from the contemporary instruments as
the banjo, guitar and Butch's musical saw not only set our feet to tapping but also moved us emotionally back into the
time of the forty-niner Argonauts. It was a grand experience . . . many members and guests expressed their pleasure with your
program. We are very appreciative." - Nancy, NVGBS, Jan. 2009
"It was special to have your husband
play the saw and the spoons. I heard only positive comments from our members. It was truly great!" - Liz, Questing
Heirs, 2006
SONGS OF APPALACHIAN ANCESTORS
"I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation on Appalachian culture. I had German and Quaker ancestors who . . . settled
in little mountain communities . . . Never made the connection/comparison until I heard your presentation - getting away from
authority, a sense of independence & availability of land . . . Thanks for the insights and education you've given
me. Actually seeing how the limberjack was used was a pure delight - as well as actually seeing & hearing a psaltry."
- Dodie, Las Vegas, NV (St. George Jamboree, 2007)
SONGS & STORIES OF THE WAR OF THE REBELLION
"Your songs and the history behind them added so much to our understanding of the time in our heritage. Everyone enjoyed
it so much. I noticed lots of subtle movements to the rhythm of the songs. . . Thank you again." - Dorothy,
Rogue Valley Gen. Soc., January 2009
"The combination of historical context, stories, and songs (with
instrumental accompaniment) was both unique and educational. I especially enjoyed hearing the same tune with alternative lyrics,
depending on North/South allegiance, or to make the music relevant to the phase of the war . . . We all received a glimpse
of the realities of that period in our history." - Mary, Santa Barbara Genealogical Society, February 2007
"We thoroughly enjoyed
[your program], your singing and comments were definitely given a 'period' effect by [your husband's] saw and
spoons. I would like to invite you back next year . . ." - Chris, Orange County California Genealogical Society,
September 2006
"Good job! [We] thought your presentation was very well put together
- very organized and moved well!" - Cyndi, Orange County California Genealogical Society, September. 2006
"It was a great learning experience for many of us. Your presentation was so useful, entertaining, and really
informative . . . It was so refreshing to hear something different and yet so pertinent . . . since music is such an important
part of modern life." - Ruth, Genealogical Society of North Orange County (Military Records Seminar, 2006)
TO ZION IN SONG
". . . it was a wonderful experience and I think
others had a good time, too. I hope you drove away feeling as good about the evening as I did." - Cyndy, Chicago,
Illlinois, August 2009
"Thank you so much for the wonderful presentation you did at
DUP {Daughters of the Utah Pioneers]. You and Butch were fabulous; . . . everyone told me so! You guys made it fabulous."
- Gena, Yucaipa, CA, April 2008
"I enjoyed the variety of instruments, a good
time!" - Michelle, St. George Expo, 2007
"You
and [your husband] have the most wonderful program; it is a refreshing and stimulating way to start to understand . . . the
people who made the history. I am so pleased you shared your talent with us today. Your audience came away with a better understanding
of the Pioneers through the music and stories you shared with us. Obviously you two put a lot of time and effort into this
program, for your presentation seemlessly held the story and the history of the March to Zion together in a thoughtful and
sensitive way.
"I now have so many images:
the carts going across the trail, the frozen body of the husband, the building of the railroad . . . Thank you for providing
us with a most delightful and enlightening morning of song and story." - Gary, Santa Barbara County Genealogical
Society, February 2006
COMMENTS ABOUT INSTRUCTIONAL LECTURES
2 SIDES OF INTERVIEWING
"Your
presentation today here at Palmia was absolutely a hit! Everyone loved it!" - Maureen, Palmia Genealogy Club,
Mission Viejo, CA, February 2009
"We were lucky to have you speak at our Genealogy meeting last Thursday . . . Your presentation was valuable
to us in many ways. Your sense of humor put everyone in a relaxed mood. Despite the many initials after your name, you
are 'one of us.' . . . You gave us many good clues . . . We really enjoyed having you here." - Carole, Palmia
Genealogy Club, Mission Viejo, CA, February 2009
BEGINNING FAMILY HISTORY
". . . thanks for the 'beginner's' class for the rookies in Family History. I really learned a lot,
but most of all feel new motivation." - Vickie, Corona, CA, 2008
CIVIL WAR (UNION) RESEARCH
"I attended your Civil War workshop . . . in November 2007. Thank you for that workshop. I have several leads
to pursue since attending." - Nancy, Riverside, CA
CLUE TO CLUE
"Thanks
once again for a great class today at the Family History Fair. I really enjoyed your Clue to Clue presentation.
You are a fantastic detective and gave me some good ideas for doing my own research. You covered this topic so well
I think that we were all awe struck by your cleverness and persistence. That's probably why we had no questions
at the end of your presentation. Thank you for taking your time to share your ideas on research and to show us how it
should be done in order to have the success that you have achieved." - Ralph, Escondido Family History
Seminar, March 2010
"[I] have to tell you how much I
thoroughly enjoyed your presentation on Tracing a family through time... I'm one of those that is hyper critical of power
points and want you to know that yours was superb... Hoping to get the chance to attend another program you present!"
- Connie, SCGS Jamboree, June 2009
"I thank you for the wonderful informative and entertaining
morning . . . I was truly delighted to be there . . ." - Loree, Palm Desert (Genealogy Club of Sun City), April 2009
"I attended your presentation at Redlands [Family History Center Novemberfest] last Saturday and . . . I thought
it was really great!! I've attended many seminars and conferences, but your way of presenting your topic was quite different
and held interest." - Helen, Beaumont, CA
"Thanks for your
wonderful presentation . . . I especially appreciated the 'pause and evaluate what I now know' section." - DH,
Redlands (Novemberfest)
"Thank you so much for your informative presentation.
Your handout was excellent . . . Even better than the handouts were your brainstorming suggestions: creating timelines, checking
original counties, and looking for neighbors. Best of all was your enthusiasm." - Carolyn, Corona Genealogical
Society
"Thanks . . . for the presentation today at WAGS. You
are terrific!" - Ron, Whittier Area Genealogical Society
"[I] really enjoyed your
session and how to really dig . . ." - Jan, Victor Valley Family History Seminar
COUNTY WEBSITES
"Thanks
so much for coming to us with your presentation. I know that we all learned from it and are looking forward to seeing you
again soon." - Linda, Sun City Palm Desert Genealogy Club, January 2010
"As
always, your presentation at the Corona Library this afternoon was very informative and very useful. . . Thank you for what
you do so well and for sharing it with the rest of us." - Sam, Corona Genealogical Society Library class, July 2009
"Your talk was so well liked that three or four people were giving me [the program chair] 'Well
Dones'!"- Dave, North San Diego County Genealogical Society, June 2009
"I wanted to again thank you for your presentation last Tuesday. It was enjoyed by the group. .
." - Tom, North San Diego County Genealogical Society, June 2009
"We really
enjoyed your presentation on County Websites today at the Colony Cousins group in Murrieta . . . Thanks, again, for your
entertaining and enlightening program!" - Lynn, March 2009
"[The
handout for "County Web Sites: an Overlooked Resource"] is . . . a concise, well-written handout and
it introduces students to the topic of using county web sites. I enjoyed your presentation and have gained much
genealogical information from county sites." - Corrine, Mesa Family History Expo, November 2008
DEDUCTION vs INDUCTION
"Thank you for your very interesting and informative presentation on Deduction v. Induction . . . Your lively presentation
will stay in the memory for a long time. Thank you." - Sybil, Temecula Valley Genealogical Society, June 2009
"Your presentation . . . was truly clarifying for us aspiring genealogists. The PowerPoint presentation you have
developed really helped us focus and finally begin to make that distinction [between deduction and induction]. We are most
grateful." - Nancy, Napa Valley Genealogical & Biographical Society, January 2009
posted to http://www.ourfamilyhistories.com/index6.html/1 blog of Susi Pentico: "I just came home from attending a great talk by Jean Wilcox Hibben . . . she has a
fabulous ability to articulate the information in a[n] easy to understand yet funny and enjoyable method . . . It was a well
presented [talk about] bits of information on what is primary and real and what is secondary and maybe, possibly real." -
Susi, September 2007
"I . . . very much enjoyed your speech. [Another society member] made the comment
to me that he learned the MOST from your speech of any heard in a long time." - Dotte, Palm Springs Genealogical
Society, 2007FEDERAL CENSUS RECORDS
"Thank you so very much for the program . . . It was most
interesting and you presented it in a way we could all learn about the census. I hope you will consider coming our way
again for another presentation." - Bernadine, Sun Lakes Genealogical Society
"That was a great presentation today. I would like to have
you back." - Bud, Sun Lakes Genealogical
Society
"Your
class was great, I love the humor you put into it! It inspired me . . ." - Diane, Orange Family History Fair,
April 2008
"Jean Wilcox Hibben gave a well-received presentation . . . [with]
a wonderful PowerPoint that explained the idiosyncracies of the various census [records] and suggestions for finding
your relatives. A handout with excellent resources was given to those in attendance." - Yucaipa Valley Family
Finders, newsletter of the Yucaipa Valley Genealogical Society, April 2008
GENEALOGY ON WHEELS
"She covered this topic very
well & personal experiences were appreciated." - Jeanne, St. George Expo, 2007
GERMAN RESEARCH
" I learned so much from your German Research talk." - Kathleen, Corona Genealogical Society,
February 2010
"Thank you Jean. Excellent presentation
Monday night! You took a topic that could have been dry and boring and made it come alive. Loved it." - Debbie, Corona
Genealogical Society, February 2010
"Thank
you for the very helpful presentation at Monday's meeting! And thank you for the notes." - Margaret &
Bob, Corona Genealogical Society, February 2010
"Thank
you for the excellent presentation. It was interesting and informative. Great Job!" - Gary, Corona Genealogical
Society, February 2010
"We really enjoyed your presentation at the HSJGS meeting
. . . Thank You." - Bruce & Corinne, March 2009
"I enjoyed your lecture every much. I didn't think I would learn anything
but I did." - Rosemary, Hemet-San Jacinto Genealogical Society, March 2009
I Y NEW YORK
"Just
a short note to say "THANKS" for the very interesting and informative presention on New York State tonight at the
Family History Center. It was all very helpful to me . . ." - Edward, Orange Regional Family History Center,
October 2008
NEW FAMILYSEARCH
". . . once again, thank you for sharing your time and
expertise with us! I am signed on [to New FamilySearch] and working on my file and excited!" - Jim, Corona, CA, December
2008
[I was informed that] ". . . you came into the HP Group
meeting today and taught them how to get on to nFS. [I was told that] it was an excellent presentation. Of course, you always
do an excellent job!" - Larry, Corona, CA, December 2008
NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S GENEALOGY
"Thank you so much for your great presentation today. I throughly loved it and found it to be very
educational." - Rosemary, Lake Elsinore Genealogical Society, November 2009
"Your
presentation yesterday was a real treat, very well presented and well-received. One member suggested that [we] should book
two of your presentations a year." - Roberta, Pomona Valley Genealogical Society
"Your PowerPoint display was elegant!" - Chuck, Pomona Valley
Genealogical Society
PAF
"Thx for PAF: It was
great--and simple."--Elaine, Corona Genealogical Society, January 2009
SHAKING THE MYTH
"You are an inspirational speaker." - Gary,
Corona Genealogical Society, May 2008
"My sister and I enjoyed your talk about Family Myths at the NSDCGS
on Tuesday, 27 Nov 07. . . after your most illustrative talk [we] got together (just outside the meeting room) and talked
about this . . . and we think one of them has been cleared up, thanks to you." - Don,
North San Diego County Genealogical Society
"Thank you for a fun
and informative genealogy meeting this morning in Carlsbad (CA)" - Ruth,
North San Diego County Genealogical Society, November 2007
COMMENTS ABOUT NARRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
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ELIZABETH: THE STORY OF A GERMAN IMMIGRANT
"Loved your presentation last night. What a story!"
- Norma, Genealogical Society of North Orange County California, April 2009
"Thank you for sharing
your g-g-grandmother's story with us yesterday. Your interpretation of [the] manuscript made it seem so life like."
- Nancy, Mayflower Society, February 2009
"I was really impressed with the amount of detail you had, and how personal you made Elizabeth with your
description of her life . . . your German reference pages are very good." - C.G., Orange County California Genealogical
Society, 2008
"We spoke following your wonderful
presentation at the [seminar] in Ridgecrest . . . During your presentation I teared up when your Elizabeth was on the deck
of the ship wondering if she had done the right thing by leaving her children. I was right there on that ship deck with her
- sea spray in my face and all! Thanks for making it so real." - M.L.
NATHAN WILCOX: THE STORY OF A UNION SOLDIER AND HIS FAMILY
"We all so enjoyed your performance . . . I especially liked the digital
'slides' [PowerPoint]. You made them so easy to follow along and made it easy to understand. Thank you, THANK YOU!"
- Liz, Questing Heirs
".
. . thank you for your excellent presentation . . . [it] was informative as well as very entertaining. I heard members stating
that they learned a lot from your excellent presentation. The second part . . . was very informative . . . where you tied
your research methods to your well-told story of Nathan Wilcox's family." - Paul, Whittier Area Genealogical
Society
"I
so enjoyed your presentation to our . . . group yesterday. What a unique delivery and your overheads [PowerPoint] were
a 'work of art.'" - Donna, Whittier Area Genealogical Society
". . . thank you for the wonderful presentation you gave before
our group. We really appreciated all the time and effort you spent in helping educate us further regarding our Civil War [ancestor]
veterans' history. I received many compliments to pass on to you." - Mary Sue, Orange County California Genealogical
Society
JOHN ADAM HOLLANDER: SURVIVOR
"Thank you so
much for sharing your extensive knowledge of your ancestor's background . . . at our last meeting. Our members enjoyed
your program and learned a lot. We enjoyed meeting and visiting with you and hope that the evening was as enjoyable for you
as it was for us." - Jolee, Waukesha (WI) Genealogical Society, September 2009
"It was fantastic!"
- Bob, Waukesha (WI) Genealogical Society, September 2009
"I so enjoyed your presentation last night."
- Janet, Waukesha (WI) Genealogical Society, September 2009
"I enjoyed your presentation in character,
as well as the source information." - Chris, Orange County, Calif. Genealogical Society, August 2009
BREAKING THE TIES THAT BIND: ONE WOMAN'S STORY OF LEAVING
FAMILY TO SETTLE NEW FRONTIERS
"Your presentation was just wonderful; you put the information together to
make it come alive and so interesting. Thank you." - George, Van Buren (MI) Regional Genealogical
Society, September 2009
"Thank you so very much for the wonderful program you gave to our society last
night. You kept us so interested that the time just flew by. The connection to Decatur [Michigan] was an added
plus." - Joyce, Van Buren (MI) Regional Genealogical Society, September 2009
COMMENTS ABOUT KEYNOTE ADDRESSES/ BANQUET SPEECHES
ST. GEORGE FAMILY HISTORY EXPO, February 2010, "The Wizard
of Blogs"
"Can you imagine a better genealogy speaker than an expert in folklore? I can't!
Jean Wilcox Hibben is a board-certified genealogist, President of the Corona Genealogical Society, and the Southern
California chapter of APG! And MESA [got] to hear her speak [at the Family History Expo]." - Colleen
Other blogs about this event:
Gena Philibert Ortega
Renee - The Family Curator
ANCESTORS AS HEROES
"Thank you for your excellent
lectures at our Novemberfest. Your keynote address was so relevant. Your dedication to sharing your knowledge is so appreciated."
- Redlands/Yucaipa Family History Center Staff, Redlands Ancestry Novemberfest, 2009
"Novemberfest
featured a fabulous keynote by Jean Wilcox Hibben . . ." - Gena, Redlands (CA) Ancestry Novemberfest, 2009
"Everyone at St. Elizabeth loved your presentation . . . we do owe a lot to those who came before
us." - Marilyn, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church Ladies Auxiliary, Carlsbad, CA, November 2009
"That
was so good today. I loved the way you tied it all together." - Diane, Aurantia Chapter, DAR, Riverside, CA, 2008
COME AWAY WITH ME
"I enjoyed the journey
through US history. The music was outstanding and I thoroughly enjoyed myself . . ." - Caroline, Orange Family History
Fair, 2007
FAMILY HISTORY THANKSGIVING PRESENTATION
"What a wonderful program . . . Your music was the perfect touch and I was amazed and inspired hearing how you've
incorporated your love of music with genealogy. It was delightful . . . Thank you so much for giving us such a 'feast'
for our ears." - Dee, Corona, CA, November 2007
GRAVEYARD GUMSHOE
"I really want to tell you how much I enjoyed your talk at our luncheon on the 16th . . . Am looking forward
to attending more of your lectures . . ." - Jimmy, Cahuilla Chapter, DAR, Palm Springs, October 2009
"We thank you so much for coming today and presenting your program. It was hard to choose which
one." - Cynthia, Cahuilla Chapter, DAR, Palm Springs, October 2009
"I really enjoyed the cemetery
power point, it was informative and enjoyable." - Dianna, Redlands Ancestry
Novemberfest 2007
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? REASONS TO DO FAMILY HISTORY
"Thank you so very much for an informative & interesting talk . . . Many of our members are very interested in
genealogy and felt your presentation was a great foundation to learn how to go about traving family history." - Michele,
Carlsbad Newcomers, September 2009
COMMENTS ABOUT SEMINARS & CONFERENCES
SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, January 2010
"I enjoyed your talk and you and your husband's music." - Joy
"Jean
- you did your talks with so much enthusiasm and humor, I'm glad I stayed here [instead of going to Salt Lake]."
- Randy (from Facebook) . . .
"Jean Wilcox Hibben kept a crowd of 130 genealogists
spellbound and entertained, during the San Diego Genealogical Society seminar 'A Day With Jean Wilcox Hibben.' . . . Jean is such a 'happy' researcher and presenter. The
humorous asides and self-deprecating comments are priceless, and make her instantly likeable and believable. She had the audience
rapt in their cushioned seats waiting for the next "information crumb" to be found as she blazed her research trail
through several states and several New York Counties." - Randy (from his blog, where he provides a complete synopsis of the first of the four presentations) and he goes on the
next day . . .
"Full disclosure: I am a card-carrying member of the Jean Wilcox Hibben
fan club - because she is a really wonderful person and an excellent researcher and presenter." - Randy (from his
blog)
"Our annual seminar and meeting had a very interesting daylong presentation. The speaker
was Jean Wilcox Hibben . . . If you weren't able to attend the meeting, you missed a very enjoyable day!" - Chris
(see full blog review on the SDGS blog)
"Jean's mastery of the Power Point Presentation clarified and exhibited the data in
an easy to follow manner. It was obviously a task to prepare but very worthwhile. Very inspirational for what presentations
can accomplish." - Ruth (from Facebook)
RIDGECREST GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, October 2009
"Thanks for the great workshop." - Jeanne Marie
"Your presentation last
Saturday in Ridgecrest was delightful - as usual. I am in awe of your many talents. You make it look so easy to find
your records and yet I am sure it takes you quite awhile to get everything accomplished . . . thank you for coming here and
sharing your time and gifts with us." - Colleen
YUCCA VALLEY (CA) FAMILY HISTORY SEMINAR, August 2009
"I enjoyed your presention at our Family History Seminar last Sat." - Nona
"How
I enjoy your talks and the information you give! Also love the songs you add to the program." - Janet
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY JAMBOREE, June 2009
"I . . . attended your 'Deduction vs. Induction' talk at Jamboree last summer. I read the
related article [to 'Clue to Clue'] in NGSQ, and I hope you'll consider me a fan of your work!" - Madaleine
"I saw both of your workshops and learned a lot." - Carlita
"It was lovely
to meet you at Jamboree last June. I especially enjoyed your presentation on Applying Logic . . . Theory [to
Family History]." - Terri
"Thank
you for the information you presented over the weekend. It created new insights in researching, organization and presentation
of my family history and the family tree. It is always a pleasure to meet you and share, learn new ideas. I look forward
in reading your new article." - Kevin
"Your presentation this past weekend
was delightful. I hope to be present at another of your presentations in the future." - Maria
(Note: this next entry is quoted verbatim with the link to the blog on which it appeared . . . I couldn't
resist putting the entire quote here)
Our Favorite SoCal Jamboree Presentations:
"Number
one on Jane's and Nancy's list was Jean Wilcox Hibben's presentation, Clue to
Clue: Tracking a Family Over Time and Miles. I had planned to attend this, but changed my mind at the last minute.
Big mistake! Jane and Nancy came running out of the presentation yelling, "You would have loved it!" I bought the
CD, of course, and we listened to this on the way home. I did love it. Given their enthusiastic review, most of us changed
our 8 a.m. Sunday plans and went to Jean's talk, Deduction vs. Induction in Genealogical
Research. We didn't regret it." - Susan Johnston, The Adventures of a Histotechneer, 4 July 2009
NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY (NGS) CONFERENCE, RALEIGH,
NC, May 2009
"I was present for one of your speaker introductions at the conference and I must say it was
the best introduction I heard during those four days. You have a great presence." - PMZ
ESCONDIDO FAMILY HISTORY FAIR, March 2009
"I
enjoyed your presentations today. Your material was very informative, your slides were very well done (easy
to read), your delivery was understandable and your humor made the learning enjoyable." - Ralph
"We did not have an opportunity to thank you for your participation in our Family History Fair on Saturday.
May we now express an appreciative THANK YOU for your presentations at our Fair on Saturday. In our patron survey of
the Fair we received favorable comments on all your presentations. You seem to be a crowd favorite. We believe the Fair
was a success and your presence added to that success." - Ted & Carolyn, Escondido Family History
Center
"I attended your class in Escondido a few weeks ago. It was great!" - Heidi
MESA (AZ) FAMILY HISTORY EXPO, November 2008
". . . you really helped us at the Mesa conference . . . thank
you." - Justin, Footnote.com
CHULA VISTA (CA) GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Annual
Seminar, October 2008
"THANK
YOU for a wonderful presentation yesterday - I know that everyone there appreciated your enthusiasm, humor and expertise in
telling stories and sharing songs. I had a great time . . . I hope that you can come back and visit us again . . . I
wish you all the best in your folklore career - you have a great talent and I'm really glad to see you sharing it with
the genealogy and folklore world." - Randy, Chula Vista Genealogical Society
AND
"The
audience totally enjoyed Jean's presentations - they were informational, fun, touching, and entertaining - we even got
to sing along! I urge you - if you have the opportunity to see and hear Jean at a local society meeting or a conference -
to take advantage of the opportunity; you will totally enjoy yourself and learn a lot about genealogy research in the process.
"My thanks to Jean Wilcox Hibben for giving so much of her time and
effort to educate and entertain us, and to the willing workers of CVGS who made this
seminar a success." - Randy, Chula Vista Genealogical Society
(Read complete review at http://cvgencafe.blogspot.com/ under 18 October 2008.)
KERN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Seminar,
October 2008
"Here is a great bit THANK YOU! from all the individuals who attended the KCGS Seminar.
We all had a good time and did learn a lot. Even the topic for beginners was useful to everyone. . . . Our German Group is
starting up again, and we will be using the resources we learned from you. Your California Gold Rush History with music
was very well received and some are still talking about it." - Dee
FAMILY HISTORY EXPO, ST. GEORGE, UTAH, February 2008
"Your part in the St. George conference was GREAT!" - Doris
LAKE HAVASU (AZ) GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL SEMINAR, January
2008
"Thank you . . . for your informative and original program. Our
members enjoyed it immensely . . ." - Charlie C.
"Thank
you again for your wonderful presentation Saturday [26 January 2008] at our seminar. Our members enjoyed it immensely. . .
. Just want you to know I especially liked the two musical sessions. However, the other two sessions were full of helpful
info as you delved into your family background. What fun!! Thank you again. Gratefully," -- Sally F.
ORANGE COUNTY (CA) FAMILY HISTORY SEMINAR, Spring 2007
". . . thank you for your wonderful presentation at the Orange County
Family History Fair last spring. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was particularly impressed with the music you presented."
- D.H.
RIDGECREST (CA) GENEALOGICAL SEMINAR, January 2007
"Thanks for . . . providing us with such wonderful ways to look at the methods as well as the motivation
behind our research." - Linda
FRESNO (CA) GENEALOGICAL SEMINAR, October 2006
"We
were all very pleased with your presentation as it was extremely well done and has received many compliments." - June,
Fresno County Genealogical Society
"Thanks for the wonderful presentation
. . . your power point was great!" - Karen, Fresno County Genealogical Society
GENERAL COMMENTS ABOUT PRESENTATIONS
"You guys were great, thanks for making the Stroll special"
- Kathleen, Sunnyslope Cemetery Stroll (honoring the Civil War veterans with music of the War of the Rebellion), Corona,
CA, October 2009
"I thought your performances, especially . . . Down By The Riverside at the end,
were super. You are a real pro." - Bob, Chicago music gathering,
September 2009
"I attend all of your lectures that I can find.
You are a most interesting person . . . Keep up the good work." -
Nancy (on Facebook, September 2009)
"Music is a great way of getting people involved, especially
when it brings back great memories of their older family members. It makes them think about 'back then' and helps
them focus on certain events they would otherwise have forgotten. Jean does an excellent job and really does enjoy her work.
You simply have to watch her face to know this is so." - Ann (Facebook comment, August 2009)
"Loved both of your talks . . . You certainly
have a very unique gift for giving Genealogy lectures. You bring them to life and also teach us the how to's. I was very
impressed with your talk(s) and research." - Nancy (Orange County Calif. Genealogical Society, August 2009)
From Facebook, 2 June 2009:
"Jean Wilcox
Hibben has been collecting and studying folk music and folklore since she was about 8, what talent! . . . Awesome Jean! I'm
sure we will be blogging and tweeting about it from the Colorado Family History Expo! For those of you who don't know
Jean and Butch will be our Banquet entertainment in Colorado! We are SOO looking forward to a very entertaining and fun evening!" -
Holly Hansen (Family History Expos)
"I agree . . . a genealogical treasure. Entertaining and fun, especially Butch on the Saw. . . Holly - you are in
for a treat, but you know that, I think. Folks in Chula Vista still talk about Butch and Jean and their program." - Randy
Seaver
"Jean Wilcox Hibben [is] one of the very best conference and society presenters . . .
" "Jean spoke in April 2006 at SDGS (San Diego Genealogical Society) and it was, in my opinion, one of the
best programs I've attended." - Randy Seaver, 2008 (http://www.geneamusings.com/2008/08/jean-wilcox-hibben-phd.html)
"I have had many opportunities to listen to Jean, and each time [I have been] just so engrossed in her lectures and
folklore; and then applying her . . . guitar brings her stories together." - Jackie, Hi-Desert Genealogical Society
"We first heard your keynote talk at the Orange Family
History Fair a year ago, and thus were excited to hear you again yesterday at OCCGS. We thoroughly enjoy your talks!"
- Joelene, Huntington Beach, CA
COMMENTS ABOUT CIRCLEMENDING
EXHIBIT BOOTH
"When I met Jean Wilcox Hibben awhile back, I was taken first by the fact
that she holds a Ph.D. in Folklore (why didn’t I think of doing that?), and second, by her amazing dedication to preserving
the music and traditions of our ancestors. As a collector of traditional folk music myself, I was fascinated by the depth
and breadth of her knowledge . . ." - Renee of Photoloom (Quoted on her blog Above the Trees, 25 August 2009)
GENERAL REMARKS
"Since I am a family historian and
a music lover, I find your recordings very enjoyable. It was great to hear all the interesting instruments . . . I especially
liked the saw!" - Nancy, St. George, UT, October 2009
"The
songs bring back such wonderful memories. Can hardly wait to share them, especially with my granddaughter who is interested
in our family history." - Jimmy, Palm Springs, CA, October 2009
SONGS OF THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH
From
the director of a Gold Rush museum in Mariposa, CA: "[We] would like to have [your gold rush CD] playing in our
museum as background music throughout the day . . . I was surfing the web for gold rush era songs, came across your site and
really fell in love with your music . . ." -Ron, Mariposa, CA, December 2008
and, after receiving
and playing the CD . . .
"'Songs of the California Gold Rush' . . . has been an enjoyable addition
to our music library . . . Playing your music throughout the day creates a wonderful ambience of the gold rush era in the
Museum. The variety of instruments that you play in your music selections is so very pleasing to the ear." - Ron
Loya, Mariposa Museum and History Center, Inc., Mariposa, CA, January 2009
Check out the museum's website:
www.mariposamuseum.com.
SONGS OF IRISH IMMIGRANTS
"My wife, with her Irish heritage, is really enjoying your Irish CD." - Jerry,
Corona, CA
"I loved this CD straight off, started singing along, Gypsy Rover
has been one of my alltime favourites for too many years to mention.The whole of the CD is great and not to be missed by any
folk song lover. I've ordered 2 more to give to friends and also another of her CDs; can't wait for it to arrive."
- Maggie, UK
"[Jean]
has such a sweet voice and I love the old folk songs. My father's family was of Scottish descent and they had a lot of
neat little songs that I learned coming up as a kid. My Granny McCaskill sang them while she was hanging clothes on the line
and cooking, etc. so hearing that kind of music really brings back a flood of memories. It's refreshing to know that there
are people like Jean who invest their time and effort in keeping the music of our ancestors alive for future generations."
- Monica, San Antonio, Texas
COMMENTS ABOUT WRITINGS
"I'm impressed with your website." - Laura,
January 2010
"Thanks for all the good writings you do." - Nancy, December 2009
CIRCLEMENDING.BLOGSPOT.COM
Read the complimentary
review from Dean Richardson of Genlighten at his blog, posted on 27 Feb 2010.
"I just started to read your blog, and it is so interesting. I love learning
about history, and I think it is amazing how you were able to discover so much information about your ancestors. I can
see why you are so busy! I am going to enjoy reading your blog." - Shelley, December 2009
DOING GENEALOGY RESEARCH WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY (Newsletter
for World Vital Records, December 2009)
"I saw your article on World Vital Records! Good job!!" - Alice
"I want to thank you for the article . . . on the subject of doing genealogy research with a learning
disability. . . . The hints you offer on ways of doing genealogy research are going to be printed out and put up everywhere
so I can see then. I wish I could have had coping mechanisims such as these years ago. You have made me feel less
like a failure. Thank you so much for your article." - MS
IS IT TIME TO SPIN YOUR WEB . . . SITE THAT IS? (SPEAK!, newsletter of the Genealogical Speakers Guild,
November 2009)
"I enjoyed reading your article in the November issue of Speak.
Thanks for the practical tips." - Jay, Minnesota
PhD DISSERTATION - FAMILY
FOLKLORE: THE EFFECTS ON FAMILY MEMBERS OVER GENERATIONS
"I read
it and enjoyed it very much. I am very honored that you included the story of my Uncle Yankel in your paper."
- Shelley, December 2009
"Wonderful!" - Nancy, OCCGS,
August 2009
INVESTIGATING IRENE: THE NEW YORK PARENTAGE OF IRENE (FREEMAN)
WILCOX (NGSQ, June 2009)
"I read the related
article [to 'Clue to Clue'] in NGSQ, and I hope you'll consider me a fan of your work!" - Madaleine
"I just finished 'Investigating Irene' in NGS[Q] and wanted to tell you that
it was excellent reading. And an excellent example of scholarship for those of us who hope to get certified one
day. . . Fascinating stuff!" - Mara
"Read your article and enjoyed it very much." - Norma
"I loved
your NGSQ article and the presentation you gave at SCGS [on the same subject]. I was happy to see it in print. Nice job!"
- Amy
WARNING! BEWARE OF FALLACIOUS REASONING IN GENEALOGICAL
RESEARCH! (Crossroads, from UGA, June 2009)
"Your article in the Crossroads was great! Some
very good points!!" - Alice
"Thank you very much for your submission. It is exactly the
type of article we are looking for . . . Both the UGA Crossroads Committee and the UGA Board of Directors are very excited
to publish your piece." - Christy, UGA CROSSROADS, April 2009
PRESENTATION WORKSHEET - SPEAK!
"Many thanks . . . I really
enjoyed the article on the Presentation Worksheet; it has given me several ideas." - Ann, Genealogical Speakers Guild,
February 2009
"Loved
your article . . . thanks" - Susan, Genealogical Speakers Guild, February 2009
LEXICONS OF LOST LIFESTYLES
"I appreciate your contributions -- your articles are great, very entertaining and informative. A refreshing change
of pace." - Betty, GenWeekly, August 2009
"I was thumbing through
the "Searcher" [and] . . . I came across a really interesting/amusing article - written by YOU! . . .
Good job!" --Alice, "Games over Generations," January 2009
COMMENTS ABOUT GENEALOGY
RESEARCH SERVICES
". . . thank you for today's training. It was most
helpful and I appreciate your willingness to share your talents . . . You're awesome!" - Mick, May 2009
"Thank you for your assistance this AM. The GEDCOM file loaded . . . and I am back
into the family history business! Again, Thank you!" - Gary, December 2008
". . . we do thank you for your efforts on our behalf. You were able to access resources
unavailable to us, and gave us some good hints on where we might continue our search." - Mike, October 2008
"I certainly appreciate the work you put into digging into my leads." - Brian,
September 2008
