Visit www.familytreewebinars.com to see whether you would like to watch any of the following selections. If the time is wrong for you, they are free to view for a week after the presentation.
Tuesday, December 3 - "Buried Treasures: What's in the English Parish Chest" by Paul Milner. Intermediate
Wednesday, December 4 - "Which Spot Does 'X' Mark, Anyway? X-DNA Testing in Action" by Debra Renard. Intermediate
Wednesday, December 11 - "Grandma's Obituary Box: The Use of Obituaries in Genealogical Research and Their Role in American Culture" by Pam Stone Eagleson. Beginner, Intermediate
Tuesday, December 17 - "Marriages Here, There, and Nowhere: Finding Gretna Greens and Borders" by J. Mark Lowe. Intermediate
Wednesday, December 18 - "How to Trace Your UK Ancestry" by Kirsty Gray. Beginner
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Thursday, November 28, 2019
DNA Sales for Black Friday
Ancestry is announcing that their DNA kits will be on sale for $49 through December 2. If you are still considering a DNA test, Google "DNA Sales Black Friday" and you can compare options and prices for all the various companies.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Workshop: November 26
Maureen told us a bit about the history of the Library of Congress, which has been in existence since 1800. She also provided suggestions about using the website and demonstrated a few of the discoveries she has made there. The handout gave us specific links to useful sections of the website, such as the catalog, prints and photographs, genealogy services and "ask a librarian." The newspaper website "Chronicling America" can also be accessed from the LOC. Thanks, Maureen!
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| Maureen explaining the LOC |
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| Tonight's attendees |
Monday, November 25, 2019
Legacy Software
If you have not chosen a software program for your genealogy research, Legacy Family Tree is having a "Black Friday" sale. Notice that the membership deal for webinars is only for new subscribers.
Get 50% off Legacy Family Tree 9.0 software!
Get 50% off a full year's webinar membership! (New memberships only, not valid to extend an existing membership.)
Through Monday, December 2, 2019.
https://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/black-friday-c321.php
Get 50% off Legacy Family Tree 9.0 software!
Get 50% off a full year's webinar membership! (New memberships only, not valid to extend an existing membership.)
Through Monday, December 2, 2019.
https://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/black-friday-c321.php
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The McClelland Irish Library
The McClelland Irish Library in Phoenix is presenting another genealogy workshop on December 4. Here's the necessary information and website: https://www.azirish.org/
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
November 19 Workshop
Sharon Horton provided our mini-topic last night. Sharon and her husband have been researching for many years, visiting towns and villages along the way. She has published two family history books and shared her research process and ideas for compiling the books. Her slogan is "Collect--Compose--Complete."
Sharon used a website called My Canvas to compose her books. This website allows you to transfer Ancestry information directly and to add photos and other embellishments to the book. She also pointed out that it is important to have an ending point to your story with some closing thoughts about your ancestors. If you have an interest, visit www.mycanvas.com
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| Sharon explaining the writing process |
Sharon used a website called My Canvas to compose her books. This website allows you to transfer Ancestry information directly and to add photos and other embellishments to the book. She also pointed out that it is important to have an ending point to your story with some closing thoughts about your ancestors. If you have an interest, visit www.mycanvas.com
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| Club members in attendance |
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Research in Mexico
I attended the "Research in Mexico" presentation at Vista Grande last Friday, although the presenter evidently had a problem connecting with Skype. Instead the moderator gave a demonstration of his excellent website.
Moises Garza has a blog, podcast, ebooks, and an extensive website with information and links for all Mexican states. There are also Facebook groups for each state. Part of the website is in Spanish.
www.mexicangenealogy.info if you would like to take a look.
Moises Garza has a blog, podcast, ebooks, and an extensive website with information and links for all Mexican states. There are also Facebook groups for each state. Part of the website is in Spanish.
www.mexicangenealogy.info if you would like to take a look.
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Happy Birthday FamilySearch
FamilySearch is celebrating its 125th birthday!
Information from Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter:
The Genealogical Society of Utah was established on November 13, 1894, under the direction of Wilford Woodruff, the 4th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Franklin D. Richards was appointed as the society’s first president. The purpose of the society was to help its members (who were predominantly immigrants from Europe) to gather genealogical records from their homelands so they could remember and build their ancestral connections.
FamilySearch, aka Genealogical Society of Utah, has been dedicated to helping individuals discover their ancestral roots for 125 years.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Workshop Report - November 12
It was great to have more returning members in attendance last night, as well as four new members. They had visited our table during the Craft Fair that morning. After the presentation they got started with Carolyn and Maureen.
The mini topic dealt with using FamilySearch more efficiently. Every database on the website has a page on the Wiki where you can learn more about the information that is included in those records. Knowing specifically which locations and dates are covered is especially helpful. It seems that the Wiki page is updated more often than the description of the database.
The mini topic dealt with using FamilySearch more efficiently. Every database on the website has a page on the Wiki where you can learn more about the information that is included in those records. Knowing specifically which locations and dates are covered is especially helpful. It seems that the Wiki page is updated more often than the description of the database.
November 12 Craft Fair
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| The Maureens are explaining our club |
Friday, November 8, 2019
Free Military Records on Ancestry
Ancestry® will offer free access to the world’s largest US military records collection. Find inspiring stories about heroic family members who served our country.
- Accessible November 8 at 7:00PM EST through November 17 at 11:59PM EST.
- During that time frame, go to www.ancestry.com/honor
- More than 260 million US military records
- More than 60% of Ancestry U.S. subscribers who have a family tree have found at least one military record for an ancestor!
- Find draft cards, enlistment records, soldier pension indexes and more
- Our U.S. military records cover all 50 states and nearly 400 years of American history
- www.ancestry.com/honor
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Free Weekend on Findmypast
Findmypast is free this Veterans Day Weekend
Access Findmypast for free* from November 8-11.
From time to time, we open up access to Findmypast completely free of charge to encourage more people to explore their family history. To use Findmypast for free this weekend, you simply need to sign up. Once you’re signed up, log in during the free period and you’ll be able to access all the records and features that would normally be included in a paid subscription.
This free weekend runs from 12:00 midday GMT on Friday, November 8 to 12:00 midday GMT on Monday, November 11.
All of Findmypast’s records will be free to access during the free weekend, apart from some notable exclusions.
Records excluded from this free weekend promotion are:
All newspapers
The Periodical Source Index (PERSI)
UK Electoral Registers & Companies House Directors 2002-2019
www.findmypast.com
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
November 5 Workshop
Nancy introduced the officers and the roundtable produced some interesting responses.
Butch spent 11 weeks in England over the summer doing "pet sitting" at various locations. They were able to spend much time touring.
Carolyn is continuing to provide documentation for her research.
Maureen attended two conferences: the NGS in St. Charles, MO and the FGS in Washington, D.C. She signed up for a DNA analysis and is still processing the results.
Delrene was contacted by someone who located her via FindAGrave to return two of her father's paintings that had been purchased in Bozeman. She also received a photo of her g.g. grandmother through an Ancestry contact.
Laurie has completed his project of scanning 6500 family photos from the early 1900s on and is ready to return to genealogy research. Relatives from Wales who visited them over the summer turned out to be subjects of a photo taken there on a trip his parents took many years ago.
Nancy visited the Family History Library on her way south this fall where one of the volunteers helped her to locate her grandfather's Alberta marriage certificate by "thinking outside the box."
Susan is documenting information on living relatives, including a new granddaughter!
Mary Ann bought a Mac when her computer failed and found out she could no longer use Legacy. She has re-entered her information on FamilySearch.
Deenie has been attending writing classes at a local senior center.
Dick spent several days at the Wisconsin Historical Society collecting obituaries using their microfilm collection.
Bob met with a cousin who is eight years older and who was able to share memories of their grandfather.
Annie has made some interesting connections with other researchers on FamilySearch.
We also had a short review of the Linkpendium website and a preview of the upcoming Pinal County Genealogy Workshop.
Butch spent 11 weeks in England over the summer doing "pet sitting" at various locations. They were able to spend much time touring.
Carolyn is continuing to provide documentation for her research.
Maureen attended two conferences: the NGS in St. Charles, MO and the FGS in Washington, D.C. She signed up for a DNA analysis and is still processing the results.
Delrene was contacted by someone who located her via FindAGrave to return two of her father's paintings that had been purchased in Bozeman. She also received a photo of her g.g. grandmother through an Ancestry contact.
Laurie has completed his project of scanning 6500 family photos from the early 1900s on and is ready to return to genealogy research. Relatives from Wales who visited them over the summer turned out to be subjects of a photo taken there on a trip his parents took many years ago.
Nancy visited the Family History Library on her way south this fall where one of the volunteers helped her to locate her grandfather's Alberta marriage certificate by "thinking outside the box."
Susan is documenting information on living relatives, including a new granddaughter!
Mary Ann bought a Mac when her computer failed and found out she could no longer use Legacy. She has re-entered her information on FamilySearch.
Deenie has been attending writing classes at a local senior center.
Dick spent several days at the Wisconsin Historical Society collecting obituaries using their microfilm collection.
Bob met with a cousin who is eight years older and who was able to share memories of their grandfather.
Annie has made some interesting connections with other researchers on FamilySearch.
We also had a short review of the Linkpendium website and a preview of the upcoming Pinal County Genealogy Workshop.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
November Plans
We're beginning the new season with workshops this month. Tonight we will be sharing any interesting discoveries from the summer or asking for help for brick walls.
November 12: We will do a review of FamilySearch and suggest more efficient ways to use the website.
November 19: Sharon Horton from Robson is coming to talk about producing her two family history books, including a website that she used.
November 26: Maureen Edwards will educate us about the Library of Congress website.
November 12: We will do a review of FamilySearch and suggest more efficient ways to use the website.
November 19: Sharon Horton from Robson is coming to talk about producing her two family history books, including a website that she used.
November 26: Maureen Edwards will educate us about the Library of Congress website.
Monday, November 4, 2019
Virtual Institute for British Genealogy
THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR BRITISH GENEALOGY AND FAMILY HISTORY
PRESENTS COMMONWEALTH VIRTUAL INSTITUTE
The ISBGFH is pleased to announce their Virtual Institute which will run from March 16-19, 2020. The theme for this Institute is Researching in Commonwealth Countries. Each day of the Institute will feature 4 presentations on a particular Commonwealth Country:
Monday: Canada
Tuesday: South Africa
Wednesday: British India
Thursday: Australia
$70 usd per day. $249 usd for all 4 days.
Registration allows you access to recordings of the presentations until April 30th.
To register or learn more about the conference: https://isbgfh.wildapricot.org/
Saturday, November 2, 2019
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