The Photo Angel

Vista Grande Library's April genealogy presentation was a very interesting Zoom talk by Kate Kelley, who has been nicknamed "The Photo Angel." For the past couple of years, she has been rescuing labeled photos from antique stores, researching the names written on the backs, and attempting to return them to a family member or descendant.

She told us how she got started because of her curiosity about photos of people in her grandparents' collection who were unrelated to the family. She also spoke about several of the interesting back stories, and invited us to participate ourselves! She has a Facebook page devoted to her specialty; Google her name if you are interested.

RootsTech Celebrates DNA Day

 

RootsTech is proud to celebrate DNA Day on April 25, 2023, with 8 free online classes led by DNA experts covering a wide variety of topics. DNA Day began in 2003 as an annual celebration of the discovery of DNA's double helix structure and the important role that genetics play in our lives.

 

A Few Thank Yous

 

It's time to say thank you to all of our members, especially the officers: Susan, Diane, Dick, Bob and Nancy.

Thanks to Laurie, who arrived early most Tuesdays in order to help set up tables and chairs.

Thanks to Maureen and Maureen for preparing and giving multiple presentations.

Thanks to Diane and Beth for stepping up with workshop topics.

Thanks to Nancy for posting club information each week on Next Door.

Thanks to those who signed up to be mentors and then followed through by helping out.

Thanks to all members who welcomed/visited with/assisted beginners or new members.

Thanks to the enthusiasts who attended nearly every meeting and continually expressed their interest in genealogy!

Legacy's 24-Hour Marathon

 

Join us April 13-14, 2023 for our 4th annual 24-Hour Genealogy Webinar Marathon! Pop in for a session or two, or stick around for the full 24 hours – it’s completely up to you. Thanks to MyHeritage and Legacy Family Tree Webinars, the entire event is free.

https://familytreewebinars.com/24-marathon/

Irish Cultural Center Workshop

You can still register for the Irish Cultural Center's virtual presentation called "Griffith's Valuation and Other Irish Land and Property Records." The Zoom program is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22 from 11 am to 1 pm. Access the registration by visiting https://www.azirish.org/griffiths-valuation-and-other-irish-land-and-property-records/ The description of the class follows.

"This workshop provides a comprehensive look at Irish land and property records that can be used as a substitute for missing or lost 19th century Irish records and those of earlier eras. The workshop will demonstrate how to utilize records such as Griffith's Valuation, Tithe Applotment Books and numerous other online and offline record sources to uncover relevant genealogical information in Ireland. The primary focus of the workshop will be on the records generated by Richard Griffith's extensive valuation activities that led to and followed his Primary Valuation of Ireland published between 1847 and 1864. An actual case study will illustrate how to locate and interpret these land and other property records and use them to determine multi-generational family relationships."

Dear Ancestor

Some of you may remember Ann Snyder, who was a club member and our treasurer for several years. She recently passed on the following sentiments via Dave. 

March 28 Workshop

Last Tuesday we held our final workshop of the season. Annie demonstrated the four main areas in Family Search where we can locate records. All four can be found under the search tab: Records, Images, Catalog and Wiki. 

Use the name field after choosing "records" and include a location and date range. Select record "type" and continue to select databases until you've located all records for one ancestor name.

Second, choose "browse all collections." There you can select a location and then narrow your choice using the filters.

When using the "images" tab, always begin with a location and use filters. Look for an index in the microfilmed slides.

It is also necessary to begin with a location under the catalog tab. Enter a county and state for U.S. records; use village and country for international research. When you open the selections, symbols will tell you whether you can access the records. A magnifying glass means there is an index; a camera means you can view the actual records. A lock indicates that you must visit a FamilySearch center to see the records. 

When you visit the Wiki, you again begin with a location. Browse the page to learn more about each location and look for the blue "online records" tab to link to other internet sources.