Thursday, September 10, 2015

VGS Latest News & Tips: 10 September 2015

Today: Thursday, September 10, 2015
German Genealogy SIG Meeting
9:30 AM in the Reliance Room at the Late Miona Recreation Center
Tomorrow: Friday, September 11, 1015
Genetic Genealogy SIG Meeting
10:00 AM in the Rhett Butler Room at the Savannah Center.

11 Tips and Tricks for Microsoft Edge on Windows 10:
How-to-Geek
"Windows 10 includes Microsoft Edge, which replaces Internet Explorer as the default browser. Edge’s interface has been rewritten from scratch, and it sheds Internet Explorer’s old interface and all that clutter. Expect more from Edge in the future as Microsoft continues adding features to their new browser."
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The ‘Secret’ Details in the 1940 Census You May Be Missing:
Family History Daily
"There is a critical element of this massive family history resource that often gets overlooked. Built into the 16th census of the USA was a brand new initiative — the collection of a statistical sample of information for the purpose of extrapolating demographic data for the entire US."
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Adding a Hyperlink to Your Media:
Legacy Family Tree 
This is the coolest new trick and I just learned it today.
Did you know that you can add a hyperlink to your media in Legacy 8?  I didn’t.
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This idea also gives me the opportunity to answer a member question on what could I give them for ideas on setting up a family history blog? Sometimes a picture or an example is easier to understand than me trying to explain it. The blog "Michigan Family Trails" is a wonderful example of a family history blog and should give you many ideas for content. View this blog...

The Surprising Irish Origins of Baltimore, Maryland:
Irish Central
"But did you know it has extensive Irish roots?
There are two theories as to how Baltimore, Maryland, which was founded in 1729, got its name – both with Irish links."
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This Day in History: September 10
1623: Lumber and furs are the first cargo to leave New Plymouth in North America for England.
1813: The nine-ship American flotilla under Oliver Hazard Perry wrests naval supremacy from the British on Lake Erie by capturing or destroying a force of six English vessels.
1912: J. Vedrines becomes the first pilot to break the 100 m.p.h. barrier.
1754 Birthday: William Bligh, British naval officer who was the victim of two mutinies, the most famous on the HMS Bounty which was taken over by Fletcher Christian.


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