Thursday, September 17, 2015

VGS Latest News & Tips: 17 September 2015

Today: Thursday, September 17, 2015
New England Genealogy SIG Meeting
Noon in the New Smyrna Room at the Sea Breeze Recreation Center
Tomorrow: Friday, September 18, 2015
Scandinavian Genealogy SIG Meeting
10:00 AM in the Clearwater Room Sea Breeze Recreation Center

What’s New on FamilySearch—August, 2015:
FamilySearch
"Each month, FamilySearch publishes a list of new changes and updates to the FamilySearch.org website. This list includes changes to Family Tree as well as other parts of FamilySearch.org. In some cases, these changes will also be published as individual articles where the need to do so exists."
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DARPA Wants to Make Encryption Invincible for Everyone:
Dick Eastman: eogn.com
"Today marks five years since the birth of our genealogy webinar series. And now, with 263 webinars behind us, we continue to reach for the stars in bringing you the best online genealogy education."
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10 Census Questions That Lead to Answers:
Ancestry.com
"You’ll get more than just answers in a census record: you’ll also find clues in each one that point you to other record collections at Ancestry.com. Here are 10 of our favorite next-step clues from the census. Use them to learn more about your family’s history and craft a few new searches, too!"
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The VGS
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"Kissing Cousins"
Borders Ancestry
"The number of intermarriage between cousins, first, second and otherwise is literally quite staggering."
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This Day in History: September 17
1787: The Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia approves the constitution for the United States of America.
1796: President George Washington delivers his “Farewell Address” to Congress before concluding his second term in office.
1916: Germany’s “Red Baron,” Manfred von Richthofen, wins his first aerial combat.
1923 Birthday: Hank Williams, Sr., influential Country singer, songwriter and guitarist (“Lonesome Blues,” “Your Cheatin’ Heart”.)


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