Italian Genealogy SIG Meeting
1:00 PM in the Atlanta Room in the Savannah CenterSomething Borrowed: Bride wears 120-year-old gown:
MyHeritage
"A wedding is a momentous occasion that warrants special family traditions. Each family has its unique way of making the event unforgettable. Many find a way to link the event to the past, to honor and recognize their ancestors who made them who they are. Some pass down jewelry from generation to generation to be worn by the bride. Others pass down meaningful heirlooms."
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Life on Mars: Thoughts from 100 years ago:
MyHeritage
"The news has been abuzz recently about new found evidence of water on Mars, leading some people to believe that there may indeed be life on our neighboring planet. Although we may have new cause for believing in the possibility of life on Mars, it is definitely not a new idea. In fact, life on Mars has been the topic of speculation for many curious explorers for over a century.
In an article from the Burlington Hawk Eye Newspaper, published in Burlington, Iowa - Aug 5 1894, a wacky professor made some interesting claims about Earth's inhabitants and their alleged Martian heritage.
A Guide to Using Social Media for Genealogy:
GenealogyBank
"Are you using social media for your own genealogy? I realize it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but seriously consider trying at least one social media network (Twitter, Facebook, GenealogyWise, Google+, YouTube are examples), or create a family history blog so that you can take advantage of all that modern-day genealogy offers."
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How to Save Your Battery When Using the Find A Grave App:
AmyJohnsonCrow
"On a recent trip to northern Michigan, my sister and I decided to visit some nearby cemeteries and fulfill some Find A Grave photo requests. (Who needs to play golf on vacation when you can visit cemeteries?!) I fired up the Find A Grave app on my iPhone, found a couple of nearby cemeteries with photo requests and away we went.
The Problem
Just as we were finishing walking the first cemetery, my phone died."
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How to Save Your Battery When Using the Find A Grave App:
AmyJohnsonCrow
"On a recent trip to northern Michigan, my sister and I decided to visit some nearby cemeteries and fulfill some Find A Grave photo requests. (Who needs to play golf on vacation when you can visit cemeteries?!) I fired up the Find A Grave app on my iPhone, found a couple of nearby cemeteries with photo requests and away we went.
The Problem
Just as we were finishing walking the first cemetery, my phone died."
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This Day In History: October 19
1781: Major General Lord Charles Cornwallis surrenders to George Washington and Count de Rochambeau at Yorktown, Va. Cornwallis surrenders 7,157 troops, including sick and wounded, and 840 sailors, along with 244 artillery pieces. Losses in this battle had been light on both sides. The Revolutionary War is effectively ended.
1873: Yale, Princeton, Columbia and Rutgers universities draft the first code of football rules.
1954: Egypt and Britain conclude a pact on the Suez Canal, ending 72 years of British military occupation. Britain agrees to withdraw its 80,000-man force within 20 months, and Egypt agrees to maintain freedom of canal navigation.
1817 Birthday: Tom Taylor, British playwright whose play Our American Cousin was being performed at Ford’s Theater when President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.
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