Italian Genealogy SIG Meeting
1:00 PM in the Atlanta Room in the Savannah Center
Getting to Know Pennsylvania WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files:
Ancestry
"Although the United States was involved in World War I for a relatively short period of time (1917-1918), the records generated by and about those who served should not be overlooked. The records go beyond the well-known World War I Draft Registration Cards."
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The Truth About Our DNA:
Judy Russell, The Legal Genealogist
"The Legal Genealogist rarely deviates from genealogy into politics, and even more rarely on a Sunday — a day this blog sets aside for discussions of how genealogists can use DNA to help prove relationships. So, in one sense, this is going to be a rare Sunday. Because there is something that most assuredly needs to be said, and it may well be considered political. Try this on for size:"
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11th International Conference on Genetic Genealogy Update – Saturday:
Jennifer Zinck, Ancestor Central
"Today was the first day of the 11th conference. I am having trouble loading my large photo files so I’ll publish notes now without them to avoid delay. As usual, these are rough notes that I typed during the conference so if you need clarification, please ask. I may be able to help and if not, I’m sure another attendee can. Enjoy!"
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New On Family Search... Delaware Vital Records, 1650-1974:
FamilySearch...
"A collection of various vital records from the Delaware Public Archives. The collection includes birth, marriage, death, bible, and cemetery records spanning various year ranges."
Search now...
What’s New in Windows 10’s First Big Update (Which Arrived Friday)
How-to-Geek
"The first big update to Windows 10, arrived Friday via Windows Update, and fixes a lot of problems with Windows 10. Microsoft is streamlining activation, restoring colored window title bars, integrating Skype, and improving the Edge browser. But they’ve also added advertisements to the Start menu."
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This Day In History: 16 November
1813: The British announce a blockade of Long Island Sound, leaving only the New England coast open to shipping.
1821: Trader William Becknell reaches Santa Fe, N.M., on the route that will become known as the Santa Fe Trail.
1907: The Indian and Oklahoma territories are unified to make Oklahoma, which becomes the 46th state.
1907 Birthday: Burgess Meredith, actor; the first man to win the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor twice, and a winner of several Emmys, he is considered one of the most accomplished actors of the 20th century.
Getting to Know Pennsylvania WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files:
Ancestry
"Although the United States was involved in World War I for a relatively short period of time (1917-1918), the records generated by and about those who served should not be overlooked. The records go beyond the well-known World War I Draft Registration Cards."
Continue reading...
The Truth About Our DNA:
Judy Russell, The Legal Genealogist
"The Legal Genealogist rarely deviates from genealogy into politics, and even more rarely on a Sunday — a day this blog sets aside for discussions of how genealogists can use DNA to help prove relationships. So, in one sense, this is going to be a rare Sunday. Because there is something that most assuredly needs to be said, and it may well be considered political. Try this on for size:"
Continue reading...
11th International Conference on Genetic Genealogy Update – Saturday:
Jennifer Zinck, Ancestor Central
"Today was the first day of the 11th conference. I am having trouble loading my large photo files so I’ll publish notes now without them to avoid delay. As usual, these are rough notes that I typed during the conference so if you need clarification, please ask. I may be able to help and if not, I’m sure another attendee can. Enjoy!"
Continue reading...
Ben Carson's parents were NOT the bigamist father and child bride with 23 siblings he describes – his mother's real name is Johnnie and his father was buried in an unmarked grave.
DailyMail Exclusive
"Ben Carson has made his mother's extraordinary life story a central part of his campaign.
In his books, speeches and interviews, he has told how Sonya was one of a family of 24, married when she was just 13 and divorced his father after discovering he was a bigamist who had a second family.
But Daily Mail Online can reveal that little of that story is exactly as he has relayed it – although the truth appears to be just as inspirational as the version the Republican candidate has offered."
New On Family Search... Delaware Vital Records, 1650-1974:
FamilySearch...
"A collection of various vital records from the Delaware Public Archives. The collection includes birth, marriage, death, bible, and cemetery records spanning various year ranges."
Search now...
What’s New in Windows 10’s First Big Update (Which Arrived Friday)
How-to-Geek
"The first big update to Windows 10, arrived Friday via Windows Update, and fixes a lot of problems with Windows 10. Microsoft is streamlining activation, restoring colored window title bars, integrating Skype, and improving the Edge browser. But they’ve also added advertisements to the Start menu."
Continue reading...
This Day In History: 16 November
1813: The British announce a blockade of Long Island Sound, leaving only the New England coast open to shipping.
1821: Trader William Becknell reaches Santa Fe, N.M., on the route that will become known as the Santa Fe Trail.
1907: The Indian and Oklahoma territories are unified to make Oklahoma, which becomes the 46th state.
1907 Birthday: Burgess Meredith, actor; the first man to win the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor twice, and a winner of several Emmys, he is considered one of the most accomplished actors of the 20th century.
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