Today: Monday: March 14, 2016
Family Tree Maker Uses SIG Meeting
1:00 PM in the Patriot Room at the Mulberry Grove Recreation Center
Does a 19th-Century Census Record Prove My Interracial Ancestry?
The Root
"I found a very interesting and perplexing detail in the 1880 census for Pike County, Mo.: Robert Biggs, a 50-year-old white farmer (son of Morris and Leah Biggs), is listed as head of household, while Harriett (age 70 and black) is listed as a servant; Lucy (age 40 and black) is listed as daughter; and 10-year-old George, a black boy who I believe may be my great-grandfather, is listed as son."
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Interview Questions and Tips:
Ancestry
"Our family’s story is a vital part of our family history, and recording our own personal history is just as important as compiling a pedigree. The stories passed down by older relatives may include vital clues that help you in the research process as well. Here are some questions to get you started."
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If You Think Your Family is Strange, Just Look at These Awkward Vintage Family Portraits:
Crestleaf
"15 Pictures That Will Make You Appreciate Your Family."
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Don't let your international history go undiscovered.
Ancestry
"Download our research guide to learn 3 steps to help discover your international ancestors, as well as our 7 tricks for tricky names."
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Why Windows 10 Is Saying “Your Location Has Recently Been Accessed:How-to-Geek
"Applications can use Windows 10’s location services to view your physical location. You’ll see a system tray icon that reads “Your location has recently been accessed” or “Your location is currently in use” when this happens, and it can get a little annoying."
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Does a 19th-Century Census Record Prove My Interracial Ancestry?
The Root
"I found a very interesting and perplexing detail in the 1880 census for Pike County, Mo.: Robert Biggs, a 50-year-old white farmer (son of Morris and Leah Biggs), is listed as head of household, while Harriett (age 70 and black) is listed as a servant; Lucy (age 40 and black) is listed as daughter; and 10-year-old George, a black boy who I believe may be my great-grandfather, is listed as son."
Continue reading...
Interview Questions and Tips:
Ancestry
"Our family’s story is a vital part of our family history, and recording our own personal history is just as important as compiling a pedigree. The stories passed down by older relatives may include vital clues that help you in the research process as well. Here are some questions to get you started."
Download guide...
If You Think Your Family is Strange, Just Look at These Awkward Vintage Family Portraits:
Crestleaf
"15 Pictures That Will Make You Appreciate Your Family."
Continue reading...
Don't let your international history go undiscovered.
Ancestry
"Download our research guide to learn 3 steps to help discover your international ancestors, as well as our 7 tricks for tricky names."
Download guide...
Why Windows 10 Is Saying “Your Location Has Recently Been Accessed:How-to-Geek
"Applications can use Windows 10’s location services to view your physical location. You’ll see a system tray icon that reads “Your location has recently been accessed” or “Your location is currently in use” when this happens, and it can get a little annoying."
Continue reading...
This Day In History: 14 March
1743: First American town meeting is held at Boston’s Faneuil Hall.
1794: Inventor Eli Whitney receives a patent for his cotton gin.
1900: United States currency goes on the gold standard.
1879 Birthday: Albert Einstein, German-born mathematician best known for his theories on relativity.
1900: United States currency goes on the gold standard.
1879 Birthday: Albert Einstein, German-born mathematician best known for his theories on relativity.
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