Today: July 14, 2016
German Genealogy SIG Meeting
9:30 AM in the Reliance Room at the Late Miona Recreation Center
Keys to Scandinavian Research:
FamilySearch by Jennifer Hansen
"Some of the greatest helps in Scandinavian research are the linkage patterns. Although they may seem somewhat obvious, remembering these keys will simplify your research, especially when common names come into play. In this article, we will focus on patronymics, siblings, geography, property, chronology, and social status/occupation. We will rely on my Pedersen/Simonsen family members for examples to help explain the concepts detailed below."
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Genealogists Find DNA Key:
The Journal Gazette
"At the Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center on Tuesday morning, Nicka Smith shared some of her family’s history.
Yes, she says, she’s traced some family roots back to Cameroon in Africa – and she’s even taken a trip there to see places her ancestors lived.
But, by using DNA testing, she’s also had some surprises – specifically, that some of her ancestors were European."
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Beginning Your Scandinavian Family History:
FamilySearch by Jennifer Hansen
"The first step in researching your Scandinavian ancestry is to find the exact place of origin, including the church parish boundary in which your ancestor resided in Scandinavia since most records in Scandinavia are kept on the local parish level."
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Naturalization's: Linking The Old Country To The New:
Ancestry Guide
"You might know when your ancestor first came to America. But do you know when he or she actually became an American?
The path to U.S. citizenship typically took years, and naturalization records can be a great way to learn more about your ancestor’s story."
Download guide...
How to Find the Collections for Your Area:
Ancestry
"There’s something about browsing that can help spark inspiration for our research. It’s like when you walk through the stacks at your favorite library when you have a general idea of what you want, but nothing specific comes to mind. Suddenly, you see it – the book that makes you stop and say, “I need to look at that.”
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Should I Upgrade to Windows 10?
Ask Leo
"We’re getting down to the wire on the free upgrade offer and, particularly given Microsoft’s excessively aggressive marketing campaign, one of the most common questions is the most basic:
Should you upgrade?
Like so many things, it depends.
Here’s my current thinking."
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Editor's Note: I have upgraded three of my computers to Windows 10 plus I'm running another that came with Windows 10 installed. All are running quite nicely and I personally feel like it is the best Microsoft operating system to date. My wife was reluctant having hers upgraded but she has taken to it without any problem.
How to Create, Manage, and Delete Alarms Using Siri:
How-to-Geek
"Siri is actually pretty useful for all kinds of things, from searching for things to identifying songs. You can also use her to create, delete, and change alarms in your clock app. Here’s how it works."
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This Day In History: 14 July
1789: The Bastille, a fortress in Paris used to hold political prisoners, is stormed by a mob.
1798: The Sedition Act is passed by the U.S. Congress.
1938: Howard Hughes and crew set a new world record for an around-the-world flight.
1912 Birthday: Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Guthrie, American folk singer.
State Timelines:
Even though it is hard to tell what made people move or disappear, these are just a few possibilities.
Pennsylvania
1742: Indians released land on both sides of the Susquehanna River
1754: French built Fort Duquesne in what will become Pittsburgh
1754-1763: French & Indian War
Keys to Scandinavian Research:
FamilySearch by Jennifer Hansen
"Some of the greatest helps in Scandinavian research are the linkage patterns. Although they may seem somewhat obvious, remembering these keys will simplify your research, especially when common names come into play. In this article, we will focus on patronymics, siblings, geography, property, chronology, and social status/occupation. We will rely on my Pedersen/Simonsen family members for examples to help explain the concepts detailed below."
Continue reading...
Genealogists Find DNA Key:
The Journal Gazette
"At the Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center on Tuesday morning, Nicka Smith shared some of her family’s history.
Yes, she says, she’s traced some family roots back to Cameroon in Africa – and she’s even taken a trip there to see places her ancestors lived.
But, by using DNA testing, she’s also had some surprises – specifically, that some of her ancestors were European."
Continue reading...
FamilySearch by Jennifer Hansen
"The first step in researching your Scandinavian ancestry is to find the exact place of origin, including the church parish boundary in which your ancestor resided in Scandinavia since most records in Scandinavia are kept on the local parish level."
Continue reading...
Ancestry Guide
"You might know when your ancestor first came to America. But do you know when he or she actually became an American?
The path to U.S. citizenship typically took years, and naturalization records can be a great way to learn more about your ancestor’s story."
Download guide...
How to Find the Collections for Your Area:
Ancestry
"There’s something about browsing that can help spark inspiration for our research. It’s like when you walk through the stacks at your favorite library when you have a general idea of what you want, but nothing specific comes to mind. Suddenly, you see it – the book that makes you stop and say, “I need to look at that.”
Continue reading...
Should I Upgrade to Windows 10?
Ask Leo
"We’re getting down to the wire on the free upgrade offer and, particularly given Microsoft’s excessively aggressive marketing campaign, one of the most common questions is the most basic:
Should you upgrade?
Like so many things, it depends.
Here’s my current thinking."
Continue reading...
Editor's Note: I have upgraded three of my computers to Windows 10 plus I'm running another that came with Windows 10 installed. All are running quite nicely and I personally feel like it is the best Microsoft operating system to date. My wife was reluctant having hers upgraded but she has taken to it without any problem.
How to Create, Manage, and Delete Alarms Using Siri:
How-to-Geek
"Siri is actually pretty useful for all kinds of things, from searching for things to identifying songs. You can also use her to create, delete, and change alarms in your clock app. Here’s how it works."
Continue reading...
This Day In History: 14 July
1789: The Bastille, a fortress in Paris used to hold political prisoners, is stormed by a mob.
1798: The Sedition Act is passed by the U.S. Congress.
1938: Howard Hughes and crew set a new world record for an around-the-world flight.
1912 Birthday: Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Guthrie, American folk singer.
State Timelines:
Even though it is hard to tell what made people move or disappear, these are just a few possibilities.
Pennsylvania
1742: Indians released land on both sides of the Susquehanna River
1754: French built Fort Duquesne in what will become Pittsburgh
1754-1763: French & Indian War
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