Tomorrow: September 15, 2016
New England Genealogy SIG Meeting
Cancelled!
This Day In History: 14 September 2016
1814: Francis Scott Key writes the words to the “Star Spangled Banner” as he waits aboard a British launch in the Chesapeake Bay for the outcome of the British assault on Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
1847: U.S. forces under Gen. Winfield Scott capture Mexico City, virtually bringing the two-year Mexican War to a close.
1901: Vice President Theodore Roosevelt is sworn in as the 26th President of the United States upon the death of William McKinley, who was shot eight days earlier.
1864 Birthday: Lord Robert Cecil, one of the founders of the League of Nations and its president from 1923 to 1945.
State Timelines:
Even though it is hard to tell what made people move or disappear, these are just a few possibilities.
Colorado:
1851: First permanent settlement established in San Luis Valley
1858; Gold discovered in Cherry Creek in now downtown Denver. Bolder & Denver settled
1861: Colorado Territory established
Go Behind the Scenes with AncestryDNA:
Ancestry
"Learn about the science behind AncestryDNA from Dr. Cathy Ball, Vice President, Genomics and Bioinformatics at Ancestry."
Watch video... (1.18 minutes Very short)
Ancestry
"Learn about the science behind AncestryDNA from Dr. Cathy Ball, Vice President, Genomics and Bioinformatics at Ancestry."
Watch video... (1.18 minutes Very short)
New Courses at Ancestry Academy:
Content Update
Go back to school with Ancestry Academy! We published lots of new courses over the summer, both full length and our new shorter videos.
Our recently added full-length courses include:
• Four new states in our premium lineup: Massachusetts, Michigan, Vermont, and Illinois
• "The City Directory: Your Guide to the Past"
• "Finding Your Revolutionary War Ancestor: Warrior or Patriot"
• "Hidden Treasures on Ancestry," a free course from perennial favorite Juliana Szucs
If you’re strapped for time, you can check out one or more lessons within the longer courses and save the rest for later, or turn to the Short Course Videos here.
Among our newest short courses are:
• Additional census videos
• Videos covering vital records (births, marriages, deaths)
• A video on U.S. passports
All of the most recently added courses can be found here. There's something for everyone at Ancestry Academy. You're sure to learn something new every time you visit!
Content Update
Go back to school with Ancestry Academy! We published lots of new courses over the summer, both full length and our new shorter videos.
Our recently added full-length courses include:
• Four new states in our premium lineup: Massachusetts, Michigan, Vermont, and Illinois
• "The City Directory: Your Guide to the Past"
• "Finding Your Revolutionary War Ancestor: Warrior or Patriot"
• "Hidden Treasures on Ancestry," a free course from perennial favorite Juliana Szucs
If you’re strapped for time, you can check out one or more lessons within the longer courses and save the rest for later, or turn to the Short Course Videos here.
Among our newest short courses are:
• Additional census videos
• Videos covering vital records (births, marriages, deaths)
• A video on U.S. passports
All of the most recently added courses can be found here. There's something for everyone at Ancestry Academy. You're sure to learn something new every time you visit!
6 Reasons Why A Fathers Name Would Be Missing From A Document:
Family Tree Tips
"Unfortunately sometimes you might come across a Birth, Christening, Adoption or any other vital record that has the fathers name omitted. Most of the time this will result in a massive brick wall that is nearly impossible to break down, so it’s important to find out why the fathers name was left off in the first place if you are to have any hope of finding out who he was. "
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Family Tree Tips
"Unfortunately sometimes you might come across a Birth, Christening, Adoption or any other vital record that has the fathers name omitted. Most of the time this will result in a massive brick wall that is nearly impossible to break down, so it’s important to find out why the fathers name was left off in the first place if you are to have any hope of finding out who he was. "
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Can I Search Old Newspapers from My Smartphone? YES!!!
The Ancestor Hunt
"Have you ever tried to do research of old historic newspapers from your Smartphone? I have and it is quite difficult. Most newspaper search sites are not mobile-compatible."
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"Have you ever tried to do research of old historic newspapers from your Smartphone? I have and it is quite difficult. Most newspaper search sites are not mobile-compatible."
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Is It Safe to Delete Everything in Windows’ Disk Cleanup?
How-to-Geek
"The Disk Cleanup tool included with Windows can quickly erase various system files and free up disk space. But some things–like “Windows ESD Installation Files” on Windows 10–probably shouldn’t be removed."
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"The Disk Cleanup tool included with Windows can quickly erase various system files and free up disk space. But some things–like “Windows ESD Installation Files” on Windows 10–probably shouldn’t be removed."
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How to Open a Specific Set of Webpages When You Start Your Browser:
How-to-Geek
"If you have certain webpages that you visit every time you open your browser, you can save time by having them automatically open when you start your browser. We’ll show you how to set this up in the five most popular browsers."
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How-to-Geek
"If you have certain webpages that you visit every time you open your browser, you can save time by having them automatically open when you start your browser. We’ll show you how to set this up in the five most popular browsers."
Continue reading...
This Day In History: 14 September 2016
1814: Francis Scott Key writes the words to the “Star Spangled Banner” as he waits aboard a British launch in the Chesapeake Bay for the outcome of the British assault on Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
1847: U.S. forces under Gen. Winfield Scott capture Mexico City, virtually bringing the two-year Mexican War to a close.
1901: Vice President Theodore Roosevelt is sworn in as the 26th President of the United States upon the death of William McKinley, who was shot eight days earlier.
1864 Birthday: Lord Robert Cecil, one of the founders of the League of Nations and its president from 1923 to 1945.
State Timelines:
Even though it is hard to tell what made people move or disappear, these are just a few possibilities.
Colorado:
1851: First permanent settlement established in San Luis Valley
1858; Gold discovered in Cherry Creek in now downtown Denver. Bolder & Denver settled
1861: Colorado Territory established
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