Tomorrow: September 28, 2016
Family History Expo
11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Scarlet O'Hara Theater at the Savannah Center
This event is open to all residents of The Villages
There will be many hourly door prizes. You must be present to win.
List of the Door Prizes...
The VGS will be giving away 15, 2017 memberships and 3, All-Day Seminar Tickets for the February 22, 2017 event with Cyndi Ingle.
Ancestry.com2 AncestryDNA (autosomal)Test Kits
2 Ancestry.com World Edition 1 year subscriptions
1 Fold3.com 1 year subscription
1 Newspapers.com 1 year subscription
Family Tree DNA
2 Family Finder (autosomal) Test Kits; discount flyers available
Findmypast.com
2 findmypast.com 1 year subscriptions; flyers available
New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
1 American Ancestors 1 year subscription
1 “Guide to Genealogical Writing” book
1 “Elements of Genealogical Analysis” book
National Genealogical Society
2 “Genealogy and the Law” books; a small amount of literature available
ArkivDigital (Swedish Genealogy)
2 three month subscriptions (drawing through the Scandinavian SIG table); flyers
MyHeritage: Our special guest exhibitor, MyHeritage has agreed to send a team from their American Headquarters in Lehi, Utah. They want to talk to people about their service and plan to show video in their booth. They will have prize drawings also.
This event is open to all residents of The Villages
There will be many hourly door prizes. You must be present to win.
The VGS will be giving away 15, 2017 memberships and 3, All-Day Seminar Tickets for the February 22, 2017 event with Cyndi Ingle.
Ancestry.com2 AncestryDNA (autosomal)Test Kits
2 Ancestry.com World Edition 1 year subscriptions
1 Fold3.com 1 year subscription
1 Newspapers.com 1 year subscription
Family Tree DNA
2 Family Finder (autosomal) Test Kits; discount flyers available
Findmypast.com
2 findmypast.com 1 year subscriptions; flyers available
New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
1 American Ancestors 1 year subscription
1 “Guide to Genealogical Writing” book
1 “Elements of Genealogical Analysis” book
National Genealogical Society
2 “Genealogy and the Law” books; a small amount of literature available
ArkivDigital (Swedish Genealogy)
2 three month subscriptions (drawing through the Scandinavian SIG table); flyers
MyHeritage: Our special guest exhibitor, MyHeritage has agreed to send a team from their American Headquarters in Lehi, Utah. They want to talk to people about their service and plan to show video in their booth. They will have prize drawings also.
Christa Cowan at Ancestry.com
"New to family history? Join Christa Cowan for a look at simple steps for starting your family tree. She'll also highlight what to enter, how to enter it, and what to do next."
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3 Tips for Using Google for Genealogy:
Family Search
"While there are many ways you can use Google to aid your research, here are three of the most beneficial."
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‘My God, That’s Kimberly!’: Scientist Solves Perplexing Mystery Of Identity Thief Lori Ruff:
The Seattle Times
"The Seattle Times in 2013 published a real-life mystery story about Lori Ruff, who died in 2010, leaving a husband and child in Texas. Years earlier, she had stolen another person’s identity. Who was she really? Finally, we have an answer."
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New 23andMe Experience – In a Word, Disappointing:The Seattle Times
"The Seattle Times in 2013 published a real-life mystery story about Lori Ruff, who died in 2010, leaving a husband and child in Texas. Years earlier, she had stolen another person’s identity. Who was she really? Finally, we have an answer."
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DNAeXplained
"Almost a year after the 23andMe “new experience” was promised “shortly” and then subsequently promised by 2015 year end, it’s finally here. In case you haven’t noticed, it’s September of 2016. I could have gestated a baby in less time. However, let’s take a look at the new experience process and features. I’m going to record each step in this new experience since I’ve finally transitioned."
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Finding Our Roots: The Technology of Genealogy:
The Information Umbrella
"There seems to be a resurgence of interest in history, particularly personal history and genealogy. Popular television shows such as “Finding Your Roots” and “Who Do You Think You Are” explore ancestry. Ancestry.com and similar websites provide a platform for discovering your lineage. I wonder if part of this interest is because we now have technologies that help us discover who we are and where we come from."
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How to See Other Devices Logged Into Your Facebook Account:
How-to-Geek
"You logged into your Facebook account on your friend’s computer, and you’re not sure if you logged out. Or maybe you’re worried someone else has your password. Thankfully, Facebook tracks where you’re logged in, so you can see every device logged into your account, and end any sessions you don’t want active."
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1864: Confederate guerrilla Bloody Bill Anderson and his henchmen, including a teenage Jesse James, massacre 20 unarmed Union soldiers at Centralia, Missouri. The event becomes known as the Centralia Massacre.
1918: President Woodrow Wilson opens his fourth Liberty Loan campaign to support men and machines for World War I.
1920: Eight Chicago White Sox players are charged with fixing the 1919 World Series.
1722 Birthday: Samuel Adams, American revolutionary patriot and statesman, helped to organize the Boston Tea Party.
State Timelines:
Even though it is hard to tell what made people move or disappear, these are just a few possibilities.
Delaware:
1657: 200 persecuted Italians arrived
1682: William Penn annexed Delaware
1701: Area split off from Pennsylvania
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