Today: October 26, 2016
Brick Wall SIG Meeting
8:30 AM in the Rhett Butler in the Savannah Center
Today: October 26, 2016
General Monthly Meeting
10:00 AM in the Rhett Butler in the Savannah CenterTopic:"Little Known & Under Used Features of The VGS Website."
Today: National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair:
NARA
"Today and tomorrow. the National Archives is hosting a two-day, virtual Genealogy Fair via webcast. Registration is not required."
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Another Daniel Miller – A Y DNA Tale – 52 Ancestors #135
DNAeXplained
"Just when you think you have the family all straightened out, a left hook comes along, sneaks up and sucker-punches you."
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DNA + Genealogy = Adventure, Answers & Perspective:
Beyond the Branches
"Genetic genealogy has dramatically expanded the resource landscape for genealogists. Today DNA testing goes hand-in-hand with other genealogical records such as census’, wills and land grants as we follow the journey to learn about the lives of our ancestors. Yet when it comes to DNA, it is far more personal."
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How to use the Billion Graves Index:
FindMyPast (Re-posted by Request)
"The Billion Graves index is a great resource if you're looking for information about your ancestor's death. The Billion Graves index includes over 12 million headstone records for the United States alone, and each entry includes a transcript of what's included in the record, a photograph of the gravestone, and GPS details of the location of the gravestone, so you don't have to leave the comfort of your home to see your ancestor's grave, which can save you a lot of time and money in your search."
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What Does "DAUGHTERED OUT" Mean?
familytree.com
"The phrase “daughtered out” is an interesting one because it combines concepts from genealogy and from sociology. The concept doesn’t have as big an impact today as it once did, mostly due to changes in how society views the importance of women."
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How to Change the Size and Color of the Mouse Pointer in Windows:
How-to-Geek
“Where the heck is my mouse pointer?” If you’ve asked yourself that question too many times, you can change the size and color of your mouse pointer to make it easier to find on the screen."
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This Day In History: 26 October
1774: The first Continental Congress, which protested British measures and called for civil disobedience, concludes in Philadelphia.
1825: The first boat on the Erie Canal leaves Buffalo, N.Y.
1881: Three Earp brothers and Doc Holliday have a shootout with the Clantons and McLaurys at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona Territory.
1854 Birthday: Charles William Post, food manufacturer, creator of “Grape Nuts” and “Post Toasties.”
State Timelines:
Even though it is hard to tell what made people move or disappear, these are just a few possibilities.
Hawaii:
1852: Chinese contract laborers start to arrive
1860-1880: Chinese subject to public attacks
1870: Lepers transported to the island of Molokai
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