VGS Reminders: 20 - 24 March, 2017

Reminders:

Wednesday: March 22, 2017

Brick Wall SIG Meeting

8:30 AM in the Atlanta Room in the Savannah Center

Wednesday: March 22, 2017

General Monthly Meeting

10:00 AM in the Atlanta Room in the Savannah Center

Guest Speaker: Mary Tedesco one of the hosts from "Genealogy Roadshow"

Topic: "Underused Resources and Record Types for Genealogists"

Wednesday: March 22, 2017

Italian Genealogy SIG Meeting

2:00 - 3:20 PM in the Atlanta Room in the Savannah Center

Guest Speaker Mary Tedesco from "Genealogy Roadshow" 

Topic: "Italian Genealogy: Records & Resources in Italy"

Note: This is a different time and date for this event. The usual March 21st meeting is canceled.

Gen News:

What 11 Common Objects Would Cost in 2015 if Colonial Taxation Still Existed:

mental floss
"It’s safe to say the American colonists were pretty upset about the taxes and tariffs imposed on imported goods in the 1760s and 1770s—upset enough to start a war. But at rates like ten shillings or a couple of pounds, the tariffs hardly sound oppressive to modern ears. That is, until you do the math to modernize the prices. Here is just how much 11 everyday items would cost if they were taxed today at the same levels they were in colonial America."
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What Do Boston, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh Have in Common?

Ancestry

"Historical records and census data tell us that many Irish settled in the Northeastern region of the United States. By 1850, people from Ireland made up over a quarter of the population of Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City."

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Finding Your Irish Roots in Irish Catholic Parish Registers:

Ancestry
"I feel like the doors to my Irish ancestry have suddenly been opened wide with the recent addition of more than 10 million Irish Catholic Parish Registers on Ancestry. For many of us, this collection represents the best chance of discovering a written record of our ancestors and their families online."
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In tomorrow nights episode, actress Jennifer Grey will Appear on Who Do You Think You Are? Sunday on TLC 

Tech:

How to Set Up an iPad For First Time Use:

Lifewire
"The process to set up an iPad to use for the first time is amazingly simple now that Apple has cut the cord from the computer to the iOS device by allowing the set up to be done without connecting your device to your PC.
You will need to know your Wi-Fi network's password if you have a secured network. With that bit of information, you can have your new iPad up and running within five minutes."
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How to Enable iPad Parental Restrictions:

Lifewire
You can be amazed what children & grandchildren can do to your iPad and other devices.
"The iPad contains customizable parental controls called "restrictions" that allow you to disable features like FaceTime, iMessage and the dreaded in-app purchases.  You can also regulate certain features, such as limiting the websites your child is able to visit using the Safari browser or restricting downloads from the App Store to age-appropriate apps."
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Education:

The History of the Ghost Army:

Ancestral Findings Podcast
"Do you know the tale of the Ghost Army of WWII? It's a fascinating story that is just coming to light. Their tale shows what a difference an artist can make. Join me in today’s episode and I’ll share their story."
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Webinars:

Are You My Grandpa? Men of the Same Name

Legacy Family Tree
"This lecture reviews tactics for sorting our ancestors from other men or women of the same name in the same general time period and location. Several case studies show how these methods were effective."
March 21, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.
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Picture This: Images You Can Freely Use:

Legacy Family Tree
"There *are* images out there for use in your genealogical writing and speaking, free, and free from copyright. Learn to find and use them safely."
March 22, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
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