VGS Latest News and Tips: May 17, 2017

Reminders:

Today: May 17, 2017

Mid-Atlantic States SIG Meeting

9:30 AM in the Defender Room at the Lake Miona Recreation Center
Topic: "Immigration to Mid-Atlantic States and resources to use for your investigation."

Today: May 17, 2017

New to Genealogy SIG Meeting

2:30 PM in the Chateaugay Room at the Chatham Recreation Center
Topic: "Using Traditional Sources for Research"

Tomorrow: May 18, 2017

New England Genealogy SIG Meeting

Noon in the New Smyrna Room at the Sea Breeze Recreation Center

Gen News:

These Old Passport Applications May Hold the Missing Genealogy Info You Need:

Family History Daily
"Many family historians are not aware of the fact that millions of passport applications were collected by the US Department of State between the years of 1795 and 1925."
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Using Funeral Home Records for Genealogy:

Geneosity
"Once you have found the obituary for your ancestor’s death, take note of the name of the funeral home that handled the arrangements. Then, contact them to see what information they have in their records regarding your ancestor."
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No, You DON’T Need a Paid Subscription to Do Genealogy Research: Here’s Why:

Family History Daily
"If you have been doing family history research for a while, you are probably fully aware of the fact that there are many free genealogy sites available to you. But for those that are just starting out, it can be very hard to see past the well-promoted paid subscription sites and many people become frustrated when trying to locate records and resources that are actually free."
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Tech:

How to Protect Your Mac from Malware:

How-to-Geek
"This isn’t to say that macOS is an insecure operating system: it isn’t. But macOS is, like Windows and Linux, vulnerable to user error. On some level, ensuring your Mac is free from malware is up to you."
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How to Reset (or Tweak) Chrome’s Download Settings:

How-to-Geek
"By default, Chrome saves all downloaded files to the same location—a dedicated “Downloads” folder. The thing is, this isn’t always practical for all types of download files. The good news is you can easily tweak this setting."
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Education:

Genealogy Notes: Why You Need Them and How to Take Them the Right Way

Ancestral Findings
"Why should you take notes in genealogy? How should they be taken to ensure accuracy in your research? On today’s episode of the Ancestral Findings podcast you'll discover it all and improve your research skills."
Listen now... 8.15 minutes

Webinar:

Making the Most of the British Newspaper Archive:

Geneabloggers  
 “The British Newspaper Archive is an essential online resource for anyone interested in researching the past. The Archive holds newspapers from all across the UK and Ireland dating from the 1700s to the 2000s. In this webinar, Aoife will show you how to get the most out of the website."
Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. (tomorrow)
Presenter: Aoife O'Connor
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