VGS Latest News and Tips: 22 June 2017

Gen News:

The 800-Year-Old Body Found In A Norwegian Well Supports Accuracy Of Sverris Saga:

Ancient Origins
"Over seven decades ago, an ancient skeleton was found in a well in Sverresborg, a medieval fortification located in Bergen, Norway. But World War II put an end to the excavations and the body was reburied and largely forgotten. Seventy years later..."
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Reconnect with your Roots this Summer:

Ancestry
"Here are our best tips for planning and enjoying a road trip that reconnects you with your roots. Choose the ones that make the most sense for your family, and get started planning your own trip soon."
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Registration Deadline for 2017 International Germanic Genealogy Conference is July 1, 2017

Dates: July 28 - 30, 2017
Location: Minneapolis Marriott Northwest
7025 Northland Drive North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
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Latest Update: Family Tree Maker 2017

Software MacKiev
UPDATE - JUNE 21
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Tech:

Do I Own a Photo If I’m In It?

How-to-Geek
"There are a lot of misconceptions out there about who is able to do what with photographs. One of the most pervasive ideas is that because you’re in a photo you own it, have “joint copyright”, or our in some other way entitled to use it. To some degree it makes sense: that’s your face in the picture, but sadly it’s just not how things work. So let’s answer the question properly: do you own a photo if you’re in it?"
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How to Disable OneDrive and Remove It From File Explorer on Windows 10:

How-to-Geek
"Windows 10 includes OneDrive, but if you’d rather not see it, there are several ways to disable OneDrive and remove it from File Explorer on Windows 10."
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Editor's Comment: One Drive is one of my cloud storage locations for all my genealogy data. It is also used when I want to see my genealogy data on a laptop, iPad or my iPhone.

Education:

Why Oral Histories Are So Crucial to Good Genealogy, Part 1

Ancestral Findings
"Oral histories are a crucial part of good genealogy research. Whether you're conducting them or reading them, they provide invaluable information. Here's why."
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Webinar Reminder:

Today: “A Genealogist’s Tour of the Nation’s Capital” with Shannon Combs-Bennett on Thursday, 22 June 2017, at 8 p.m. Eastern.

Shannon is a staff genealogist for the Colonial Dames 17^th Century and the author of A Genealogist’s Guide to the Washington, DC Area.

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