VGS Latest News and Tips: June 12, 2017

Reminders:

Today: June 12, 2017

Family Tree Maker Users SIG Meeting

1:00 PM in the Patriot Room at the Mulberry Grove Recreation Center

Tomorrow: June 13, 2017

Genealogy Writers SIG Meeting

2:30 PM in the Destin Room at the Sea Breeze Recreation Center
Topic: "Open Discussion: Newspaper Databases and other Resources."

Gen News:

U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939:

Ancestry
"The U.S. Army Transport Service (ATS) was established in 1899 as part of the Army Quartermaster Department. It was originally created to manage the transport of troops and cargo on Army ships that traveled between U.S. and overseas ports during the Spanish-American War. During World War I, the Quartermaster Corps managed the Army’s deep-water fleet.
The records in this collection consist of passenger lists created between 1910 and 1939.
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MyHeritage DNA Reactions:

MyHeritage
"Some of the reactions are from users delighted with receiving the beautiful MyHeritage DNA box, a few have filmed themselves unboxing the product, while others have explained their full DNA Ethnicity Estimate and even posted complete reviews about their experience with MyHeritage DNA.
Here are some of our favorite reactions from the hundreds that have been recently posted, with a short explanation about each one:"
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The Challenge of Interpreting My DNA Test Results:

Genealogy's Star
"Most of the articles I have read and the explanations I have listened to about genealogical DNA testing have centered on complicated explanations of X-chromosome or autosomal DNA testing, Y-chromosome DNA testing, and mitochondrial DNA testing. I liken these explanations to telling me how my car's engine operates when I am buying a car."
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Tech:

How to Clear Your Google Search History:

How-to-Geek
"Google knows quite a lot about you based on your search history. That’s kind of the point of search, to learn about people and serve them relevant advertising. But fortunately, the company’s user-facing tools allow you to remove that knowledge at your leisure."
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How to Search Any Site from Chrome’s Address Bar:

How-to-Geek
"Chrome is the browser of choice for many people, and if you’re looking to supercharge your search game, there’s a quick and easy way to search all of your favorite sites directly from the address bar (or as Google calls it, the Omnibox). Let’s talk about it."
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Education:

Genealogical Numbering: What is it and How to Use It

Ancestral Findings
"What is genealogical numbering? It is actually a very important part of your research. Here's what it is, what it does, and how to use it in your family trees"
Listen now...  5.02 minutes

Webinar:

Choosing a DNA Test for Family History Research:

American Ancestors:
"Curious about your ancestral origins? Have a genealogical hypothesis you want to test using DNA? Not sure where to begin or what the results reveal? Join Christopher C. Child, editor of the Genetics & Genealogy column in American Ancestors magazine, to learn what types of genetic tests are available to family historians, what genealogical problems they can—and can’t—assist you with, and ultimately how to choose the right test(s) to further your family history research."
Thursday, June 15 3:00 – 4:00 PM EDT
Cost: FREE
Register Here...