VGS News & Events: 25 February 2018 through 3 March 2018

Seminar 2017

Coming Events:

Monday: February 26, 2018

Technology SIG Meeting:

10:00 AM in the Destin Room at the Sea Breeze Recreation Center

Wednesday: February 28, 2018

Our Annual All-Day Seminar

Guest Speaker: Dr. John Colletta, PhD

9:00 AM in the La Hacienda Recreation Center

Doors open at 8:00 AM

No General Monthly Meeting or Brick Wall SIG Meeting today.

Friday: March 2, 2018

Genetic Genealogy SIG Meeting

10:00 AM in the Rhett Butler Room at the Savannah Center

Topic: "DNA Show and Tell"

Note Date Change for this meeting...

Gen News and Announcements:

It's Seminar Time!

The VGS

Our Annual All-Day seminar is next Wednesday. If you have registered to attend, be on the lookout on Monday, February 26 for an email reminder and some important things to know before you attend in order to make your day as comfortable as possible. Our guest speaker is Dr. John Philip Colletta, PhD from Washington, D.C. 

They Considered Themselves White, But DNA Tests Told A More Complex Story

The Washington Post
"As more Americans take advantage of genetic testing to pinpoint the makeup of their DNA, the technology is coming head to head with the country’s deep-rooted obsession with race and racial myths. This is perhaps no more true than for the growing number of self-identified European Americans who learn they are actually part African."
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Not At RootsTech 2018? Here’s How to Participate Virtually

FamilySearch
"The world’s largest family history conference isn’t just for those who live close enough to go. In fact, many of the sights and sounds and much of the learning from the conference will be streamed live online for free."
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RootsFinder Delivers Powerful New Tools to Genealogists for Free:

Dick Eastman eogn.com
"I suspect this is going to be a major tool for all genealogists. The following announcement describes the latest project by several people, including Dallan Quass, a well-known software developer who has produced several excellent genealogy products in the past. He was the Chief Technology Officer of FamilySearch from 2002-2004 and the creator of WeRelate.org and GenGophers.com, two of FamilyTree Magazine’s top 101 genealogy websites."
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Inspiring At-Risk Youth Through Heritage and Art:

Ancestry
"Following the success of They Still Live in 2017, artist Thomas Evans wanted to make an impact on his Denver community by inviting young adults to explore their heritage through art, poetry, and photography."
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Imbue app: Turn Every Item Into A Time Capsule:

Imbue
"The Imbue app uses machine learning to identify your family treasures. You then add audio or video— to the items, explaining where they came from, who they belonged to and why they are special. Imbue connects the two permanently."
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Technology:

5 Technology Tools That Will Revolutionize Your Genealogy Research:

Family Tree Magazine
"Find out how these award-winning genealogy technology tools, introduced at FamilySearch's RootsTech conference, will change how you do genealogy research."
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Technology for Genealogy Interest Group:

Facebook
"Turn Your Tablet Into a Lean, Mean Genealogy Machine
Learn about a variety of applications, or "apps" for your smartphone or tablet that can aid your genealogy research, family history writing, photography and organization. The presentation will focus on apps available for the iPad and iPhone."
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Note: You must have a Facebook Account to join this group.

Education:

The Genealogy of Blue People:

Ancestral Findings
"Have you ever heard of the blue people of Kentucky? They were real, and they really were blue, thanks to a recessive genetic condition. Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast and I’ll share with you their fascinating story."
Listen now...  7.53 minutes

Webinars:

Find Your Roots in German Farm Histories:

Legacy Family Tree Webinars
"Until the early 1900s, the majority of the population in the Germanic states was engaged in agriculture. Thus, most of us with Germanic heritage will have at least some ancestors engaged in farming. German farm customs were different from those in America and German farmers were tied to their land in ways that American farmers were not. Particularly in the earlier years, the history of your family's farm was integral to the history of your family."
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Gail Blankenau
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