Monday: September 10, 2018
Family Tree Maker Users SIG Meeting
1:00 PM in the Patriot Room at the
Mulberry Grove Recreation Center
Have a question about Family Tree Maker? Attend this meeting to get your question answered.
Monday, September 10, 2018
(A VGS Live Webinar)
Have a question about Family Tree Maker? Attend this meeting to get your question answered.
Monday, September 10, 2018
(A VGS Live Webinar)
“Sources or Clues? Pitfalls of Using Published Genealogies and Online Trees.”
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Our first presentation in this new series , will be presented by Julie Miller, CG, CGL, FNGS.
Her presentation is: “Sources or Clues? Pitfalls of Using Published Genealogies and Online Trees.”
Presentation description: Is it okay to use published genealogies and online trees in the search for our ancestors? Published genealogies and online trees are abundant, they are found in many places and in many different forms. But what happens when we just copy and use what is in published genealogies and online trees? This case study illustrates the confusion and the problems that may result if precautions are not taken.
Presenter bio: Julie Miller is a board-certified genealogist and genealogical lecturer who is a full-time professional researcher, speaker, and writer. She is the National Genealogical Society (NGS) Education Manager, was the conference chair of the 2010 and 2012 NGS conferences, and is an NGS fellow. Julie speaks on a wide variety of genealogy subjects both locally and nationally. Her articles have appeared in the NGSQ, NGS Magazine, and she was the genealogy columnist for the Broomfield Enterprise for ten years. Julie has been a volunteer at NARA-Denver for twenty years.
Please register for the webinar at:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Julie has given us permission to record her presentation. After the live broadcast, it will be available in the Members Only section of the VGS website for 90 days.
Tuesday: September 11, 2018
Preserving Family History SIG Meeting
2:30 PM in the Destin Room at the
Sea Breeze Recreation Center
Topic: "Scraping Your Family History", presented by Peggy Best
Topic: "Scraping Your Family History", presented by Peggy Best
Wednesday: September 12, 2018
Board of Directors Meeting
9:00 AM VGS Treasurer's Home
Wednesday: September 12, 2018
New to Genealogy SIG Meeting
2:30 PM in the Neptune Beach Room
at the Sea Breeze Recreation Center
Thursday: September 13, 2018
German Genealogy SIG Meeting
9:30 AM in the Reliance Room at the
Late Miona Recreation Center
Topic: "How the Hapsburgs & 30 Years War laid Foundation of Modern Europe" — Bernie Guenther
Topic: "How the Hapsburgs & 30 Years War laid Foundation of Modern Europe" — Bernie Guenther
Friday: September 14, 2018
Genetic Genealogy SIG Meeting
10:00 AM in the Rhett Butler Room
at the Savannah Center
Topic: “DNA Testing Basics”
Topic: “DNA Testing Basics”
Gen News & Announcements:
Findmypast Announces Free Weekend - 7th to 10th September 2018
FindMyPast"6th September 2018 - Leading British & Irish family history website, Findmypast, has today announced that they will be opening up their archives and offering free access to billions of records from around the world. From 04:00 (EDT), on Friday September 7th until 18:59 (BST), on Monday September 10th more than 2.7 billion records ranging from censuses and parish registers to passenger lists and military service records will be completely free to search and explore."
More information...
National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair 2018:
National ArchivesOctober 24, 2018 - Save the date!
Sixth Annual Virtual Genealogy Fair
"Every year, the National Archives hosts a virtual Genealogy Fair via live webcast on YouTube. The sessions offer family history research tools on Federal records for all skill levels. Thousands of family historians participate in the live event.
As a virtual attendee, you can:
- Watch the entire day on YouTube.
- Join us – from wherever and whenever.
- Participate with the presenters and other family historians during the live event.
- Watch individual sessions and download the materials at your convenience -- live or after the event.
- Attend free of charge and registration!
Learn more...
A Genetic Study Using 23andMe Data Finds Link Between Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use:
Gizmodo"There’s evidence of a connection between cannabis use and schizophrenia, but it’s unclear whether the drug leads to the disorder, or vice versa. A new study published Monday, which relies partly on genetic data from 23andMe volunteers, might offer a little clarity on that link. It found that people genetically at risk of schizophrenia are also more likely to start smoking pot, suggesting the disorder itself might cause cannabis use in some people."
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New Historical Records at FamilySearch, August 20, 2018
FamilySearch"FamilySearch expands its free online archives this week with new records and images from the Dominican Republic, France, Honduras, Iceland, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Ukraine, Wales, and the United States (Delaware, Georgia, North Dakota, and Ohio.)"
Search now...
9 Places to Find Information About Your Ancestor's Death:
FindMyPast"In genealogy it's often best to work backwards starting with the most recent events moving to the more distant. If you've hit a brick wall with one of your ancestors, here are nine places to find information about your ancestor's death to assist with your research."
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Family Tree Magazine’s 101 Best Websites 2018
Genealogy Gems"Each year, Family Tree Magazine’s team of genealogy experts scour the web for the best of the best websites where you can discover family history information. Then they compile it in a handy list, organized by category for easy research reference.
This year, there are 16 categories and you’ll find Genealogy Gems in the “Best Genealogy News Websites & Blogs” category."
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6m Free British Family Notices Now Online:
Genealogy Gems"Nearly 6 million British family notices are now free to explore online! Find your ancestors from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales in more new and updated records, too: newspaper articles, British almanacs and directories, clandestine marriages, Liverpool Catholic and Warwickshire Church of England records, military collections (especially WWI) and Scotland death notices."
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German Place Names: Find Your Ancestors’ Hometown With This Free Online Tool:
Genealogy Gems"German Place Names have changed dramatically over time, so it can be challenging to identify your German ancestors’ place of origin. This free online tool helps family historians navigate changes in German place names, jurisdictions, and boundaries."
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Tech:
What is a DMG File (And How Do I Use One)?
How-to-Geek"DMG files are containers for apps in macOS. You open them, drag the app to your Applications folder, and then eject them, saving you the hassle of the dreaded “Install Wizard” of most Windows apps. So if all they are is a folder for an app, why do we use them instead of just downloading the app itself?"
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Education:
What are Some of the Best Genealogy Magazines Out There?
Ancestral Findings"Do you read genealogical magazines? If not, you should. They are invaluable resources for learning new skills, connecting with other researchers of your family lines, and discovering historical secrets that will tell you more about your ancestors and how they lived. Today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast I’ll give you seven best ones you should have on your reading list."
Listen now... 8:28 minutes
Webinar(s):
Examining Migration & Researching Migrants in the British Isles:
Legacy Family Tree Webinars"In this presentation we shall examine the reasons for migration and focus on the individual migration groups coming to the British Isles. The United Kingdom is in an interesting position in that it sits within Europe and yet also has been a focal point of Empire, some of which influenced migrants. We shall also explore some of the research opportunities for each of those migration groups."
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Presenter: Julie Goucher
Learn more or Register for this webinar...
Slave Narratives: Telling the Story of Slavery and Families:
Legacy Family Tree Webinars"The WPA Federal Writers' Project (FWP) of the late 1930's provides us with more than 2,300 first person accounts of former slaves. The slave narratives, with their autobiographical accounts, can provide insight into the institution, rich context, and clues for family research. But how can we use this rich resource? Can they be relied upon? Some of the questions we will discuss are: What is the history of the slave narratives?Before, during, and after the Civil War. When were they taken? Who were the interviewers? What are the limitations of the narratives? Where can I find the narratives? Offline and Online. How can they be used for research? Names of family members, names of plantations, owners, and their family members; birth, marriage and death information for individuals; context for daily life in particular places."
Friday, September 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Ann Staley, CG, CGL
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