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Tuesday: February 19, 2019
Family Tree Maker Users SIG Meeting
1:00
PM in the Old Glory Room at the Mulberry Grove Recreation CenterTopic: "Sourcing Is Easier Than You Think" + Q&A
Tuesday: February 19, 2019
(Note Date Change for this Meeting)
Italian Genealogy SIG Meeting
1:00 PM in the Atlanta Room in the
Savannah Center
Wednesday: February 20, 2019
Mid-Atlantic States SIG Meeting
9:30 AM in the Defender Room at the
Lake Miona Recreation Center
Thursday: February 21, 2019
New England Genealogy SIG Meeting
Noon in the New Smyrna Room at the
Sea Breeze Recreation Center
Friday: February 22, 2019
The 19th Annual All-Day Seminar
8:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Savannah Regional Rec. Center
You must be registered to attend this event. There are no seats remaining.
You must be registered to attend this event. There are no seats remaining.
Gen News and Announcements:
News - Why So Few Entries?
Only 76 members submitted entries to our Cool Cash Contest and a chance to win $25.00 for the month of February. Why so few? We have over 1450 members. The March question is now online on our website under "Members Only." Follow the instructions and maybe you will be the next winner.
Winners are drawn at the General Meeting and you do not have to attend to be the winner.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shows comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman that their family trees are filled with people whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success. Gates also reveals to each one news of an unexpected DNA cousin. Premieres Tuesday, February 19, 8/7c
"Genealogy giant subscription website Ancestry.com has updated 4 collections of Swedish vital records dating back to 1840. If you have Scandinavian heritage, you’ll want to explore these updates to see if your brick wall ancestor might be waiting to be discovered! These records are in Swedish, so for best results, you should search using Swedish words and location spellings."
Continue reading...
"Do you know the love stories of your ancestors? How did your great-grandparents meet and get to know each other? In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re providing free access to love-related records in our massive historical records collection during February 10-17, 2019."
Continue reading...
"FamilySearch added new, free, historical records this week from Argentina, Mexico, Spain, and the United States (Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Oregon, Texas, Revolutionary War, and Utah Early Church records)."
Continue reading...
"This article is an excerpt from our online genealogy research course, The Genealogy Journey. The lesson here is part of an in-depth section on breaking down genealogical brick walls – which includes an additional 8 step, highly detailed strategy for solving even the toughest family mysteries."
Continue reading...
"The term family tree is defined as “a diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.” Add your parents, grandparents and great grandparents and you’re well on your way to building your own tree.
But, as we all know, family is an incredibly complex concept with biological, legal, social and emotional elements. And, for this reason, the question of who counts as family in a family tree is far from simple."
Continue reading...
"Anthony Marshall is producing a genealogy-specific search engine called Kincrawler. As of this morning, his database contains links to 771,744 free genealogy pages. And he’s going for a billion…"
Continue reading...
Technology:
"Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 7 with security updates on January 14, 2020. It’s like Windows XP all over again—but much worse. Many more people are sticking with Windows 7 than stuck with XP."
Continue reading...
Education:
"Middle names are important genealogical research tools. They can tell you about the political beliefs, personal values, friendships, business connections, and even earlier generations of the family that bestowed them. Today, I’ll give you a guide for using middle names to further your own genealogical research in the best way."
Listen now... 14.11 minutes
Webinars:
"The best approach to solving genealogical problems is to start with a strong, attainable research question. Learn about the different types of research questions, the components of a good research question, and how the research question drives the elements of the Genealogical Proof Standard."
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Presenter: Melissa Johnson, CG
Learn more or Register for this webinar...
"French genealogy research benefits from some of the most complete, detailed, and well-preserved records in the world. Due to the digitization efforts of many French archives and societies, records commonly used for French genealogy are also among the most accessible. In this three-part series, explore the record sets most commonly found online and the associated methodologies for applying them to your family history research. Join us as we uncover the archival wealth of France and her former colonies."
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Paul Woodbury
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"In-depth and difficult research tasks create large amounts of data to compare and analyze. Discover analysis methods using tables and timelines to solve problems."
Friday, February 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Cari Taplin, CG
Learn more or Register for this webinar...
News - No Laughing Matter
Finding Your RootsHenry Louis Gates, Jr. shows comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman that their family trees are filled with people whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success. Gates also reveals to each one news of an unexpected DNA cousin. Premieres Tuesday, February 19, 8/7c
Scandinavian Genealogy Records Updated Online:
Lisa Louise Cooke"Genealogy giant subscription website Ancestry.com has updated 4 collections of Swedish vital records dating back to 1840. If you have Scandinavian heritage, you’ll want to explore these updates to see if your brick wall ancestor might be waiting to be discovered! These records are in Swedish, so for best results, you should search using Swedish words and location spellings."
Continue reading...
Free Marriage Records for Valentine’s Day!
MyHeritage"Do you know the love stories of your ancestors? How did your great-grandparents meet and get to know each other? In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re providing free access to love-related records in our massive historical records collection during February 10-17, 2019."
Continue reading...
New Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of February 11, 2019:
FamilySearch"FamilySearch added new, free, historical records this week from Argentina, Mexico, Spain, and the United States (Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Oregon, Texas, Revolutionary War, and Utah Early Church records)."
Continue reading...
15 Ways to Solve Your Family History Mystery Once and for All:
Family History Daily"This article is an excerpt from our online genealogy research course, The Genealogy Journey. The lesson here is part of an in-depth section on breaking down genealogical brick walls – which includes an additional 8 step, highly detailed strategy for solving even the toughest family mysteries."
Continue reading...
Who Counts as Family in a Family Tree? Who to Add and Who to Leave Out:
Family History Daily"The term family tree is defined as “a diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.” Add your parents, grandparents and great grandparents and you’re well on your way to building your own tree.
But, as we all know, family is an incredibly complex concept with biological, legal, social and emotional elements. And, for this reason, the question of who counts as family in a family tree is far from simple."
Continue reading...
Kincrawler.com – A New Genealogy-Specific Search Engine:
GenealogyBlog"Anthony Marshall is producing a genealogy-specific search engine called Kincrawler. As of this morning, his database contains links to 771,744 free genealogy pages. And he’s going for a billion…"
Continue reading...
Technology:
Windows 7 Only Has One Year of Security Patches Left:
How-to-Geek"Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 7 with security updates on January 14, 2020. It’s like Windows XP all over again—but much worse. Many more people are sticking with Windows 7 than stuck with XP."
Continue reading...
Education:
Tips for Doing Middle Name Research:
Ancestral Findings"Middle names are important genealogical research tools. They can tell you about the political beliefs, personal values, friendships, business connections, and even earlier generations of the family that bestowed them. Today, I’ll give you a guide for using middle names to further your own genealogical research in the best way."
Listen now... 14.11 minutes
Webinars:
Applying Evidence to Genealogical Research Questions:
Legacy Family Tree Webinars"The best approach to solving genealogical problems is to start with a strong, attainable research question. Learn about the different types of research questions, the components of a good research question, and how the research question drives the elements of the Genealogical Proof Standard."
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Presenter: Melissa Johnson, CG
Learn more or Register for this webinar...
Online Resources for French Genealogy part I: Compiled Records, Church Records and Civil Registration
Legacy Family Tree Webinars"French genealogy research benefits from some of the most complete, detailed, and well-preserved records in the world. Due to the digitization efforts of many French archives and societies, records commonly used for French genealogy are also among the most accessible. In this three-part series, explore the record sets most commonly found online and the associated methodologies for applying them to your family history research. Join us as we uncover the archival wealth of France and her former colonies."
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Paul Woodbury
Learn more or Register for this webinar...
Using Timelines and Tables to Analyze Your Research:
Legacy Family Tree Webinars"In-depth and difficult research tasks create large amounts of data to compare and analyze. Discover analysis methods using tables and timelines to solve problems."
Friday, February 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Cari Taplin, CG
Learn more or Register for this webinar...
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