VGS News & Events: 3 March through 9 March 2019

FamilySearch Chief Genealogical Officer, David Rencher, presenting at our  February Annual Seminar
Jim Lannin Photo

Coming Events:

Monday: March 4, 2019
Jewish Genealogy SIG Meeting:
10:00 AM in the MacArthur Room at the Eisenhower Recreation Center
Topic: "Your Family History: Turning Facts into Stories." Phil Goldsmith and Missy Quay.

Monday: March 4, 2019
Roots Magic SIG Meeting:
2:30 PM in the New Smyrna Room at the Recreation Center

Tuesday: March 5, 2019

Adoption & Mystery Kin SIG Meeting

9:00 AM at the Lake Miona Recreation Center

Tuesday: March 5, 2019

Italian Genealogy SIG Meeting

1:00 PM in the Atlanta Room in the Savannah Center

Wednesday: March 6, 2019

French Canadian Genealogy SIG Meeting:

9:00 AM in the Julio Iglesias Room at the La Hacienda Recreation Center

Thursday: March 7, 2019

Eastern European Genealogy SIG Meeting:

1:00 PM in the Daytona Room at the Sea Breeze Recreation Center

Gen News and Announcements:

News - Afternoon Workshop Registration Links

VGS
On March 27th and April 24th, The VGS will host an afternoon workshop.  You can attend either in person or online.
March 27th will be a presentation by Judy G. Russell. "Polls, Personality and Property - Using Tax Lists."
April 24th will be a presentation by Deborah Abbott. Beginning Genealogy - Where Do I Start?"
Seats are limited to 100 members for each workshop. Preference will be given to the New to Genealogy SIG for the April 24th workshop.  Register on our website.  There is a link to attend in person or online under the appropriate date.

News - Ancestry® Announces 94 New and Updated Communities For People of African American and Afro-Caribbean Descent, Delivering More Historical Context Than Ever Before.

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The Ethics of Genetic Genealogy: Tips from Judy Russell:

Amy Johnson Crow
"Getting started with genetic genealogy is easy: Get a kit, send off your sample, and await the results. But those results can have huge surprises, not only for you, but also for your matches. Judy Russell, the Legal Genealogist, shares some things we need to consider around the ethics of genetic genealogy."
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This Straightforward Technique Will Help You Uncover Missed Facts About Your Ancestors:

Family History Daily
"Of the many techniques we have at our disposal for researching our ancestors, timelines can be among the most eye-opening and, yet, they are often forgotten – buried in an endless genealogy to-do list or put off for some future rainy day when we have more time. But they can be the best way to avoid missing critical information about our ancestors – information that we need to grow our trees and break down brick walls."
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Connecting with Your Biological Family through DNA Testing:

FamilySearch
"DNA testing won’t always provide adoptees with a quick answer to finding their biological roots, but with some traditional genealogy research and DNA testing, many have found success! If you’re wondering how to find your birth parents through DNA, this article can help you get started."
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Why and How to Build a Research Framework:

Amy Johnson Crow
"You can avoid a lot of frustration with your genealogy research if you approach it with a framework in mind. Here's how you can build your own research framework."
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Technology:

Your New Smartphone Doesn’t Have A Headphone Jack? Here’s What You Need

Review Geek
"Headphone jack-less phones are old news—it was a little over two years ago that Apple announced the iPhone wouldn’t have one anymore. But if you’re new to the experience, here are some handy products to help you survive without."
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Education:

Why is Doing Irish Genealogy so Challenging, and What Can You Do about It?

Ancestral Findings
"Irish ancestry isn't always the easiest to explore, but there are ways around the typical brick walls. Today I’ll give you some tips for getting the info you need on your Irish ancestors."
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Webinars:

Polled! Finding your Ancestors in New South Wales Colonial Muster & Census Returns:

Legacy Family Tree Webinars
"This seminar explains how to best use colonial muster and census returns, including later returns such as the 1841 and 1891 Australian Census returns, taking into consideration their many faults and foibles. Carol Baxter has an unparalleled knowledge of the NSW Colonial Muster and Census returns, having edited all the surviving General Musters from 1800 to 1825, examined smaller returns for the same period, and processed the raw data of the 1828 NSW Census/Household Returns and 1837 Convict Return."
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Presenter: Carol Baxter
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A Guide to Third Party Tools For DNA Testing:

Legacy Family Tree Webinars
"While all of the different testing companies boast helpful internal tools, it's important to familiarize yourself with the many excellent third party tools that can aid you on your DNA testing journey. This presentation will provide an overview of all the major and minor third party tools available and will include practical hints and tips on how to get the most out of them. These tools can help with understanding, interpreting and organizing your DNA results and, ultimately, can contribute to how successful you are in identifying matches and making family history breakthroughs via DNA."
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Michelle Leonard
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