VGS News & E vents:15 September through 21 September, 2019

Coming Events:

Tuesday: September 17, 2019

Family Tree Maker Users SIG Meeting

1:00 PM in the Patriot Room at the Mulberry Grove Recreation Center
Topic: "Your Latest Questions Answered..."

Wednesday: September 18, 2019

Brick Wall SIG Meeting

8:30 AM in the Atlanta Room in the Savannah Center

Wednesday: September 18, 2019

General Monthly Meeting

10:00 AM in the Atlanta Room in the Savannah Center

Topic: "Introduction to DNA" Blaine Bettinger
If you plan on attending the annual seminar in February, it is highly recommended that you attend this meeting or watch the post meeting presentation video.

Thursday: September 19, 2019

New England Genealogy SIG Meeting

Noon in the New Smyrna Room at the Sea Breeze Recreation Center

Friday: September 20, 2019

Scandinavian Genealogy SIG Meeting

10:00 AM in the Clearwater Room Sea Breeze Recreation Center

Gen News and Announcements:

A Message from Monique Meeks, The Villages Daily Sun

"I am currently working on a project for the Daily Sun called How We’re Connected. As part of the project, I’ve been tasked with finding two Villagers who were born in the same place (preferably city, but county could work as well) on the same date. We’re hoping to be able to give side-by-side stories of their lives (moves, marriages, military service, etc) and how they came to live in The Villages, back together once more. If your club knows of any members who share a birthday, that information would be quite helpful in helping me reach my goal. If not, I’d like to speak with a member further regarding how I may best go about locating this “needle in a haystack” of sorts so that, through research if needed, I may find the two Villagers I am looking for. Thank you so much!

monique.meeks@thevillagesmedia.com

352-753-1119 ext. 5387

Our 20th Annual Seminar Registrations Begins Monday

Registration for our 20th Annual Seminar begins on Monday, September 16th for members of The VGS. Residents of The Villages, FL can register as of December 16, 2019.  Our guest speaker will be Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D, J.D.  More information along with a registration form are available.

Download the Registration Packet Here...

Coming Soon: Seventh Annual Virtual Genealogy Fair - October 23, 2019

NARA
"Every year, the National Archives hosts a free, virtual Genealogy Fair via live webcast on YouTube. The sessions offer family history research tools on Federal records for all skill levels. Join thousands of family historians participating during the live event. No reservations are needed."
Learn more...

New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 4 September 2019

FamilySearch

"FamilySearch added over 3 million Native American census rolls from 1885-1940. This week also contains free, historical records from Colombia, Croatia, El Salvador, Hungary, Mexico, Switzerland and the United States, including Hawaii, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Utah."

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3 Websites To Help Start Your Mexican Family History Research:

Legacy Family Tree
"Have Mexican roots? My sons’ Mexican ancestors came to the United States in the early 20th century so while there are some familiar sources I can use to add information to that family history such as US naturalization's and census records, I also need to extend my research across the border after just a few generations. "
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Hungary’s Secret: New Study by MyHeritage Reveals that Hungary Has the World’s Second Largest Percentage of Population with Jewish Ancestry:

MyHeritage
"A new study that we’ve conducted in conjunction with expert statistician and demographer Dr. Daniel Staetsky has uncovered that there are surprising numbers of people descended from Jewish ancestors in Hungary — far higher than previously estimated by demographers."
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10 Places to Find the Free Genealogy Printables You Need

Family History Daily
"Looking for free printables to aid in your genealogy research? The right chart, form, template or worksheet can do wonders for any family historian hoping to get organized or trying to break down a frustrating brick wall. Here are 10 places you'll find them for free."
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Technology:

How to Protect Your Smarthome from Attack:

How-To Geek
"Every new device you introduce into your smarthome is another device that can be attacked. You can secure your smarthome with simple steps like locking down your router and taking proper care of the gadgets in your smarthome."
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Education:

What is a Genealogy Wiki?

Ancestral Findings
"Are you familiar with wikis? Have you ever used one for your genealogy research? If not, you should. They are excellent genealogical research tools.  Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast as we look at what a wiki is, why you should be using them, and how they can benefit you as a genealogist."
Listen now... 7.37 minutes

Webinars:

Civil Law Concepts and Genealogy

Legacy Family Tree
"(Live webinar only - no recording will be available.) Civil law - as opposed to common law - is a legal system that governs private relationships and interactions in most non-English speaking countries. Rooted in principles derived from ancient Roman law, it is the legal system that governs an estimated 60% of the world’s populations, including most European countries. Consequently, researchers tracing ancestral lines outside the United States frequently encounter records created in a civil law tradition. Proper interpretation of those records requires understanding the underlying civil law principles. In the United States only the state of Louisiana is today ruled by civil law, a legacy of the state’s unique colonial history under France and Spain. Colonial records created under civil law are also among the colonial records of California, parts of the Mississippi Valley, the Gulf Coast, and the American southwest. This presentation discusses major legal concepts that affect records and research in civil law societies."
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Claire Bettag, CG
Learn more or Register for this webinar...

Research Latin America Genealogical Resources on the Internet

Legacy Family Tree
"This webinar will refer to many genealogical and general resources, computer databases, cemeteries, immigration, and citizenship records available in countries like Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and the Caribbean. Daniel will provide a brief overview of government records available online, how to access them or get in touch with organizations, schools, clubs, cemeteries, newspapers, genealogical societies, and more."
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Daniel Horowitz
Learn more or Register for this webinar...

VGS News & Events: 17 March through 23 March 2019

Coming Events:

Tuesday: March 19, 2019

Family Tree Maker Users SIG Meeting

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

Topic: "Relationships - How to Deal With Multiple Marriages, Adoptions, and Secrets"

Wednesday: March 20, 2019

Mid-Atlantic States SIG Meeting

9:30 AM in the Defender Room at the Lake Miona Recreation Center

Guest Speaker: John DeAngelo, Family Tree Maker SIG Coordinator

Topic: "Understanding Sources and Using Media"

Gen News and Announcements:

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Beyond the Tree: 4 Enduring Ways to Share Your Family History Research

Family History Daily
"Family history research is never complete. There are always more records to be discovered, photos to be identified, and additional connections to uncover. But maybe you’ve reached the point when you want to share what you’ve learned so far. Here are some great options."
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Canada and Mexico Genealogy Collections Get Major Updates!

Genealogy Gems
"Great news for those searching for ancestors in Canada and Mexico! FamilySearch has partnered with Library and Archives Canada (LAC) to publish the 1926 Census of Prairie Provinces, available to search for free online now. Also new this week are massive updates to Ancestry’s genealogical records collections for Mexico, including vital records and Catholic church records."
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The 1921 Census is Coming to Findmypast:

FindMyPast
"The National Archives in association with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has awarded Findmypast the contract to digitize and publish the 1921 Census online"
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Ancestry’s new DNA feature: ThruLines

Kitty Cooper
"Ancestry.com announced a great new tool at Rootstech called ThruLines. It finds connections to your DNA matches by looking through other people’s trees for you. This replaces DNA circles by displaying the descendants of your ancestors in a more understandable format."
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Ancestry’s Disappearing ThruLines – Now You See Them, Now You Don’t

DNAeXplained
"Ancestry has quite a mess on its hands right now, and genealogists are losing their collective minds. I have some information here to help."
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Technology:

What’s New in Chrome 73, Arriving March 12

How-to-Geek
"Chrome 73 is set to hit the stable channel on March 12, 2019. Google’s new browser update features the beginnings of a built-in dark mode, tab grouping, media key support, and more picture-in-picture powers."
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Education:

Your Foot Shape and Your Genealogy:

Ancestral Findings
"Have you ever heard of foot shape genealogy? It is a concept out of the 19th century that still has some adherents today. It is based on the belief that the shape of your foot can tell you one of five ancient ethnic groups to which your ancestors belonged. Join me today and as I talk about this wild and crazy method."
Listen now...  7.31 minutes

Webinars:

The Five-story Fall: Correlating Indirect and Direct Evidence to Extend the Pedigree

Legacy Family Tree
"Johanna (Daly) Mahoney plunged to her death taking her parents’ and siblings’ identities along. Extensive associate analysis and a sixteen-year post-mortem summons led to family."
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Presenter: Debra S. Mieszala, CG
Learn more or Register for this webinar...

One African-American family's story of Migration from the South: A Boarding House in Detroit

Legacy Family Tree
"African-Americans throughout the South moved to Midwestern cities in search of opportunities and work. Other family members and friends joined the first as stories were shared. Understand how to look in both places and at all connected families for clues."
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: J. Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA
Learn more or Register for this webinar...

The Everyday Life of Our Ancestors:

FSGS Poolside Chat Webinar

"Our ancestors led lives, just like us - only different. Using our life as an example, how can we parallel it to theirs? They ate and drank, married and had families, dressed, had trades and occupations, practiced a religion, dabbled in the arts and sciences, participated in politics and economics, etc. This lecture will examine the various aspects of life and provide resources to discover the historical context and personal details of our ancestors' lives."
Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Presenter: Ann Staley, CG, CGL
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A Terrible Malady: Disease and Epidemics in New England

Legacy Family Tree
"Epidemics of smallpox, measles, yellow fever, diphtheria and other illnesses were common ailments in New England from colonial times up through the 19th century. Learn more about these diseases, why they were so greatly feared by your ancestors, and remedies they may have used."
Friday, March 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Lori Lyn Price, MAS, MLA
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VGS News & Events: 7 October 2018 through 13 October 2018

Coming Events:

Monday: October 8, 2018

Family Tree Maker Users SIG Meeting

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

Topic: "The A,B,C's of Adding a New Person to Your Tree" How to add a new person, entering dates and locations, entering facts to this new person and how to source the facts that you have entered. Once your information is entered, what can be found in different reports the software can produce and what you can do with those reports.

Tuesday: October 9, 2018

Preserving Family History SIG Meeting

2:30 PM in the Destin Room at the Sea Breeze Recreation Center

Topic: “Gathering Data in a Spreadsheet”, presented by Tom Sodeman

Wednesday: October 10, 2018

Irish Genealogy SIG Meeting

10:00 AM in the Osceola Room at the Chula Vista Recreation Center

Wednesday: October 11, 2018

New to Genealogy SIG Meeting

2:30 PM in the Neptune Beach Room at the Sea Breeze Recreation Center

Thursday: October 12, 2018

German Genealogy SIG Meeting

9:30 AM in the Reliance Room at the Late Miona Recreation Center

Topic: "Preserving Family History: Getting Past Data" - presented by Thomas Sodeman

Friday: October 13, 2018

Genetic Genealogy SIG Meeting

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

Topic: "DNA Show & Tell"

Gen News and Announcements:

22nd Annual Florida Family History Conference

You’re invited to the 22nd Annual Florida Family History Conference on Saturday, November 10th, 2018 from 9am – 4:00pm. We are one of the largest family history conferences on the East Coast of the United States! This east coast event brings world-class speakers from all over the country to help you find your family’s history! Our goal is to bring you the latest news on where to find information on your ancestors as well as big, new changes to Internet research sites.

Location: We are proudly holding the conference again at OLYMPIA HIGH SCHOOL at 4301 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32835.

Our Keynote Speaker again this year features Crista Cowan, Corporate Genealogist at Ancestry.com!!
Learn more including how to register, cost and bus info...

New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of September 24, 2018

FamilySearch
"FamilySearch expands its free online archives this week with almost 4 million new searchable names from England and Wales, taken from the National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957. New indexed records are also available from Argentina, Australia, Colombia, France, Lesotho, Liberia, and the United States (Georgia, Iowa, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia)."
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The Leeds Method

DNAeXplained
"This is the first in a series of two articles. This article explains the Leeds Method and how I created a Leeds Spreadsheet in preparation for utilizing the results in DNAPainter. I stumbled around a bit, but I think I’ve found a nice happy medium and you can benefit from my false starts by not having to stumble around in the dark yourself. Of course, I’m telling you about the pitfalls I discovered."
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DNAPainter: Painting Leeds Method Matches

DNAeXplained
"This is the second in a series of two articles. This article explains the Leeds Method (see above) and how I could use a painting technique to paint additional segments of my chromosomes.
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Ancestry vs MyHeritage vs Findmypast: What’s the Difference and Which One is Best?

Family History Daily
"Although we love free genealogy sites here at Family History Daily, and have spent a large amount of time curating collections of no-cost resources for you, we also love and use paid genealogy subscription sites every day. These sites often offer unique collections of records, powerful tools, and a lot of convenience."
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Finding Mexican Roots: Tips from Colleen Greene

Amy Johnson Crow
"Doing Mexican genealogy has its own set of challenges (even beyond the language barrier). Colleen Greene, a noted Mexican genealogy expert, shares her tips for finding your ancestor's hometown and major record groups you'll want to use. She also explains the structure of Hispanic surnames."
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Technology:

Windows 10’s October 2018 Update is Out Now: The Best Features and How to Get It:

How-to-Geek
"Microsoft released Windows 10’s October 2018 Update on October 2, 2018. Your PC may not automatically install this update for a few weeks, but you can download it now to get the latest features immediately."
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Education:

Frequently Asked Questions About Marriage Records:

Ancestral Findings
"Marriage records are one of the top three most basic record types in genealogy, along with Death and Birth records. If you haven’t used marriage records in your research yet, you should, and it’s time to start."
Listen now...  8.58 minutes

Webinars:

On the Go: Using Your Mobile Device for Genealogy

Legacy Family Tree Webinars
"In this webinar, you will learn how to use your mobile device to expand your family history research. From recording your family's story to sharing your discoveries, your mobile device has a wealth of tools that allow you to continue your research wherever you are."
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: MyHeritage Webinars
Learn more or Register for this webinar...

In Search of My Brother's Mother - An Adoption Story

Legacy Family Tree Webinars
"I always knew my brother was adopted. It wasn't a big deal within our little family.. So when our Mother passed, and the adoption files were uncovered after more than 50 years in the back of a closet, I couldn't have imagined the journey we'd embark on. Pull up a chair. I'll tell you the story....genealogy research and all."
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Presenter: Beth Foulk
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Strategies for Using FamilySearch

Legacy Family Tree Webinars
"As one of the go-to resources for research Family Search is an amazing site that few take the time to explore. Learn how to get more information from this website through search techniques, wiki resources, and more."
Friday, October 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Shannon Combs-Bennett
Learn more or Register for this webinar...

Coming Soon - Monday, October 15

Mobile Device Apps for the Family Historian  (VGS Live Webinar)

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Online Webinar

Presented By: Jane Gwynn Haldeman

Presentation Description: The Star Trek generation has grown up and the future is now. Learn about smart phone and other mobile applications that you hold in your hand that will help you with your genealogy data collection. Carry your searchable family tree everywhere with you in your pocket.

Please register for the webinar at:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8025421526168660483

VGS Reminders: 12 - 16 September 2016

Monday: September 12, 2016

Family Tree Maker Uses SIG Meeting

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

Tuesday: September 13, 2016

Genealogy Writers SIG Meeting

2:30 PM in the Churchill Downs Room in the Pimlico Recreation Center
Guest speaker: Phil Goldsmith
Presentation: "The Drugstore Philosopher - Telling My Father's Story."

Thursday: September 15, 2016 Cancelled

New England Genealogy SIG Meeting

Noon in the New Smyrna Room at the Sea Breeze Recreation Center

Friday: September 16, 2016

Scandinavian Genealogy SIG Meeting

10:00 AM in the Clearwater Room Sea Breeze Recreation Center
Topic: "Mining Google+ for Genealogical/Family History Information"

Past President Pat Rand seen with the Ancestry Insider at the FGS Conference

Report from the FGS Conference:
by VP Pat Adams

I came home after attending the FGS 40th Anniversary Conference in Springfield, Illinois both invigorated and exhausted.  The speakers and topics were top notch and I attended as many sessions as possible.  I picked up several pointers from sessions I attended on Society Day and then decided to concentrate my efforts by attending most of my sessions within the ethnic track.  One of my favorite speakers was Chris Paton.  He is from Ireland and this was his first time speaking at a conference in the United States. I hope he returns soon as his talks are high energy and humorous as well as informative.

The opening day of the general sessions saw keynote speakers, Mark Lowe, Mary Tedesco, and Ce Ce Moore in a skit which looked at the past, present and future of genealogical research.  It was the best opening session I have attended as it was entertaining as well as though provoking.  In addition to the regular sessions, I attended a luncheon with Michael Lacopo as the speaker (he will be our November speaker), a meet and greet, as well as the 40th Anniversary Gala.  All these social events afforded me the opportunity to meet new people and in some cases to share ideas for possible new opportunities for our society.

Finally, let us not forget my favorite thing to do, haunt the exhibit hall.

As if there were not enough learning experiences available, the exhibit hall provided many opportunities to attend mini sessions on a variety of topics.

Those vendors offering these opportunities included, Genealogy Gems ( with sessions by Lisa Louise Cook, Diahan Southard and James Biedler), Ancestry, My Heritage, Family Search, Find My Past and others.  I was so grateful to those many vendors who had chocolate to give away as I was often in desperate need of a sugar fix to keep me going.  I spoke with many of the vendors and learned of many research and learning opportunities from libraries I would not have thought about.  I of course took  advantage of freebies and entered everything I could, but this time, no winners for me.

No matter, it was a great experience and I am grateful for the opportunity to attend and represent the VGS and to bring back new possibilities for our society.

Celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day:

FamilySearch
"September 16, 1810, is a special day in Mexican history. It was the day that the Mexican War of Independence began. Millions of Mexicans around the world celebrate each year on the night of September 15th."
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How to Free Over 10GB of Disk Space After Installing Windows 10’s Anniversary Update:

How-to-Geek
"Did you just install the Anniversary update? If so, there’s more than 10 GB of data wasting space on your hard drive. On a laptop or tablet with a limited amount of storage, this can fill up your device quite a bit."
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Editor's Note: If you haven't received the Anniversary Update, not to worry it will be a slow roll-out.

How to Prioritize Notifications in the Windows 10 Action Center:
How-to-Geek
"Windows 10’s Action Center finally brought you a central location for all your notifications to Windows. With the Anniversary Update of Windows 10, you can now set priorities for applications so they are grouped in the Action Center just the way you want."
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This Day In History: 10 September

1846: Elias Howe patents the first practical sewing machine in the United States.
1963: President John F. Kennedy federalizes Alabama’s National Guard to prevent Governor George C. Wallace from using guardsmen to stop public-school desegregation.
1981: Pablo Picasso’s painting Guernica is returned to Spain and installed in Madrid’s Prado Museum. Picasso stated in his will that the painting was not to return to Spain until the Fascists lost power and democracy was restored.
1929 Birthday: Arnold Palmer, golfer who won four Masters, two British Opens and one U.S. Open.

State Timelines:
Even though it is hard to tell what made people move or disappear, these are just a few possibilities.
California:
1899/1900: Oil discovered in Bakersfield and Kern River
1902: Telegraph cable linked California and Hawaii
1906: Great San Francisco earthquake. Unknown dead estimated between 475 and 3000 died

VGS Latest News & Tips: 3 May 2016

Tomorrow: Wednesday: May 4, 2016

French Canadian Genealogy SIG Meeting:
9:00 AM in the Julio Iglesias Room at the La Hacienda Recreation Center

Context is important when interpreting 'skeletons' in family history, says genealogist:
The Times
"If an ancestor is buried without a headstone and has "bilious liver" listed as cause of death, does that mean he was a poor drunk? Not necessarily..."
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‘Thornton Affair’ Triggers Mexican-American War:
GenealogyBank
"On 25 April 1846 the “Thornton Affair,” a clash between Mexican and American troops, provided the spark that caused war. Just 18 days later, on 13 May 1846, Congress declared war on Mexico – beginning the two-year Mexican-American War."
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Learning: The Trouble with Indexes:
Young Savvy Genealogists
"I am a huge proponent of indexing, especially as a volunteer. I believe that the volume of records left to be made available to the public is so enormous, that volunteer indexing is the only way many records will ever see the light of day. There simply aren't enough resources--in money or time--for any one organization to pay for what records exist to be indexed."
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Combining World War II Research on Fold3 with Your Ancestry Family Tree:
Ancestry
"Ancestry family trees provide researchers with a wealth of resources to help locate names, dates, and places within records, that can help us build a story about an individual and his or her family. Genealogical research should be more than a collection of names, dates, and places. Luckily, Ancestry family trees help us move beyond collecting dry facts, to writing a story using historical context."
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This Day In History: 3 May
1865: President Abraham Lincoln‘s funeral train arrives in Springfield, Illinois.
1952: The first airplane lands at the geographic North Pole.
1979: Margaret Thatcher becomes the first woman prime minister of Great Britain.
1920 Birthday: Walker Smith, Jr. (Sugar Ray Robinson), champion middleweight boxer.

VGS Latest News & Tips: 29 Oct 2015

Courthouse Genealogy Research 101:
Collecting Cousins:
"The first time I visited a courthouse for research, I had no idea what to expect and prior to arrival was quite intimidated. I quickly found that finding your way around is usually very straightforward and using the records is fairly consistent from locality to locality. Since some of the most valuable genealogical information available is sitting – in many cases undigitized – in courthouses, it is worth pushing through the fear factor."
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Ancestry Mexico Launches with More than 220 Million Searchable Mexican Historical Records:
Ancestry.com
"More than 220 million searchable historical records from Mexico, including new birth, marriage, and death records dating back to the 1500s are now available on the Ancestry site, many of them important historical records never before available online."
FREE ACCESS TO RECORDS: October 28th through November 2nd
Start searching...

Drought Causes 450-Year-Old Mexican Church To Emerge From Reservoir:
The Guardian
"The Temple of Quechula was built in 1564 but later abandoned and ultimately submerged by a dam. Now drought conditions in Chiapas have seen it rise again."
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Please, Don’t Write My Obituary!
Valarie
"This really seems like an odd request doesn’t it? If one is not written how else will people know when I leave this world? In most newspapers and even online they list the names of those who recently passed away and maybe a line or two telling a persons age and which funeral home will be handling the service. For me, this would be all I would want. Now the question may arise “WHY?”"
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That Time When Alexander Hamilton Almost Dueled James Monroe:
Smithsonian
"In the heat of July 1797, Monroe was not in the best mood, having just been recalled from his post as ambassador to France amidst attacks by Federalist opponents. Getting an angry letter from Hamilton regarding events that took place more than four years earlier did not improve his state of mind."
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This Day In History: October 29
1618: Sir Walter Raleigh is executed. After the death of Queen Elizabeth, Raleigh’s enemies spread rumors that he was opposed the accession of King James.
1814: The Demologos, the first steam-powered warship, launched in New York City.
1901: Leon Czolgosz is electrocuted for the assassination of US President William McKinley. Czolgosz, an anarchist, shot McKinley on September 6 during a public reception at the Temple of Music in Buffalo, N.Y. Despite early hopes of recovery, McKinley died September 14, in Buffalo, NY.
1921 Birthday: Bill Maudlin, American cartoonist whose GI characters "Willie" and "Joe" appeared in Stars and Stripes newspapers during World War II.