Showing posts with label Newspapers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Newspapers. Show all posts

Saturday, December 5, 2020

VGS News & Events: December 6 through December 12, 2020

 

Learn more about the seminar here...

Coming Events:

Monday, December 7
Jewish Genealogy SIG Meeting 
10:00 am
Online Zoom Meeting
Herb Siegel, Coordinator
Phil Goldsmith, Programs
Topic: “Patronymic Naming and Cemetery Records - Their Importance in Jewish Genealogy.” - Nolan Altman
Monday, December 7
RootsMagic Special Interest Group Meeting
2:30 pm
Zoom Meeting
George Zitterell, Coordinator
Topic: Ken Macomber Presentation on various RM Tasks
Fixing media links
Merging and/or removing duplicate records
Adding a new database into one family tree database
Splitting one database into multiple family database
Comparing databases
Importing lists
Using database tools
Tuesday, December 8
Preserving Family History SIG Meeting
2:30 pm
Online Zoom Meeting
Nancy Schultz and Sharol Lewin, Coordinators
Topic: "The Vietnam Wall of Faces Project"
Description: This season of giving let’s talk about how our genealogy skills can be used to commemorate the lives of others. Beth Braun will speak about her participation in the Vietnam Memorial Wall of Faces Project and the genealogy skills she has refined doing so.
Thursday, December 10
German Genealogy SIG Meeting
9:30 am
Online Zoom Meeting
Dianne Fedderson & Steven Buhrow, coordinators
Friday, December 11
Genetic Genealogy SIG Meeting
10:00 am to 11:50 am
Zoom Meeting
Sherry Bean and Diann LaRosa, coordinators
Topic:  "Questions and Answers"
We need your questions:  It can be a simple question or a more complex question about Genetic Genealogy  We will try to do our best to answer them.  We need your questions submitted to us by November 27, 2020.  
Note: SIG members should receive an from their coordinator
Contact the coordinator, through their SIG web page, for the link to these meetings.

Gen News and Announcements:

New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 30 November 2020

FamilySearch
"Search over 2.7M new records added to FamilySearch this week for the Norway 1891 Census, along with nearly 4M Catholic Church records for Mexico, Oaxaca 1559–1988, and Mexico, Nayarit 1596–1967.  Look in expanded country collections  for Austria, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Peru, S. Africa, Sweden, Uruguay, Venezuela, and the United States (CA, LA, MS, NY, VA and WA). "

French Man Discovers Half-Sister in Texas and Finds Their German Roots

MyHeritage Blog
"With many people around the world stuck at home last spring, many turned to genealogy and began delving into their roots. Gian Carlo David-Faliva, a 74-year-old MyHeritage user from France, jumped on the bandwagon and started to dig deep into his family’s past, with a mission of finding his father’s family. After so many years not knowing what had become of his father, thanks to his MyHeritage DNA results, his family mystery was finally solved. "


 


NEW RECORD COLLECTIONS

 

NEW

Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current

This database consists of facts extracted from obituaries found on Newspapers.com™ dating from the early 1800’s to current.

TOTAL RECORDS: 30,877,928   View this collection

 

NEW

Iowa, Records of Persons Subject to Military Duty, 1862-1910

This collection is an index of persons subject to military service.

TOTAL RECORDS: 5,075,844   View this collection

 

NEW

Iowa, Armed Forces Grave Registrations, 1835-1998

This collection is an index to grave registrations from the Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs. The grave registrations contain information on United States military veterans buried in Iowa, ranging from Revolutionary War veterans (ca. 1835) to

TOTAL RECORDS: 908,654   View this collection

 

NEW

Web: U.S., Mining Accidents, 1839-2006

All data in this third-party database was obtained from the source’s website. Ancestry.com does not support or make corrections or changes to the original database. To learn more about these records, please refer to the source’s website.

TOTAL RECORDS: 520,498   View this collection


Finding Your Ancestors in Legal Notices

Genealogy's Star
"Historically, many government and private entities were required to publish legal notices in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the event occurred. These notices included meetings of government agencies or committees, auctions, bankruptcies, convictions, court claims, divorces, forced sales, and probate matters. "

Technology:

Holiday 2020: 8 Subscription Boxes Perfect for Kids

How-to Geek
"It’s the season of gift-giving, but why not treat your favorite kiddos to a gift that gives all year? Whether it’s a monthly recipe kit, a box of new books, or some cool science experiments, we’ve got something for everyone."

Education:

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1940s?

Ancestral Findings
"What were your ancestors doing in the 1940s? This interesting decade saw America enter WWII and also brought an end to the war. It is best known for that, but other things were going on then, too. Here are some things that may have impacted the everyday lives of your 1940s ancestors–or maybe even you, if you were there. "
Listen now...  4.03 minutes

Webinars:

The Most Prominent Citizens: Using County Histories

Legacy Family Tree
"County histories bring rich possibilities to our research through biographical and historical sketches. They provide an abundance of FAN Club members and research clues. We will examine county histories through the use of a case study."
Wednesday, December 9, 2020, 2:00pm Eastern
Presenter: Cari Taplin, CG
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Saturday, November 28, 2020

VGS News & Events: November 29 through December 5, 2020

 

Learn more about the seminar here...

Coming Events:

Tuesday, December 1
Adoption & Mystery Kin SIG Meeting  
9:30 am
Online Zoom Meeting
Anne Berg & Marcella Zorn, Co-coordinators
No topic available
Wednesday, December 2
French Canadian Genealogy SIG Meeting  
9:00 am
Jean Colman, Coordinator
Online Zoom Meeting
Thursday, December 3
Eastern European Genealogy SIG Meeting  (Eastern European SIG)
1:00 pm
Online Meeting
Carol Myers & Marie Musialek, coordinators
Topic: General meeting.  Learn ways to research your Eastern European ancestors.  Share your successes, bring your questions.
Friday, December 4
British SIG Monthly Meeting  (British SIG)
9:30 am
Online Zoom Meeting
Pat Adams & Phyllis Sample, Coordinators
Topic: "Using the British National Archives"

Note: SIG members should receive an from their coordinator
Contact the coordinator, through their SIG web page, for the link to these meetings.

Gen News and Announcements:

Notice: This Blog will discontinue new postings after the last post on December 26th, 2020.


At the last General Meeting, members voted to approve a By-Law change to increase our annual dues to $10.00 per year effective 1/1/2021. Pay your 2021 dues prior to that date is $5.00.
 

New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 23 November 2020

FamilySearch
"Check out 5M new, free German historical church records on FamilySearch this week from East Prussia Catholic and Lutheran Churches 1551–1992, and Paderborn Cathoic Church 1653–1875. Significant new Catholic Church records were also added for Mexico, Chiapas 1557-1978, Coahuila 1627–1978, and Sonora 1657–1994; and more records for Canada, Dominican Republic, England, Peru, S. Africa, and the UK. View United States collection additions for Alabama, Arizona, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Washington. "

Free Printable Family Tree Templates and Online Family Tree Ideas

FamilySearch
"Want to display your family story in a fun, creative way? The following free family tree templates will help you do just that. These family tree ideas not only look great on the wall, but filling out the family tree charts is a great activity to bring the whole family together! "

How To Have Your Own Family History Experience This Holiday Season

Ancestry Blog
"Actor Rob Lowe embarked on a family history adventure that showed us all how to make new traditions this holiday by building connections using the power of family history--and the best part is that his sons, Matthew and John Owen, joined in. "

5 Easy DIY Family History Gifts

Amy Johnson Crow
"When you’re into genealogy, it’s natural to want to give family history themed gifts, but sometimes they miss the mark. Here are 5 easy gifts that you can put together that will delight your family, along with a gift that you might want to think twice about."

Free Mid Atlantic States Online Historical Newspaper Titles Added

The Ancestor Hunt
"About 290 new and updated Free Online Historical Newspaper Links have been added to the Mid Atlantic States' free "newspaper link lists": These were all updated in November, 2020, and represent additions from the past 5 months. There is a total of 6,240 historical newspapers available to search for free from the Mid Atlantic. Just click on your chosen state below and the links to newspaper titles from that state will appear.​ "

Technology:

Why You Should Delay Your macOS Upgrades:

How-to Geek
"Do you install the latest macOS upgrade on day one? Keeping your machine up to date is important, but there are some good reasons to delay a big upgrade, especially on your “daily driver” Mac."

Education:

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1930s? 

Ancestral Findings
"The 1930s were a decade defined by the Great Depression in America, and around the world. Yet, this was not the only thing that was going on in America at the time. Here are some events of the 1930s that would have had an important impact on your ancestors."
Listen now...  4.30 minutes

Webinars:

Once Upon a Time: It’s All About the Story

Legacy Family Tree
"‘Facts’ send people to sleep; ‘stories’ keep them awake and alert and eager to learn what happens next. In this seminar, Carol shows you how to tell a gripping story within a family history, and by extension, how to write a gripping a family history."
Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 8:00pm Eastern
Presenter: Carol Baxter

Four ways DNA Painter Can Help With Your Family History Research:

Legacy Family Tree
"DNA Painter is a website that aims to help demystify your DNA matches via chromosome mapping, tree visualizations and other useful analysis tools. This talk will present four ways the site can be used, with examples that will be informative to beginners and experienced users alike."
Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 2:00pm Eastern
Presenter: Jonny Perl

Your DNA Questions Answered Live With Diahan:

Legacy Family Tree
"Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com."
Friday, December 4, 2020, 2:00pm Eastern
Presenter: Diahan Southard


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Saturday, August 22, 2020

VGS News & Events: August 23 through August 29, 2020

Practice Social-Distancing


Due to Covid-19, no Rec Center meetings until further notice. Some SIG's are having virtual meetings. Be on the lookout for emails announcing the meetings and how to connect to them.  That list is very fluid. Check the "Coming Events" section of the website as event news becomes available:

 Coming Events:
Wednesday, August 26
“Clan Cunningham: Skeletons in the Family Closet”  (Monthly Meeting)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Online General Meeting

Our guest speaker will be: Pat Adams, VGS President

Description: There were no photos, no stories, no documents except for a baptismal record for her mother. Using that as a starting point, Pat was able to build the family line back to Scotland to her great-great-great grandfather, James Cunningham. Using some direct evidence and a lot of indirect evidence from a variety of records, Pat then assembled James’s family, established when he married and died, and followed his son David’s life till his death in 1900. This case study of the Cunningham family will show how thorough research and correlation of evidence can break through brick walls and bring our family skeletons to life. 

Please register for the general meeting at:


Gen News and Announcements:

Past President Pat Rand Receives the Hartzog Award

National Park Service
"Palo Alto Battlefield NHP is pleased to announce that park volunteer Pat Rand was awarded the Regional Hartzog Enduring Service Award for 2020
The Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service recognizes the exemplary contributions of these very important people. Former NPS director George Hartzog, Jr. and his wife Helen created a fund to support awards that honor the efforts of volunteers who go beyond the normal call of duty."

New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 17 August 2020

FamilySearch
"This week FamilySearch added 500K more records to collections for Brazil, Canada, England, Fiji, Mexico, Micronesia, Peru, Puerto Rico, S. Africa, Sweden, and Zambia. Two new US collections invite discoveries in Arizona, Cochise Voting Records 1882–1932, and Arizona, Mohave Voting Records, 1876–1920, plus 500K more Indiana Marriages 1811–1932. Other US collections added records for AZ, CA, HI, ID, IN, IA, MS, NC, PA, TX, UT, VA and WA."

How to Search United States Passport Records:

FamilySearch
"Have you ever wondered if your ancestors traveled? If they did, they may have applied for a passport. A passport was not mandatory in the United States for travel outside the country until 1941, except for in short periods during the Civil War and World War I. However, if your ancestor did apply for a passport, the information on the US passport record could be substantial."

Attended My First Virtual Conference: Success!

Kitty Cooper
"I learned much more than usual from my first completely online conference, the 2020 IAJGS conference on Jewish Genealogy. Perhaps because there were fewer distractions: no seat-mates for example"
Editor's Note: The 2021 VGS Annual Seminar will be a virtual conference.
 with Amy Johnson Crow as our guest speaker.

What are "new" records on genealogy websites?

Genealogy's Star
"The large online genealogy database/family tree websites regularly advertise that they have new records for their users to search. What does this really mean? Let me give a few examples."

Pennsylvania Online Historical Newspapers Summary

The Ancestor Hunt
"Pennsylvania is one of the states that has several central state-wide online repositories for searching historical newspapers. Several states use the Library of Congress Chronicling America site as their main online site for searching old newspapers. Pennsylvania does have many online newspapers available on that site. Pennsylvania currently also has its online availability from different websites and they house hundreds of newspapers. Many are free and many require a subscription. Below is a list of where the titles are stored and the link so that you can access them."

Free Online Pennsylvania City Directories:

The Ancestor Hunt
"Links to these free collections are presented initially with statewide collections, followed in alphabetical order by city or county. Generally, the publishing company is included in the reference to the collection, along with the collection title, and the date(s) of the directory:"

Technology:

Does Private or Incognito Mode Make Web Browsing Anonymous?

How-to Geek
"Private is a relative term. This is abundantly clear when it comes to “private browsing”—the setting in a web browser that supposedly allows you to hide your history from others who use the same computer."
Continue reading...

Education:

Top Five Reasons to Cite Your Sources in Your Genealogy:

Ancestral Findings
"Are you citing your sources in your genealogy research? If you are not, you should be. Citing sources may seem like a chore, but there are some very important reasons to make sure you always do it. Here are the five top reasons why you should cite your sources in your genealogy work."
Listen now... 4.27 minutes

Webinars:

How to Use MyHeritage DNA Results to Enhance Your Family Tree:

Legacy Family Tree
"This webinar will demonstrate how MyHeritage's DNA test can help confirm the accuracy of and solve mysteries in your family tree. Michelle will provide her top tips on using MyHeritage's DNA platform and tools and offer practical guidance on the best steps to take to succeed on your DNA journey."
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Michelle Leonard
Learn more or Register for this event...

Slack for Genealogy Projects:

Legacy Family Tree
"Whether you’re a professional genealogist trying to manage multiple clients and projects or just trying to juggle your own personal research, you may need to move beyond your current management tools. Slack is a FREE online collaboration hub (web-based and app) that is used by major corporations as well as non-profit organizations and individuals to manage and improve workflow."
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Thomas MacEntee
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Saturday, July 4, 2020

VGS News & Events: July 5 through July 11, 2020

Practice Social-Distancing
Due to Covid-19, no Rec Center meetings this coming week. Some SIG's are having virtual meetings. Be on the lookout for emails announcing the meetings and how to connect to them.  That list is very fluid. Check the "Coming Events" section of the website as event news becomes available.

 All remaining regular Monthly Meetings for 2020 will be virtual meetings.

Coming Events:
Monday, July 6
RootsMagic Special Interest Group Zoom Meeting
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Online Zoom Webinar
Val Harris Co-Ordinator
"Using List Reports in RootsMagic 7" - Ken Macomber
Contact the Coordinator for a Meeting Link...

Tuesday, July 7
Adoption & Mystery Kin SIG Meeting
9:30 am
Online Webinar
Anne Berg & Marcella Zorn, Co-coordinators
Guest Speaker is Lisa Freeman
Presentation: Lisa will discuss Search Angels: who they are and what they do, how to use the service, free and paid searches, and the materials the Search Angels need from us to begin our search.  She will also give basic and intermediate research tips on using Ancestry to find birth relatives as well as mystery kin. 
Presenter's Bio: Lisa Freeman is a genetic genealogist who works with the nonprofit SearchAngels.org. Lisa specializes in finding the birth parents of adoptees, as well as solving mysteries on family trees. She has approximately 10 years of genealogy experience and five years of genetics experience. Lisa is a wife, a mother of two, and teaches high school math in northern Virginia. 

Wednesday, July 8
Genetic Genealogy SIG Zoom Bonus Meeting
7:00 pm
Online Zoom Meeting
Sherry Bean and Diann LaRosa, coordinators
Topic:  "How 23andMe’s DNA Test Helped Me Unravel a Secret Family"
Dave Johnston, blogger for howtogeek.com will be joining the Genetic SIG for a Special Zoom Meeting.
Description: He will give a short talked related to his article. He then will answer questions.
Read his article HERE...
Contact the coordinator for meeting login information

Friday, July 10
Genetic Genealogy SIG Zoom Meeting
10:00 am to 11:50 am
Online Zoom Meeting
Sherry Bean and Diann LaRosa, coordinators
Topic:  Basic:   "Using Ancestry colored dots" 
Topic:  Advanced:  "Ancestry colored dots using tags and filtering."
Contact the coordinator for login information

Monday, July 13
“Anatomy of a Case Study: Steps Used to Write for Yourself or for Publication” 
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Online Webinar
Please register for the webinar at:

Gen News and Announcements:

Latest News from The Villages Recreation Department.

All recreation sponsored events (Camp Villages, Socials etc.) and Resident Lifestyle Volunteer Groups have been postponed until further notice.  All current openings and activities will remain the same (arts & crafts, fitness clubs, court sports and swimming pools).

580 Free Mid West States Online Historical Newspaper Titles Added:

The Ancestor Hunt
"580 new and updated Free Online Historical Newspaper Links have been added to the Mid West States' free "newspaper link lists": These were all updated in June, 2020, and represent additions from the past 6 months. There is a total of 12,315 historical newspapers available to search for free from the Mid West."
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570 Free Mid Atlantic States Online Photo Archives Available:

The Ancestor Hunt
"An old proverb states that "the eyes are the windows into the soul." A genealogy corollary is that "a photo is a window into the lives of your ancestors."
Continue reading...

French Traditions and Culture:

FamilySearch
"Understanding French culture and traditions can help you better understand your family heritage if you have French ancestors. Discover where you’re from and more about your ancestors with the help of FamilySearch Discoveries."
Continue reading...

Best Genealogy Sites for Irish Research:

Donna Moughty
"I decided to write on what I thought were the Best Genealogy Sites for Irish Research. This will be a continuing series checking out one or two sites each week. If you haven't identified a locality in Ireland, you need to do that before most of these sites will be helpful."
Continue reading...

Celtic Connections Virtual Conference

CO-HOSTED BY: The Irish Genealogical Society International (IGSI)  & The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA)
31 July - 31 August 2020
Cost: $99.00
Learn more here...
Technology:

What’s the Best Way to Back Up My Computer?

How-to Geek
"Everyone loses data at some point in their lives. Your computer’s hard drive could fail tomorrow, ransomware could hold your files hostage, or a software bug could delete your important files. If you’re not regularly backing up your computer, you could lose those files forever."
Continue reading...

Education:

8 Fresh Genealogy Tips for Building Your Family Tree:

Ancestral Findings
"Do you need some new ideas for discovering information on your ancestors? Try these eight fresh tips."
Listen now...  5:07 minutes

Webinars:

Turning Dry Facts Into Exciting Narrative:

Legacy Family Tree
"The literary world condemns most family histories as ‘fact-driven and tedious’ because they are usually little more than prose timelines. Yet the phrase ‘family history’ communicates the three ingredients needed to produce a piece of prose that is interesting to read: ‘family’ (the facts about the family), ‘history’ (the historical context) and ‘story’. This seminar focuses on the first two ingredients and shows how we can weave our facts together in such a way that the reader is keen to keep on reading."
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Carol Baxter
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Saturday, June 27, 2020

VGS News & Events: June 28 through July 4, 2020

4th of July
Practice Social-Distancing
Coming Events:  Due to Covid-19, no Rec Center meetings this coming week. Some SIG's are having virtual meetings. Be on the lookout for emails announcing the meetings and how to connect to them.  That list is very fluid. Check the "Coming Events" section of the website as event news becomes available.
All remaining regular Monthly Meetings for 2020 will be virtual meetings.

Our guest speaker for our 21st Annual All-Day Seminar, 24 Feb 2021, will be Amy Johnson Crow.  More details on that as they become available.
Coming Events:
Thursday, July 2
Eastern European Genealogy SIG Google Meet Meeting
1:00 pm
Google Meet Online Meeting
Contact the coordinator for access codes...

Gen News and Announcements:

New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 22 June 2020

FamilySearch
"FamilySearch added 2.3M Find A Grave indexed records this week, and significant additions were also made to England, New York, Peru, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah collections. See the table below for the full list of this week's historical records updates."
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Can Your Family Tree Pass the 5 Step “Proof” Test?

Family History Daily
"The Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) helps genealogists sort out, verify, and document facts through simple, straightforward guidance."
Continue reading...

The Powerful Genealogy Hints Tool You’ve Probably Never Used:

Family History Daily
"The MyHeritage Discoveries engine, as it is called, does a brilliant job of connecting researchers with new records in a way that will actually help you grow your tree"
Continue reading...

Y DNA: Step-by-Step Big Y Analysis:

DNAeXplained
"Many males take the Big Y-700 test offered by FamilyTreeDNA, so named because testers receive the most granular haplogroup SNP results in addition to 700+ included STR marker results. If you’re not familiar with those terms, you might enjoy the article, STRs vs SNPs, Multiple DNA Personalities."
Continue reading...

455 Free Mid Atlantic States Online Historical Newspaper Titles Added:

The Ancestor Hunt
"455 new and updated Free Historical Newspaper Links have been added to the Mid-Atlantic States' free "newspaper link lists": These were all updated in June, 2020, and represent additions from the past 6 months. For all 8 states, the total number of links is 5,967.  Just click on your chosen state below and the links to newspaper titles from that state will appear."
Continue reading...

Technology:

How to Use Multiple Email Signatures in Gmail:

How-to Geek
"An email signature is an important way to quickly add a personalized touch to the end of every email you send. But different types of emails call for different signatures. Set up several signatures in your Gmail for work, friends, and family."
Continue reading...

Education:

Why Citing Sources is Crucial in Genealogy and How to Do it Right:

Ancestral Findings
"As a beginning genealogist, you may not give much thought to citing your sources in your research. However, it is a vitally important part of any serious type of genealogical pursuit. Citing sources serves a variety of purposes. Most importantly, it lets you know where you found your information."
Listen now... 6.31 minutes

Webinars:

The 1939 Register for Family Historians:

Legacy Family Tree
"Following on from the declaration of War, on September 29th 1939, the details of the population of Great Britain and Northern Ireland were recorded and identity cards were issued. Findmypast has now published the registers for England and Wales. This talk will look at searching the 1939 Register and what to do with the information you find."
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Fiona Brooker
Learn more or Register for this event...

Finding a Father for Molly - Using DNA:

Legacy Family Tree
"Oral tradition told the story; DNA identified the father. The case study illustrates using matches on Ancestry and GEDmatch to narrow the number of candidates, developing and implementing a targeted testing plan, hypothesis development and using documentary evidence to support the conclusion---while complying with genetic standards. The use of the X-match, not often employed is utilized as well. It’s a simple case to illustrate basic principles without jargon"
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Jill Morelli, CG
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Saturday, May 16, 2020

VGS News & Events: May 17 through May 23, 2020

Practice Social-Distancing
Coming Events:  Due to Covid-19, no Rec Center meetings in May. Some SIG's are having virtual meetings. Be on the lookout for emails announcing the meetings and how to connect to them or go to "Coming Events" for  more details.  These are the meetings scheduled for May as of this posting.

Tuesday, May 19
Mid-Atlantic States SIG Meeting
10:00 am
Via Online Webinar
Karen Pickelsimer, Coordinator.
Presentation: "Digging Deeper into FamilySearch"
Presenter: Annette Burke Lyttle
Please register for the webinar HERE... 
Note: Date Change

Tuesday, May 19
Family Tree Maker SIG Meeting
1:00 pm
Via Online Webinar
John DeAngelo, Coordinator
Presentation: "Setting Up Family Tree Maker for the New User"
Description: Have you recently purchased Family Tree Maker and don't know where to begin? Or, have you been using Ancestry.com for your research and want to download your tree into Family Tree Maker? Learn these and other ways to access your data using Family Tree Maker.  We will also cover the correct methods to add your names, dates and places into your software.
Please register for the webinar HERE...

Wednesday, May 27
VGS General Monthly Meeting  (Monthly Meeting)
10:00 am
Via Online Webinar
Presenter: Drew Smith
Topic: “Your Ancestor’s Fan Club: Using Cluster Research to Get Past Brick Walls”
Description: Our ancestors were each surrounded by family, associates, and neighbors. By researching them, we discover additional records pointing to our own ancestors.
Please register for the webinar HERE...

Have you missed any of our past meetings? There are currently 9 presentations available and three more will be added soon, see above.  The presentation and handouts, if available, can be found on our website under "Members Only." Once logged in, click on Webinars & Meetings."

Gen News and Announcements:

New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 4 May 2020

FamilySearch
"Explore 6 million new, free, historical records from Guatemala, England, Peru, Argentina, DR Congo, Venezuela, Chile, South Africa, Brazil, and American Samoa,  United States obituaries, vital, passenger and voter records were also added from WI, LA, HI, AZ, AR, NJ, CA, NE, NC, RI, MN, UT,  IN, PA, MT, ID, OK, VA, GA, MS and IA. "
Search now... 

New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 11 May 2020

FamilySearch
"FamilySearch added 2.7 million new historical records this week from South Africa, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, England, Ireland, Canada, Hungary, Italy, Czech Republic, Chile, Niue, Puerto Rico and American Samoa.  United States obituary, vital, land, census, naturalization, and passenger lists were added for NY, AZ, GA, MT, LA, HI, ID, WI, CA,NC, MN, OK, OH, UT, MI, MS, NE, RI, VA, AR. PA. NJ, IA, IN, MN and TX."
Search now... 

NY State Historical Newspapers Adds/Updates 41 Titles - May, 2020

The Ancestor Hunt
"The NY State Historic Newspapers site is not as well known as Old Fulton Postcards, but is adding and updating titles at a very rapid rate and has over 10.5 million pages available."
Search now...

4 Types of Land Records That Can Help Solve Genealogy Brick Walls:

Legacy Tree Genealogists
"Land records are some of the most underutilized, yet most useful, records available in genealogy. Often, they are the only records which state a direct relationship between family members. They can also be used to prove relationships indirectly by studying the land laws in force at the time. "
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Production of Flip-Pal scanners discontinued — but some still available in stock

Genealogy à la carte
"Gordon Nutall, the founder and CEO of the portable scanner, Flip-Pal, advised his affiliates a few days ago week that production of the scanner has been stopped."
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Dutch Genealogy News for April 2020:

Dutch Genealogy
"Here is an overview of the new sources, projects, and news about archives that were announced last month."
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Four Quick Tips to Make Your Mitochondrial DNA Results More Useful:

DNAeXplained
"It’s a misperception that mitochondrial DNA is more difficult to use than autosomal DNA. Surnames do change with every generation in your mitochondrial lineage, but they change in autosomal for women too."
Continue reading... 

Technology:

How to Add a Website to Your iPhone or iPad Home Screen:

How-to Geek
"If you find yourself frequently visiting a website or using a web app on your iPhone or iPad, it’s easy to add a shortcut icon directly on your Home screen using Safari that you can quickly tap to launch the site. Here’s how. Like the VGS for example..."
Continue reading... 

Education:

Jewish Surname and Their Meanings:

Ancestral Findings
"Do you have a Jewish surname in your family tree? If so, you will want to know its origin and meaning. Knowing this allows you to know the story of this branch of your family tree. Join me next time on the Ancestral Findings Podcast and I’ll talk about what you need to know about your ancestral Jewish surnames."
Listen now...   8.37 minutes

Webinars:

Discover the Holdings of German Archives:

Legacy Family Tree
"This webinar will explain how to find relevant archives and discover their holdings. It will describe how to navigate detailed online finding aids when available. One need not be fluent in German to do this research. Essential vocabulary and translation tools will be discussed."
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, CG
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Timesaving Apps for Busy Genealogists:

Legacy Family Tree
"So many ancestors; so little time.” If you find yourself repeating this mantra, come learn about the best timesaving apps and tools to help you get a handle on those backed-up research or photo-scanning projects, society meetings and conferences, and never ending “to-do” lists! Session will include a broad review of online tools, as well as apps for Android and iPhone/iPad platforms."
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Lisa Alzo
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

VGS News & Events: April 12 through April 18, 2020

Coming Events:  Due to Covid-19, all April Rec Center meetings have been canceled.

Tuesday, April 14

Preserving Family History SIG Meeting

2:30 pm to 4:20 pm
Via a Live Webinar
Tom Sodeman and Nancy Schultz , Coordinators
Topic: “How to Blog Your Family Stories the Easy Way”
Guest Speaker: VP Annette Burke Lyttle
Description: We will learn how to write and how to blog, including examining different blogging platforms.
Please register for the webinar at:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar

VGS Sponsored Live Webinars for April:

April 22, 2020 at 10:00 Online
Topic: “Overcoming the Dead End Doldrums”
Guest Speaker: Paul Milner, FUGA, MDiv.

Description: "All researchers at some time enter the doldrums and feel they have reached a dead end in tracing a particular line. Learn clear steps to overcome the doldrums and get around the dead end."
About: Paul Milner, a native of northern England is a professional genealogist and international lecturer.
Registration:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2952210017324492300

April 22, 2020 at 11:30 Online
Topic: “Effective Use of GENUKI: England’s Largest Free Genealogy Website”
Guest Speaker: Paul Milner, FUGA, MDiv.

Description: "Learn how to effectively use the largest free website for British Isles research. Understand how the site is organized and to find it’s the many resources tools on the site. Plus see how to find its gems for specific local research"
About: Paul Milner, a native of northern England is a professional genealogist and international lecturer.
Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6663239881952304396


Gen News and Announcements:

Free Family History Webinars for April 2020:

FamilySearch
"Enjoy a free family history webinar in April 2020 through the world famous FamilySearch Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. This month free online classes feature the English Research Seminar: Commemorating St. George's Day on April 23. 2020. It will include five sessions: An Introduction to English Heraldry, Finding Your Way through Penn's Woods, English Probate Records, Non-conformist Church Records and A Researcher's View of Old English life.  Other interesting topics include five European handwriting sessions in Russian. Attend online. No registration is required. See the table of classes below for more details."
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New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 6 April 2020

FamilySearch
"Inspect over 13 million New York Land Records, US Newspaper obituaries, and American Medical Association physician records newly added this week to historical collections at FamilySearch. Find English and Welsh ancestors in the National Index of Wills and Administrations, and family names in church and civil registrations for Brazil, England, Peru, the Netherlands, South Africa, Chili, American Samoa, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and the United States (CA, DC, HI, IA, LA, ME, MI, NE, NC, OH, SC, SD, TX, VA, WI)."
Search now...

NY State Historical Newspapers Adds/Updates 16 Titles:

The Ancestor Hunt
"If you follow this website at all, you know that I from time to time update the free online historical newspapers that are available for you to search. I originally posted the New York Online Historical Newspapers Summary in February, 2014, and have added many updates, the latest in December, 2019.
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What I've Been Doing During The Covid-19's Social Distancing:

MarieB's Genealogy Blog
"So what have I been doing?"
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2020 Census - Oh, Dear!

Genealogy At Heart
"It’s Census Time and here’s my take on the 2020 U.S. Census.
I’m not impressed."
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“Roots Less Traveled”

Ancestry
"A new television series co-produced by Ancestry® to debut on NBC April 4.  We’re excited to announce we have a new television show debuting on NBC which features real people and their personal discoveries!"

Technology:

All Microsoft’s PowerToys for Windows 10, Explained:

How-to Geek
"Microsoft is hard at work on PowerToys for Windows 10. This open-source project adds many powerful features to Windows, from a bulk file renamer to an Alt+Tab alternative that lets you search for windows from your keyboard."
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Education:

Tricks for Finding the Unknown Burial Location of an Ancestor:

Ancestral Findings
"Discovering the burial location of your ancestors is an important part of genealogy. Here are three ways you can discover the hidden burial locations of your ancestors."
Listen now... 5.31 minutes

Webinars:

Jump Start Your MyHeritage Family Tree with Instant Discoveries:

Legacy Family Tree
"Jump start your family tree by learning how to add and evaluate instant discoveries to your MyHeritage family tree. Each Instant Discovery™ is based on MyHeritage’s superior Smart Matching™ technology from other MyHeritage family trees and Record Matching technologies from other family tree collections with automatic elimination of incorrect matches."
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: James Tanner
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Was Great Grandmother Really Native American?

Legacy Family Tree
"Many families have the oral history that an ancestor was Native American. How does a family researcher begin to discover if this is true? What federal, state and tribal records are available?"
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Janice Lovelace, PhD
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