Coming Events:
Wednesday: September 20, 2017
Mid-Atlantic States SIG Meeting
This meeting has been cancelled.
Wednesday: September 20, 2017
Board of Directors Meeting
9:00 a.m. Pinellas Library
9:00 a.m. Pinellas Library
Thursday: September 21, 2017
New England Genealogy SIG Meeting
Noon in the New Smyrna Room
at the Sea Breeze Recreation CenterGen News & Announcements:
21st Annual Central Florida Family History Conference:
You’re invited to the 21st Annual Central Florida Family History Conference on Saturday, November 4th, 2017 from 9am – 4:00pm. We are one of the largest family history conferences on the East Coast of the United States! This regional event brings world-class speakers from all over the country to help you find your family’s history! Our Keynote Speaker this year features Crista Cowan, Corporate Genealogist at Ancestry.com!!Location: Again this year we are proudly holding the conference at OLYMPIA HIGH SCHOOL at 4301 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32835.
Admission: The admission fee is $35.00 per person and includes the conference notebook.
More Information...
Register Online...
Editor's Note: This is always a great conference. I do not have any bus information at this time.
"Discovering unknown relatives is one of the most exciting parts of receiving AncestryDNA test results. Among these newly found relatives are longtime Ancestry subscribers with robust family trees. They may be able to help break down the brick walls in your research, and you may be able to do the same for them. Of course, with this gold mine of information comes the potential for frustration."
Continue reading...
"One of the largest and most sophisticated databases for genealogists is Google: yes, the ubiquitous, much loved and much vilified repository for all information about everything in the world, is actually one of the best genealogical resources."
Continue reading...
"The US Social Security Death Index (or SSDI) is an old favorite among family history researchers, and if you haven’t heard about this record collection I’m going to explain what it is and how it is useful in your family history research."
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"Are you considering exploring your Irish roots for the first time, or want to investigate your family history further but are unsure where to start?
Irish genealogy has somewhat of a reputation for being a disappointing and frustrating pastime for amateur family historians. Stories of people hitting the dreaded brick wall, and that all the records were lost in the 1922 Four Courts fire in Dublin. Indeed many records, but not all, were lost. Some of the lost records include the original returns of the 1831 census and pre 1858 wills (although the indexes are still available). The 1861 to 1891 census returns were destroyed by Government Order."
Continue reading...
Click here to read the other posts in this series on Genealogy in Ireland:
"We just never know how much longer our relatives will be able to share precious memories of their past and their ancestors. It is so important to take advantage of every opportunity to listen to and record our loved ones so their posterity can remember them.
Here are nine tips to make recording interviews an enjoyable activity for you and your family."
Continue reading...
"If you’re researching in New York State, we have some good news for you. Ancestry has just launched a collection of New York State death indexes covering 1880 to 1956. The collection includes more than 5 million names of people who died in New York State. "
Continue reading...
"If you’ve taken a MyHeritage DNA test or uploaded your DNA data to MyHeritage, then you will have received a list of your DNA Matches. The list shows people whose DNA matches yours, the percentage of DNA you share, and your possible relationship. DNA results can imply several possible relationships between you and a DNA Match, such as 3rd – 4th cousin, but now you’d like to understand how you are related to the match. Where do you go from here?"
Continue reading...
Tech:
"Maybe you are like me and your old family photos live a little bit of everywhere. Some photos take home in shoeboxes tucked away in a nearby closet. Others live in dusty albums and in countless zip codes: your baby photos are split between the home where you grew up and a token few reside in your nightstand; your teenage years are caught up in a half-finished scrapbook; and the photo from your grandparent's wedding day has always been in dispute amongst your siblings. Sound familiar?"
Continue reading...
"Are you concerned about security with your iPad? You can lock your iPad by adding a 4-digit passcode, a 6-digit passcode or an alpha-numeric password. Once a passcode is enabled, you will be prompted for it any time you use it. You can also choose whether or not to have access to Notifications or Siri while the iPad is locked."
Continue reading...
Education:
"Do you have ancestors who lived in Europe and you want to find out more about them? Join me on today’s episode, as we consider researching European censuses."
Continue reading...
Upcoming Webinars:
"Even thorough research can miss relevant sources. What are the options when useful information or DNA test results appear after a researcher establishes a conclusion?"
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.
Presenter: Tom Jones, Ph.D, CG, CGL
Learn more or Register for this webinar...
"Wolfram Alpha provides solutions to questions such as “How am I related to my great-grandmother’s niece” or “What was the time of the sunrise on April 1, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois?” Learn how this unique site can expand your genealogy and family history research."
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Thomas MacEntee
Learn more or Register for this webinar...
History will be broadcast LIVE from New York City on Saturday, September 23rd, 11:00 am Eastern. Join Lisa Louise Cooke of Genealogy Gems and DNA expert Diahan Southard along with Beth Forrester of Animoto in this 90-minute webinar. Here’s what you’ll learn:
Click HERE to register - via Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy Gems
Contacting DNA Matches: Get More Responses with these Pro Tips:
AncestryDNA"Discovering unknown relatives is one of the most exciting parts of receiving AncestryDNA test results. Among these newly found relatives are longtime Ancestry subscribers with robust family trees. They may be able to help break down the brick walls in your research, and you may be able to do the same for them. Of course, with this gold mine of information comes the potential for frustration."
Continue reading...
How to Conduct Successful Google Searches:
AncestorCloud"One of the largest and most sophisticated databases for genealogists is Google: yes, the ubiquitous, much loved and much vilified repository for all information about everything in the world, is actually one of the best genealogical resources."
Continue reading...
Using the Social Security Death Index:
AncestorCloud"The US Social Security Death Index (or SSDI) is an old favorite among family history researchers, and if you haven’t heard about this record collection I’m going to explain what it is and how it is useful in your family history research."
Continue reading...
Genealogy in Ireland: Part 1 – Getting Started
Genealogists.com"Are you considering exploring your Irish roots for the first time, or want to investigate your family history further but are unsure where to start?
Irish genealogy has somewhat of a reputation for being a disappointing and frustrating pastime for amateur family historians. Stories of people hitting the dreaded brick wall, and that all the records were lost in the 1922 Four Courts fire in Dublin. Indeed many records, but not all, were lost. Some of the lost records include the original returns of the 1831 census and pre 1858 wills (although the indexes are still available). The 1861 to 1891 census returns were destroyed by Government Order."
Continue reading...
Click here to read the other posts in this series on Genealogy in Ireland:
- Part 2 – Organization of Parish Records in Ireland
- Part 3 – Researching your Irish Methodist Roots
- Part 4 – Civil Registration of Births, Marriages and Deaths in Ireland
- Part 5 – Getting the Most out of the 1901 and 1911 Census of Ireland
- Part 6 – 10 Tips for Your Irish Family History Holiday
Preserve Your Legacy: 9 Tips for Interviewing Relatives
FamilySearch"We just never know how much longer our relatives will be able to share precious memories of their past and their ancestors. It is so important to take advantage of every opportunity to listen to and record our loved ones so their posterity can remember them.
Here are nine tips to make recording interviews an enjoyable activity for you and your family."
Continue reading...
New! New York Death Index, 1880-1956:
Ancestry"If you’re researching in New York State, we have some good news for you. Ancestry has just launched a collection of New York State death indexes covering 1880 to 1956. The collection includes more than 5 million names of people who died in New York State. "
Continue reading...
Introducing the DNA Match Review Page:
MyHeritage"If you’ve taken a MyHeritage DNA test or uploaded your DNA data to MyHeritage, then you will have received a list of your DNA Matches. The list shows people whose DNA matches yours, the percentage of DNA you share, and your possible relationship. DNA results can imply several possible relationships between you and a DNA Match, such as 3rd – 4th cousin, but now you’d like to understand how you are related to the match. Where do you go from here?"
Continue reading...
Tech:
Old Photo, New Life: A Practical Guide to Scanning Old Photos:
Artifact Uprising"Maybe you are like me and your old family photos live a little bit of everywhere. Some photos take home in shoeboxes tucked away in a nearby closet. Others live in dusty albums and in countless zip codes: your baby photos are split between the home where you grew up and a token few reside in your nightstand; your teenage years are caught up in a half-finished scrapbook; and the photo from your grandparent's wedding day has always been in dispute amongst your siblings. Sound familiar?"
Continue reading...
How to Lock the iPad With a Passcode or Password:
Lifewire"Are you concerned about security with your iPad? You can lock your iPad by adding a 4-digit passcode, a 6-digit passcode or an alpha-numeric password. Once a passcode is enabled, you will be prompted for it any time you use it. You can also choose whether or not to have access to Notifications or Siri while the iPad is locked."
Continue reading...
Education:
European Censuses:
Ancestral Findings"Do you have ancestors who lived in Europe and you want to find out more about them? Join me on today’s episode, as we consider researching European censuses."
Continue reading...
Upcoming Webinars:
When Does Newfound Evidence Overturn a Proved Conclusion?
Legacy Family Tree Webinars"Even thorough research can miss relevant sources. What are the options when useful information or DNA test results appear after a researcher establishes a conclusion?"
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.
Presenter: Tom Jones, Ph.D, CG, CGL
Learn more or Register for this webinar...
WolframAlpha for Genealogists:
Legacy Family Tree Webinars"Wolfram Alpha provides solutions to questions such as “How am I related to my great-grandmother’s niece” or “What was the time of the sunrise on April 1, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois?” Learn how this unique site can expand your genealogy and family history research."
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Thomas MacEntee
Learn more or Register for this webinar...
FREE DNA WEBINAR! Reveal Your Unique Story through DNA and Family:
Lisa Louise CookHistory will be broadcast LIVE from New York City on Saturday, September 23rd, 11:00 am Eastern. Join Lisa Louise Cooke of Genealogy Gems and DNA expert Diahan Southard along with Beth Forrester of Animoto in this 90-minute webinar. Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Your DNA Guide will dispel the myth that there’s just on DNA test. There are more options, and possible outcomes, than you might think! Diahan will walk you through the choices.
- Creative ideas for filling in the gaps in your family’s story. Lisa will who you online tools for you that go well beyond names and dates. Then we’ll expand your story in unexpected ways by finding DNA connections.
- Share the story you’ve uncovered through awesome video. Lisa & Beth will show you how easy it is to tell your story like a pro!
Click HERE to register - via Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy Gems
