VGS Latest News and Tips: 22 June 2017

Gen News:

The 800-Year-Old Body Found In A Norwegian Well Supports Accuracy Of Sverris Saga:

Ancient Origins
"Over seven decades ago, an ancient skeleton was found in a well in Sverresborg, a medieval fortification located in Bergen, Norway. But World War II put an end to the excavations and the body was reburied and largely forgotten. Seventy years later..."
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Reconnect with your Roots this Summer:

Ancestry
"Here are our best tips for planning and enjoying a road trip that reconnects you with your roots. Choose the ones that make the most sense for your family, and get started planning your own trip soon."
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Registration Deadline for 2017 International Germanic Genealogy Conference is July 1, 2017

Dates: July 28 - 30, 2017
Location: Minneapolis Marriott Northwest
7025 Northland Drive North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
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Conference Website...

Latest Update: Family Tree Maker 2017

Software MacKiev
UPDATE - JUNE 21
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Tech:

Do I Own a Photo If I’m In It?

How-to-Geek
"There are a lot of misconceptions out there about who is able to do what with photographs. One of the most pervasive ideas is that because you’re in a photo you own it, have “joint copyright”, or our in some other way entitled to use it. To some degree it makes sense: that’s your face in the picture, but sadly it’s just not how things work. So let’s answer the question properly: do you own a photo if you’re in it?"
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How to Disable OneDrive and Remove It From File Explorer on Windows 10:

How-to-Geek
"Windows 10 includes OneDrive, but if you’d rather not see it, there are several ways to disable OneDrive and remove it from File Explorer on Windows 10."
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Editor's Comment: One Drive is one of my cloud storage locations for all my genealogy data. It is also used when I want to see my genealogy data on a laptop, iPad or my iPhone.

Education:

Why Oral Histories Are So Crucial to Good Genealogy, Part 1

Ancestral Findings
"Oral histories are a crucial part of good genealogy research. Whether you're conducting them or reading them, they provide invaluable information. Here's why."
Listen now...  6.02 minutes

Webinar Reminder:

Today: “A Genealogist’s Tour of the Nation’s Capital” with Shannon Combs-Bennett on Thursday, 22 June 2017, at 8 p.m. Eastern.

Shannon is a staff genealogist for the Colonial Dames 17^th Century and the author of A Genealogist’s Guide to the Washington, DC Area.

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VGS Latest News & Tips: 22 June 2016

Today: Wednesday: June 22, 2016

Summer Series Workshop
10:00 AM in the Atlanta Room in the Savannah Center

Webinar: "How to Tame Your Inner Packrat!"

Follow Vice President Joe Biden as He Walks in the Footsteps of His Irish Ancestors:
Ancestry
"We’re incredibly proud to announce that Ancestry is chronicling Vice President of the United States Joe Biden’s trip to his family’s ancestral home, Ireland. Over the next six days, we invite you to join us in following the Vice President and his family on this journey. We also invite you to ask Biden questions about his family history as he will be responding to them throughout his trip there."
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9 Tips for Traveling to Find Your Ancestors: 
MD Magazine
"To make the most of your journey abroad, do your research well ahead of time. Start now to plan your heritage travel for next summer. Here are some tips to make the most of your trip."
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Ancestry Adds Niagara Falls Honeymoon And Visitor Registries:
Genealogy a la carte
"In time for wedding season, Ancestry has launched Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, Honeymoon and Visitor Registries, 1949-2011. The index for this collection is available for free, without subscription. The scanned images, however, will remain behind the paywall."
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FamilySearch New and Updated Collections - June 1-15, 2016
The Ancestor Hunter
"FamilySearch continues to add or update their records collections at a fast pace for us to search.
For the period of June 1-15, 2016,  the added/updated collections are:​"
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How to Change the Location of Internet Explorer’s Download Folder:
How-to-Geek
"By default, when you download something using Internet Explorer, it gets saved the main Downloads folder for your user account. If you’d rather save your files somewhere else, you can change the default save folder. Here’s how to do it."
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FamilySearch Will Be Down This Coming Monday:
The FamilySearch website will be undergoing a technical upgrade Monday, June 27th, 2016 starting at 12 midnight MDT, and may be down for up to 24 hours as they test the system. This is a major upgrade to the FamilySearch System. Hopefully they will not run into any technical issues.

This Day In History: 22 June
1772: Slavery is outlawed in England.
1876: General Alfred Terry sends Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer to the Rosebud and Little Bighorn rivers to search for Indian villages.
1942: A Japanese submarine shells Fort Stevens at the mouth of the Columbia River.
1930 Birthday: A son is born to Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh.

State Timelines:
Even though it is hard to tell what made people move or disappear, these are just a few possibilities.
Maine:
1623: Saco Bay settled.
1624: Kittery settled.
1628: Brusnwick (Pejepscot) settled.

VGS Latest News & Tips: 2 Jul 2015

Legacy Genealogy Cruise - We're Back!
LegacyFamilyTree
"We have returned from our 12th annual Legacy Genealogy Cruise and had the time of our lives! We sailed on board the largest cruise ship in the world, Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas."
This story may give you an idea for a genealogy cruise for next year.
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Got Irish Ancestors? Your genealogical gold mine is almost here...
LegacyFamilyTree
"If you are researching an Irish ancestor, be sure to clear your appointments for July 8, 2015. That is the anticipated date of the release of the digitization of the entire collection of Catholic parish registers held by the National Library of Ireland. More than 390,000 digital images of these records will be online and available for free."
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Apply now for the AncestryK12 Grant:
Ancestry.com
"AncestryK12 is pleased to offer grants providing one year of access to Ancestry Institution (U.S. content), Fold3, and Newspapers.com to selected classrooms and schools. Teachers, school administrators, and district officials may apply to receive access to these amazing services for an entire year."
Maybe some of our members who are retired teachers may want to notify their school districts about this grant.
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Virginia Vital Records Are Here!
Ancestry Anne (A re-visit)
"Do you have Virginia ancestors?  Wouldn’t it be great if you could have access to Birth, Marriage, Death and Divorce certificates? Can you imagine the goodies that you might find in there? Parents names and birth places, birth, marriage, and death dates and places, possible other relatives, burial places."
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Humorous Observations about Excited Genealogists:
Mary's Musings:
"As fellow genealogists you know how excited we get doing genealogy, so perhaps you will relate to these humorous musings. If you think of more, please let me know – as one thing I’ve learned about family historians, we all love a good laugh!"
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This Day In History:
1962: The first Walmart store opens for business in Rogers, Arkansas.
1937: Amelia Earhart and Navigator Fred Noonan are last heard from over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to make the first round-the-world flight.
1777: Vermont becomes the first American territory to abolish slavery.

VGS Latest News & Tips: 1 Jul 2015

5 Reasons Everyone Should Visit Their Ancestral Town in Italy:
OriginsItaly
"A visit to your ancestral town in Italy will change your life. Nowhere else will you feel a more familiar sense of deep connection than at the epicenter of your Italian roots—your ancestral town."
These 5 reasons are valid for just about any country your ancestors may have originated from.
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Win a free AncestryDNA kit:
GeneaBloggers
Enter the AncestryDNA Contest at GeneaBloggers this week and you could win a free Ancestry DNA Kit valued at $99 USD!
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1.9m Brand New Historic Crime Records, Only Available On Findmypast:
FindMyPast
"Were your ancestors in trouble with the law? Now’s the time to find out, as it’s Crime, and Punishment month at Findmypast, and we’re excited to announce the addition of 1.9 million historic criminal records, spanning 1779-1936, which are available online for the first time, only on Findmypast."
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The Story of the Irish Land Wars:
Irish Central
"With the Great Hunger in the 1840s and high land rents, Irish tenant farmers didn’t have an easy life in the 19th century. This is one of the reasons behind the large numbers of Irish families who decided to emigrate to the United States. "
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Read All About It: Five Newspaper Databases to Help your Research:
Mocavo
"Newspapers are a valuable resource for genealogists. They, of course, provide acess to marriage records, birth announcements, and obituaries. But beyond that, newspapers can provide information about your ancestors’ social activities. "
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This Day In History:
1966: The first color television transmission in Canada takes place from Toronto.
1963: ZIP Codes are introduced for the United States Postal Service
1863: The Battle of Gettysburg begins

VGS Latest News & Tips: 25 Jun 2015

Planning a Cemetery Visit? Important Dos and Don'ts to Read Before You Go
Family History Daily
"Do you have a packing list for your cemetery jaunts? Don’t forget the usual: drinking water, sunscreen, hat and gloves, bug spray, hand wipes, camera…. Here are some more unusual household ideas to consider adding to that list:"
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Genealogy 101: Genealogical Assumptions:

Colonial Roots

"Assuming William Jr. was the son of William Sr.

The usage of junior and senior prior to the 1900s did not necessarily mean the two men (or women) were parent and child. The terms were used to denote two men of the same name in the same area during the same time frame."

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Need Extra Income? Consider Becoming a Courthouse Researcher.

Dick Eastman: egon.com

"The Christian Science Monitor has an interesting article that will appeal to genealogists looking for some extra income."

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This Day In History:

1950: Armed forces from communist North Korea smash into South Korea, setting off the Korean War.
1876: General George A. Custer, leading 250 men, attacked an encampment of Sioux Indians near Little Bighorn River in Montana. Custer and his men were then attacked by 2000-4000 Indian braves. Only one scout and a single horse survived 'Custer's Last Stand' on the Little Bighorn Battlefield. News of the humiliating defeat infuriated Americans and led to all out war. Within a year, the Sioux Indians were a broken and defeated nation.
1638: Lunar eclipse is 1st astronomical event recorded in the American Colonies