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| Over 400 Members attend the January 2018 Monthly Meeting |
Thursday: February 1, 2018
Eastern European Genealogy SIG Meeting:
1:00 PM in the Daytona Room at the
Sea Breeze Recreation Center
Friday: February 2, 2018
British Genealogy SIG Meeting
9:30 AM in the Courageous Room at
the Lake Miona Recreation Center
Wednesday: February 28, 2018
Our All-Day Annual Seminar
Guest Speaker is John Colletta
Don't wait for the last minute to register.
Download a Registration Packet HERE...
Gen News and Announcements:
DNA Central! A New DNA Resource Launching April 2018!
The Genetic Genealogist"Announcing DNA Central, a new resource for everything DNA! This new subscription-based site will have blog posts about the latest and greatest, how-to content (including a “What Next?” series), short videos (such as the “3-Minute DNA” series), webinars, and forums! We’ll also have monthly giveaways and much more! It’s everything you need to finally understand and apply the results of your DNA testing!"
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New Historic Records on FamilySearch: Week of January 22, 2018:
FamilySearch"Looking for your ancestors? FamilySearch published millions of free records from around the world this week, including Argentina, California, Colombia, Denmark, El Salvador, England, Georgia, Liberia, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Peru, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the United States, Utah, and Venezuela."
Search these new free records HERE...
What's Coming from FamilySearch in 2018:
FamilySearch"FamilySearch is a global leader in fun, online family history services with over 9 million users in 2017. In 2018 FamilySearch will be expanding its free site and services by adding new family discoveries, more online connections, expanded global reach, and millions of new sources to search."
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3 Biggest Mistakes in Genealogy Research:
Amy Johnson Crow"Let's be honest. We all make mistakes in our genealogy, whether it's misreading a document or drawing an incorrect conclusion. But the mistakes in how we actually do our research can lead to bigger brick walls, fewer discoveries, and more frustration. Here are the 3 biggest mistakes in genealogy research."
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MyHeritage Matching Has Improved and DNA Angel News:
Shop the Hound"They said that the changes would provide more accurate DNA Matches; more plentiful matches (about 10x more); fewer false positives; more specific and more accurate relationship estimates; and indications on lower confidence DNA Matches to help focus research efforts."
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Maps of United States Indians by State:
Native Languages"Click on each state for a tribal map and listing of Native American tribes that have lived there."
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Dragging Genealogy Information Out of Your Family:
The In-Depth Genealogist"Many of us will travel to be with our families or host our family members at our homes. Getting our family members to talk to us about genealogy and family history can be a daunting task for some of us. Let's face it, they don't make it easy do they?!"
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The Importance of Wills:
The In-Depth Genealogist"Wills are an incredibly valuable, but often overlooked, source of genealogical information. People often think that their ancestors were not well-off enough to have left a will, and therefore don't look to see if there was one."
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Technology:
6 Cheap Alternatives to Adobe Photoshop:
Review Geek"Adobe Photoshop is easily the industry standard when it comes to graphic and photo editing. We don’t just edit a photo these days, but we ‘photoshop’ it—but ‘shopping things with the real deal isn’t cheap."
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What to Do If Your Smartphone Is Hot:
How-to-Geek"Unlike your computer, your smartphone doesn’t have fans or any other active way to keep itself cool. Instead, to keep them working within acceptable temperatures, smartphone manufacturers count on passive cooling methods and the fact that most people don’t do too many super intensive tasks with their phones."
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Education:
The Different Types of Libraries Used in Genealogical Research, and Their Unique Values:
Ancestral Findings"There are several different types of genealogy research libraries you can use, and they each have their own, unique collections. Here's what you need to know."
Listen now... 8.34 minutes
Webinars:
Understanding DNA Matching Technology:
Legacy Family Tree Webinars"DNA Matching technology is a hot topic in genealogy today. It is an affordable and increasingly reliable method for discovering relatives you never knew you had. DNA Matching technology can indicate possible relationships between you and your DNA Matches, and allow you to learn more from family trees with people who share your DNA. It also allows you to contact those people and collaborate to expand your family history research. In this webinar, you will learn everything you need to know to make the most of DNA Matching technology."
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: MyHeritage Webinars
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Comparing the Genealogy Giants: Ancestry, FamilySearch, FindMyPast and MyHeritage
Legacy Family Tree Webinars"Should you use Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com or MyHeritage.com? Or should you be using more than one site to accomplish your family history goals? Learn how these genealogy giants compare for historical records, online trees, DNA tools and access options. This overview of each site's strengths and weaknesses will help you know which to use now and which to keep in mind when your research interests or budget change."
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Sunny Morton
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