Upcoming Events
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Wednesdae, 19-Nov-08, Irishpat will host the Genealogy Trivia. It will begin at 9:30 pm EST in the GEN Trivia Room.
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Thursdae, 20-Nov-08, GENTREK will present "Wholly-Genes Genealogy Cruise, 2008, part 3," by Dae Powell. A review of what it was like on the Caribbean Cruise organized by Bob Velke and crew. We'll cover the ports, the food, the entertainment and the GENEALOGY discussed! Dae will tell all in the Genealogy Lookup Forum Chatroom: GENTREK from 10pm-11pm EST.
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Thursday, 20-Nov-08, "Vital Signs: using obits, newspapers, funeral records, cemetery records and more" with hosts GLF-CARI & GLF-RITA. Continuing LAND RECORDS in this week's presentation and discussion. It all happens at 9 pm EST in the Ancestral Room.
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Fridae, 21-Nov-08, GENTREK will present "Wholly-Genes Genealogy Cruise, 2008, part 3," by Dae Powell. A review of what it was like on the Caribbean Cruise organized by Bob Velke and crew. We'll cover the ports, the food, the entertainment and the GENEALOGY discussed! Dae will tell all at 4 pm EST, or 9 pm British, in the AOL Genealogy Chatroom—UK.
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Fridae, 21-Nov-08, GLF-Wohlford and GLF-Debbie explore the world of paranormal activity in our lives, our ancestors' lives and in our research. They may talk about ghosts, psychic phenomenon in research, or beliefs of our ancestors—whatever interests you. They even have some Reiki Masters who can discuss energy sources and ancestral guides and their influence on research. Hope to see you 9pm-10pm EST in the StateRoom.
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Saturdae, 22-Nov-08, Happy Dae and Fancy Jayne will be in Mugs & Hugs, Saturdae edition. These are friendly chats, where any topic may come up—even genealogy. And you don't have to remain the entire hour. <grin> Each Saturdae, from 9am-10am EST in AOL chatroom Ancestral Digs.
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Saturdae, 22-Nov-08, UK Genealogy Chat Room, dedicates the evenings of Wednesdays and Saturdays as Search Only days for anyone wishing to discover their Ancestors. If you are interested in discovering your Roots, please join us. Regulars in the room are also willing to do searches on any other days — just ask when you enter the room. Join us at 4 pm EST, or 9 pm British, in the AOL Genealogy Chatroom—UK.
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Saturdae, 22-Nov-08, GLF-LIN hosts her new chat, Notable Kin. You'll find her in the Ancestral Room at 8:00 pm EST in the GEN Trivia Room.
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Saturdae, 22-Nov-08, JTCfrogger will host the Genealogy Trivia. It will begin at 9:30 pm EST in the GEN Trivia Room.
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Mondae, 24-Nov-08, GENTREK will present "Wholly-Genes Genealogy Cruise, 2008, part 3," by Dae Powell. Dae tells the rest of the story about the Wholly-Genes voyage. A review of what it was like on the Caribbean Cruise organized by Bob Velke and crew. We'll cover the ports, the food, the entertainment and the GENEALOGY discussed! Come chat at 9 pm EST in the AOL Genealogy Chatroom.
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Tuesday, 25-Nov-08, GLF-GEORGE will hold the New England States chat starting at 8pm EST. This chat will be held in the StateRoom. George discusses researching in New England, with emphasis on Maine and New Hampshire. He also has resources in Massachusetts, since he resides in its western part. And he has full membership at NEHGS, along with ANCESTRY.COM and GENEALOGY.COM. Take advantage of these New England States chats.
Tip o' the Dae
Jewish Historical Records
Ancestry.com has introduced the world’s largest online collection of Jewish family history records. To do so, Ancestry.com has partnered with two leading organizations dedicated to preserving Jewish heritage—JewishGen, an affiliate of the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial in New York City to the Holocaust that maintains the world’s premier Jewish genealogy website, and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), an overseas humanitarian aid organization which provides relief for Jews in more than 70 countries. These partnerships will make millions of important Jewish historical documents available on Ancestry.com, many of which are now online for the first time and searchable for FREE. These unique records—photographs, immigration records, Holocaust records and memorials, now can be searched in addition to other records already accessible on Ancestry.com, now with more than 26 million Jewish records.
Remember everything.
Evernote enables you to easily capture information in any environment using any device or platform you find most convenient, and makes the information accessible and searchable at any time, from anywhere. It can be used online or on your desktop. Registration is free so give it a try. You may even want their upgrade service/product.
Entering Location Data
Record BOTH the original document's name AND the modern name. Put the modern name in parentheses. For example, Constantinople, Turkey (Istanbul, Turkey). This will help you later (and any other researchers looking at your file) to determine jurisdictional authority and find other supporting documentation (maybe).
Live Roots
In their own words: Live Roots is an information resource that assists you with locating genealogical data, regardless of where it may be stored. Genealogists use Live Roots to find vital records and original publications, share opinions about online repositories and learn more about tools available to simplify their research projects. The concept behind Live Roots was to build a single resource that bridges the gaps between independent genealogy web sites, large commercial ancestry repositories and many other printed family history materials yet to be digitized and published on the World Wide Web.
Live Roots extends beyond the typical bounds of a traditional search engine or link directory by facilitating access to offline records and publications through partnerships with amateur and professional researchers who either own copies or are geographically closer to the libraries and archives that do.
Google Your Family Tree
FamilyLink.com, Inc. announced October 10th the availability of Google Your Family Tree, a new book that teaches family historians how to use the power Google most effectively. Written by Daniel M. Lynch, the book received an enthusiastic reception in Philadelphia last month when it was presented at the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) annual conference. Pre-orders have been selling rapidly, and it should ship around October 21st. The book is 352 pages and sells for $35 (USD). To learn more, or to reserve your copy, go to www.GoogleYourFamilyTree.com.
The Big Picture
The Big Picture, which is from boston.com, is amazing. They've started posting photo essays every two or three days, but they're 600-pixel wide, huge images. They did one for the Olympics, they did one for earthquakes ... they're amazing. Huge, gorgeous images every two or three days. Put it on your RSS reader. I use them for Windows Wallpaper.
Easy Genogram & Ecomap Software
SmartDraw draws charts for you. Simply input your information, and SmartDraw does the rest, aligning everything automatically and applying design themes for professional-quality results every time. Their genogram software is fast and easy. Download and try it free at SmartDraw.
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"Moods"
by Juanita Hamel, 1919
If there weren't changes of weather—storms, clouds and sunshine, with the innumerable variations of temperature from torrid heat to frigid cold—the world would be woefully monotonous, wouldn't it? And if there weren't transitions of temperament— SHE has as many moods as the weather, as many changes as those with which old earth forever presents a new face to those who love to study her. WHICH shall SHE put on—what one shall she don for HIM today? Sometimes it's very perplexing.
