Genealogy is emerging, growing, thriving. So why do we hear rumors of the impending death of the local genealogical society? Is it “revise or demise” for these once-vital pillars of family history research? And what is the GEG’s obligation to local organizations? …
The Genealogical Society: Revise or Demise?Read More »
The Genealogical Society: Revise or Demise? Read More »
You need to capture a single face out of that family reunion scan. Or perhaps you want to clip one newspaper article out of an entire page online. Maybe your clip needs to be an odd shape, or you want to draw a circle around one element. We find treasures online constantly and need to save what matters. The Windows Snipping Tool offers a simple, efficient way to do this. And it’s free.
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The Windows Snipping Tool: smart screen captures for freeRead More »
The Windows Snipping Tool: smart screen captures for free Read More »
In this first post evaluating our shared Desktop Dilemma, I look at first impressions. Which of the Big Three genealogy desktop software packages has dressed for success — Family Tree Maker, Legacy Family Tree, or RootsMagic? And does it matter?
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First impressions: the Desktop Dilemma seriesRead More »
First impressions: the Desktop Dilemma series Read More »
I am starting my family tree over. If I want to do it right this time, I must have the right tools. What genealogy desktop software can best support decades of intricate research and documentation? RootsMagic™? Family Tree Maker®? Legacy® Family Tree? I will begin to examine the “Big Three” products, feature by feature, until the best path becomes clear. And I encourage group participation.
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The genealogy desktop software dilemma: Family Tree Maker, Legacy, or RootsMagic?Read More »
The genealogy desktop software dilemma: Family Tree Maker, Legacy, or RootsMagic? Read More »
It’s clearly a junior-senior kinship, right? Only two Tom Whatsits in the whole county–Tom Whatsit Sr. and Tom Whatsit Jr. You have moved up another branch in the family tree, right? Not so fast. . . .
…Junior, senior, and the perils of assuming they’re kinRead More »
Junior, senior, and the perils of assuming they’re kin Read More »
The classroom buzzed this morning as we turned in our class projects and absorbed a few more hours of vital education. Earning our certificates of completion, we departed eager to practice what we’ve learned. Proudly, we are at last qualified for the coveted Advanced Methodology course. Hopefully many of us will meet again there next July. (This diary began at Sunday’s Orientation.)
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Techniques, archives & graduation: IGHR Friday (6 of 6)Read More »
Techniques, archives & graduation: IGHR Friday (6 of 6) Read More »
Thursday at IGHR, we learned to get smart about finding clues in newspapers. We examined the acquisition of lands and the federal, state, and local records that emerged. We explored wills, the intestate, and the path through probate — a path to some of genealogy’s most valuable gems. (This diary began at Sunday’s Orientation.)
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Newspapers, land, and courts: IGHR Thursday (5 of 6)Read More »
Newspapers, land, and courts: IGHR Thursday (5 of 6) Read More »
Wednesday at IGHR brought a breadth of instruction. The intricacies of tax records, creative substitutes for the “vital records,” the layers of military records, and that question that plagues all GEGs: what is “reasonably exhaustive” research? (This diary began at Sunday’s Orientation.)
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Death, taxes & the “reasonably exhaustive” standard: IGHR Wednesday (4 of 6)Read More »
Death, taxes & the “reasonably exhaustive” standard: IGHR Wednesday (4 of 6) Read More »
The GEGs of IGHR Course 2 became very animated and inquisitive as two of genealogy’s most respected thinkers gave today’s lectures. John Philip Colletta taught us about ship travel and naturalization records. Blaine Bettinger took up the question of DNA in genealogical research. We had questions and more questions. (This diary began at Sunday’s Orientation.)
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Immigration, naturalization, and genetic genealogy: IGHR Tuesday (3 of 6)Read More »
Immigration, naturalization, and genetic genealogy: IGHR Tuesday (3 of 6) Read More »
Today we gathered for the intermediate course at IGHR 2016 — a genuine GEG fest. A room full of people who want to do genealogy right. Our lectures included genealogy’s essential skills, power search techniques, and the now-universal FAN concept — or “cluster research.” (This diary began at Sunday’s Orientation.) …
Genealogy skills to FAN clusters: IGHR Monday (2 of 6)Read More »
Genealogy skills to FAN clusters: IGHR Monday (2 of 6) Read More »
