Genealogists are no different than any other computer user who wants to store photos or scanned images on their computer system, but they may have a greater need to specifically identify the images.
Fortunately, there are dozens of programs, some of which are free, that
can help organize images. One issue that arises immediately is the need
to maintain image associations. As one commentator wrote recently, she
had an old picture album…
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Google eBooks -- is this the beginning of the end for libraries?
As you can see from this short video, Google eBooks are device
independent. As they say in the movie, "Access all your ebooks
wirelessly, no matter where you go. Google eBooks stores your library
in the digital cloud, so you can read all of your favorite books using
just about any device with an Internet connection. Google eBooks is
compatible with Android phones, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, web browsers
and many supported eReaders. Whenever you open one of… Continue
Added by James Tanner on December 6, 2010 at 6:33pm — 1 Comment
Google eBooks -- is this the beginning of the end for libraries?
As you can see from this short video, Google eBooks are device
independent. As they say in the movie, "Access all your ebooks
wirelessly, no matter where you go. Google eBooks stores your library
in the digital cloud, so you can read all of your favorite books using
just about any device with an Internet connection. Google eBooks is
compatible with Android phones, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, web browsers
and many supported eReaders. Whenever you open one of… Continue
Added by James Tanner on December 6, 2010 at 6:33pm — No Comments
Genealogy - art or science or a mixture of both? Or neither?
After I thought about the relationship of genealogy as a discipline to
either art or science, I decided to look online and see what was there.
To my surprise (not really) it turns out that the subject is not widely
discussed. I did find one Blog post on the subject called "Genealogy is an Art"
from the year 2000. Right out of the chute, I must say that I disagree
with this Blogger's assessment.… Continue
either art or science, I decided to look online and see what was there.
To my surprise (not really) it turns out that the subject is not widely
discussed. I did find one Blog post on the subject called "Genealogy is an Art"
from the year 2000. Right out of the chute, I must say that I disagree
with this Blogger's assessment.… Continue
Added by James Tanner on December 4, 2010 at 10:20pm — No Comments
Baseball and Genealogy Research
Red Sox outfielder, Dom DiMaggio (brother to the more famous Joe DiMaggio), and current San Francisco Giant closer Brian Wilson both resided in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Brian Wilson, “The Bearded One” is well known recently for his popularity…
ContinueAdded by Heather Wilkinson Rojo on December 4, 2010 at 9:54pm — No Comments
How Do You Process Your Memories?
One of my clients recently gave me a cookbook as a gift, “Eat Like There’s No Tomorrow” written by Hans Rueffert, a friend of hers who is suffering from gastric cancer. Aside from the recipes, the book is about Rueffert’s own journey through dealing with his cancer and learning how to improve his nutrition which brought him into a whole new world of appreciating the purity of food in it’s simpler forms,… Continue
Added by Stefani Twyford on December 2, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments
Where in the cyberworld have I been today?
Added by Aussiemandas on December 1, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments
Kinirons/Kenirons & variations Ireland
Looking for links to parents and family of Richard Kenirons b 1815 Roscrea, Co Tipperary, married Kate Tierney in 1837, three children known John, Thomas & Margaret. Any help appreciated. Liam Keilthy
Added by Liam Keilthy on November 28, 2010 at 4:18am — 1 Comment
Cahalane/Coholane from Shreelane West Cork
Looking for
(a) Helena Cahalane b 1888 in Cloonkeen, went to Boston 1910, may have returned to Cork 1913 and otherwise missing. Her parents were John and Helena.
(b) Mary Cahalane b 1856, married Patrick Donoghue/O'Donoghue in 1877, 3 children know Margaret, Michael & John born between 1878 and 1887 no further contact.
Any help appreciated. Laim Keilthy
Added by Liam Keilthy on November 28, 2010 at 4:12am — No Comments
What's in a name?
Genealogists' stock in trade are names, dates and places. I have been
thinking about names. My name "James" happens to be the number one most common name in the U.S. (according to some sources). John, Robert, Michael and William round out the top five. The top five for women are Mary, Patricia, Linda, Barbara and Elizabeth in that order. Now, we aren't talking here about popular… Continue
thinking about names. My name "James" happens to be the number one most common name in the U.S. (according to some sources). John, Robert, Michael and William round out the top five. The top five for women are Mary, Patricia, Linda, Barbara and Elizabeth in that order. Now, we aren't talking here about popular… Continue
Added by James Tanner on November 27, 2010 at 6:45pm — No Comments
Ancestors in News Clippings
21 February 1873, Cape Ann Advertiser "On Friday afternoon, as one of the workmen in the shipyard of A. O. Burnham was hoisting the bow hasping, it got the best of him and fell striking Mr. Gilman P. Allen (about 63 years old) a glancing blow on the shoulder and head, and knocking him down. Fortunately no bones were broken, but it was a…
ContinueAdded by Heather Wilkinson Rojo on November 26, 2010 at 5:37pm — 1 Comment
Genealogy - An Elevating Exercise
What started as an hobby sparked by a cousin of mine, I soon realised
1) How enthusiastic some people were to document their relatives
2) How shallow is some peoples' knowledge of their relations ...does not go beyond father / first cousin
3) How valuable is the contribution by the elderly which otherwise would be lost for posterity
It gave me immense pleasure, when relatives started appreciating the efforts when the tree as it grew…
ContinueAdded by ABS Kumar on November 25, 2010 at 8:08pm — No Comments
DNA Genealogy
I've recently had my dna tested with "FamilyTreeDNA" on the web. I'm fairly new to dna research and am slowly attempting to understand it all. I have numerous matches and have made contact with several of my matches to get a better understanding of how we connect. As time goes on and the price of these tests come down I think that more and more genealogist will use this new technology.
Added by Mark William Parsons on November 24, 2010 at 11:59am — No Comments
Ted Grant And The Art of Observation – Video Biography and APH Speaker
Growing up and living in the United States, I had never heard of Ted Grant or been exposed to his photojournalism, so I was not really sure who this keynote speaker was at the Association of Personal Historians 2010 Conference in Victoria BC earlier this month. For some reason, his name kept conjuring up the news anchor on the Mary Tyler Moore Show. ( Then I found out I had been confusing the editor, Lou Grant and the anchor Ted Knight and created my own…
ContinueAdded by Stefani Twyford on November 24, 2010 at 11:46am — No Comments
Moving towards a Cartesian Genealogy
René Descartes in his influential book Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting the Reason, and Seeking Truth in the Sciences, [Descartes, René. Discourse on the method of rightly conducting the reason and seeking truth in the sciences.
[S.l.]: Project Gutenberg Association, 1993], in part, addresses some
of the fundamental ways of applying an early formulation of the
scientific method. Those who attempt to do genealogical research could
well implement… Continue
[S.l.]: Project Gutenberg Association, 1993], in part, addresses some
of the fundamental ways of applying an early formulation of the
scientific method. Those who attempt to do genealogical research could
well implement… Continue
Added by James Tanner on November 23, 2010 at 5:37am — No Comments
Moving towards a Cartesian Genealogy
René Descartes in his influential book Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting the Reason, and Seeking Truth in the Sciences, [Descartes, René. Discourse on the method of rightly conducting the reason and seeking truth in the sciences.
[S.l.]: Project Gutenberg Association, 1993], in part, addresses some
of the fundamental ways of applying an early formulation of the
scientific method. Those who attempt to do genealogical research could
well implement… Continue
[S.l.]: Project Gutenberg Association, 1993], in part, addresses some
of the fundamental ways of applying an early formulation of the
scientific method. Those who attempt to do genealogical research could
well implement… Continue
Added by James Tanner on November 23, 2010 at 5:37am — No Comments
When Wedding Bells Ring, Genealogists Listen
Everyone loves a good wedding; whether it's the ceremony or the reception that follows, there's usually something for everyone to enjoy. However, for genealogists weddings represent the merger of two family trees. More... http://bit.ly/d1BSEs
Added by Illya Daddezio on November 20, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments
Genealogists Really do Improve with Age!
After you've been researching your family history for a dozen or so years, it's easy to forget that in the process you've probably become a better genealogist. More... http://bit.ly/afD5hV
Added by Illya Daddezio on November 19, 2010 at 9:23am — No Comments
Abijah Franklin Hitchings’s Obituaries
Added by Heather Wilkinson Rojo on November 18, 2010 at 9:02pm — No Comments
Genealogists Still Like Books, Right?
Seems the focus these days is always on databases, but we also need tools to help us locate items which haven't been transformed into searchable data. http://bit.ly/dkQd0S
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Added by Illya Daddezio on November 18, 2010 at 10:34am — No Comments
Photo management software for genealogists
Added by James Tanner on November 17, 2010 at 6:32pm — No Comments
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