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Some fundamentals of online genealogy -- What is a browser?

In teaching classes on family history research, I often find that the students lack even a basic knowledge of the online terminology. There seems to be a lack of understanding about even the most rudimentary computer terms. I found this interesting short video from Google that explains the concept of a "browser."
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Added by James Tanner on October 7, 2009 at 6:13am — No Comments

Tomstone Tuesday George WARDEN

Added by Susi (Susan C Jones) Pentico on October 6, 2009 at 4:32pm — No Comments

I've been Nominated!

Dear Blog Readers,

www.nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com Many of the blog posts are duplicated here at GenealogyWise on my blog.

Last month Family Tree Magazine ran an article and solicited suggestions for the Top 40 Genealogy Blogs. Someone nominated my blog, Nutfield Genealogy. The contest is still on and the nominations were released today. Over 130 blogs are on the list in ten different categories.

You can vote for your favorites (Hint, Hint Nutfield Genealogy… Continue

Added by Heather Wilkinson Rojo on October 6, 2009 at 9:41am — 4 Comments

The Spanish Flu of 1918 and Family History

Spanish ‘Flu of 1918

Years ago I heard the story of a family member who died during the 1918 Influenza Pandemic. It was interesting to me at the time, but even more interesting now and worth revisiting and re-investigating the story.

Between 1918 and 1919, an estimated 21/5 million people died of the “Spanish Flu” worldwide. However, the exact numbers are unknown. It is thought that about 675,000 Americans died, more than the… Continue

Added by Heather Wilkinson Rojo on October 6, 2009 at 8:07am — 1 Comment

Vote for Top Forty Favorite Genealogy Blogs

Family Tree Magazine has opened the online voting for the top forty genealogy blogs. You can get more information about the categories and the voting from the following:

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Added by James Tanner on October 6, 2009 at 6:22am — 1 Comment

"I'll believe it, if you can prove it" applies to genealogy

For the past 34 years, every time I walk into a trial or an evidentiary hearing, I am aware of the burden of proof. Whether the case is tried to a judge or to a jury, it makes no difference. If I want to win my case, I have to prove it to the satisfaction of the trier of fact, judge or jury. At the same time I am always acutely aware that the opposing counsel will be working just a hard to prove his case and to persuade the judge or jury that his or her side is correct. Our legal system,… Continue

Added by James Tanner on October 5, 2009 at 6:33pm — No Comments

Monday Madness and Blacksheep Ancestress Susan Madison

Susan Madison whom ma NOYES JONES is dangling in space for want of parents. I have worked with some Mattison researchers and we think we found the clan she belongs to but nothing concrete all conjecture.

Since her birth is listed 1818 on Tombstone and they have one born 1812 that could be her. Her birth place by her is MASS by family it rotates between VT MASS NY and one son wrote CT.

This area was in flux I am aware, so any of the first three are possible and can all be same… Continue

Added by Susi (Susan C Jones) Pentico on October 5, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Parade of States -- online digital genealogy resources -- Wisconsin

I had very little contact with Wisconsin until two of my children moved there for school. As I found out, Wisconsin is in the forefront of almost everything academic and its genealogical resources are no exception. Wisconsin has one of the most extensive collections of online materials of any state.
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Added by James Tanner on October 5, 2009 at 5:28am — No Comments

If You Could See Your Ancestors

I found this on looking4kin.com Its so true!

If you could see your ancestors

~ by

Nellie Winslow Simmons Randall

If you could see your ancestors,

All standing in a row,

Would you be proud of them,

Or don't you really know?

Some strange discoveries are made

In climbing family trees;

And some of them, you know,

Do not particularly please.

If you could see your ancestors,

All standing… Continue

Added by Leeann Boone on October 4, 2009 at 11:05pm — 3 Comments

Family Tree Connection - Update (04/Oct/2009)

Family Tree Connection has added the following genealogy items to its database:

Bennington Second Congregational Church 1896 Year Book - Year Book. Second Congregational Church, Bennington, Vermont. May, 1896. Includes the Sunday School, members deceased, children baptized, members received and dismissed.

Boston Seaman's…

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Added by Illya Daddezio on October 4, 2009 at 7:38pm — No Comments

Letters Letters and why are we loosing them.

The other day I had a conversation with a family member about the importance of letters and how we are loosing them.

My parents required me to write to my Grandparents and Great grandmother when I was young and I am so glad I did.

I still write to many family members who do not use a computer. I do not know if MOM kept my letters but she used to have several that she had kept. We reviewed them last spring. Some day maybe I can take the important things from them for our… Continue

Added by Susi (Susan C Jones) Pentico on October 4, 2009 at 4:23pm — 2 Comments

LDS in IRELAND

where i live in Ireland the LDs have a huge data base of birth marriage and death als have very useful census records and other means of tracing relatives
all data freely available to anyone who asks
a wonderful service which i use often

Added by james hart on October 4, 2009 at 7:52am — No Comments

Duplications in New FamilySearch

In past posts, I have been discussing some of my impressions of the New FamilySearch program. Admittedly, New FamilySearch has a limited number of users, only those members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) that have registered and can register. At the present time, the last few English speaking Temple Districts are being scheduled for access.

Read more about duplication of effort in New Family… Continue

Added by James Tanner on October 4, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Additions to Family History Archive and Record Search

Through the efforts of FamilySearch and Brigham Young University, both the Family History Archives and Record Search continue to increase their collections and online holdings at a steady pace. These records, which can be viewed for free online, include many items not available anywhere else except the participating libraries. Record Search continues to make available records from around the world that have been entirely unavailable previously without ordering the microfilms from the Salt Lake… Continue

Added by James Tanner on October 4, 2009 at 6:10am — No Comments

Another look at New FamilySearch

In the last posts, I began a discussion of some of the issues associated with the introduction of New FamilySearch. The interface for the program is deceptively simple. It is only through clicking on links at the bottom of the screens to show combined individuals, that you can begin to appreciate the complexity of the data being represented. For each name shown on the screen at any given time, there may be many hundreds of combined files of the same individual lurking beneath the simple looking… Continue

Added by James Tanner on October 3, 2009 at 8:45pm — No Comments

Stuck or Stucks Family?

Hello Everyone!
I am in search for any information on the Stuck or Stucks family. Thanks

Added by Jaime Smith on October 3, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

2.5 million microfilm digitized by next year!? Here comes the whole iceberg!!

Its been pointed out lately that only 5-10% of all genealogical records are available online, at best. This is so true, and reinforces the idea that genealogists need to get off their computers, and head to the courthouses, the cemeteries and to Aunt Mable's house for a history lesson. Those are valuable and generally really fun things to do anyway, but can be time, energy, and finance consuming. So the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is working to bring all those records to your… Continue

Added by tami osmer glatz on October 3, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Family History Month has begun!

Today officially marks the first day of “Family History Month.” In 2003 the United States Senate officially recognized October as National Family History Month, a time “to encourage family history research, education, and the sharing of knowledge.”

President George W. Bush, in signing a Proclamation in support of Family History Month in 2003, said, “Lessons in family lineage are often lessons in courage, endurance, and love. While tracing our roots can be challenging, the rewards can… Continue

Added by Stefani Twyford on October 2, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

A boon to genealogists -- Google Toolbar for Firefox in-page translation

A new version of the Google Toolbar makes advanced in-page translation available at the click of a mouse. To quote Google, "The Translate feature automatically detects if the language of a webpage you're on is different from your default language setting
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Added by James Tanner on October 2, 2009 at 5:44am — No Comments

A little more on proof in genealogy

When and attorney is getting ready to go to trial, one of the many things that has to be explained to a client is the standard or level of proof necessary to prove the case. In the U.S. there are basically three levels; a preponderance of the evidence, clear and convincing and beyond a reasonable doubt. For a simplified discussion see Burden of proof in Wikipedia. If a legal case is tried to a jury, the jury is specifically instructed by the Judge as to the standard of proof through written… Continue

Added by James Tanner on October 2, 2009 at 5:11am — No Comments