Saturday 1 to 3:30 PM Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita Rd., Bonita, CA.
Tim and Bethel Williams are returning to share the last half of their program.
GedMatch knowledge and DNA Painting. Learning to read DNA data.
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Interesting Tidbit from a Genealogy Friend.
Interesting Tidbit from a Genealogy Friend.
The friend does the Pioneer Series for several states in the south east.
She has moved her posts and comments.
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With all the fanfare of losing viewers at Facebook due to the new algorithims and now the loss of Google+, I am now posting on https://www.georgiapioneers.com.genealogyhistory.info/
The friend does the Pioneer Series for several states in the south east.
She has moved her posts and comments.
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With all the fanfare of losing viewers at Facebook due to the new algorithims and now the loss of Google+, I am now posting on https://www.georgiapioneers.com.genealogyhistory.info/
This blog can be added to the screen of your phone for easy convenience viewing
Also posting on Mastodon with handle @genealogy
Mastodon is new to the market and gaining viewers. To those who wish to share genealogy posts, I suggest Mastodon".
I have never heard of this new place, so sharing with you all.
I have never heard of this new place, so sharing with you all.
Blessed Christmas.
Friday, December 21, 2018
Just in from Daniel Horowitz Xmas Gift for self or others.
Hi Susi,
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Genealogy Expert
MyHeritage (USA) Inc.,
2975 Executive Parkway,
Lehi, Utah
2975 Executive Parkway,
Lehi, Utah
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Christmas Party 12 Dec South Branch Library
CVGS Annual Holiday Luncheon - 12 December 2017
When: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 11:00 AM, PST
Where: Chula Vista Library - South Branch
Where: Chula Vista Library - South Branch
EVENT DETAILS:
Chula Vista Genealogical Society
Join us for good food, fellowship and a festive time!
Please register if you plan to attend this event so we may better prepare the venue.
The CVGS Annual Holiday Luncheon will be Wednesday, 12 December, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chula Vista South Library (389 Orange Avenue) in the Conference Rooms.
We will start promptly at 11:00 AM with a pot luck luncheon (meat & beverage provided by the Society) followed by installation of new officers, maybe a slide show and of course door prizes, raffles, an optional gift exchange ($10 Maximum, bring one, get one) and maybe an auction if there is excess meat.
Turkey, ham and drinks will be provided by CVGS. The potluck breakdown for the rest of the meal will be coordinated by JoAnn Bonner (phone 619-892-2478, email jabonner13@gmail.com) and Karen Polk (phone 619-420-7251, email karenpolk66@yahoo.comt). Please contact them by 12/10 to coordinate the potluck dishes.
Remember if you can a toy for child or non perishable food goods for making someones Holiday better. Salvation Army We have done this for many many years.
Parking at the south branch will be limited due to a large construction project underway in the parking lot. Carpooling or public transportation may be a wise alternative
Monday, December 10, 2018
Who Do You Think You Are 10 Dec...
I was going to share this to society and then said I better see if it okay ??? Thanks Susi
Yes! Thanks Thomas MacEntee
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Sunday, December 2, 2018
GedCom and DNA Painting by Tim and Bethel Williams
GEDCOM, GED MATCH and DNA PAINTING
GEDCOM, GEDMATCH and DNA PAINTING was a success in many ways. We will do it again, Lesson learned, only 3 or 4 on computer at a time to upload to GEDMATCH since with everyone on line, people were constantly being booted off. There by having to start over. Ken Robison figured it out and then things moved smoother.
We had 20 in attendance, guests, and other society guests too. We are open to all to come to the classes done the first Saturday of every month. 1 to 4 pm
Some had already uploaded their tree to the GED MATCH site.
Trouble mastering that the GedCom was actually your tree so the data would be there for the making of matches. ( Made me feel better since some times I get lost too),
My first GedCom was in 1996 and it turned out such gibberish I hand wrote out the tree for my Foulk Cousins in Iowa. IT did not know how to handle when one name carried two of your lines.
We chuckled on the phone about the crazy results they received. My files have many of those in my lines in my tree.
After we semi mastered the GedCom process, Tim Williams brought about the information for DNA Painting. The GedCom was your tree that you were going to find matches with in the GedMatch Program.
Many more questions floated in the air. Everyone was learning and confused and finally figured out the concept at least.
Being amazed it can actually take certain lineages and tell you of which group you come from and from where.
Ancient History is very helpful here.
For myself DNA Painting helped me to grasp the various groups and the compatibilty or not. As I was fielding those who raised their hands for help
I missed some of Tim's information.
Tim gave an excellent hand out to help work through the process. I have had it uploaded to our web page and sent to all those whom signed up for the class ahead of time.
Randy Seaver thank you.
As soon as date is confirmed for a follow up you will all be notified.
A side note is that the painting can discover your missing? Indian heritage at times. it can even mention regions and as to the groups beginnings.
Tim used Pocahontas as an example, suspect he knew three in attendance descend from her.
Tim shared many charts and much data to assist those in attendance. 7 pages w charts, descriptions etc.
We lasted the full time for this event. We did do a 10 minute break for stretching and refreshments.
Next event will be 5 January. Please bring the same as this time. Same Place.
Sorry I got the process initially not mentioned correctly.
Sorry I got the process initially not mentioned correctly.
Wanting to learn if my Abenaki is from where I suspect.
Cindy T you were so missed for writing up a report. Enjoy your days away.
Friday, November 30, 2018
GedMatch and DNA Painting Sat 1 to 4 pm
Bonita - Sunnyside Library, 1 December 2018, Next to Sheriff's Office.
1 to 4 pm
Tim Williams, one of our own will be presenting this data. He did mine in February and it helps to
know how to understand DNA. It is very key so it seems for Indian heritage.
1 to 4 pm
Tim Williams, one of our own will be presenting this data. He did mine in February and it helps to
know how to understand DNA. It is very key so it seems for Indian heritage.
This presentation will walk you through log-in into Gedmatch. I will lead you into the analysis of Native American DNA. Along with the terms, a close look into a DNA strand, you will be able to open Gedmatch, look at your DNA via Gedmatch, and know what your looking at.
Bring Laptop, computer and 5 gen chart for grasping also your DNA Information if you have done DNA. IF your tree is on phone that will probably work.
See you there.
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Wow Look At the Home Place of Ancestors WOW
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Thursday, November 8, 2018
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Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Sunday, October 28, 2018
Just a Thought Regarding Names
Just a Thought Regarding Names by SusiCP1@gmail.com
Surfing through my tree, realized we need a form that contains our surnames and who else is
researching them.
Especially if you are a very early Immigrant to this part of the world.
Always amazed to find how many others have the same families as my family does.
Today opening an email another family member name surfaced to the top.
Suspecting also that We're Related is also doing this if both sides of the trees are accurate.
But beware not every tree given on that site is true. Make sure you check. Though I have solved two brick walls using it by conversing with the one I supposedly connected with. WE DID.
Some lines I have not worked on because there are so many lines to trace if you are early Immigrant.
Missing the old Roots Web forums where we kept track of each others surnames and could communicate and we find links much quicker and friendly than now. When are the rest of the Roots Web data coming back. The SWEET TREE done by my cousin is needed by many. A lot of work went into creating these pieces of information for other researchers to utilize.
GenealogyWise.com has a Surname Files section to discuss surnames with. I have broke two more brick walls using them. They also have a chat area where you can discuss these items to clarify various situations.
We will talk more on GenealogyWise.com come to our Educational Classes. 21 Nov. Lemon Grove, CA
Randy Seaver will be talking about Family Search at Bonita-Sunnyside Library 3 Nov. 1 to 4 PM
Surfing through my tree, realized we need a form that contains our surnames and who else is
researching them.
Especially if you are a very early Immigrant to this part of the world.
Always amazed to find how many others have the same families as my family does.
Today opening an email another family member name surfaced to the top.
Suspecting also that We're Related is also doing this if both sides of the trees are accurate.
But beware not every tree given on that site is true. Make sure you check. Though I have solved two brick walls using it by conversing with the one I supposedly connected with. WE DID.
Some lines I have not worked on because there are so many lines to trace if you are early Immigrant.
Missing the old Roots Web forums where we kept track of each others surnames and could communicate and we find links much quicker and friendly than now. When are the rest of the Roots Web data coming back. The SWEET TREE done by my cousin is needed by many. A lot of work went into creating these pieces of information for other researchers to utilize.
GenealogyWise.com has a Surname Files section to discuss surnames with. I have broke two more brick walls using them. They also have a chat area where you can discuss these items to clarify various situations.
We will talk more on GenealogyWise.com come to our Educational Classes. 21 Nov. Lemon Grove, CA
Randy Seaver will be talking about Family Search at Bonita-Sunnyside Library 3 Nov. 1 to 4 PM
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Methods to Follow Hard to Find People
Methods to Follow Hard to Find People By Susi Jones Pentico
# 2
This will upset some but others will just chuckle. Sometimes I dig until I can not dig any more for awhile and when I am away from the problem, the solution is right before my eyes.
Yes, there is such a thing as over doing and over seeing and not seeing what is right in front of us.
So if total despair has set in, set it aside, leave it alone, do something completely different.
Many times you will be amazed at the comment you missed the dates you read but did not read and information in your face.
For actually looking, one needs to expand the mind and not look at such a narrow space of place or time. I loved George Schweitzer for his so savy ways of expanding his research.
1. Start at the place last known. 2. Expand out 50 miles, expand out again to 100 miles.
2. The earlier the time frame the generally farther one needed to expand the search.
3. Remember their names were varied. Try all variants.
4. One thing he ( Dr. Schweitzer) told us was," Write down the family story" whether true or not. As you work the problem through, generally there is truth in part to most stories. IE basis for story was the beginning truth."
5. Use all normal methods for research: Wills, Probates, School Records, Tax Records {there were several types of taxes then} Business licenses*, marriage records, Obituaries, Land Records, and census. Census is only as good as the person giving the information, so not always correct. It may have been a child or neighbor whom answered the questions.
* I found birth information in a Tax Application Form in Maryland for one of my Ancestors, which verified what I suspected but was not what the family had as a record for birth. I of course shared it with all involved. time period 1780's.
6. Remember records went where the person desired to place them not always were today we would think they would be. Our laws are different today.
7. Make sure you make a Timeline of the events and of the person's life. I use a single page for that information to be kept together. The Gaps may help you to realize what is missing.
8. Check SAR/ DAR Records for the surname of interest. I had forgotten that one and lost 40 years digging for someone. Ironic I used it for others but thought he was to old to be Rev War.
9. Share your information with other family members or with friends, many times talking out a
problem will bring it in better light to see.
10. Never give up. You may never find all you want but even collateral information can verify
a certain amount of validity.
No. 3 will be next.
# 2
This will upset some but others will just chuckle. Sometimes I dig until I can not dig any more for awhile and when I am away from the problem, the solution is right before my eyes.
Yes, there is such a thing as over doing and over seeing and not seeing what is right in front of us.
So if total despair has set in, set it aside, leave it alone, do something completely different.
Many times you will be amazed at the comment you missed the dates you read but did not read and information in your face.
For actually looking, one needs to expand the mind and not look at such a narrow space of place or time. I loved George Schweitzer for his so savy ways of expanding his research.
1. Start at the place last known. 2. Expand out 50 miles, expand out again to 100 miles.
2. The earlier the time frame the generally farther one needed to expand the search.
3. Remember their names were varied. Try all variants.
4. One thing he ( Dr. Schweitzer) told us was," Write down the family story" whether true or not. As you work the problem through, generally there is truth in part to most stories. IE basis for story was the beginning truth."
5. Use all normal methods for research: Wills, Probates, School Records, Tax Records {there were several types of taxes then} Business licenses*, marriage records, Obituaries, Land Records, and census. Census is only as good as the person giving the information, so not always correct. It may have been a child or neighbor whom answered the questions.
* I found birth information in a Tax Application Form in Maryland for one of my Ancestors, which verified what I suspected but was not what the family had as a record for birth. I of course shared it with all involved. time period 1780's.
6. Remember records went where the person desired to place them not always were today we would think they would be. Our laws are different today.
7. Make sure you make a Timeline of the events and of the person's life. I use a single page for that information to be kept together. The Gaps may help you to realize what is missing.
8. Check SAR/ DAR Records for the surname of interest. I had forgotten that one and lost 40 years digging for someone. Ironic I used it for others but thought he was to old to be Rev War.
9. Share your information with other family members or with friends, many times talking out a
problem will bring it in better light to see.
10. Never give up. You may never find all you want but even collateral information can verify
a certain amount of validity.
No. 3 will be next.
Monday, October 8, 2018
Answer to No. 1 What do You Do?????
So what do you do when a living member does not share knowledge you need.
This was a great interactive conversation from all in attendance as to how to get family around
a road block.
1. First mentioned was asked something about that persons youth to them?
Did you enjoy school, or playing sports?
2. Do newspaper, church bulletin research for family news.
3. Look for other members of that generation if they can recall the things they did
when younger.
4. Ask about various events in their life? ie Did you like to cook, or work outside,
were you happier doing inside chores verses outdoor chores. Did you chop wood?
5. Also one I learned at Grand Rapids, which was really a reminder and not being
applied. Ask a neighbor of the person you are wanting to share time with what they remember
of their time with them.
6. Did they go to school with them or know the family? Many small towns, everyone knew everyone and can fill in some of the blanks.
7. Do not give up. Think of something that you know about them that they have liked or enjoyed in your presence.
8. Review your notes and see what you can pick up from what you have.
9. Check census, church records, school records, tax lists, wills and probate papers of the
family members in question.
10. Never give up, though you may have to lay it aside and go back to it with fresh thoughts.
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Lost Ancestors Being Resurrected.
Lost Ancestors Being Resurrected
Saturday at the Bonita-Sunnyside Library we had some great interactive exchanges for doing research and finding answers.
Those not there truly missed a lot of shared data floating in the air. Of course there were as many questions as there were comments and answers.
Some tidbits were:
What do you do when the living ancestor will not share knowledge the family knows is there?
What is the best method to track family if there is no one to talk to?
What do you do to document this small amount of information?
How long have you all been doing research?
What could we tell them about DNA ? We told them about Randy Seaver starting a class the third
Wednesday of the month 12 to 2 pm at the Chula Vista Library, 4th and F St.
I showed them my painted DNA and told them I am not well versed in it yet but still learning.
We all discussed the various DNA affiliates we were familiar with. There are many. FTDNA is one of the oldest, My Heritage.com, Ancestry.com and 23 and Me are also available plus newer ones.
I have used about half of them and have a preference.
How to review a book for family via Surname indexes was discussed.
The information you can garner from a Probate Record of an ancestor is very vital if you do not know what they did. The tools of their trade or profession are normally in the inventory.
Regions discussed were: Alabama, Louisiana, North and South Carolina.
We also briefly mentioned Georgia. Indian Heritage, Black Heritage and mixed and Creole.
Sorry you weren't there.
Thanks Grand Rapids for the terrific Event with so much knowledge to learn and share.
Sorry Computer doesn't like me tonight.
Saturday at the Bonita-Sunnyside Library we had some great interactive exchanges for doing research and finding answers.
Those not there truly missed a lot of shared data floating in the air. Of course there were as many questions as there were comments and answers.
Some tidbits were:
What do you do when the living ancestor will not share knowledge the family knows is there?
What is the best method to track family if there is no one to talk to?
What do you do to document this small amount of information?
How long have you all been doing research?
What could we tell them about DNA ? We told them about Randy Seaver starting a class the third
Wednesday of the month 12 to 2 pm at the Chula Vista Library, 4th and F St.
I showed them my painted DNA and told them I am not well versed in it yet but still learning.
We all discussed the various DNA affiliates we were familiar with. There are many. FTDNA is one of the oldest, My Heritage.com, Ancestry.com and 23 and Me are also available plus newer ones.
I have used about half of them and have a preference.
How to review a book for family via Surname indexes was discussed.
The information you can garner from a Probate Record of an ancestor is very vital if you do not know what they did. The tools of their trade or profession are normally in the inventory.
Regions discussed were: Alabama, Louisiana, North and South Carolina.
We also briefly mentioned Georgia. Indian Heritage, Black Heritage and mixed and Creole.
Sorry you weren't there.
Thanks Grand Rapids for the terrific Event with so much knowledge to learn and share.
Sorry Computer doesn't like me tonight.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Saturday Event for CVGS
CHULA VISTA
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PRESENTS
TRACING YOUR
ANCESTORS ----- LOST ANCESTORS
MORE INFORMATION FROM
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN CONFERENCE
6 OCTOBER 2018 BONITA-SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY
1 TO 4 PM
COME LEARN ABOUT HOW
TO TRACK THE FAMILY AND WHO YOUR LOST ANCESTORS ARE.
WHAT IS AN ANCESTOR?
IT IS OUR FAMILY FROM OUR PAST.
IT CAN BE YOUR
GRANDMOTHER, GREAT AUNT, A COUSIN OR
YOUR GRANDFATHER,
GREAT UNCLE, UNCLE, GREAT GRANDFATHER, ETC.
FORMS TO HELP YOU
WILL BE AVAILABLE.
SUSI PENTICO
EDUCATIONAL
CHAIRPERSON
CVGS
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Monday, September 17, 2018
Something Learned Yet Forgotten
Something Learned Yet Forgotten
Amazing how much our brain can retain and yet forget. Then bring back at the weirdest of times, for us to remember or to use.
Yes, we all learn and then it is filed away for a rainy day and yet many times the rainy day does not come. Yet someone will say something and suddenly you remember something you wish you had kept in closer filing system.
This last week having being reminded of that, thought I would share that thought.
You have been told to check records, all records, yes all records, what you have been told may not be the answer to the quiz.
Records can be DAR or SAR Applications and Acceptances. Deeds to various people in the neighborhood, Wills, Probate Records, Applications to other genealogical groups that require lineage.
Recently learned that their are more organizations than we are aware of. At least I wasn't aware of some of them. Yes, I knew of the Mayflower group, I did not know of the Rhode Island group and other early states groups for preserving their past.
When at NGS in Michigan I talked to the people in charge of the groups: DAR, SAR, and a couple more. Learning that local units do not always have the same data as headquarters. The example was my/our Alexander Duvall 11. Friend here tried to help and could not find data. When I presented this data at the hall in Grand Rapids the lady looked up smiling and said,"See he is right here and yes he is DAR available if you have documents". She was so nice and smiling and the others looked over and said, O YES, You are a DAR TO BE. They even gave me some more papers to read etc. Finally after 20 years of asking on the west coast, the east coast accepts my ancestor.
When in doubt do not blame the local members they are not always given all data. Write to the headquarters if you think you should be long to any organization.
Well I was busy when I arrived home and only recently did a follow up on another surname that had no ancestors. Well the SAR Applications found my missing ancestor. Now to try on other missing ancestors.
This could be fun learning more names because of the applications names attached also.
Best of Luck in your hunt.
Amazing how much our brain can retain and yet forget. Then bring back at the weirdest of times, for us to remember or to use.
Yes, we all learn and then it is filed away for a rainy day and yet many times the rainy day does not come. Yet someone will say something and suddenly you remember something you wish you had kept in closer filing system.
This last week having being reminded of that, thought I would share that thought.
You have been told to check records, all records, yes all records, what you have been told may not be the answer to the quiz.
Records can be DAR or SAR Applications and Acceptances. Deeds to various people in the neighborhood, Wills, Probate Records, Applications to other genealogical groups that require lineage.
Recently learned that their are more organizations than we are aware of. At least I wasn't aware of some of them. Yes, I knew of the Mayflower group, I did not know of the Rhode Island group and other early states groups for preserving their past.
When at NGS in Michigan I talked to the people in charge of the groups: DAR, SAR, and a couple more. Learning that local units do not always have the same data as headquarters. The example was my/our Alexander Duvall 11. Friend here tried to help and could not find data. When I presented this data at the hall in Grand Rapids the lady looked up smiling and said,"See he is right here and yes he is DAR available if you have documents". She was so nice and smiling and the others looked over and said, O YES, You are a DAR TO BE. They even gave me some more papers to read etc. Finally after 20 years of asking on the west coast, the east coast accepts my ancestor.
When in doubt do not blame the local members they are not always given all data. Write to the headquarters if you think you should be long to any organization.
Well I was busy when I arrived home and only recently did a follow up on another surname that had no ancestors. Well the SAR Applications found my missing ancestor. Now to try on other missing ancestors.
This could be fun learning more names because of the applications names attached also.
Best of Luck in your hunt.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Heads Up - New Event, NEHGS Event Oakland, CA
Saturday, September 22, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
In partnership with the California Genealogical Society
with Robert Charles Anderson, FASG, Director of the Great Migration Study Project and Christopher C. Child, Senior Genealogist of Newbury Street Press and Editor of Mayflower Descendant
Hilton Oakland Airport Hotel, One Hegenberger Road, Oakland, CA 94621
Cost: $125, includes five lectures and lunch
More data can be gleaned here and you can sign up.
https://my.americanancestors.org/single/eventDetail.aspx?p=641
I found the fees to be reasonable and wanted all to be aware of this event.
Questions? Email education@nehgs.org or call 617-226-1226.
Friday, September 7, 2018
From My Heritage by Dan Horowitz- AWESOME NEWS
Hi Susi,
I'm delighted to let you now about a new partnership between MyHeritage, and British Retailer WHSmith. For the first time, MyHeritage DNA tests are now available to purchase in retail stores in Europe.
Under the new partnership WHSmith distributes a unique product named MyHeritage Family History Discovery Kit, which bundles MyHeritage’s popular at-home DNA test with 3 months of access to MyHeritage’s Complete plan, which includes all family tree features and historical records on MyHeritage, seamlessly integrated with the DNA test results.
This allows consumers to receive detailed ethnicity reports and connect with their relatives around the world through the power of DNA testing, and utilize MyHeritage’s 9-billion-strong collection of historical records and family tree tools to embark on a journey to uncover their family history.
The distribution of the kits via local retail stores caters to the surging demand for at-home DNA testing throughout Europe.
Please find more information in the official press release below.
Regards,
Daniel Horowitz
Genealogy Expert
MyHeritage Partners with British Retailer WHSmith to Distribute DNA Kitel Aviv, IsLondon, United Kingdom, September 7, 2018 — MyHeritage, Europe’s leading service for DNA testing and family history, announced today the launch of a retail partnership with WHSmith. This marks the first partnership of its kind for MyHeritage in the UK, and the first time that MyHeritage DNA tests will be available for purchase in retail stores in Europe.
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The distribution of the kits via local retail stores caters to the surging demand for at-home DNA testing throughout Europe, and in the UK in particular. The affordable price of the MyHeritage Family History Discovery Kit available through WHSmith, £89, makes it an ideal gift for the Christmas season ahead.
The MyHeritage DNA test is notable for its ease of use. It involves a simple 2-minute cheek swab. In addition to the DNA test, the Family History Discovery Kit comes with 3 months of access to MyHeritage’s Complete plan, which includes all family tree features and historical records on MyHeritage, seamlessly integrated with the DNA test results.
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Monday, September 3, 2018
Ray Dee Jones Sr and Dorothy Inez Hoffman Jones
Happy Anniversary to you both. I hope your day of Happiness is perfect.
We Miss You Here on EARTH
Genealogists, Historians, do not forget to fill in the blanks on your time line with activities that happened in their lifetime.
Seeing Pres. Ford's Museum brought back many memories that had disappeared until we wandered through the various rooms and looked and read the various displays.
Yes touring a Presidential Museum may help you fill in some of your blanks or to recall something that can help you move forward.
Blessed Labor Day 2018.
We Miss You Here on EARTH
Genealogists, Historians, do not forget to fill in the blanks on your time line with activities that happened in their lifetime.
Seeing Pres. Ford's Museum brought back many memories that had disappeared until we wandered through the various rooms and looked and read the various displays.
Yes touring a Presidential Museum may help you fill in some of your blanks or to recall something that can help you move forward.
Blessed Labor Day 2018.
Friday, August 31, 2018
Bonita- Sunnyside Library 1 to 4 Pm 1 Sept.
We will be covering more topics from Grand Rapids.
How some family members unknown can help. is part of one theme.
How distant relatives some times hold the answer, don't ignore them. also will be discussed.
1 to 4 PM
10 more topics to cover. Save the Nov 3 date for special presentation being given by : Randy Seaver, John Finch and I.
How some family members unknown can help. is part of one theme.
How distant relatives some times hold the answer, don't ignore them. also will be discussed.
1 to 4 PM
10 more topics to cover. Save the Nov 3 date for special presentation being given by : Randy Seaver, John Finch and I.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
How Social Media Can Help Your Research.
Last evening we reviewed some more of the classes I attended in Grand Rapids, Mi for NGS.
It was fun to see them look at each other and say,"That makes sense". The side bar is, it makes sense but do we think of it when doing research. That is the difference.
Maureen Taylor gave 5 reasons for using Social Media:
1. Share Photos and Family History
2. Mobile Friendly, + can use on the go, it's free.
It’s really easy to use. Download the apps and
sign up for a free account. You can view
or upload images and information. All your
favorite genealogy companies have social
media pages.3. Social Media: It can be Cousin Bait.
She suggested using Hashtags.{We all knew what they did but not how to do them. We will have a
class on how to use them} (to me it will be a short cut to locate research material or names)
4. Networking with Other Genealogists,
Collaborate with relatives, meet professional genealogists,Talk about your research or
ask for help when you need it.
5. Keeping up with the Latest News
From news feeds, to posts by other
genealogists to user groups/focus groups, social
media is the leading way to stay up to date
with new record sources and tools.
Including Social Sites: Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, etc.
She recommends using your key surname and making a private
site, for all researching that name on Facebook program.
She had so many other wise words to share and she is as great today as she was the first time I met her many years ago at Jamboree.
This got lost.. Here it is.
This got lost.. Here it is.
Daughter and Father Reunited My Heritage.com's help
Hi Susi,
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Share this powerful reunion story and let others know how MyHeritage DNA is changing the lives of people around the world.
Best regards,
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Daniel. Thanks for this information.
Sunday, August 19, 2018
Review Grand Rapids Information by Maureen Taylor & James Brewster
We reviewed 3 speakers and I have permission to post from two. Can only share what 3rd talked about.
These are great tips and I will add one of mine.
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His Information is so right on. Sharing information with others many say to me, "Susi but they don't have a tree so I do not contact them." They don't feel it worth it. SO SO WRONG.
It is worth the effort to do that. Myself have found 3 new linking families to my tree filling in the blanks.
Maureen Taylor
Social Media 5 Reasons you
should use it.
It’s a Great Way to Share Photos and Family
History
Mobile friendly: You can add to your feed
while you’re out with family.
It’s Easy and Free
It’s really easy to use. Download the apps and
sign up for a free account. You can view
or upload images and information. All your
favorite genealogy companies have social
media pages.
Social Media: You Can Use it as Cousin Bait
Hashtags are like subject headings. Use
specific ones and create unique ones. When
you click on a hashtag, it’ll take you to
other posts that use the same heading.
Networking with Other Genealogists
Collaborate with relatives. Meet professional
genealogists. Talk about your research or
ask for help when you need it.
Keeping up with the Latest News
From news feeds, to posts by other
genealogists to user groups/focus groups, social
media is the leading way to stay up to date
with new record sources and tools.
Social Sites,
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn,
etc.
She recommends using your key surname and making a private
site for all researching that name on Facebook program.
I follow much surnames of my family via Genealogywise.com
It has broken many brick walls.
DNA Tidbits from Jim Brewster
Set Up Account
Create a Tree
Autosomal Results
Share Matches
Contact those people with matches YES
Shared URL's by Jim B.
Beginner’s Guide to Genetic
Genealogy - https://sites.google.com/site/wheatonsurname/beginnersguide-
to-genetic-genealogy
ISOGG Wiki - http://www.isogg.org/wiki/Wiki_Welcome_Page
DNA Explained - http://dna-explained.com/2014/01/24/genetic-genealogy-the-basics-and-beyond-byemily-
aulicino/
Yahoo DNA newbie Group - https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/DNA-NEWBIE/info
My latest was someone who had data I had hunted for, for ten years. They just have a private tree and I am still trying to convince them to open it to at least people of that surname.
Remember LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED.
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Cousins are your Best Friends, was a great talk.
Since I can not share her information, I am going to share what it reminded me of for sharing with you. I actually talked about this about 10 years ago at an event.
In grammar school we used to play various word games and our Cousins are those words.
I agreed with the speaker that distant cousins sometimes are answers more than close cousins.
Lets take a current situation. Your Grandma dies or your MOM or your DAD. But you did not live close and now they are gone there are many things you wished you had asked.
They had 5 or maybe 8 siblings and maybe 3 to 7 children. Each person will remember them differently. Each person had their own relationship with them bringing different points of interest to the fore.
Just take our last 4th of July. ASK each person whom attended the picnic party that day what they remembered. You will get the same answers but not the same, and sometimes, something some one else completely missed.
This also applies to your parents and grandparents and distant relatives. Some times it will be neighbor that will provide you with a key that you need and didn't even know it was a key or needed.
Think about your best friend and your sharing, male or female.
For me cousins were always my best friend and they still are today. Partially because my parents
said,"FAMILY COMES FIRST." Having lived my life that way I probably started with a broader base for information than many friends and cousins.
So do not be afraid to write to these strange names and persons and find out what they remember about your Parents, Grandparents, Uncles or Aunts. When stuck see if you can contact their neighbors for information.
Remember the above still applies: "LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED".
Would love to hear of your results doing this last one earnestly.
Susi
Friday, August 17, 2018
If you are Looking for Mayflower Information
As you are looking you may want to take an advantage of the data that is on Facebook that has active researchers sharing names and information and data. I found this link last week and have located several distant kin that has helped me to fill in some blank spots.
This is some of the things I learned to look for via Maureen Taylors talks in Michigan at NGS.
(6) PLYMOUTH COLONY Massachusetts Genealogy 1620-1775 Welcome, everyone, to this group for all descendants of Plymouth Colony families who settled in what is today's Plymouth, Bristol, and Barnstable County families! This also includes the Old Rehoboth (now East Providence, RI and Seekonk, MA today). These early settlers left millions of descendants today. Not all of them are Mayflower families, however there have been many intermarriages for several generations. If you want to focus more on your Mayflower lines or if you need help with them, please join the recommended Mayflower group (look for its circle), they have lots of experts and knowledgeable members in there.
The rest you can read for yourself.
Having been using NEHGS site for research which is also a great site for help and information.
First after them I found New England Family Genealogy and History.
This also has a tremendous amount of information to share and help one with.
Description
Sharing Research, Stories, Photos & Family Data about New England (Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island and Connecticut)
PLEASE RESPECT THE RULES:
Lost and Found Genealogy Pictures Here is another that can help with photographs.
Will be sharing sites for other areas soon. There are many many awesome groups that care on this site reminds me of the old USGENWEB.org and Golden Gate Forum of old.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
15 August Lemon Grove Library 6 to 8 pm
We will discuss more information learned at the Grand Rapids, Michigan Seminar/Conference.
Two topics we will cover are: Cousins are Your Best Friends and A Wee Bit of DNA.
We may also discuss news at MyHeritage.com.
Free to all
I learned so much there and am trying to pass this information out to all.
Thanks.
Two topics we will cover are: Cousins are Your Best Friends and A Wee Bit of DNA.
We may also discuss news at MyHeritage.com.
Free to all
I learned so much there and am trying to pass this information out to all.
Thanks.
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Tidbits about 3 Topics Shared-- Grand Rapids, MI
Jen Baldwin Notes
1 Beer and Tavern License
2. Arrests
3 Who
were the Brewers
. Yale College had Brewery
5. 13 Year Prohibition
6 Your Families Stories
7 Weather affected the business
8 Harvest or no
9 American Early Taverns - book to read
1 1726 British Newspaper Archives
PA Research by Kristin Harms
1.
Information by request
2.
Usgenweb.org
3.
Rootsweb.com
4.
Family Search
5.
Pa Genealogical Society
6.
Pa Historical Society
7.
County Libraries and the societies in them
8.
Many of them have websites and group events
9.
Newspapers, Church, Tax, Land, Will, probate,
Deeds,
10. Everything that pertains to every day
life applies.
The Nature of Genealogy Through a War of 1812 Ancestor by Tony Burroughs
1 Talk
covered Fayette Co. PA
2.
Library of Congress Records
3. National Archives
4. Find My Past
5. Family Knowledge
6. Military Records, pictures, books
7. US Military Records by James Nagle
8. Deep
Waters- Sailors, Shallow Waters-
soldiers
9. Wikipedia
10. Learn history of area of service person
(remember it was continuation of
RW)
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