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  • 2 Aug 2023 3:25 PM | Anonymous

    The following announcement was written by the organizers of the FHF Really Useful Family History Show (in England):

    The FHF Family History Show ONLINE is Back for 2023!

    Friday 17th November 10am-10pm and Saturday 18th November 10am-6pm

    The Family History Federation’s Really Useful Family History Show has evolved and is lining up to be the best yet!  Announcing this year’s show, FHF Chairman, Steve Manning said...this event has become two shows in one!

    On Friday 17th the show focuses on family history exhibitors. The Exhibition Hall will be open.  There will be dozens of expert short talks covering a variety of local, regional and specialist topics. This is also a great opportunity to chat with the many stallholders offering personalised help and advice.  Don’t miss it!

    On Saturday 18th the show will follow the well-established pattern of previous years, with popular interactive workshops being supplemented with a generous sprinkling of presentations by well-known popular speakers. 

    Who? What? When? and How Much?

    More details of the whole two-day programme together with details of presenters will be announced from 1st September onwards. In some cases, booking will be essential!

    Keep checking the website - www.fhf-reallyuseful.com  

    All these opportunities are all included in the show ticket price.

    This online extravaganza costs just £15!!  All-inclusive tickets and can be booked at the show website.  www.fhf-reallyuseful.com  Plus, there are offers available through some member societies of the Federation for their own members.  

    Discounted £12 tickets are available until 31st August with Checkout Code: DEN2023

    Check it out on the website:  www.fhf-reallyuseful.com

    www.familyhistoryfederation.com

    Postal address: FHF, PO Box 62, Sheringham NR26 9AR

    ‘Family History Federation’ is the operating name of the Federation of Family History Societies Registered Charity Number 1038721.   

     FFHS Services Ltd is a company limited by guarantee, company number 2930189 (England & Wales), VAT No: 616 2149 59. 

    Registered Office: 2 Primrose Avenue, Urmston, Manchester M41 OTY

  • 2 Aug 2023 11:22 AM | Anonymous

    The following announcement was written by the Augusta, Georgia Genealogical Society:

    Annual Symposium

    Saturday, 12 August 2023

    ​First Baptist Church of Augusta

     
     

    Sign Up Today!!

     
     

    "Gene-y'all-ogy"

    Presented by Robert S. Davis, Jr.

    9:00 am - 3:30 PM EDT

    In-Person & Virtual Attendance Options

    Southern Research, Southern Food and Great Vendors!

     

    Join us for a day-long in person or virtual symposium to explore the resources and challenges of researching your Southeastern heritage. Four sessions will include:

     
     

    Session 1: Gone for a Soldier: Military Records of Georgia and the Old Southeast 1783-1761

    Many of our military conflicts have been forgotten between the Revolution and the Civil War. The Southeastern U.S. is particularly rich in documenting individuals in these campaigns and in providing personal information for family history research. 

    Session 2: Great Archives and Libraries of the Southeast

    ​Hear Robert Davis’ personal experiences in the greatest libraries and archives of the Southeast for family history research, including tips on efficient use of your time and resources before, during and after your visit.

     

     
     

    Session 3: People Finders in the Southeast

    Understand records that help identify ancestors in specific places at specific times. Examples include: census records, court records, and land records.

     

    Session 4: Fraud and the Family Fortune

    This light-hearted talk exposes a colorful history of false and misguided tales of fortunes waiting to be claimed. It will show the pitfalls of wasting time on such ventures but will also examine how such records can still have genealogical value if used with caution. This will include records of Native American claims. ​

     
     

    Bob Davis is a renowned genealogist who literally wrote the book on the genealogical collections at the Georgia Archives. Davis has contributed to many  volumes and articles about Georgia genealogy, and he is among the foremost authorities on research in the state.

    His interests also encompass the American Revolution and all aspects about research in the Southeastern United States. He has built and outstanding genealogical collection at Wallace State Community College in Alabama where we has taught local and family history research for many years. He also teaches U.S. history, western civilization, world history, and continuing education classes on basic and advanced genealogy as well as southern, civil war, and computer genealogy.

    Click here to register!


  • 1 Aug 2023 6:21 PM | Anonymous

    A recent study has discovered new evidence that could help explain the mystery of how Native Americans came to be in America thousands of years ago.

    The study, which examined mitochondrial DNA, found evidence of two migrations between the Americasand China and Japan.

    The migrations took place during the last ice age and during the melt period that followed that, so a very long time ago.

    The team behind the study tracked a rare Native American founder lineage through continents and through time, studying the mitochondrial DNA passed down through the female line.

    Studying 100,000 samples from the present day, as well as 15,000 samples from ancient times, the team successfully identified 216 contemporary and 39 ancient individuals that had that shared lineage.

    You can read much more in an article by Tom Wood published in the unilad.com web site at: https://www.unilad.com/news/science-native-americans-dna-ancestry-mystery-105219-20230731. 

  • 1 Aug 2023 6:01 PM | Anonymous

    Genealogical.com has posted an advertisement for a book written by Brian Mitchell that will interest many genealogists with Irish ancestry. The advertisement states:

    "The vast majority of Irish census records prior to 1901 no longer exist. Consequently, as Brian Mitchell explains in his New Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy, census substitutes are of great importance to Irish researchers. Perhaps the most important, and certainly the most famous, substitute is Griffith’s Primary Valuation. Conducted between 1848 and 1864, the Valuation provides the amount of rates each household had to pay towards the support of the poor within their poor law union. Each Valuation names every head of household and occupier of land in Ireland, versus a townland or street address in Ireland. Griffith’s Valuation thus details the land occupier’s name; the landlord’s name; description of property; size of farm (if applicable); and ratable valuation of any buildings  and land."

    To read more, go to https://genealogical.com/2023/07/31/new-pocket-guide-to-irish-genealogy-explains-griffiths-valuation/ and then click on “View: New Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy."

    The book costs $17.95 (as an ebook) or $26.50 (as a paperback). 

    As stated in the advertisement: "Enriched by the author’s experience as a professional geographer and leading Irish genealogical researcher, the New Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy is an invaluable tool for all those seeking Irish ancestors."





  • 1 Aug 2023 9:51 AM | Anonymous

    BackUpYourGenealogyFilesToday is the first day of the month. That is still a good time to back up your genealogy files. Then test your backups!

    Your backups aren't worth much unless you make a quick test by restoring a small file or two after the backup is completed.

    Actually, you can make backups at any time. However, it is easier and safer if you have a specific schedule. The first day of the month is easy to remember, so I would suggest you back up your genealogy files at least on the first day of every month, if not more often. (My computers automatically make off-site backups of all new files every few minutes.)

    Given the events of the past few months with genealogy websites laying off employees and cutting back on services, you now need backup copies of everything more than ever. What happens if the company that holds your online data either goes off line or simply deletes the service where your data is held? If you have copies of everything stored either in your own computer, what happens if you have a hard drive crash or other disaster? If you have one or more recent backup copies, such a loss would be inconvenient but not a disaster.

    Of course, you might want to back up more than your genealogy files. Family photographs, your checkbook register, all sorts of word processing documents, email messages, and much more need to be backed up regularly. Why not do that on the first day of each month? or even more often?

  • 1 Aug 2023 8:49 AM | Anonymous

    The National Library of Australia has launched its modernised Catalogue making it easier for patrons to search the Library’s collections.

    Director-General of the National Library of Australia, Dr Marie-Louise Ayres FAHA, said: ‘The modernised Catalogue offers new ways to explore the National Library’s collections. For example, the Finding Aids that describe the contents of archival boxes and other collection items are now searchable and linked online. This will allow researchers to uncover new connections between the precious letters, papers and other documents in the National Library’s collections.’

    Director of Reader Services, Kathryn Favelle said: ‘Upgrading the Catalogue has been a major project for the Library. I’ve been telling our patrons it’s like moving from having a fax machine to a smartphone. I’m looking forward to helping people learn how to use the Catalogue.’

    Project Manager, Terence Ingram said: ‘We have been planning to upgrade our previous Catalogue for many years. Since July 2022, we’ve been building the redeveloped Catalogue with a focus on the experience of discovering, uncovering and requesting the collections.’

    The backend system is managed by open-source software platform Folio, and the user interface by Blacklight. These systems have been created by library professionals, vendors and developers working together to create an IT solution that supports core library management functions like cataloguing, circulation, acquisitions and eResource management. Visit: Catalogue Home | National Library of Australia (nla.gov.au)

  • 1 Aug 2023 7:58 AM | Anonymous

    The Vermont Historical Society is collecting photos, videos and more to memorialize the flood of 2023. In addition to creating this brand new archive V.H.S. is also re-vamping their online gallery of the flood of 1927. Juls Sundberg, the metadata librarian at the Vermont Historical Society says they hope having access to both collections can connect viewers to the past, and for those uploading their experiences -- provide a little bit of catharsis.

    “Folks can share what they saw, know that we’re listening to them, see what other people saw and experienced, and it means that in 10-20-50-100 years, people will look at these materials the same way I’m looking at these photos and letters and newspaper clippings now, and you know, feel connected to Vermont’s history.” said Sundberg.

    They believe the new online collection will be formatted like their COVID archives. You can view memorabilia from the 1927 Vermont flood, and upload your own videos and photos from the flood this year, on the Vermont historical society’s website soon. 

    You can watch a video of this story at: https://www.wcax.com/2023/07/29/vermont-historical-society-creates-flood-archive/.

  • 31 Jul 2023 7:29 PM | Anonymous

    Scottish Indexes Conference

    Glasgow, Scotland  – Genealogists Graham and Emma Maxwell are planning another 16-hour Scottish genealogy extravaganza: the Scottish Indexes Conference will be held on 9 September 2023. As always, this will be free to attend on Zoom and Facebook. To make this a global event it starts at 7 am UK time and keeps going until 11 pm UK time. Each presentation is shown twice, once between 7 am and 3 pm and then again between 3 pm and 11 pm UK time. You can come and go throughout the day and learn how to trace your family history from any timezone. 

    Coming up in September:

    Chris Paton, genealogist and author will present ‘Tracing Your Belfast Ancestors’.

    Emma Maxwell, genealogist and co-founder of scottishindexes.com will present ‘People Lie! How to unravel the truth when you are tracing your family history’.

    Alison Spring, genealogist at Scottish Ancestral Research will present “Like All These Country Folks Very Stupid”: Glasgow Highlanders in the Poor Law Applications.

    Robert Urquhart of Abbotshall Palaeography will present 'Scottish Tax Records for Genealogy and Local History'. 

    Kate Keter, genealogist at Family Tree Tales will present “The People of Cross House”.

    Margaret Fox, archivist at Traquair House will present “Crimes of an Heinous Nature” – looking at some Scottish High Court Trials.

    Following each presentation there will be a Q&A session with the presenter as well as two longer general Q&A sessions throughout the day. 

    This is a free ‘timezone-friendly’ event. Find out more and register at www.scottishindexes.com.

    Contact

    To learn more, please contact Emma MaxwellEmail: emma@scottishindexes.comFollow us on Twitter: @ScottishIndexesFollow us on Facebook: @scottish.indexes 

  • 31 Jul 2023 7:18 PM | Anonymous

    Accredited Genealogists Ireland (AGI) are hosting an Open Day and Workshop

    in Wynn’s Hotel, 35-39 Abbey Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01C9F8,

    on Saturday 7th October 2023 

    10.00am until 5.30pm.

    Whether you are already practising as a professional genealogist or just thinking about a future career in genealogical research, this Open Day and Workshop will be relevant to you. It will provide information on credentials for professional genealogists, on the AGI Affiliate programme and on the process of seeking accreditation as a Member of AGI.

    AGI is the accrediting and representative body for professional genealogists in Ireland and was founded in 1986. Admission to membership is based on the recommendations of an independent Board of Assessors. The credential for membership of AGI is open to professional genealogists based anywhere on the island of Ireland who primarily research in Irish sources and who are not engaged in full-time work outside of genealogy.

    The cost to attend the day-long event is €35 per head which includes Tea/Coffee break, and a light lunch.  Payment must be made at time of registration.

    All attendees will receive an AGI Welcome Pack on arrival.

    The Itinerary will include talks by AGI members in the morning, with particular emphasis on the importance of report writing in professional genealogy. Following lunch, the Workshop will take place in the afternoon followed by a Fun Table Quiz with prizes.

    Please book and make payment by following this link: https://accreditedgenealogists.ie/event/agi-open-day-and-workshop/  or https://shorturl.at/ceoL6

    Enquiries about the event should be emailed to:  openday@accreditedgenealogists.ie

    Places are limited so put the date in your diary. We look forward to seeing you on the day!

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