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Saturday, October 19, 2013
My Blogs and Newsletter
For those of you who did not know, this is not my only genealogy blog. Here's list with the links. Enjoy!
My how-to newsletter Casefile Clues is also available by subscription, but there is a charge.
My how-to newsletter Casefile Clues is also available by subscription, but there is a charge.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Is it Down Or Is it Just You?
This site http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/ will let you know if your favorite website really is "down" or if it's just a problem with your computer or your connection.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Join Michael in Salt Lake in 2014
We've set the dates for our 2014 Family History Research Trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City in 2014--28 May through 4 June.
Join us for a week of genealogical research in the world's largest genealogical library between 28 May and 4 June. We are in the library from open to close--with an optional hour long presentation at 8 am. every morning. Otherwise there's no distractions, with time for research all day and time for questions when you have them. The library is not busy with hundreds of conference attendees using the facilities the same time as you.
Our group is informal, with the focus on helping you with your research as much (or as little) as you need. We have people who join us simply because they like to be a part of a group--which is fine. A few of us even take the California Zephyr from the Chicago (or points in between) to Salt Lake. If you've wanted to take the train but didn't want to arrive in Salt Lake late or leave early by yourself--consider joining us as Michael takes the train too if you'd like that option.
Don't wait --- pre-register today for only $50. Balance of registration is due 1 April 2014. It is not too early to start planning for 2014.
The complete registration price is $175--that's a bargain compared to other trips. This fee includes pre-trip planning assistance, morning presentations at 8:00 every day the library is open during our trip, onsite consultations, assistance in learning to use the equipment at the library if necessary, quick on the fly questions, and follow-up assistance as needed or requested.
Travel arrangements are on your own as are all personal expenses. We stay at the Salt Lake Plaza where we have group pre-tax rate of $85 a night (single or double occupancy). The Plaza is next door to the library--very convenient.
The official group activity starts on 28 May at 6:30 pm with a short meeting in the hotel for a quick orientation. Full daily activities start the next day, with group presentations on:
Our registration price is $175 when not paid in full by 31 December 2013---with a deposit of $50. Deadline for registration is 15 April 2014 (refund if you cancel by 15 March 2014). We'll be posting additional details later this fall, but that's pretty much the essence of the trip.
Travel arrangements are not included. Our group size has traditionally been small and we plan on keeping it that way.
Join us for a week of genealogical research in the world's largest genealogical library between 28 May and 4 June. We are in the library from open to close--with an optional hour long presentation at 8 am. every morning. Otherwise there's no distractions, with time for research all day and time for questions when you have them. The library is not busy with hundreds of conference attendees using the facilities the same time as you.
Our group is informal, with the focus on helping you with your research as much (or as little) as you need. We have people who join us simply because they like to be a part of a group--which is fine. A few of us even take the California Zephyr from the Chicago (or points in between) to Salt Lake. If you've wanted to take the train but didn't want to arrive in Salt Lake late or leave early by yourself--consider joining us as Michael takes the train too if you'd like that option.
Don't wait --- pre-register today for only $50. Balance of registration is due 1 April 2014. It is not too early to start planning for 2014.
The complete registration price is $175--that's a bargain compared to other trips. This fee includes pre-trip planning assistance, morning presentations at 8:00 every day the library is open during our trip, onsite consultations, assistance in learning to use the equipment at the library if necessary, quick on the fly questions, and follow-up assistance as needed or requested.
Travel arrangements are on your own as are all personal expenses. We stay at the Salt Lake Plaza where we have group pre-tax rate of $85 a night (single or double occupancy). The Plaza is next door to the library--very convenient.
The official group activity starts on 28 May at 6:30 pm with a short meeting in the hotel for a quick orientation. Full daily activities start the next day, with group presentations on:
- 29 May
- 30 May
- 31 May
- 2 June
- 3 June
Sunday the library is closed. We usually meet for an optional brunch in the hotel and I have consultations on Sunday with those who would like to discuss how their research is progressing.
Our registration price is $175 when not paid in full by 31 December 2013---with a deposit of $50. Deadline for registration is 15 April 2014 (refund if you cancel by 15 March 2014). We'll be posting additional details later this fall, but that's pretty much the essence of the trip.
Travel arrangements are not included. Our group size has traditionally been small and we plan on keeping it that way.
Chicago Fire Maps
Those with family in Chicago during this time may wish to take a look at these maps of Chicago before and after the great fire courtesy of the University of Chicago:
http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/collections/maps/chifire/
http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/collections/maps/chifire/
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Swedish Parish Register Headings
If you've got Swedish ancestors and have struggled with the headings on parish registers, try this page on FamilySearch https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/4/40/Swedenish_Par_Reg_and_Exam_headings.pdf
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
What's New and What's Not?
Make certain when using a "new" or modified database that you determine what's "new" about it, if you can.
http://rootdig.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-at-ancestrycom-how.html
http://rootdig.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-at-ancestrycom-how.html
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