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Latest Updates on FamilySearch, 23 Dec 2015

12/23/2015

Are your ancestors in these latest record updates from FamilySearch.org?

Quite a variety of records were recently added or updated to FamilySearch.org! A little something for everyone (hopefully) to explore during the holidays.

~Caroline

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7 Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Sunday, 20 Jul 2014

7/20/2014

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7 #Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Sunday, 20 Jul 2014, via 4YourFamilyStory.com. #needtoknow #familytree

A good Sunday look-see from My Modern Met: Fascinating Pictorial Record of North American Indian Tribes in the Early 1900s.
And a good Sunday read/thought from the Archive Grid blog. Could we 3D print our ancestors? How about wearing masks of our ancestors? Printing the Past in 3D. Next thing you know they'll be saying man will walk on the moon. Oh wait...
Welcome this week's new genealogy bloggers on Thomas MacEntee's Geneabloggers.
Explore and plan your family history online learning opportunities for the upcoming week on Dear Myrtle's Geneawebinar Calendar.
Find upcoming genealogy and family history conferences near you on Jen Baldwin's Conference Keeper.
USGenWeb Archives volunteer contributors uploaded various types of records yesterday of various counties in the following US states: Georgia, Michigan, Nebraska, and Virginia.
Have piles of "stuff" you've been meaning to scan and digitally organize? Join us in the Sunday ScanDay Facebook Group and let's get it virtually done today at 3PM CT. Together, we got this.

Did you miss a day this past week? Maybe?

Yesterday's Need to Know mentioned researching New York historical photos and 7 other things.
Friday's Need to Know mentioned backing up what you share on social media and 8 other things.
Thursday's Need to Know mentioned a USB thumbdrive for iOS devices and 10 other things.
Wednesday's Need to Know mentioned a link to show you how to make slideshows with iMovie and 9 other things.
Tuesday's Need to Know mentioned cleaning your hard drive and 11 other things.
Monday's Need to Know mentioned a genealogical and historical Eureka! moment and 8 other things.
And last Sunday's Need to Know mentioned some chocolate-y research clues reminder and 7 other things.

Happy Researching!
~Caroline
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8 Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Saturday, 19 July 2014

7/19/2014

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8 #Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Saturday, 19 July 2014, via 4YourFamilyStory.com. #needtoknow #familytree

Do you read blogs? Do you know what RSS is? Here's a thorough explanation with some advanced tips on Makeuseof.com.
Are you in a New York state of mind when it comes your ancestors? Check out Kenneth's list of New York Online Historical Photo Research on his blog The Ancestor Hunt.
From Claire on Irish Genealogy News: More Dublin City Electoral Lists launched online and New GRO records section of IrishGenealogy is offline.
From Chris in The British GENES Blog: more additions to Durham Records Online.
Have roots in West Virginia? Ancestry.com just released a research guide for West Virginia. Also, don't forget to check out FamilySearch's Wiki for West Virginia.
Yesterday, FamilySearch.org added record indexes and record images for Illinois, Utah, and New Zealand.
USGenWeb Archives volunteer contributors uploaded various types of records yesterday of various counties in the following US states: Georgia, Idaho, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Recently, Genealogy Trails volunteer contributors uploaded various types of records for various counties in the following US states: Oklahoma and Texas.

Other things that might interest you. Maybe. Maybe not. But maybe?

Did you miss the 9 genealogy things you needed to know yesterday?
Here are 15 iPad apps for genealogy and family history.
Here are 7 suggestions for solving your genealogy research problem.

Happy Researching!
~Caroline
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9 Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Friday, 18 July 2014

7/18/2014

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9 #Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Friday, 18 July 2014, via 4YourFamilyStory.com. #needtoknow #familytree

Are you throwing bunches of images and the like up on social media? Are you backing those up? Here's how to download and archive your social media memories from Wired.
Okay Kindle eReader folks, Amazon has just launched an unlimited ebook and audio book subscription service. For $9.99. Um, I spend way, way more than that a month on ebooks. Look out, Amazon. However, it's a bit limited. We'll see if I can save any money.
Traveling by plane much for your research? Here are the new rules for flying with electronics in the US, Canada, and UK from Makeuseof.
Evernote users: The Web Clipper for Chrome has been updated. Check out its new features.
Using PDFs a lot? Here are 7 free online PDF tools that might save you some work. (Makeuseof.com)
Texans: Live near or in San Antonio? Take a day trip August 30th to the Federation of Genealogical Societies' 2014 National Conference "Gone to Texas" and discover ways to learn more about your family history. An affordable day pass will give you access to more than 35 sessions, optional workshops, and optional luncheons. Plus, in the free Exhibit Hall you will see product demonstrations and presentations on one of the two stages and will be able to meet with vendors and exhibitors in their booths! Get all the details now and register for your day pass. [Disclosure: I serve on the FGS Board of Directors.]
Yesterday, Ancestry.com updated 2 databases: Slave Registers of former British Colonial Dependencies, 1813-1834 and marriage records for the US state of Georgia.
Yesterday, FamilySearch.org added record indexes and record images for Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Poland.
USGenWeb Archives volunteer contributors uploaded various types of records yesterday of various counties in the following US states: Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Other things that might interest you. Maybe. Maybe not. But maybe?

Did you miss the 11 genealogy things you needed to know yesterday?
Here's how a family history storyteller uses tech.
Share how Findagrave.com has profoundly affected your genealogy research. Great ideas in comments!

Happy Researching!
~Caroline
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11 Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Thursday, 17 July 2014

7/17/2014

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11 #Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Thursday, 17 Jul 2014, via 4YourFamilyStory.com. #needtoknow #familytree

Skitch users: There's a new handy update for Android users. I use Skitch to annotate images for tutorials like this.
This is interesting. I haven't noticed this happening when using Chrome, but I always have my laptop plugged in. Google's Chrome Browser is Killing Your Laptop's Battery Life. (bgr.com)
Okay. This has been needed for a while. iStick: the USB thumbdrive for the latest iPhones and iPads. (recode.net)
From Elizabeth on Genealogy Canada: a new finding aid for the Drouin Collection - Quebec Records.
From Angela on Choctaw Freedmen History & Legacy: Forgotten Records from the Freedmen School of the Brazil Community, Choctaw Nation.
More updates have been added to Joe Beine's Online Indexes for Death Records, Cemeteries and Obituaries.
The Indiana Genealogical Society (IGS) has added Insanity Records Index and Old Age Pensions Index for Lawrence County to the members-only portion of their website.
Yesterday, Ancestry.com added Estate Inventories and Accounts for the US state of New York.
Yesterday, FamilySearch.org added record indexes and record images for Croatia, Portugal, and Quebec.
USGenWeb Archives volunteer contributors uploaded various types of records yesterday of various counties in the following US states: Arizona.
Recently, Genealogy Trails volunteer contributors uploaded various types of records for various counties in the following US states: Illinois, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.

Other things that might interest you. Maybe. Maybe not. But maybe?

Did you miss the 10 genealogy things you needed to know yesterday?
Here are 3 simple things to remember when researching online collections.
Here are 3 places to find evidence of your ancestor's death. Can you add to it with a suggestion?

Happy Researching!
~Caroline
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10 Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Wednesday, 16 July 2014

7/16/2014

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10 #Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Wednesday, 16 July 2014, via 4YourFamilyStory.com. #needtoknow #familytree

Do you use Dropbox to store files or collaborate with others? Is that big file syncing time a big time suck for you? They have a new feature for that. (Cultofmac)
I love iMovie. It's what I used to create my quick daily wrap-ups from the NGS 2013 conference in Las Vegas. Makeuseof.com shows you how to make slideshows with it. Go ahead. It's easy. Make some old family photo slideshows with it.
Newspapers.com shows you how to use the "share" feature. While you're thinking about newspapers, check out the titles and pages they've updated lately. Have they added anything in a locale your ancestor lived in or worked in? Or did anything, really?
Makeuseof.com recently tested some iPhone OCR apps. Basically, you scan a document or any paper with text and the app reads and converts the text into searchable text. A handy thing for genealogists and family historians.
It's the Legal Genealogist's fault. She got me addicted to the Defrosting Cold Cases blog. But? Kinda the same thing as uprooting ancestors and their secrets and stories, no? Learn how to use the library to research cold cases.
Songs tell stories. With this collection, get an earful of what stories were being sung in 1934 French Louisiana. From the Library of Congress: Folklife Today: The Lomaxes' 1934 French Louisiana Recordings Go Online.
Findmypast has completed their 100 in 100 Campaign with records for Staffordshire.
Yesterday, Ancestry.com added 4 new databases for the UK and Great Britain and updated one for Australia.
Yesterday, FamilySearch.org added record indexes and record images for the US state of Ohio.
USGenWeb Archives volunteer contributors uploaded various types of records yesterday of various counties in the following US states: Florida, Iowa, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, and Virginia.

Other things that might interest you. Maybe. Maybe not. But maybe?

Did you miss the 12 genealogy things you needed to know yesterday?
Get your genealogy organized with OneNote. [Videos. 3 videos to be exact. Plus, some freebies.]
A pedigree chart is your "ground zero" for your family history research. Find out how to start building on it.

Happy Researching!
~Caroline
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12 Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Tuesday, 15 July 2014

7/15/2014

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12 #Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Tuesday, 15 July 2014, via 4YourFamilyStory.com. #needtoknow #familytree

Makeuseof.com says to go clean your hard drive. I need to. Do you? They have some handy tips on what to do.
Do you have hours every week to spare? If you're like me you don't. Not even a nano second can be spared. So take a look at 3 Gmail Tricks That'll Save You Hours Every Week from thenextweb.com.
On GeneaMusings, Randy Seaver gives a first look at the new FamilySearch Family Tree Mobile App. Perfect for those using FamilySearch Family Tree to build their family tree online.
I have certain ancestors that I turn to again and again to try and figure out all their secrets. [I'm looking at you, Big Paw Paw.] If you use Rootsmagic like I do, then this tip from the Rootsmagic blog will be very handy.
Have Irish roots? On Canada's Anglo-Celtic Connections, John tells how to find Church of Ireland baptisms, marriages, and burials.
More for those with Irish roots: On Irish Genealogy News, Claire gives a mid-July update on the Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives.
Access the American Revolutionary War collections on fold3.com for free through July 31st.
Yesterday, Ancestry updated 3 databases for New York and England and added a new FamilySearch database for Venezuela.
Yesterday, FamilySearch.org added record indexes and record images for Canada; Peru; the US state of Hawaii; and the Panama Canal Zone.
As part of their 100 in 100 Campaign, findmypast.com has added record sets 94-96 for Shropshire.
The Indiana Genealogical Society (IGS) has added DePauw University database to the members-only portion of their website.
USGenWeb Archives volunteer contributors uploaded various types of records yesterday of various counties in the following US states: Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia.

Other things that might interest you. Maybe. Maybe not. But maybe?

Did you miss the 9 genealogy things you needed to know yesterday?
Are you listening to genealogy and family history podcasts?
Here are 9 family tree apps for your iPad.

Happy Researching!
~Caroline
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9 Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Monday, 14 Jul 2014

7/14/2014

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9 #Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, 14 July 2014, via 4YourFamilyStory.com. #needtoknow #familytree

Eureka! I've said it before and I'll say it again. You just never know where and when you might find stuff that just might help you or someone else with their family history mystery solving. Civil War Ledger Found in Eureka (wbay.com)
Are you using microfilm to access information about your ancestors? [Duh. Or it should be. Not everything is online. It could very well be, say, in the ceiling of some farmhouse's kitchen. Eureka!] Then you need to take a look-see at what the Legal Genealogist has to say about Copyright and Microfilm.
Got a schedule that's threatening to kill you? [Yes.] Got an iPad? [Yes!] Then check out these calendar apps for the iPad from idownloadblog.com. [I'm using Sunrise now. She's lovely. But so is Calendars 5.]
Have roots in Tennessee? [Yes!] The Tennessee State Library and Archives has put Bible Family Records online.
Evernote users: Try these 6 search tips to find anything in Evernote. [I wonder if they'll help me find more time? I've seem to misplace that.]
From Claire on Irish Genealogy News: 1641 Depositions: First Three Volumes Published; PRONI has launched a guide to WWI resources; and Schools' Collections now searchable by name and parish.
Not sure how to interview family members? This Wednesday, Susan Kitchens and the SCGS Jamboree Extension Series will be bringing you the webinar, How to Interview Family: Skills for your Ears, Eyes, Brain. Susan is awesome at this. Don't miss it.
Recently, Genealogy Trails volunteer contributors uploaded various types of records for various counties in the following US states: Illinois, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.
USGenWeb Archives volunteer contributors uploaded various types of records yesterday of various counties in the following US states: Alabama, Louisiana, Michigan, Virginia, and Washington.

Other things that might interest you. Maybe. Maybe not. But maybe?

Did you miss the 8 genealogy things you needed to know yesterday?
See how the Internet is a tech tool to find offline information.
Here are 7 suggestions for solving your genealogy research problem.

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8 Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Sunday, 13 July 2014

7/13/2014

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8 #Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Sunday, 13 July 2014, via 4YourFamilyStory.com. #needtoknow #familytree

The Family Curator makes some good points here. First, Chocolate. Second, are you looking everywhere possible for those clues about your ancestors? You just might find them in chocolate. And even if you don't, chocolate.
On Family Tree Maker User, Russ notes some upcoming changes to FTM 2014.
I love watching Janine work her magic over old photos bringing them back to life. It's way harder than what she makes it seem. I know. I've tried.
Welcome this week's new genealogy bloggers on Thomas MacEntee's Geneabloggers.
Explore and plan your family history online learning opportunities for the upcoming week on Dear Myrtle's Geneawebinar Calendar.
Find upcoming genealogy and family history conferences near you on Jen Baldwin's Conference Keeper.
USGenWeb Archives volunteer contributors uploaded various types of records yesterday of various counties in the following US states: Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Have piles of "stuff" you've been meaning to scan and digitally organize? Join us in the Sunday ScanDay Facebook Group and let's get it virtually done today at 3PM CT. Together, we got this.

Did you miss a day this past week? Maybe? (I missed 4. So totally possible. )

Yesterday's Need to Know mentioned some Great Search Engines for History Teachers and 9 other things.
Friday's Need to Know mentioned When Irreplaceable Tech Lives On Obsolete Tech and 10 other genealogy things.
Thursday's Need to Know mentioned a GeneaSleepover and 11 other genealogy things.

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10 Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Saturday, 12 July 2014

7/12/2014

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10 #Genealogy Things You Need to Know Today, Saturday, 12 July 2014, via 4YourFamilyStory.com. #needtoknow #familytree

Here's a sampling of what's available in the Chronicling America: American Historic Newspapers digital collection with some search strategies. Are you using this great resource to learn more about your ancestors?
Yesterday, everyone was a student. Today, teachers. From the Education Technology and Mobile Learning blog: 10 Great Search Engines for Teachers. Also, very handy for those trying to figure out their family history mysteries, no?
The Ontario Genealogical Society has a call out for presentations.
Not just for genealogical societies but all researchers as well, the latest FORUM eMagazine issue from the Federation of Genealogical Societies is now available. [Disclosure: I am on the FGS Board of Directors.]
A new trailer of the upcoming series of TLC's Who Do You Think You Are?, which premieres July 23rd, was revealed on Rachel McAdam's Fan Website. Also? Screencaptures from her WDYTYA? episode were shared.
Complainers leave paper trails. With her usual flair, the Legal Genealogist shows how to weave in legal documents and the law to give a glimpse of a family story. Are you remembering to do that too? Do you have any "complainers" in the family? Do you have a "commish" in the family? If so, they left big paper trails touching upon many families' stories.
Speaking of legalities, on the GenealogyBank blog, Gena Philibert-Ortega shows how to research legal, probate, court records in historical newspapers. [Researching my Big Paw Paw gave me a lot of firsthand experience in doing this. A lot. Now that I think about it, he complained too. But a lot of the times he was on the other side of a complaint. A lot.]
Have roots in New Hampshire? You're in luck. Ancestry.com released a research guide for New Hampshire. Don't forget FamilySearch's wiki for New Hampshire research and USGenWeb Project's New Hampshire site.
Have roots in Wyoming? GenealogyBank gives you some search strategies for finding information in their Wyoming historical newspaper titles along with a list of their Wyoming newspaper titles. Don't forget to check other historical newspaper sites for your Wyoming ancestors.
USGenWeb Archives volunteer contributors uploaded various types of records yesterday of various counties in the following US states: Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, and Virginia.

Other things that might interest you. Maybe. Maybe not. But maybe?

Did you miss the 11 genealogy things you needed to know yesterday?
ThingLink for sharing your family history stories? Why not?
Serious about digitally organizing your research with OneNote? Then try these OneNote videos. [Warning: There are 3 videos. And freebie downloads. If you're not into digital organizing, free stuff, watching free videos, or improving your research, then I wouldn't watch these if I were you.]

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