Early-Bird Deadline Fast Approaching for APG 2013 Professional Management Conference
I'm really looking forward to speaking at this year's PMC conference. Hope to see you there! Here's all the details on the fast approaching registration deadline. WESTMINSTER, Colo., 11 February 2013−The early-bird deadline is approaching the Association of...
Overcoming Angst: How to Prepare to Attend a Genealogy Conference
Have you thought about attending a genealogy conference, but found the idea a bit daunting? First-timers can feel thrown back into "junior high school mode": Which classes should I attend? Where will I sit? What if I don't know anybody? Don't let a little shyness stop...
Finding Your Family History in Newspapers Just Got a Little More Likely
Imagine the thrill of pulling up a page on from an old newspaper on your computer screen and seeing your ancestor's name in print. It's an event any genealogist would enjoy (and the reason I wrote the book How to Find Your Family History in Newspapers.) Findmypast.com...
Record Your Stories and Help the American Widow Project
An estimated 3200 military wives have lost their husbands in Afghanistan and Iraq. Though nothing can ever truly make up for their loss, a nonprofit organization called the American Widow Project (AWP) offers them support as they rebuild their lives. Now Saving...
Following in Family History Footsteps: Young Genealogist Scholarship Available
Do you know any young genealogists who would love to go to the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree? Encourage them to apply for a 0 cash award and free conference registration. The Suzanne Winsor Freeman Memorial Grant Committee is now accepting applications for...
Digitized War of 1812 Pension Files on Fold3
According to the National Archives, pension files for the War of 1812 rate among their most-requested materials. But the files haven't been easy to use because they're only at the National Archives--they haven't been available in published, microfilmed or digitized...
No More Whining About Brick Walls: King Richard III Remains Found
Just when we throw up our hands in frustration and declare that we will never find a particular ancestor, someone comes along and proves it possible. Reuters is reporting that England's King Richard III has been found after 500 years. "A skeleton with a cleaved skull...
Association of Professional Genealogists Seeks Managing Editor for its Quarterly Magazine
Many genealogists yearn for a career in a family history related field. Here's an opportunity with APG: WESTMINSTER, Colo., 1 February 2013—The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) is seeking qualified candidates for the managing editor position of its...
New Zap The Grandma Gap Book
In addition to her passion for creating beautiful family tree charts through her company Family ChartMasters, my friend Janet Hovorka has a real heart family. She yearns to help families grow closer through family history. Janet's brand new book and resource materials...
Premium Episode 95 – Evernote and OneNote for Genealogy
Date Published: January 30, 2013 [display_podcast] Click here to download the Show Notes pdf After publishing the Evernote for Genealogy Premium Video I told you that I planned on covering using Evernote for Genealogy more in the future. And we are starting with this...
How to Delete and Merge Duplicates in Ancestry Family Tree
Does your online family tree suffer from duplicate leaves? If so, you’re not alone. Hundreds of people seem to have this problem, based on the popularity of a YouTube video tutorial by The Barefoot Genealogist. This tutorial teaches you how to trim extra foliage from...
Two Better Ways to Search the FamilySearch Genealogy Website
Would you like to get better search results at the FamilySearch website? A new video from the folks at FamilySearch explains two new search functions that help you reach the genealogy records you are looking for while getting irrelevant results out of your way....
Here’s Why You Need Genealogy Gems!
A completely unbiased opinion on Lisa Louise Cooke's Genealogy Gems (...completely true except for the unbiased part!) Get ready to laugh, and if you like it, please share it with your friends!
A Genealogy App that Can Build and Edit Your Family Tree
MyHeritage.com has announced the release of the free MyHeritage app version 2.0 for iPad, iPhone and Android smartphones and tablets. Now you can build and edit your family tree, add more information to it, and take your heritage with you anywhere you go. The app has...
How to Get Organized and Put Your Family History Household in Order
From Guest Blogger Denise May Levenick, a recent guest on The Genealogy Gems Podcast: If you are buried under a mountain of genealogical clutter, take note that January is National Organizing Month and a great time to put your Family History Household in order. When...
New Genealogy Podcast Episode Full of Gems for Family History Research
As the new year begins, we all have family history research challenges we are targeting. The newest episode of the free Genealogy Gems Podcast (Episode 148) is packed full of brand new quick genealogy gems to help you hit the mark, including: What you'll get from the...
Who Knew the iPad Could Do This?
If you got an iPad or tablet for Christmas, you may have spent a good deal of time playing angry birds and checking your email. (Come on, be honest!) But, if you got a copy of my new book Turn Your iPad into a Genealogy Powerhouse, then you have moved well beyond...
A New Blog on Genealogy Certification Now Available
Are you a certified genealogist, or have you been considering certification? Here's a new communication offering from the Board for Certification of Genealogists: (from their press release): The 49-year-old Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), the group...
