Our Future Rooted in Our Past

SOPA Protest

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:30:00 +0000

Our Future Rooted in Our Past is Protesting SOPA/PIPA on 1/18/12. Become informed about SOPA/PIPA. Write your congressmen/congresswomen. This bill could interfere with our genealogy...

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American Libraries Internet Archive

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:50:00 +0000

I found this wonderful resource of information a while back and wanted to share with you. The American Libraries Internet Archive is a treasure trove for genealogists as it archives images and books...

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Welcome to StoryTree!

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:12:00 +0000

In honor of December 7th, the day Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941, I thought this would be a great video to share to remind everyone the importance of recording our personal and family...

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Do you hear voices from the past?

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 03:29:00 +0000

I found a wonderful video speaking to the importance of writing down one's thoughts. A journal/diary allow you to express your thoughts, dreams, disappointments, heartaches, and much more....

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Have you joined the 5-Minute Genealogy Challenge Yet?

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:00:00 +0000

How is your research going? Hopefully you have been able to visit with some of your family members to learn more about your family. Have you written down your information. Learn why this is...

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What is a Picture worth

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

As one ages, you begin to realize time flies on wings of lightning. The once endless summers as a child become the cherished months spent escaping from the rigors of college. After...

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Fairmount Childrens Home

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:00:00 +0000

As a follow-up post to Fairmount Childrens Home. I continued to research to find other options for those who are searching for connections to others who have had family members that lived...

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Summer 2011 Genealogy Virtual Conference

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:30:00 +0000

The 2011 Summer Virtual Conference is going on this weekend. The genealogy conference runs from 9am August 19, 2011 to 11:59pm August 21,2011. This conference is available for you to view at...

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The Workhouse

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:31:00 +0000

As I have done my own family research, I have learned a great deal about those that have passed on before me. One of my great-great grandmothers Joan Taylor, lived in England in the 1800's. Her life...

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Fairmount Children’s Home

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:57:00 +0000

A while back one of my readers asked me if I had come across any information about the Fairmount Children's Home in Ohio. At the time of her inquiry, I was not familiar with this home, so I began to...

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5-Minute Genealogy - Finding a Record

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Have you taken the 5-Minute Genealogy challenge? I hope that you have. This video link discusses the importance of creating a research log so that you keep track of where have searched and helps to...

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5-Minute Genealogy - Learn about Records

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:59:00 +0000

This video presentation link discusses the various genealogy records that are available. The video speaks to the importance of looking at the type of record and the accuracy of the information...

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5 - Minute Genealogy - Location, Location, Location

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Genealogy research is all about the location. Remember that boundaries have changed over time; therefore, remember to look to the adjacent areas for your ancestor. Do you know what a Gazeteer is? ...

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Genealogy in 5 Minutes - Choose an Ancestor and ask a Question

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:53:00 +0000

Once you have gathered all of the information that you have around your home and from family, and have organized your information, you are ready to begin to do further research. This video...

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Harry Potter Books Genealogy

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 02:32:00 +0000

Just for fun, I have again found another Harry Potter Genealogy that looks to be more complete than the first one that posted a while back. I found this on Wikipedia. In order for you to see...

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Scandinavian Folk Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0000

The annual Scandinavian Folk Festival Jamestown New York is held at the Gerry Rodeo Ground, Gerry NY this coming weekend beginning July 15 - 17, 2011. The festival provides enterainment, education,...

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FamilySearch Facebook Community Research Pages

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:00:00 +0000

FamilySearch has developed several Research Community pages on FaceBook and Skype. These groups have been designed to allow you to collaborate with others that are searching in the same local...

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Skype Community Research Pages

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:00:00 +0000

FamilySearch has launched several new Skype Research Communites which has a sister site on Facebook for most of the Skype Research Communities. You may be asking what is Skype,...

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Have you told your story or the story of those you love?

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:00:00 +0000

This week, I wanted to share with you a new website that is in the development stages called StoryVault. This website has been developed and is able to be utilized free of charge, but you have to...

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Use Family Time to Grow your Family Tree

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:39:00 +0000

A friend of mine shared this picture with me. He said it was on the back of a Rice Crispies cereal box. How cool is that? The first paragraph talks about the importance of having...

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How can Genealogy heal the world?

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:00:00 +0000

A particular stumbling block that I have seen with teaching and assisting others with their research is assuming that the spelling of your ancestors name is only one way, the way we spell it. ...

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Only 9 days left in the Illinois Wiki Scavenger Hunt?

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:09:00 +0000

There is only 9 days left in the Illinois FamilySearch Wiki Scavenger Hunt. There are two ways to participate in the contest. You can contribute a wiki article or an internet link for Illinois. ...

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5-Minute Genealogy Challenge. Are you Game?

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:00:00 +0000

How did you do with the last Challenge? Were you able to find a record on FamilySearch? I hope so. Don't forget to let me know how you are doing. Here is the next video in the 5-Minute Genealogy...

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FamilySearch Courses

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:00:00 +0000

FamilySearch announced today that the number of genealogy courses that are available for learning is now over 140 courses. The courses include Beginning and Advance courses covering areas such as...

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5-Minute Genealogy Challenge - Did you Find a Record?

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Did you find a Record? If not, that is ok. Start asking your family members, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc, to learn more about your family. Make sure to write down what you find out. ...

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