Jan 13, 2019 · 51 min
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The Genealogy Guys Podcast & Genealogy Connection
George G. Morgan & Drew Smith
"The Genealogy Guys" are two avid genealogists who host a weekly chat. The podcast includes news of the genealogy community, book and software reviews, guest interviews, and a lot of fun chat.
- 526 episodes
- Updated July 13
Episodes526
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Jan 6, 2019 · 1 hr 6 minThe Genealogy Guys Podcast #355
The Genealogy Guys take a look back at 2018 and a look ahead at 2019.
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Dec 25, 2018 · 1 hr 3 minThe Genealogy Guys Podcast #354
The news includes: MyHeritage announced that its Family Tree Webinars are now closed-captioned. The book There is Something About Edgefield is an Award Finalist in the 2018 Best Books Award in the category of History-United States. We reviewed the book in Episode #339. Congratulations! Findmypast announces a trial of a revolutionary new newspaper search. They also announced records of the Cheshire Diocese of Chester Parish Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials. Scan-a-Thon, a 72-hour scanning marathon, will take place on 11-14 January 2019. For more information, contact Eowyn Langholf at eowyn@wikitree.com. FamilySearch was awarded the PRSA Silver Anvil Award for its historic Freedmen's Bureau Project. Drew recaps the latest in FamilySearch's new images and indexed records. The Guys describe a great evening with Kenyatta D. Berry at the John F. Germany Public Library in downtown Tampa. A review of her new book, The Family Tree Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Uncovering Your Ancestry and Researching Genealogy, can be viewed on the Genealogy Guys Blog 15 December post. Listener email includes: Kudos to George on his post at the Genealogy Guys Blog titled My Parents Married Twice! on 13 December 2018. Thomas commented on the discussion about DNA beneficiaries in Episode #352. Hugh asked questions about RootsMagic's interface with Ancestry.com called TreeShare. Lisa had questions about managing media in Family Tree Maker for Mac. Lili is working on lineage society applications and wants to know specifically how many sources for each fact are required and/or acceptable. Roger asks about DNA testing on a lock of hair from his great-great-grandmother. Betsy is seeking resources about people who went west in the early 1860s to participate in the gold rushes there.
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Dec 3, 2018 · 1 hr 11 minThe Genealogy Guys Podcast #353
The news includes: MyHeritage announced Shared Ancestral Places, a new facility in its MyHeritage DNA. MyHeritage announced that artifact testing is on its way. MyHeritage held a very successful conference, MyHeritage LIVE, in Oslo, Norway, and videos of the keynote by Gilad Japhet and 23 other presentations are available for free at https://familytreewebinars.com/MHLIVE2018. Findmypast has added 106K Pennsylvania Cemetery & Burial records, and a variety of English and Scotland military records. Findmypast has partnered with Living DNA to launch a new discovery experience with a breakdown of 80 global regions, including 21 across Britain and Ireland. FamilySearch is partnering with the Dallas Public Library to digitize the library's extensive family history book collection. FamilySearch announced free access to more than 150 million Italian historical genealogical records. Drew summarizes the new and updated collections at FamilySearch. Drew reviews two new books: Nathan Dylan Goodwin has published a new book, Ghost Swifts, Blue Poppies, and the Red Star. It introduces a new character, Mrs. Harriett Agnes McDougall, who investigates the circumstances surrounding her son's death during the Great War. Family Tree Books has published a new edition of Nancy Hendrickson's book, The Unofficial Guide to Ancestry.com. The new book provides great advice for maximizing your use and searches of Ancestry.com and features new chapters about AncestryDNA. Drew explains what the recent announcement means that in rare instances a male can pass mitochondrial DNA to his offspring. Listener email includes: Susie thanks George for his recent presentations in Roswell, New Mexico, and says she has already been applying new techniques she learned in a recent research trip to Vermont. Statch thanks The Guys for a recent blog post about money used in colonial America. They remind people to read the blog at http://blog.genealogyguys.com where they will find that post and recent posts about: Using a perpetual calendar School records Online library reference resources African Americans and Native Americans Hispanic resources Jewish resources Linda thanks The Guys for explaining why the Castle Garden website and Stephen Morse's One-Step searches reveal different results. She also recommends Amy Johnson Crow's Generations Café podcast and specifically her episode on Overlooked Things on FamilySearch. John shared his experience with searching census records for his family surname, how the enumerators butchered it, and how he used various keywords for his ancestor's medical profession to locate misspelled and mis-indexed records. Laura turned on FamilySearch WebHints in her RootsMagic database and found many new records. In particular, she describes three marriage records that provided new insights for her family. Van is caught up with listening to all of our podcasts! He writes about research into South Carolina records and discusses questions about family groups found. Included are the used of DNA in this research. Joseph wrote in response to Beth's Mennonite research in Episode #352, and provided some reference sites to help with Pennsylvania Mennonite research: Genealogical Society of PA - https://genpa.org/ GSP's PA Research Guides - https://genpa.org/public-collections/pennsylvania-resources/ Historical Society of PA - https://hsp.org/ HSP's Card Catalog on FamilySearch -https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2524622 FamilySearch Wiki (Mennonites) - https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Mennonites Mennonite Heritage Center Genealogy Resources - http://mhep.org/library/genealogy-resources/ Daniel responded from Spain about Laura's DNA "mess" and raised the issue of financial impacts of sharing the stories. Kelvin wrote about DNA artifact testing and comments on how helpful he is finding discussions on the Genetic Genealogy Tips & Techniques Facebook group. Interested listeners may want to join. Tedi asked about genealogical software that can be used on both a desktop and iPad. The Guys discussed a brand-new DNA tool, Genetic Affairs, which can currently be used with your AncestryDNA, 23andMe, and Family Tree DNA results in order to cluster results. The tool's website is at http://geneticaffairs.com and has a 12-page manual available for download.
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Nov 19, 2018 · 52 minGenealogy Connection #050 - Ari Wilkins, Speaker, Researcher, and Library Associate
Ari Wilkins is a popular speaker at genealogy conferences and a faculty member at IGHR. She is on the genealogy staff of the Dallas Public Library, and has an expertise in African-American research.
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Nov 11, 2018 · 1 hr 10 minThe Genealogy Guys Podcast #352
The news includes: MyHeritage recently held a very successful conference, MyHeritage LIVE, in Oslo, Norway. There were a number of announcements about their DNA testing, including a forthcoming ability to test envelopes and stamps for DNA. More details about all their announcements will be posted on The Genealogy Guys Blog. The Oklahoma Historical Society has added Dawes Commission Townsite Rolls to their collection of online databases at their website at http://www.okhistory.org/research/townsite-dawes. Drew summarizes the new and updated collections at FamilySearch. Listener email includes: Ron sends a follow-up from the Wilson-Cobb Library Genealogy Workshop at which George presented in Roswell, New Mexico. He discusses state-level veterans' compensation records and the rich personal and genealogical information they can contain. Linda asks about records of the Castle Garden immigration processing site in New York, and wonders why she gets different results from the Castle Garden website (http://www.castlegarden.org/) than from Stephen P. Morse's One-Step search facility (https://stevemorse.org/). Jennifer tells us about the Android smartphone app for listening to podcasts called Podcast Addicts. Jennifer asks for advice concerning research on her Mennonite ancestors in the Saucon, Pennsylvania, area. The Guys ask for information and suggestions from our listeners. Tom asks for online sources for Scottish Military Records. George suggests: National Records of Scotland>Research Guide>Military Records at https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/guides/military-records. Scottish Genealogy Society links regarding Military Records at https://www.scotsgenealogy.com/Links/Military.aspx. FamilySearch Research Wiki's article and links regarding Scotland Military Records at https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Scotland_Military_Records. Hugh writes to discuss ethics and access to DNA test results, photographs, and family trees after a genealogist's death. (Refer to Podcast Episode #342 and Blaine Bettinger's Informed Consent Agreement and Beneficiary Agreement forms at https://thegeneticgenealogist.com/2018/02/15/informed-consent-agreement-and-beneficiary-agreement/. One listener discusses uploading DNA results to multiple sites to maximize matches and contacts. Jim shares the details of some of his DNA test results that revealed some Non-Paternal Events (NPEs). He describes his attempts to contact his newly-discovered half-brother and some reactions from him and another family member. The Guys share where they have recently presented and upcoming events through December.
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Oct 23, 2018 · 1 hr 3 minThe Genealogy Guys Podcast #351
The Guys celebrate the publication of their 400th episode (of the two podcasts taken together)! George's first article in The In-Depth Genealogist magazine (http://theindepthgenealogist.com) has just been published. He will be writing a column called Genealogy, by George in every issue. Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount on a subscription using the coupon code GUYS+IDGmag at http://www.theindepthgenealogist.com/subscription-form/. Family Tree Magazine has published an e-book compilation of George's popular Document Detective column at https://www.familytreemagazine.com/store/document-detective-ebook?. The news includes: MyHeritage has become a Presenting Partner with Eurovision for its 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. RootsTech 2019 registration has opened for the annual Salt Lake City conference on February 27-March 2, 2019 Church of Ireland records will be digitized with the award of a €100,000 government grant. 200 million records for the Netherlands are now accessible at the multi-lingual website Open Archives – http://www.openarch.nl. Fans of Nathan Dylan Goodwin can preorder his new book, Ghost Swifts, Blue Poppies and the Red Star, in Kindle version at all Amazon websites. The Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed) has announced the opening of the Richard E. Lackey Scholarship to support attendance at Gen-Fed 2019. Details and application are available at http://www.gen-fed.org/. Findmypast has released new records for Welsh Parish Records, Kent Parish Records, Northumberland and Durham Burials, Middlesex Baptisms, the 939 Register, and more. Drew summarizes the new and updated collections at FamilySearch. Listener email includes: Jean writes about a Long Island library conference and the inclusion of The Guys' books as recommended buys. Ed writes about a cousin who is beginning her search for birth parents. Brad asks for advice on getting started on preparations for his family's upcoming 300th anniversary, including recommendations for what software or websites to use to collaborate with relatives. Robin is looking for a free GEDCOM viewer. Kelly follows up on her earlier email about mega-trees. Nikki poses questions about: Mega-trees Ancestors in psychiatric hospitals and suicides What to expect at a local genealogical society meeting Resources for researching slave ancestors What kind of education might be pursued so she can help others with their genealogy Richard asks Drew for more information about researching manuscript collections. Drew discusses GEDmatch, a tool for extending your research reach with your autosomal DNA test results and matching others who have tested.
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Oct 8, 2018 · 1 hr 10 minGenealogy Connection #049 - Angela Walton-Raji, Speaker, Writer, and Podcaster
Angela Walton-Raji is a popular genealogy speaker, writer, blogger, and podcaster, with a focus on African-American and Native American research. You can learn more about Angela and her podcast at her website, African Roots Podcast.
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Oct 1, 2018 · 53 minGenealogy Connection #048 - Lisa Alzo, Writer and Speaker
Lisa Alzo is a popular genealogy writer and speaker, and the author of the book The Family Tree Polish, Czech and Slovak Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Family Tree in Eastern Europe. You can learn more about Lisa at lisaalzo.com.
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Sep 22, 2018 · 1 hr 6 minThe Genealogy Guys Podcast #350
The news includes: AncestryDNA released new ethnicity estimates for all its DNA users. MyHeritage now supports uploads of 23andMe v5 and Living DNA data files. MyHeritage has partnered with British retailer WHSmith to sell DNA kits in their stores in Europe. RootsTech announces plans for an international RootsTech in London, England, 24-26 October 2019 at the ExCel London Convention Centre. David Rencher, Chief Genealogy Officer at FamilySearch, has been appointed Director of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The Federation of Genealogical Societies announces leadership changes. The Association of Professional Genealogists announces the three winners of the 2018 Young Professional Scholarships. Findmypast has released new Irish records, Wiltshire registers and records, Westmorland registers and records, Nebraska births, Electoral Registers, Jersey German Occupation Identity Cards, and Jersey German Occupation Prosecutions. Drew summarizes the new and updated collections at FamilySearch. As follow-up to the discussion about organizing browser bookmarks on Episode #345, George announces publication of his article, "Use Bookmarks to Cluster Your Resources", in the September 2018 issue of the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly. Listener email includes: Julienne wrote to express how much she enjoyed Drew's interview of Amy Johnson Crow (Genealogy Connection episode #46). Linda replied to Kelly (Episode #349) on the subject of why someone would have a massive online family tree. She explains her extensive research of family from the 1600s and the links she has made to build and successfully research her lines. Teresa asks about genealogy software programs, Family Tree Maker and RootsMagic. Hugh discusses finding vintage photos and secondhand postcards at flea markets and other venues. Judy provides two very important tips for researchers: Don't assume the ethnicity of people who settled an area as you might miss excellent documentary sources. The Library of Virginia has made indices and images of Chancery Court records for many counties available online at http://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/. Laura wrote to describe the "mess" she found as a result of DNA testing, particularly with people whose fathers were revealed as not their fathers. She asks about the ethical issues involved with revealing such findings. Listeners are encouraged to share their opinions and experiences.
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Sep 8, 2018 · 56 minGenealogy Connection #047 - Diahan Southard, DNA Expert, Speaker, and Writer
Diahan Southard is a very popular speaker and writer on the topic of DNA testing. Learn more about Diahan at her website Your DNA Guide.
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Aug 24, 2018 · 1 hr 2 minThe Genealogy Guys Podcast #349
The Guys ask that you visit iTunes and leave a review for The Genealogy Guys Podcast. This will help support our efforts that have been going on for nearly 13 years, making us the longest-running genealogy podcast. The news includes: The In-Depth Genealogist (http://theindepthgenealogist.com/) announces that George G. Morgan has joined its writing team. MyHeritage will host MyHeritage Live, an international conference in Oslo, Norway, on 2-4 November 2018. Full details about the event are at https://live2018.myheritage.com/. FamilySearch has released an expanded, indexed collection of the Ellis Island Immigrant Records 1820-1957. The records are accessible at their website and at the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation site. Listener email includes: Two of our listeners named Jim shared news that a new genealogical mystery by Steve Robinson in the Jefferson Tayte series, Letters from the Dead, has been published. Andrew asks about when to trust other people's family trees. Kelly asks how reliable the mega-trees are on Ancestry. One listener shared a link to the NARA publication, Prologue, and an article about "The WPA Census Soundexing Projects" at https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2002/spring/soundex-projects.html#.W3M8iKEKBg0.email. Pat had questions about the prefix numbers on US naturalization certificates. George provided a referral to the USCIS website and their page titled Certificate Number Series at https://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/certificate-series-numbers. Kathleen shared that Texas residents can obtain a free library card from the Houston Public Library that will provide remote access to many online databases, including genealogical ones.
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Aug 13, 2018 · 1 hr 1 minThe Genealogy Guys Podcast #348
The Genealogy Guys Blog at http://blog.genealogyguys.com has published many new articles since the last podcast. Expand your experiences with our postings there. The news includes: A new Laura G. Prescott Scholarship has been announced for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG). Donations are being accepted now. Full details can be found on our blog at http://blog.genealogyguys.com/2018/07/salt-lake-institute-of-genealogy-hosts.html. Construction of the International African-American Museum (IAAM) will begin in 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina, after a new $11M pledge was received. Join The Genealogy Guys, C. Ann Staley, and Blaine Bettinger on a Caribbean genealogy cruise in February. Sponsored by the Villages Genealogical Society, full details are available at https://vgsfl.org/cpage.php?pt=167. MyHeritage has released a new and extensive filtering system for DNA Matches. MyHeritage has opened registration for its "MyHeritage LIVE" International Users Conference, to be held 2-4 November 2018 in Oslo, Norway. Full details and registration can be found at https://live2018.myheritage.com/. Findmypast and Living DNA have announced a partnership for DNA testing for ancestral origins in England and Ireland. Findmypast has released new records for Lancashire, England; Queensland, Australia; and extensive Scotland marriages, testaments, and apprentices. FamilySearch has added 29 million Netherlands records. Drew shares highlights of many new and expanded FamilySearch collections. Listener email includes: Linda reminds listeners that there is a wealth of excellent genealogy information in our podcasts going back all the way to the beginning. Marc McDermott shares a great resource from his Genealogy Explained website. It's titled, "Do Siblings Have the Same DNA" and can be found at https://www.genealogyexplained.com/dna-testing/do-siblings-have-same-dna/. John asked which blog reader The Guys use, and the answer is Feedly at https://feedly.com. The basic plan is free. Katherine tells us that she uses NetVibes at https://www.netvibes.com/ as her blog reader. Juliet in the UK thanks us for the podcasts, and especially Drew's discussion of setting goals to focus research. Drew is also posting articles on this topic at the blog. Linda shared a great resource for learning how to read old Scottish documents at ScottishHandwriting.com (http://www.scottishhandwriting.com/). Mary Ann located a book about slave ancestors and their names at the free Project Gutenberg website at https://www.gutenberg.org/. The book is The Underground Railroad by William Still. John shared some great thoughts about recording data on transgender family members. David Mann, founder of Heirloom Software (https://heirloomsoftware.com/), shared information about their forthcoming release of Origins (https://heirloomsoftware.com/origins/). The software is in beta testing now, but includes extensive DNA management tools, the ability to record details about any person (male, female, transgender), any relationship information, and more. Sara shared information about a US naturalization document, the Declaration of Intention, for her great-great-grandfather, Joseph Winzer. George and Drew delved into this person and his family and discovered a lot of documents that provided new information. We will be publishing our research, along with document images, maps, and more in the blog over the next couple of weeks. You're going to want to follow along! Susan shared information about another Boddie person to Drew. Marc raised questions about the most efficient use of multiple platforms and websites for his family trees, GEDCOM files, and DNA matches. He uses RootsMagic and interfaces with the hints for Ancestry and MyHeritage, and works with GEDmatch and Family Tree DNA. [Here is a link to how Randy Seaver does it for the non-DNA parts of it, although it does not address how to update a tree on MyHeritage.] Steve shares information about a letter to the editor from the Lincoln [Nebraska} Star from 10 April 1918 concerning German-Americans caught up in the anti-German hysteria during World War I.
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Jul 30, 2018 · 53 minGenealogy Connection #046 - Amy Johnson Crow, Speaker and Blogger
Amy Johnson Crow is a popular speaker and blogger on a wide variety of genealogical topics. Learn more about Amy at her website amyjohnsoncrow.com
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Jul 23, 2018 · 1 hr 1 minGenealogy Connection #045 - Randy Whited, Speaker and Volunteer
Randy Whited is a popular genealogy speaker on such topics as DNA and technology, as well as genealogy society management. He is the current president of the Texas State Genealogical Society.
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Jul 16, 2018 · 1 hr 2 minThe Genealogy Guys Podcast #347
The Genealogy Guys Blog at http://blog.genealogyguys.com has published many new articles since the last podcast. The news includes: The Society of Genealogists in London (http://www.sog.org.uk) has accorded to Cyndi Ingle the prestigious Prince Michael Of Kent Award for services to genealogy for many years of dedication with Cyndi's List (https://www.cyndislist.com). Blaine Bettinger has announced that DNA Central (www.DNA-Central.com), the world's first and largest membership website dedicated entirely to DNA and genetic genealogy education, has issued a request for webinar proposals for its 2018-2019 webinar schedule. Findmypast has released new Berkshire registers and records, Scotland Jacobite Histories, and 109K additions to the Greater London Burial Index. Drew shares highlights of new and expanded FamilySearch collections. Listener email includes: In response to the topic of the slave bill of sale discussed in Episode #346, we obtained permission to post the document images. We received several listener and reader comments almost immediately: Sharon advises us that the images are actually two separate documents: the bill of sale for the slave named Jack, and one page from the estate inventory of Major Joseph Ryan. Jerry suggested using ArchiveGrid and its Beta site at https://beta.worldcat.org/archivegrid. Laura suggested checking the North Carolina State Library, beginning with its LibGuide at http://statelibrary.ncdcr.libguides.com/c.php?g=151276. Laura asks for advice about how to enter data on transgender family members since their gender and name changes. Nick discussed the Family Historian program and alternatives. Linda is a longtime genealogist and is feeling overwhelmed with many new areas and features of genealogy. Drew provides some methods for becoming savvier over time and setting goals for yourself. Steve writes about locating World War II Draft Cards for the younger men's draft at FamilySearch. Debra Dudek has written a book, World War I Genealogy Research Guide, and is sending a copy for The Guys to review. Stay tuned for this and other reviews! The Guys discuss the importance of setting research goals to avoid getting distracted by the BSOs (Bright Shiny Objects) or going down the genealogy rabbit hole. There are some great ideas for you, and Drew has posted about Goals at The Genealogy Guys Blog at http://blog.genealogyguys.com. Let us hear your best ways to set goals and focus your research.
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Jul 4, 2018 · 1 hr 1 minThe Genealogy Guys Podcast #346
The news includes: MyHeritage has launched a new filtering system for DNA matches, making it easy to view subsets that match the criteria you enter. MyHeritage has opened a European distribution center for DNA kits to meet the high demand in the region, and it will expedite both delivery of kits to users and will aggregate and accelerate shipments to the processing lab in the U.S. MyHeritage has expanded its pro bono DNA Quest to include an additional 5,000 kits to help reunite separated migrant children in the U.S. with their parents. The New England Historic Genealogical Society announced the release of its new database, Mayflower Families Fifth Generation Descendants, 1700-1880, at their AmericanAncestrors.com website. Findmypast has released new Canada Obituaries, and Wiltshire Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials collections. Drew shares highlights of new and expanded FamilySearch collections. Listener email includes: Bill tells Drew that his book Organize Your Genealogy has shot down all his excuses for not making great progress. Lawrence asks for suggestions about tracing his 2X great-grandfather, John William Jeffery, who is a brick wall. The Guys provide a number of suggestions. George has a new article in the July/August issued of Your Genealogy Today Magazine titled "Circular Genealogy" that might also give Lawrence and other researchers some help with brick walls. Kathy applauds Drew's response in Episode #344 to Mike's email about Resistance Genealogy. Kathy sent a slave bill of sale and estate inventory that a friend found and asks about where the documents might be donated. The Guys discuss the launch of their new Genealogy Guys Blog at http://blog.genealogyguys.com/. They talk about the reasons for publishing the blog and the kinds of information that are being included there. George highlights some topics recently posted, and The Guys talk about how their own research strategies will be published as examples of methods. Drew then discusses how to access and subscribe to the Genealogy Guys Blog and others using Feedly. Feedly (https://feedly.com/) is a news aggregator application for various web browsers and mobile devices running iOS and Android, also available as a cloud-based service. It allows you to subscribe to blogs and then to easily access and read them. The Guys remind everyone that The Villages Genealogical Society is hosting a genealogy cruise in the Caribbean from February 2nd to 9th, and there are details at https://vgsfl.org/cpage.php?pt=167. The Guys will be speakers along with Blaine Bettinger and Ann Staley. It promises to be a great time combining a winter getaway and genealogy on the beautiful Norwegian Cruise Line Epic. Join us for a fabulous getaway!
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Jun 14, 2018 · 1 hrThe Genealogy Guys Podcast #345
The news includes: MyHeritage announced the addition in May of another 1 billion records, bringing the total to over 9 billion records. They just added 11 new collections with another 9.8 million records. MyHeritage has moved the Pedigree View of family trees from View Only Mode to full Edit Mode, allowing the addition, deletion, and editing of records while viewing the tree. Findmypast has added Chicago Roman Catholic baptisms, marriages, and burial records, as well as parish records. New Irish National School Registers have also been added. Drew shares highlights of new and expanded FamilySearch collections. Drew discusses the recent security hack of MyHeritage user email addresses and hashed (encrypted) passwords. In addition, he discusses MyHeritage's release of its new Two-Factor Authentication facility, which provides stronger security if you choose to use it. Listener email includes: Judy asks about Mindy Jacox's Online research log. Barbara tells us about libraries' use of RBDigital's service that provides library patrons with free access to magazine titles. George reminds everyone that public libraries provide online access to people with library cards to databases, newspapers, magazines, and digital collections with a simple login. Ralph wants to know more about the New York records that are being focused on by Reclaim the Records (reclaimtherecords.org). Margie discusses Drew's interview with Tim Pinnick and his mention of Roslyn, Washington. She talks about the many diverse cemeteries there and its historical past. Jim provides insights into Kristopher's search for ancestors in Poland (Episode 341) and suggests some excellent free resources at JewishGen (jewishgen.org). The Guys extensively discuss how to get the most out of bookmarks in your browser. George discusses how to organize bookmarks, and the fact that you can bookmark more than just webpages. Drew provides some insights from his experience.
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Jun 5, 2018 · 52 minGenealogy Connection #044 - Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, Speaker
Peggy Clemens Lauritzen is a popular speaker at national and state conferences and in webinars. Her numerous speaking topics include those about Southern U.S. research. You can find out more about her expertise at https://misspeggy55.weebly.com/
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May 29, 2018 · 1 hrThe Genealogy Guys Podcast #344
The news includes: The New England Historic Genealogical Society and the Ontario [Canada] Genealogical Society have announced a collaboration of membership and other services. Findmypast has updated its 1939 Register collection with 64K newly opened records. It also announced it will begin publishing Kent County Original Parish Registers later this year. Drew shares highlights of expanded FamilySearch collections. The Guys discuss the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) issued by the European Union (EU). These affect privacy of personal information. Learn what impact GDPR has on genealogists, and why you are being inundated with emails about new privacy rules. Listener email includes: Corrine expresses thanks for the announcement about the new book, Professional Genealogy: Preparation, Practice & Standards, edited by Elizabeth Shown Mills. Mike writes to ask about #resistancegenealogy. Margaret shares her experiences working with the Library of Congress Digital Collections. Matt writes a follow-up to his question in Episode #340 about his DNA ethnicity reporting. Tom writes about his research into the ancestry of his WWI ancestors. He shares several helpful resources he used as alternatives to the service records destroyed/damaged in the fire at the National Personnel Records Center on 12 July 1973.