MyHeritage Knowledge Base

This month I’m delighted to share some exciting new content we’ve added to the MyHeritage Knowledge Base. We understand that current times are challenging and are working hard to bring you posts, webinars, videos, and resources that can help you move forward in your research from home. Preserve your family history_no text no logo

Below are 3 pieces of content from among those we published this month that we think you’ll enjoy. Feel free to share it with your society and other people that may be interested in genealogy:

How to Take a Heritage Tour Without Leaving Your House: It’s true that there’s nothing like the experience of standing on the same ground where your ancestors once stood. But this article will show you how modern technology can still help you explore and learn a great deal about the places your ancestors once lived from the comfort of your home.

Using City Directories on MyHeritage: This Facebook Live session with Thomas MacEntee will guide you through the 545 million aggregated records consolidated from 1.3 billion records in the huge collection of historical U.S. city directories published between 1860 and 1960.

How to Add Photos and Media on MyHeritage Family Tree Builder: In this brief how-to video, you’ll learn how you can add photos, documents, and other media to your family tree using the free software MyHeritage offers you for Mac or Windows.

Do you have something to contribute? We’d love to host a guest post from you about your discoveries and success stories with MyHeritage. If you’d like to pitch a guest post, hit “reply” to this email and let us know what you have in mind. We look forward to collaborating with you!

Thanks and stay safe,

Daniel Horowitz
Genealogy Expert

FGS Member Society Offer

Aug3 by Charles Hansen

The FGS 2020 Family History Conference Blazing Trails in the Heart of America is quickly approaching! Yes, we are disappointed that we won’t be gathering together in Kansas City in a little over a month, but there’s always a silver lining where there’s disappointment. In this case, the exciting genealogy event we had planned can now come to you in your own home! Many more participants can join us virtually than could have made the trek to KC.

But the world has become a challenging place for us all. We have not been able to gather together in the spirit of genealogy and friendship to network and learn from each other. Seminars, workshops, and conferences have been cancelled or postponed. The lack of in person events also presents the challenge of how to create awareness and promote our 2020 Virtual Conference.

Please help us spread the word and use this links in communications with your membership. They provide additional information on our website that you may want to refer to:

Conference Registration https://fgs.org/conferences/registration/

FGS Live! Program https://fgs.org/conferences/fgs-live/

Bonus Sponsored and Society Leadership Sessions https://fgs.org/conferences/sponsored-sessions/

Conference Program https://fgs.org/conference/2020-conference/?viewBy=speaker

To further help, we have a special offer for our member societies and your members in return for your help in getting the word out about the conference. For each member that registers for the conference at the Regular or Supersized level, the member will receive a $2 discount and we will donate $10 back to your society. A minimum of 10 participating members is required to activate this benefit for your society. If you have 10 members that participate, your society will receive a $100 donation from FGS! All of your society members must register before the close of registration on August 27th.

If your society is interested in participating, please contact treasurer@fgs.org for a special coupon code.

Thank you for helping to get the word out!

GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Thursday E-News

Aug3 by Charles Hansen

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Thursday Evening E-News Edition July 30, 2020

Thank you to all who have renewed their membership, especially those who included a donation with your renewal.
We are so grateful for your loyalty and support.

Curious about the status of your GFO Membership? We’d love to have you as a GFO Member! gfo.org | 503-963-1932 | info@gfo.org Be sure to check the complete GFO CALENDAR.
Also, don’t miss the current issue of The Forum Insider Want to share an easy-to-read version of this E-News? Click here.

Ancestry Newsletter

Jul29 by Charles Hansen

FGS Virtual Conference

Jul27 by Charles Hansen

A Summer of DNA Virtual Conference

Jul21 by Charles Hansen

2020 A Summer of DNA Virtual Conference on Saturday, August 15th

We wanted to let your group know about the 3nd annual A Summer of DNA virtual conference coming up on Saturday, 15 August 2020. The past Summer and Winter virtual conferences were very successful and had great attendance.
Speakers will be talking about the following:

Kevin Borland – Mathematically Reconstruct DNA kits for Your Ancestors
Debra Renard – DNA Methodology for Unknown Parentage Research
Andrew Lee – An Introduction to GEDmatch Tier 1 Tools

Evert-Jan Blom – Clustering your DNA matches using Genetic Affair

The online sessions will begin at 9am Central Time on Saturday, 15 August 2020. Some answers to common questions that people have asked us:

1. Yes, the sessions are live. These are not pre-recorded, so if you have questions, then please ask them in the chat during any of the sessions and we’ll get them answered.
2. Yes there are door prizes. We have DNA kits donated from several companies as well as other prizes.
3. No, you don’t have to be watching the live presentations to win (although we hope you do), everyone who is registered will be eligible to win the DNA kits.
4. Yes, recordings of the sessions will be available for 30 days after the eConference so even if you can’t make the live session, register so that you can watch the recordings.
5. Yes we use our webcams. You don’t have to watch slides all the time. You also get to see people.

6. Yes, this event is open to anyone who wants to register. No need to travel or even change out of your pajamas if you don’t want to.

As with past events there will be a 5th hour panel discussion where you can ask questions about any of the topics or even anything else related to DNA and genetic genealogy. Early bird registration is only $19.99 until August 4th. The regular registration price is $24.99. Learn more at the website (https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com/summerdna) and register today.
Feel free to post this information on your website or Facebook page and let your members know. If you would like graphics to post, let us know and we can send them to you.
Thanks,Andrew & Devon Noel Lee
Family History Fanatics

Humble, TX |

346-704-1433

familyhistoryfanatics.com

YouTube: Family History Fanatics | Twitter: @FHFanatics

Facebook: Family History Fanatics | Twitter: @FHFanatics |

AHSGR Annual Meeting

Jul20 by Charles Hansen

FGS Live

Jul18 by Charles Hansen

GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Thursday E-News

Jul18 by Charles Hansen

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Thursday Evening E-News Edition July 16, 2020

Thank you to all who have renewed their membership, especially those who included a donation with your renewal.
We are so grateful for your loyalty and support.

Seattle Genealogical Society Tip of the Week Trello

Jul15 by Charles Hansen

TIP OF THE WEEK –
TRY TRELLO USERS GROUP
An unanticipated advantage to virtual meetings is it affords more people the opportunity to attend. On June 13, 2020, after the virtual SGS Membership Meeting, Lori Lee Sauber gave a well attended and well received presentation on how to use Trello to organize genealogical research. There were participants from as far away as Poulsbo, New Zealand, and England.

By now, over a month later, if you haven’t yet dipped your toe into Trello, you may need help getting up to speed. Where do you turn?

There is a Facebook private group called Trello Users. To find them, use the search box within Facebook. Ask to join. Here is how they describe their group … a support group for existing users or personnel that wish to try Trello, but don’t know where to start. A group that you can ask any questions, share tips and anything related to Trello – free or paid.