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Challenge #48 – 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy
Here’s your weekly challenge: catalog your own genealogy library
View the entire description of this week’s challenge, by using my Examiner.com, Phoenix Genealogy Examiner link. Click here.
Remember to choose only the challenges that suit you and fit into your schedule. These challenges are meant to be a blessing, not a burden!
Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog has put together the helpful 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy series. These prompts are hosted on the GeneaBloggers website. You may be interested in seeing posts about the challenge from other GeneaBloggers. Both sites have been voted among Family Tree Magazine’s Top 40 Genealogy Websites this year.
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Looking for FAMILY-FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS? Click here.
Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn: Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ? I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my Family Tree Gal Blog if you haven’t done so already.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers.com for writing this post. I am listed on the GeneaBloggers Blog Roll because I find it to be a valuable, shared community resource. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
MyHeritage.com Partners With Generation Maps
Here is part of the announcement from MyHeritage.com:
MyHeritage.com, the largest and fastest growing family network on the web, unveiled today a host of new online family tree chart designs and features. As the leading online source for family tree charts, with over 7,000 of them created every day by its users, MyHeritage.com has now completely revamped its offering to enable free customization, printing and sharing of beautiful family tree charts. Going one step further in enabling users to showcase their family history, MyHeritage.com launched today a professional poster printing service for any chart produced on the website, and added a new department specializing in the production of custom-tailored handmade family tree charts.
To read the full announcement click here.
To find out more about Generation Maps click here.
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Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn: Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ? I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my Family Tree Gal Blog if you haven’t done so already.
Disclosure of Material Connection: Family Tree Quest.com is my personal website. I am happy to be an affiliate of the companies represented once you click on any links to my site. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Challenge #47 – 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy
Here’s this week’s challenge: GIFTS
Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog has put together the helpful 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy series. These prompts are hosted on the GeneaBloggers website.
Week 47: Make your genealogy gift list. The holidays are coming! Prepare a list of genealogy-related gifts you’d like to receive: books, magazine subscriptions, software, electronics, society memberships or anything else that might look good with a bow on it. If you’re blessed to already have everything you could possibly want, consider charitable donations and in-kind gifts to societies, libraries and preservation groups. If you have a genealogy blog, you can share your list and give gift ideas to your readers as well.
Check out the amazing gift ideas in a broad range of categories on my website by clicking here.
Gifts include:
Family Tree Charts
History of your family name
Coats of Arms
Candy you ate as a kid
eCards and Photo Cards (Smilebox)
(Schedule delivery ahead of time. Save postage)
Heritage Collector Suite- a complete family history management system
Digital Family History Guidebook – the complete “How To” book
Create a Family History-
how to create a PDF which becomes a bound book, if you desire.
Flip Pal Mobile Scanner
Personalized Gifts
Shop Irish (for those with Irish Heritage)
Cameras (to preserve memories), scanners, ink, cartridges, flash drives,
books, DVDs, software,etc. from Amazon and Kodak.
The Family Energizer –
an organized approach to developing family skills and values.
So, if you’re looking for FAMILY-FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS Click here.
Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn: Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ? I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my Family Tree Gal Blog if you haven’t done so already.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers.com for writing this post. I am listed on the GeneaBloggers Blog Roll because I find it to be a valuable, shared community resource. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
15 Million New Indexed Genealogical Records Added to FamilySearch Beta
Here is part of the announcement from the FamilySearch Beta blog:
The collection of indexes and images available on FamilySearch’s beta website continues to grow by leaps and bounds, with the addition of 34 collections of genealogical records. These records include 15 million indexed records and 2.5 million images. The bounty of information covers 13 different countries around the world: Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala, Brazil, France, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Jamaica, Canada, and the United States. Search these records now at Beta.FamilySearch.org.
To read the entire announcement go to https://news.beta.familysearch.org/node/1001.
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Looking for FAMILY-FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS? Click here.
Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn: Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ? I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my Family Tree Gal Blog if you haven’t done so already.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation for writing this post from familysearch.org. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Recent Press Releases From Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com announced that they have created a strategic alliance with National Geographic Digital Media. Click here for details.
Ancestry.com also announced the release of West Point U.S. military cadet application papers, including those of ‘Stonewall’ Jackson, Colonel Custer, and General Sherman. Click here for details.
Find out more and access ancestry.com on my website by clicking here.
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Looking for FAMILY-FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS? Click here.
Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn: Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ? I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my Family Tree Gal Blog if you haven’t done so already.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I am happy to be an affiliate of Ancestry.com. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
How To Start Your Family History
Familysearch.org is a great resource when starting your family history. This website outlines six basic steps to family history research. Those steps are:
1. Remember your ancestors. 2. Use sources in your home. 3. Ask relatives for information. 4. Choose a family or ancestor you want to learn more about. 5. See if somebody else has already found the information. 6. Search records for your ancestor.
Click here to go to familysearch.org. Happy researching!
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation for writing this post from familysearch.org. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Challenge #46 – 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy
Here’s your weekly challenge: Volunteer
View the entire description of this week’s challenge, by using my Examiner.com, Phoenix Genealogy Examiner link. Click here.
Remember to choose only the challenges that suit you and fit into your schedule. These challenges are meant to be a blessing, not a burden!
Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog has put together the helpful 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy series. These prompts are hosted on the GeneaBloggers website. You may be interested in seeing posts about the challenge from other GeneaBloggers. Both sites have been voted among Family Tree Magazine’s Top 40 Genealogy Websites this year.
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Looking for FAMILY-FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS? Click here.
Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn: Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ? I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my Family Tree Gal Blog if you haven’t done so already.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers.com for writing this post. I am listed on the GeneaBloggers Blog Roll because I find it to be a valuable, shared community resource. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Family Tree Charts
Looking for a family tree chart? Click here for some great family tree chart resources.
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Looking for FAMILY-FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS? Click here.
Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn: Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ? I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my Family Tree Gal Blog if you haven’t done so already.
Disclosure of Material Connection: Family Tree Quest.com is my personal website. I am happy to be an affiliate of the companies represented once you click on this link. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
’52 Weeks to Better Genealogy’ series, challenge #45
Here’s your weekly challenge: Genealogy Societies
View the entire description of this week’s challenge, by using my Examiner.com, Phoenix Genealogy Examiner link. Click here.
Remember to choose only the challenges that suit you and fit into your schedule. These challenges are meant to be a blessing, not a burden!
Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog h has put together the helpful 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy series. These prompts are hosted on the GeneaBloggers Website. You may be interested in seeing posts about the challenge from other GeneaBloggers. Both sites have been voted among Family Tree Magazine’s Top 40 Genealogy Websites this year.
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Looking for FAMILY-FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS? Click here.
Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn: Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ? I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my Family Tree Gal Blog if you haven’t done so already.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers.com for writing this post. I am listed on the GeneaBloggers Blog Roll because I find it to be a valuable, shared community resource. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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