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It's never too late to begin genealogy | Deseret News - 3 views

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genealogy beginners tips first steps

shared by Margaret Harris on 26 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • create a separate email account for genealogy purposes
  • try out different genealogy websites and programs before buying them.
  • Alzo described genealogy as being broken into three parts: skill, perseverance and serendipity.
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  • persevere through the difficult times and to understand that some success is happenstance,
  • first steps of genealogy are to figure out what you already know, have a goal in mind and conduct research.
  • Social media is another tool for relatives to find each other, Alzo told the class. Although it may not feel the same as finding relatives who have already passed away, a friend request from a distant cousin on Facebook can link to other sources of genealogy as well as build friendships with living relatives.
  • start with a broad search
  • Margaret Harris on 26 Mar 13
     
    I was delighted to see this news article at Deseret News! Fresh from the rootstech.org conference, a summary of one class topic!
Margaret Harris

South Carolina Naturalization Records - 2 views

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south carolina naturalization records

shared by Margaret Harris on 20 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • All those who supported the Revolution were automatically considered citizens of South Carolina. In 1788, the Articles of Confederation made all citizens of all states citizens of the new nation. In 1790, Congress enacted a naturalization act which required: one year's residence in the state, two year's residence in the U.S., and a loyalty oath to be sworn in a court.
  • Margaret Harris on 20 Mar 13
     
    "All those who supported the Revolution were automatically considered citizens of South Carolina. In 1788, the Articles of Confederation made all citizens of all states citizens of the new nation. In 1790, Congress enacted a naturalization act which required: one year's residence in the state, two year's residence in the U.S., and a loyalty oath to be sworn in a court. "
Margaret Harris

Roanoke Colony Revealed? Prof Finds The Mysterious Colony's Capital - 7 views

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colony revealed

shared by Margaret Harris on 22 Aug 12 - No Cached
  • A new look at a 425-year-old map has yielded a tantalizing clue about the fate of the Lost Colony
  • A new look at a 425-year-old map has yielded a tantalizing clue about the fate of the Lost Colony,
  • A new look at a 425-year-old map has yielded a tantalizing clue about the fate of the Lost Colony,
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  • A new look at a 425-year-old map has yielded a tantalizing clue about the fate of the Lost Colony,
  • A new look at a 425-year-old map has yielded a tantalizing clue about the fate of the Lost Colony, the settlers who disappeared from North Carolina's Roanoke Island in the late 16th century.
  • First Colony Foundation
  • British Museum in London
  • the "Virginea Pars" map of Virginia and North Carolina
  • they moved westward up the Albemarle Sound to the confluence of the Chowan and Roanoke rivers,
  • James Horn, vice president of research and historical interpretation at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and author of a 2010 book about the Lost Colony.
  • their clear intention, marked on the map
  • in what is modern-day Bertie County in northeastern North Carolina – hides what appears to be a fort. Another symbol, appearing to be the very faint image of a different kind of fort, is drawn on top of the patch.
  • the fort symbol could indicate where the settlers went.
  • "First Colony Foundation researchers believe that it could mark, literally and symbolically, `the way to Jamestown.'
  • When he came back, the colony was gone.
  • "CROATOAN"
  • White made the map and other drawings when he traveled to Roanoke Island in 1585 on an expedition commanded by Sir Ralph Lane. In 1587, a second colony of 116 English settlers landed on Roanoke Island, led by White.
  • what happened to the 95 or so settlers,
  • Brent Lane, a member of the board of the First Colony Foundation, asked a seemingly obvious question: What's under those two patches?
  • But the other covered the possible fort symbol, which is visible only when the map is viewed in a light box.
  • "If this was such an accurate map and it was so critical to their mission, why in the world did it have patches on it? This important document was being shown to investors and royalty to document the success of this mission. And it had patches on it like a hand-me-down."
  • The land where archaeologists would need to dig eventually is privately owned, and some of it could be under a golf course and residential community. So excavating won't begin anytime soon.
  • "The search for the colonists didn't start this decade; it didn't start this century. It started as soon as they were found to be absent from Roanoke Island ... I would say every generation in the last 400 years has taken this search on."
  • Margaret Harris on 22 Aug 12
     
    "A new look at a 425-year-old map has yielded a tantalizing clue about the fate of the Lost Colony"
  • Margaret Harris on 22 Aug 12
     
    Good news for researchers: Collaboration and pooling of resources reveals a unique discovery of the first importance.
Margaret Harris

Valparaiso Community Library - 4 views

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community library genealogy NWFL

shared by Margaret Harris on 03 Mar 12 - No Cached
  • The library has a truly impressive genealogy and history collection which is growing daily.
  • Director David Weatherford, who says, "We now have over 6500 books and documents in the genealogy collection. And, we are now the largest genealogical library in Northwest Florida." David has enlarged and framed about 50 photos of life in the area. These 1920 photos are displayed around the library near the ceiling. He has also reoriented the genealogy section, making it more pleasing and easier to use. Plans are to finish a room where patrons may use microform readers without disturbing others. The filing cabinets housing this material are already in the room. Photo on right is the lounge area in the genealogy section
  • Margaret Harris on 03 Mar 12
     
    A valuable resource for history and genealogy research in Northwest Florida.
Margaret Harris

Writing runs in the blood | Stuff.co.nz - 0 views

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genealogy New Zealand

shared by Margaret Harris on 28 Feb 10 - Cached
  • Margaret Harris on 28 Feb 10
     
    I was delighted to read about this lady, so keen to share her genealogy "how to" knowledge. Maybe she will do an interview for NZTV!
Margaret Harris

Genealogy's Star: The genealogists' ubiquitous flash drives - 0 views

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genealogist flash drives backup storage

shared by Margaret Harris on 05 Feb 10 - Cached
  • Wearing a flash drive around your neck on a strap has become the badge of the genealogist researcher. It is obvious that with ample storage space for most research needs in a conveniently small and light package, the flash drive is almost indispensable. But how reliable are they? Should flash drives be used for "long term" storage of data? What should I be using to archive my valuable digital files?
  • lack of reliability of flash drives
  • concerns expressed three or four years ago may no longer apply.
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  • Leaving a flash drive in your car on a sunny day may cook it.
  • how do you go about answering the questions of reliability, long term storage and using flash drives as an alternative to external hard drives.
  • flash drives are very prone to loss. The Mesa Regional Family History Center has a drawer dedicated to lost flash drives, usually left in the computers by the users.
  • flash drives are not immortal, they are subject to failure. Because of their relatively small cost, it would be wise to replace the drives periodically, perhaps once a year or so.
  • If the choice is no backup or a flash drive, the decision is obvious, backups are important and necessary. But perhaps you might have one flash drive for backup and keep it in a secure location and another to carry around so people will know you are a serious genealogist.
  • Margaret Harris on 05 Feb 10
     
    A discussion on the reliability of flash drives.
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