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It’s a hit! AZ Family History Expo
The AZ Family History Expo was a huge success! I highly recommend the Expos for incredible organization, outstanding presenters, great products and services in the exhibit hall and amazing fun.
Upcoming Family History Expos
The Arizona Family History Expo takes place January 21-22, 2011 at the Mesa Convention Center, 263 North Center Street, Mesa, Arizona 85201. Early registration is $65.
The St. George Family History Expo takes place February 25-26, 2011 at the Dixie Center, 1835 Convention Center Dr, St. George, Utah 84790. Early registration is $65.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I am a Blogger of Honor for the AZ Family History Expo. I will receive free admission and am invited to the Friday night event free of charge. I highly recommend this event, however, based on my last years attendance for which I paid full price. 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 #1 – ’52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History’
Amy Coffin has authored a brand new series of personal history prompts for our use this year. If you’re looking for a little help getting your personal history together in a manageable amount of time per week, these challenges will serve you well.
Here’s this week’s challenge: New Year’s
View the entire description of this week’s challenge, by using my Examiner.com, Phoenix Genealogy Examiner link. Click here. I invite you to click “subscribe” at the top if you’d like my articles automatically delivered to your inbox each week. Click the RSS icon if you’d like to receive posts via feed reader.
Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog has put together the helpful ’52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History’ series. These prompts are hosted on the GeneaBloggers website. You may be interested in seeing posts about the challenge from other GeneaBloggers.
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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.”
Last Challenge, #52 – 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy
Here’s your weekly challenge: Tools and Resources
View the entire description of this week’s challenge, by using my Examiner.com, Phoenix Genealogy Examiner link. Click here.
Many thanks to Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog who has put together a great series of weekly prompts for our challenge this year. Also thanks to Thomas MacEntee who hosted this challenge on the GeneaBloggers website.
Remember the upcoming AZ Family History Expo to be held in Mesa, AZ on January 21-22, 2011. Click here for more information or to register.
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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: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers for writing this reminder. 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.” I am a Blogger of Honor this year for AZ Family History Expo for which I will receive a Tweet Pass for entrance and will attend the Friday event without charge. I have attended the Expo at my own expense before and highly recommend it based on my personal experience there.
‘Who Do You Think You Are?’: NBC Announces The Celebrities Tracing Their Family Trees On Season Two
Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim McGraw, Rosie O’Donnell, Steve Buscemi, Kim Cattrall, Lionel Richie, Vanessa Williams and Ashley Judd Take a Look Inside Their Family Histories on NBC’s Genealogy Alternative Series Produced by Lisa Kudrow. To read the entire announcement, click here.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from NBC for writing this post. 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.”
Big Changes at FamilySearch.org
Here is an announcement from FamilySearch.org dated 12/14/2010:
Updated Site Now Available; More Improvements to Come
SALT LAKE CITY–FamilySearch announced several changes today for its family history website, FamilySearch.org. Online patrons will find millions of new records and images, over 40,000 helpful articles, over 100 interactive courses of instruction, and a dynamic forum to ask personal genealogy questions. The changes have been in testing for some time. FamilySearch will continue to implement the new website in phases to ensure all critical elements are functioning as desired. Once complete, the website will be promoted more broadly.
The new site offers the following free benefits to FamilySearch patrons:
- Millions more scanned, historical documents and indexes that are published more frequently.
- An improved search experience that looks through more content and gives more accurate results.
- A thriving online genealogical community where patrons can give and receive help.
- One user name and password for all FamilySearch products and services.
- Responsive, reliable, and scalable hardware and software that will allow the site to grow and improve.
FamilySearch has published a helpful document called “Adjusting to the New Version of www.familysearch.org” and a video tutorial that summarizes the changes to the new site. These new guides can be found under the “Changes at FamilySearch.org” link.
The prior version of the site will still be available through the transition period.
To link to the actual announcement, click here.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from FamilySearch for writing this post. 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 #51 – 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy
Here’s your weekly challenge: Next year’s goals
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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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.”
Records Update: FamilySearch Wraps Up Genealogical Gifts for the Holiday Season
Here is an update from FamilySearch:
Nearly four million new digital images are now available on Beta.FamilySearch.org. These collections include the first images from South Africa, as well as records from Brazil, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, the Netherlands, and the United States. About 1.7 million of these records are indexed.
Click here to see the chart for the complete list of newly added or updated collections.
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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: I have not received any compensation from FamilySearch for writing this post. 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 #50 – 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy
Here’s your weekly challenge: Regional Archives
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.”
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