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Thanks for in into Dear Myrtle. Now everyone can access the 1930 census for free from home; at least through the weekend. Have fun!!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
DearMYRTLE's Genealogy Blog: 1930 US Census open access
DearMYRTLE's Genealogy Blog: 1930 US Census open access:
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February 2012 Evening Meeting
Need to get some census work done before the new 1940 data comes out? Think you've gleaned everything about your ancestors you can get from the census? Come out to the EGS meeting tonight and see what you can learn as Steve Szabados presents Mining the Census. It's amazing what little gems can be found there!!
EGS meets at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove, Elgin, Illinois. The evening meeting begins at 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there.
EGS meets at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove, Elgin, Illinois. The evening meeting begins at 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
EGS Writers' Group
Thursday evening our EGS Writers' Group met for our February gathering. Unlike our January date, Thursday's unseasonably warm, dry weather allowed us come out in comfort and safety. Six of our regulars and one newcomer made up our number.
I am continually amazed at the talent displayed by this group. The sound of the timer marking the end of a reading is most often met with, "Ooh, no!" because we want to hear more. But, we know we have to give everyone their fair share of time.
Anna Moy and I joined the Family History Writing Challenge for February issued by The Armchair Genealogist Lynn Palermo. We are each committed to writing 250 words a day during each of the 29 days in February. We shared how it been going for us and what the process has been teaching us. There is still time to get involved if you're interested. You may be a few days behind but are welcome to pick up wherever you can begin. Just go to the link above to check it out.
For those interested in joining the EGS Writers' Group, below is our schedule for 2012:
EGS Writers’ Group Meetings at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove, Elgin, IL
6:30PM - 8:00 PM
I am continually amazed at the talent displayed by this group. The sound of the timer marking the end of a reading is most often met with, "Ooh, no!" because we want to hear more. But, we know we have to give everyone their fair share of time.
Anna Moy and I joined the Family History Writing Challenge for February issued by The Armchair Genealogist Lynn Palermo. We are each committed to writing 250 words a day during each of the 29 days in February. We shared how it been going for us and what the process has been teaching us. There is still time to get involved if you're interested. You may be a few days behind but are welcome to pick up wherever you can begin. Just go to the link above to check it out.
For those interested in joining the EGS Writers' Group, below is our schedule for 2012:
EGS Writers’ Group Meetings at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove, Elgin, IL
Date: Mar 08, 2012 Location: Meeting
Room 2
Date: Apr
12, 2012 Location: Meeting Room 2
Date: May 10, 2012 Location: Conference Room
Date: Jun 14, 2012 Location: Conference Room
Date: Jul 12, 2012 Location: Conference Room
Date: Aug 09, 2012 Location: Conference Room
Date: Sep 13, 2012 Location: Conference Room
Date: Oct 11, 2012 Location: Conference Room
Date: Nov 08, 2012 Location: Conference Room
Date: Dec 13, 2012 Location: Conference Room
Date: Jan 10, 2013 Location: Conference Room
Friday, February 3, 2012
February 2012 Morning Meeting
Be sure to join EGS for our morning meeting on February 7 at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove, Elgin, IL at 9:30 am.
Our program will consist of a panel of members who attended the 2011 FGS conference in Springfield. Each person will be sharing something they acquired at the conference - from the experience of a national gathering of genealogists to new knowledge gleaned from sessions to a toy purchased in the exhibit hall.
Can you recognize the sideshow hawker in the slideshow? And is that President and Mrs. Lincoln?
Hope to see you there!!
Our program will consist of a panel of members who attended the 2011 FGS conference in Springfield. Each person will be sharing something they acquired at the conference - from the experience of a national gathering of genealogists to new knowledge gleaned from sessions to a toy purchased in the exhibit hall.
Can you recognize the sideshow hawker in the slideshow? And is that President and Mrs. Lincoln?
Hope to see you there!!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
1940 Census | FamilySearch.org
1940 Census | FamilySearch.org:
This site provides very interesting incite into the 1940 census and some of the different questions asked. Also, you'll find information about when and how the records will be available and how important it will be to help with the indexing.
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This site provides very interesting incite into the 1940 census and some of the different questions asked. Also, you'll find information about when and how the records will be available and how important it will be to help with the indexing.
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The Armchair Genealogist: RootsTech: Live-Streaming Schedule
The Armchair Genealogist: RootsTech: Live-Streaming Schedule:
Even though some of us can't be in person at RootsTech, we can still sit in on some interesting lectures. Check out the live-stream schedule posted by Lynn, The Armchair Genealogist. Also, while you're there, how about signing up for the Family History Writing Challenge and kick starting your genealogy writing efforts.
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Even though some of us can't be in person at RootsTech, we can still sit in on some interesting lectures. Check out the live-stream schedule posted by Lynn, The Armchair Genealogist. Also, while you're there, how about signing up for the Family History Writing Challenge and kick starting your genealogy writing efforts.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
January 2012 Evening Meeting
More than 25 hearty members and guests attending the January evening meeting last night. Considering the frigid and ever dropping temperature outside, all I can say is I'm truly impressed! I hope each person took something useful away from the sesstion.
The topic was a Computer Interest Group discussion about Family Tree Maker's mapping and timeline features. I facilitated the evening and am happy to report I learned a few new things on the topic as well. The participation of attendees was wonderful and greatly appreciated.
In anticipation of assisting with the indexing of the 1940 census, we also demonstrated how to register as a volunteer indexer for Family Search at https://www.familysearch.org/, as well as, how to be included with the indexing group for the Illinois State Genealogical Society. ISGS is embarking on an initiative to gather support from local Illinois genealogy societies to index the Illinois portion of the 1940 census. Everyone is welcome to join ISGS in this effort. If you have questions or want more information, feel free to contact me, Becky, at bhiggins9@gmail,com.
The topic was a Computer Interest Group discussion about Family Tree Maker's mapping and timeline features. I facilitated the evening and am happy to report I learned a few new things on the topic as well. The participation of attendees was wonderful and greatly appreciated.
In anticipation of assisting with the indexing of the 1940 census, we also demonstrated how to register as a volunteer indexer for Family Search at https://www.familysearch.org/, as well as, how to be included with the indexing group for the Illinois State Genealogical Society. ISGS is embarking on an initiative to gather support from local Illinois genealogy societies to index the Illinois portion of the 1940 census. Everyone is welcome to join ISGS in this effort. If you have questions or want more information, feel free to contact me, Becky, at bhiggins9@gmail,com.
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