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Indexing Serendipity
You know all those stories you hear about the book dropping off the bookshelf and landing on someone’s foot and falls open to the very page the lists the long lost ancestor they had been searching for? Well, that is called serendipity. RootsTech has been full of serendipity again this year. Here is just one example: Kris Lloyd, from FamilySearch indexing, a member of the set up team, was assisting a woman to learn how indexing works. They … Read entire article »
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RootsTech February 2-4, 2012
It is a pleasure to attend the RootsTech 2012 Conference and I invite each of you to come check out the great ideas that will be shared there. I’m excited to meet … Read more »
Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D. Keynote for Arizona Expos
We are pleased to announce Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D. as our keynote presenter for both of our … Read more »
Sources for Researching Your Civil War Ancestor
By Gena Philibert Ortega **Image Courtesy of PhotoTree.com This month marks the start of the American Civil War 150 … Read more »
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Meet the Bloggers of Honor for the Midwest Expo
The Midwest Family History Expo (July 30-31, 2010) is approaching and we are proud to announce … Read more »
Meet the Atlanta Family History Expo Bloggers of Honor
* * We are pleased to announce the Bloggers of Honor for the Atlanta Family History Expo, November 12-13, … Read more »
2010 Midwest Family History Expo – Bloggers’ Recap
* The 2010 Midwest Family History Expo was a rousing success! We’d like to thank our attendees, speakers … Read more »
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the1940census.com
History is waiting. Sign up today! Join the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project. You can assist with the transcribing and indexing of this great census before World War II. This census year gives information on the family in 1940 and asks where they were living in 1935. To learn about how you can get started, visit: the1940census.com My parents will be listed in this census, will yours? Are you listed, are your grandparents? Who will you discover? On April 2, 2012 NARA will provide access to the images of the 1940 U.S. Federal Census and for the first time it will be made available as free digital images. Let’s all join in with Archives.com, FamilySearch, findmypast.com, and other leading genealogy organizations … Read entire article »
RootsTech to Broadcast 14 Free Sessions
Just in from the RootsTech team, here is some good news for those of you not able to attend the event this week in Salt Lake. SALT LAKE CITY—RootsTech, a leading family history and technology conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 2-4, 2012, announced today that fourteen of its popular sessions will be broadcasted live and complimentary over the Internet. The live broadcasts will give those unable to attend worldwide a sample of this year’s conference content. Interested viewers can watch the live presentations at RootsTech.org. The second-year conference has attracted over 3,000 registered attendees. The free online sessions include the keynote speakers and a sampling of technology and family history presentations. Following are the fourteen … Read entire article »
Call for Papers – Houston, TX & Albuquerque, NM
Looking for a chance to speak to an audience of family historians? Have a topic you are passionate about? Want to share your knowledge? We are accepting proposals for our Houston, TX and Albuquerque, NM Expos. Our Expo theme for 2012 is “Your Family History Starts Here!” Expos feature excited presenters who have expertise in a subject and want to share their specialties with others. Submission details can be found on our website in our Speaker Community Center. Speakers whose proposals are accepted will receive the following benefits : · Free Business Card Ad in Expo program ($100 value); · Free Classifieds Ad on Family History Expos website ($50 value); · Registration to event ($100 value); · Professional exposure, networking, and more. Family History Expos teaches … Read entire article »
RootsTech February 2-4, 2012
It is a pleasure to attend the RootsTech 2012 Conference and I invite each of you to come check out the great ideas that will be shared there. I’m excited to meet with you, industry leaders, and to make new friends. This is the forum to open dialog on new ideas; share experiences; and open doors to implementing them on a general basis. I’m looking forward to attending classes, learning about new products and services that will be available to the genealogical community in the near future. All you curious, ambitious genealogists, programmers, and innovators come on down to Salt Lake and get inspired. This is the place where we get to “Invent the future, as … Read entire article »
Meet the Bloggers of Honor for the Yuma Expo
The Yuma Family History Expo is just 3 weeks away and we are pleased to introduce you to our Bloggers of Honor for this event. Our Bloggers of Honor provide information and updates about the Expo and assist in making each Expo a virtual event by tweeting, blogging, and Facebooking about the exhibits, classes, and networking opportunities they experience. If you are … Read entire article »
CALL FOR BLOGGERS
Family History Expos is now accepting applications from those interested in participating as Bloggers of Honor at one of the following 2012 Expos: Yuma Arizona Expo January 17 Hilton Garden Inn / Pivot Point Conference Center 310 Madison Yuma, AZ 85364 Mesa Arizona Expo January 20-21 Mesa Convention Center 263 N. Center Street Mesa, AZ 85201 St. George Utah Expo February 24-25 The Dixie Center 1835 Convention Center Dr. St. George, UT … Read entire article »
Solve a Family History Challenge and Win $5,000!
As an official Blogger for RootsTech 2012 I’m pleased to share with you info on the RootsTech 2012 – Developer Challenge. Read on! Have you recently been doing something family or genealogy-related and thought, “There should be an app for that!”? Now is your chance. Solving that problem and entering the RootsTech 2012 Developer Challenge could earn you $5,000. Tens of millions of … Read entire article »
Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D. Keynote for Arizona Expos
We are pleased to announce Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D. as our keynote presenter for both of our upcoming Arizona Expos in Yuma and Mesa. Dr. Eakle, is the president and founder of The Genealogical Institute, Inc. and a professional genealogist since 1962. She holds both MA and Ph.D. in English History (University of Utah) and an Associate degree in Nursing (Weber … Read entire article »
Early Bird Savings for Three Expos in 2012
Give yourself a very Merry Christmas Bonus or give it to a deserving friend! Early Bird Registration for the Yuma, AZ; Mesa, AZ, and St. George, Utah Expos expires on December 12th! Pass it on! Everyone deserves to take advantage of the great savings. Yuma – Jan. 17 – Early Bird Rate is only $29 for one full day of classes, exhibits, and professional guidance ($59 at the door). Mesa – Jan. 20-21 – Early Bird Rate is just $49 for two full days of classes, exhibits, and time with our pros ($99 at the door). St. George – Feb. 24-25 – Early Bird Rate is just $39 for two full days of classes, exhibits, and professional assistance … Read entire article »