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What is the Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree?

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The Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree takes place once a year. For 2012, it will take place June 8, June 9, and June 10. There will also be a pre-event day happening on June 7, 2012. This is the Forty-Third annual SCGS Jamboree. Here are some things to know about this year’s Jamboree. The first thing you should know is that you don’t have to be a member of the Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS) in order to be able to be able to attend the Jamboree. You can still attend, no matter what genealogical society you happen to belong … Continue reading →

Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness

You know what “random acts of kindness” are. It’s when you do something nice for someone else, out of the blue, for no reason other than to make that person’s day a little brighter. You do this “just because”, and are not seeking any reward for the random act of kindness. If you are so inspired, you can put your genealogy skills to use in a random act of kindness for a complete stranger. Start by visiting the Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness website. The Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness, (RAOGK), website was started in 1999. It is a networking … Continue reading →

Planning Ahead for Genealogical Gift-Giving

With the holidays a few months away, I thought that now might be a good time to offer up some information about genealogy-themed gifts. Since many genealogy-themed gifts are personalized or require some time to piece together, it is important that you give yourself enough time to have them ready by the desired date. Genealogy-themed gifts abound, and they vary from framed family trees to hand crafted treasures that will stay with the family for years to come. I recently read a news story about a woman who made a genealogy quilt for her son. Colorful patterned blocks alternate with … Continue reading →

Genealogical Humor

Apparently, genealogists know how to have a little fun with their favorite pastime. Although researching family history can be hard work sometimes, some of the things that genealogists find in their quest for information can be very laugh provoking. One example of genealogical humor is this list of some funny names that were found in United States Census records. Are any of these people part of your family tree? Comfort Castle – found in 1830 Columbia County, NY. Constant Chase – found in 1830 Boston, Suffolk Co, MA. Noble Crapper – found in 1790 Worcester Co, MD. Orange Field – … Continue reading →

Genealogical Organizations

Genealogical organizations exist for various reasons: from helping and supporting genealogists to providing classes and workshops. Some organizations provide informative newsletters to members, allow members to submit queries about surnames they are researching, or have genealogical libraries. I have provided information about some of the more major organizations here. Keep in mind that many more exist, and a quick Google search can lead you to many of them. National Genealogy Society: The National Genealogy Society was founded in 1903 and offers access to genealogical records, training, and education. Members receive subscriptions to the organizations three periodicals, access to several genealogical … Continue reading →

Understanding Genealogical Proof Standard

If you are thinking about becoming a certified genealogist or if you have thought about hiring one, you may be wondering what Genealogical Proof Standard is. This is a standard set up by professional genealogists that demonstrates the work has been thoroughly researched. It would be beneficial to conduct the same standard of research and logic in your own genealogy work. There are five basic parts of the proof standard. The first is that search has looked at several reliable resources for the information. This means looking at the census and other records in order to establish that you have … Continue reading →

National Genealogical Society

The National Genealogical Society offers many benefits to those who are interested in learning more about their genealogy. The society helps people from beginner level to expert to complete their genealogy work. The society works to help make genealogy work accessible for all people. The society was founded in 1903, which makes the organization more than a hundred years old. Annual membership is $60.00, which gives you a discount on conferences, trips and classes. It also offers two different quarterly publications that you will receive as well as an online newsletter. They have a website www.ngsgenealogy.org, which has many great … Continue reading →

How to Find Genealogical Research Centers

There are several different genealogy libraries and centers that you can go to in order to complete you research. One of the advantages of using a center to do your research is that it is staffed by people who can help you when you run into a problem in your research. If you are just beginning going to a center can help you begin to get started. Many of the centers offer classes that can help you get started. Another reason to go to a center or library is that you can order microfilm or microfiche through them. They will … Continue reading →

Ancestry Provides Free Resources to Educators

Ancestry, a leading genealogy company, is providing free resources to educators and parents. The purpose of providing these tools is to make this school year a little easier. For the first time, Ancestry will provide K-12 teachers across the US a free 6-month World Explorer subscription to access billions of historical records, providing support in lesson development and project creation for the school year ahead. The subscription includes: Unlimited access to most records on Ancestry, including more than 3 billion international birth, marriage, death, census, military, church and other records Access to all public family trees on Ancestry Access to … Continue reading →

Family Tree University Courses Starting Late January

One of the great things about the internet is that it allows genealogists to take a course on family history, genealogy research techniques, or technology that relates to genealogy, without having to leave their homes. Here are some upcoming online genealogy courses from Family Tree University you may want to check out. They start on January 28, 2013. Finding Female Ancestors This course is instructed by Lisa Alzo. The tuition is $99.99. This is a brand new course. It will begin on January 28, 2013, and end on February 24, 2013. The course teaches you how to trace the ladies … Continue reading →