I started a collection of Index Cards a while back to keep track of contacts.
The Cards are handprinted starting with the SURNAME in the upper right hand corner.
Then the contact information and I reference the source of the contact information (genwise, ancestry id, email address, facebook profile etc.)
Then I add a bit of information regarding the contacts research
and last I add contact made with this person
genwise contact 04 July 2010 looking for Mike and Janet
example of an index card:
COOK
nameandname a genwise contact
had information on Aunt Faye and her family
genwise contact 04 July 2010 looking for Mike and Janet
then if I get replies I will add where I stored the communication
genwise messages?
yahoo mail folder "Genealogy"?
ancestry messages?
So I am one step in the 2000s and still one step in the 1900s
I am communicating and storing via modren technology
but still using my handicap of index cards.
It is just that I am getting so much information that it use to be an easy process.
But this cousin connection business is getting HUUUUUUGGGEEE.
Especially when the cousins are 7th 8th cousins....
I tried to put all the cousins on a database but I like this alot better. Maybe I should try to tackle ACCESS again and have a workable database.
More updates about our "cousins" later.
Ruth
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
11th (Eleventh) post regarding Burbank Jamboree - Live Podcast and Roots Magic
11th (Eleventh) post regarding Burbank Jamboree. I posted 2 posts about getting ready to attend the SCGS #10 Jamboree and this is my 9th blog about attending the 2010 Jamboree. 11 a prime number and a good place to stop and move on. Months and months of research prompted by the Jamboree will go under the surname, location, world event or era to which it belongs. But I will reference/cite where and how I found the data. So you will see Jamboree peppered in my blogs for at least a few more months. Maybe I will reference all books, sources, etc. found last weekend. The GOLD RUSH of California and I found gold and precious gems.
Two of my favorite things Lisa Louise Cooke's live podcasts (yes, I am a member) and RootMagic (yes, I use this software and attend monthly group meetings).
Saturday at 1:00 pm we were encouraged to grab some lunch and meet in a huge outdoor Pavilion. Right away there were technical difficulties with no extra lighting and planes flying overhead! But in true pioneer spirit Lisa conducted her podcast to a live audience at the 2010 Jamboree.
Lisa's guest included:
- Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, after hearing Maureen's account of the book, I purchased the book and offered a book review in an earlier blog.
- Suzanne Russo Adams, Ancestry.com and Researcher on Who Do You Think You Are?
A fasinating talk about working with 30 other genealogist piecing together the histories of American celebrities. Suzanne was able to email around the world and ask genealogist to research data in many countries. Suzanne also explained the research continued to include lots more information for these celebrities. All the data was given to the celebrity. The production company choose just a fraction of the research done to present on yelevision. Suzanne says she was captured on film doing an interview but her segment was "cut on the floor".
- Chris Haley, Genealogist and Artist, opened his talk with a couple of jokes. Chris is a very personable good looking man. Besides shareing the work being done by his foundation, Chris treated us to a Broadway song.
-special surprise guest, Lisa's Grandson Davy, was presented on stage with his mother. Davy (less than one year old) was also seen helping to man Lisa's booth during the weekend.
Door Prizes were offered at the LIVE PODCAST and my number 151 was drawn to win the ROOTSMAGIC ATLAS!!! I was very pleased.
Well this is my 11th and last post regarding the 2010 Jamboree in Burbank California. Did I have a great time? without a doubt! but for me as in many things I get more out of events if I prepare ahead, make myself available, and leave some flexible time in my planning.
SEE YA ALL NEXT YEAR!!
Two of my favorite things Lisa Louise Cooke's live podcasts (yes, I am a member) and RootMagic (yes, I use this software and attend monthly group meetings).
Saturday at 1:00 pm we were encouraged to grab some lunch and meet in a huge outdoor Pavilion. Right away there were technical difficulties with no extra lighting and planes flying overhead! But in true pioneer spirit Lisa conducted her podcast to a live audience at the 2010 Jamboree.
Lisa's guest included:
- Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, after hearing Maureen's account of the book, I purchased the book and offered a book review in an earlier blog.
- Suzanne Russo Adams, Ancestry.com and Researcher on Who Do You Think You Are?
A fasinating talk about working with 30 other genealogist piecing together the histories of American celebrities. Suzanne was able to email around the world and ask genealogist to research data in many countries. Suzanne also explained the research continued to include lots more information for these celebrities. All the data was given to the celebrity. The production company choose just a fraction of the research done to present on yelevision. Suzanne says she was captured on film doing an interview but her segment was "cut on the floor".
- Chris Haley, Genealogist and Artist, opened his talk with a couple of jokes. Chris is a very personable good looking man. Besides shareing the work being done by his foundation, Chris treated us to a Broadway song.
-special surprise guest, Lisa's Grandson Davy, was presented on stage with his mother. Davy (less than one year old) was also seen helping to man Lisa's booth during the weekend.
Door Prizes were offered at the LIVE PODCAST and my number 151 was drawn to win the ROOTSMAGIC ATLAS!!! I was very pleased.
Well this is my 11th and last post regarding the 2010 Jamboree in Burbank California. Did I have a great time? without a doubt! but for me as in many things I get more out of events if I prepare ahead, make myself available, and leave some flexible time in my planning.
SEE YA ALL NEXT YEAR!!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
More SCGS #10 Jamboree News--- Meeting the Experts
Here I am with fellow GENEALOGICAL TREE HUGGER DANIEL HOROWITZ Daniel works with Schelly on the Family Tree Builder site. Daniel also presented a dynamic talk on Super Search Engines.
Craig Manson, a lawyer from the Sacramento California Area, is the go-to person regarding copyright laws and all things legal. Craig also presented on the Blog 2 panel.
Chart Chick Janet Hovorka shared some great ideas to incorporate into my Geni Camps. Yet the presentation of interest was Digital Archiving. "Will your family history survive the digital age? Will your records be accessible in 100 years..?
More SCGS #10 Jamboree News--- More Book Reviews
Soon to released:
was written by Maureen Taylor
with significant contributions by David Allen Lambert
The book is dedicated to Maureen's father James William Taylor Jr.
Maureen explained this book took eight years to compile and write.
This book is the first of it's kind. Maureen found photos of men, widows and others that served in the American Revolutionary War.
Maureen identified and included incredible stories to each photo.
Below is a photo of Maureen Taylor, myself Ruth Himan, and Alex (Roots) Hayley's nephew, Chris Haley.
_________________________________________________________________________
Every genealogist in finding their nitch
We have a member of our CVGS with criminals in his lineage.
This book
Below I am pictured with the author:
Ron Arnons
THE LAST MUSTER, Images of the Revolutionary War Generation
was written by Maureen Taylor
with significant contributions by David Allen Lambert
The book is dedicated to Maureen's father James William Taylor Jr.
Maureen explained this book took eight years to compile and write.
This book is the first of it's kind. Maureen found photos of men, widows and others that served in the American Revolutionary War.
Maureen identified and included incredible stories to each photo.
Below is a photo of Maureen Taylor, myself Ruth Himan, and Alex (Roots) Hayley's nephew, Chris Haley.
_________________________________________________________________________
Every genealogist in finding their nitch
We have a member of our CVGS with criminals in his lineage.
This book
WANTED! U.S. Criminal Recordsis an excellent resource book on researching the Criminal Records of the United States.
Below I am pictured with the author:
Ron Arnons
MICHAEL JOHN NEILL of CASEFILE CLUES
2009/2010 I became a fan of the Case file Clues written monthly by Michael John Neill. Casefiles is a subscription to receive email with attached stories. Monthly I print the story. These can be retrieved and read anywhere. Waiting at a doctor's office, or attending a soccer game, I read the stories, pen in hand.
The cases cited by MJN are cleverly constructed to teach conclusive research and sound reasoning. A year of reading his work, I hoped to meeting this man. I was not aware he is so popular. This gentleman has become
a Genealogical Star.
On Friday afternoon MJN was scheduled to speak in a huge tent (the Pavilion) the largest venue available at the SCGS Jamboree convention and it was standing room only!! His subject was
Re stacking the Blocks, Organizing Your Information. Reminding me of forensic research, MJN explained that he will organize his research chronologically, in family groupings, by locations and all acquaintances of the individual. By acquaintances he meant Witnesses of land deeds, witnesses of marriages, etc. MJN identified the evidence as secondary and/or hearsay such as family published books and census.
Very methodical, MJN will state the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan and then review his work.
In an effort to assure the handouts were current, literature was passed out at the session. Somehow I missed the hand-outs, The presentation was that well populated.
My next opportunity to see MJN was 8:30 Saturday morning. (yawn). My roommate was starving Saturday morning and MJN was lecturing on migration from NJ to Ohio, not my path, so I skipped the class. I did not worry because I knew MJN was giving another class that I was even more anxious to attend.
Pig Blood in the Snow.
Imagine my surprise as I walked from Lisa Louise Cooke's live podcast to MJN's class and was refused entrance. A staff member was holding a sign, CLASS FULL and it was 5 minutes before the class start time. So I walked over to the BLOGGER's Lounge and relaxed. Later I was able to catch MJN in the breezeway between building and spend a few minutes to say hello. He truly took his popularity in stride.
Besides MJN's (I call him friend so I take the liberty to type in MJN) Casefiles he also hosts an annual group research trip to FHL in SLC.
I enjoy his case files. Reading these cases hones in my deductive reasoning and reminds me to always trust the genealogical tools and basic skills.
Well off to have more genealogical fun.......Ruth
Fifth blog posted on the SCGS #10 Jamboree --- BLOGGERS
Fifth blog posted on the SCGS #10 Jamboree through the eyes, ears and classes attended by Ruth.
Of great fun was the ever busy BLOGGER's LOUNGE: A section of the hotel lobby was set up as a lounge for blogger to meet and greet. Many group pictures were taken in the bloggers lounge:
Bloggers held classes and two sessions of a Blogger summit:
BLOGGERS SUMMIT 1:
Beginner to Reader to Blogger
consisted of a panel of bloggers.
in this case the Syllabus was quite important in so much as the glossary words and Thomas' list of blogs by subject was published.
Literally 5 minutes was used to create a blog on stage. I thought as I listened to the questions that more time was wanted to spend on the step by step rather than the what is, how can I use, benefits of, finding other blogs to read,
I think when I attended a class with Lisa Louise Cooke she took the 10 minute route but she started with setting up a google account. The google account requirement was mentioned briefly but I am unsure many of the audience comprehended what was required.
Speaking of Lisa Louise Cooke, she was a panelist of the next blogger panel -- creatively titled Blogger Summit 2--Now that you are a BLOGGER
Again it was led by Thomas Mac Entree with Lisa, Craig Morgan and Schelly Talalay Dardashti, Kathryn Doyle. Summit 2 seemed to focus on copyrights and to or not to run ads on your blog.
Suggestions for getting traffic to your blog included
Daily Themes,
Running a series, (I wonder if I get another follower based on a series based on the Jamboree?),
Multiple blogs, I tried that and Google wanted to verify my account, and that has caused numerous codes sent to my cell phone and now I am locked out!!
Speak UP, I do a lot of that!!!
Ask people what they would like you to blog about
I am not yet one of the beautiful bloggers and I am unsure exactly where I am missing the mark.
and SEO was discussed and explained, Wordpress or Blogspot was the census question of this summit.
All and all the summits were nice
Blogging along, Ruth
Of great fun was the ever busy BLOGGER's LOUNGE: A section of the hotel lobby was set up as a lounge for blogger to meet and greet. Many group pictures were taken in the bloggers lounge:
Bloggers held classes and two sessions of a Blogger summit:
BLOGGERS SUMMIT 1:
Beginner to Reader to Blogger
consisted of a panel of bloggers.
Thomas Mac Entee
Elyse Doerflinger
Miriam Robbins Midkiff
Steve
Randy Seaver
in this case the Syllabus was quite important in so much as the glossary words and Thomas' list of blogs by subject was published.
Literally 5 minutes was used to create a blog on stage. I thought as I listened to the questions that more time was wanted to spend on the step by step rather than the what is, how can I use, benefits of, finding other blogs to read,
I think when I attended a class with Lisa Louise Cooke she took the 10 minute route but she started with setting up a google account. The google account requirement was mentioned briefly but I am unsure many of the audience comprehended what was required.
Speaking of Lisa Louise Cooke, she was a panelist of the next blogger panel -- creatively titled Blogger Summit 2--Now that you are a BLOGGER
Again it was led by Thomas Mac Entree with Lisa, Craig Morgan and Schelly Talalay Dardashti, Kathryn Doyle. Summit 2 seemed to focus on copyrights and to or not to run ads on your blog.
Suggestions for getting traffic to your blog included
Daily Themes,
Running a series, (I wonder if I get another follower based on a series based on the Jamboree?),
Multiple blogs, I tried that and Google wanted to verify my account, and that has caused numerous codes sent to my cell phone and now I am locked out!!
Speak UP, I do a lot of that!!!
Ask people what they would like you to blog about
OK I am asking anyone who reads this, be kind but please let me know what if anything I can do to interest more people in my blog?
I am not yet one of the beautiful bloggers and I am unsure exactly where I am missing the mark.
and SEO was discussed and explained, Wordpress or Blogspot was the census question of this summit.
All and all the summits were nice
but the sideshow of the facebook and twittering was funnier. Several people in the summit including people on the panel was twittering and facebooking away throughout the entire panel discussions. This was hilarious as people across the room from each other were "passing notes in class" and updating their friends of the real time events of the summit.
Blogging along, Ruth
More SCGS #10 Jamboree News---Meeting Lisa Lee
More SCGS #10 Jamboree News---Meeting Lisa Lee (Anderson) Lisa has recently married.
I have read and been anxious to meet Lisa Lee for some time now.
Lisa is a smart, well educated, lady teaching in the areas of Irish, Canadian and African- American Genealogy. It is free to join her website GOT GENEALOGY and Lisa publishes monthly newsletters packed full of useful information.
Lisa writes about general genealogy subjects, the SSDI index, new websites, and upcoming genealogical tools. What is especially delightful about Lisa is her easy approach to genealogy. She does not mind telling you the way it is.....admitting she is shooting at easy targets (county office help, large genealogy websites trying to be all things to all people, etc.)
Lisa takes people to that next step of re-uniting slave owners and slave descendants. I have so many writing on my ancestors slaves and I am anxious to get them to their families. My ancestors are guiding me to share these wonderful stories with the families. Using the newspapers of the era is my next step in reconstructing the movement of the African-Americans after they left the plantation.
I am chronicling my journey to finding and aiding these families, in a new blog I started named "Healing of America".
My theory is we must start healing this country; if the USA is to survive. United we are a much stronger country. It is time for healing to start. There comes a time in life when the past must not be forgotten but also not preventing us to move forward. The not-so Civil War and history of slavery continues to cripple this country. Being active in the Civil Rights movement of the 60s, I became aware of the generalizations and falsehoods taught as universal truths. All Blacks do this, this is the way Blacks think, This is the way Whites think. Civil Rights worked because we understood we could not change the teaching of the ruling generation but we could and would educate the children.
Civil Rights did not try to change the world in one day, Civil Rights worked because we stopped looking at the time, place, locations as a whole and met and heard the stories of the individuals on both sides. Just the facts ma'am, just the facts.
I have read and been anxious to meet Lisa Lee for some time now.
Lisa is a smart, well educated, lady teaching in the areas of Irish, Canadian and African- American Genealogy. It is free to join her website GOT GENEALOGY and Lisa publishes monthly newsletters packed full of useful information.
Lisa writes about general genealogy subjects, the SSDI index, new websites, and upcoming genealogical tools. What is especially delightful about Lisa is her easy approach to genealogy. She does not mind telling you the way it is.....admitting she is shooting at easy targets (county office help, large genealogy websites trying to be all things to all people, etc.)
Lisa takes people to that next step of re-uniting slave owners and slave descendants. I have so many writing on my ancestors slaves and I am anxious to get them to their families. My ancestors are guiding me to share these wonderful stories with the families. Using the newspapers of the era is my next step in reconstructing the movement of the African-Americans after they left the plantation.
I am chronicling my journey to finding and aiding these families, in a new blog I started named "Healing of America".
My theory is we must start healing this country; if the USA is to survive. United we are a much stronger country. It is time for healing to start. There comes a time in life when the past must not be forgotten but also not preventing us to move forward. The not-so Civil War and history of slavery continues to cripple this country. Being active in the Civil Rights movement of the 60s, I became aware of the generalizations and falsehoods taught as universal truths. All Blacks do this, this is the way Blacks think, This is the way Whites think. Civil Rights worked because we understood we could not change the teaching of the ruling generation but we could and would educate the children.
Civil Rights did not try to change the world in one day, Civil Rights worked because we stopped looking at the time, place, locations as a whole and met and heard the stories of the individuals on both sides. Just the facts ma'am, just the facts.
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