Here are some helpful hints for our use of Google+. Thank you AndrewHatchett for creating the post.

Here are some helpful hints for our use of Google+. Thank you Andrew Hatchett for creating the post.

Any of you interested in doing HOA's, the Google+ User2User! community that Andrew hosts, is a Great community to be a part of. 

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/101944073205735325459

Russ

Originally shared by Andrew Hatchett

Members of the community may find the following helpful and want to bookmark it.

Official Google+ Profile & Pages Help

View & Edit your Google+ Profile
https://support.google.com/plus/answer/1355890?hl=en&ref_topic=3049734

Create or Change your Google+ Profile Name
https://support.google.com/plus/answer/1228271?hl=en

Google+ Profile Suspensions
https://support.google.com/plus/answer/3100745?hl=en

Add a Nickname or Other Name to your Google+ Profile
https://support.google.com/plus/answer/3298988?hl=en

Choose how you share information on your Google+ Profile
https://support.google.com/plus/answer/1047279?hl=en

Get a custom URL for your Google+ profile
https://support.google.com/plus/answer/2676340?hl=en

Search in Google+
https://support.google.com/plus/topic/3052587?hl=en

Learn more about Google+ pages
https://support.google.com/plus/topic/3052532?hl=en

To the Cousin Russ community:

To the Cousin Russ community:

I want to share this blog post by DearMYRTLE . I totally agree with her Call to Action.

A very dear friend of mine's mother walked the "Trail of Tears". I  would be very interested in learning of how I would go about researching a Native American's family. Help her get her mothers story told. I am sure that her story is known within the family as story, but how can that story doesn't get told to the larger community. How does her story get put into the history classes that our children and grandchildren take.

Our own grandchildren have Native American ancestry. We took them to the Plimouth Plantation, but how would I go about doing some research to help connect their experience to the reality of the people who were being portrayed in Massachusetts. Or how do I research one of my ancestors who was probably miss represented in my family story as being a Native American. 

We have or run into many [ you name it ] American traditions to explore and learn more about.

If I understand the dialog that has been presented in the DearMYRTLE blog, I look forward to the outcome.

If you, as a member of this community, are part of these other Genealogy Educational organizations, please help with this Call for Action

Thank you,

Russ

Originally shared by Pat Richley-Erickson
http://blog.dearmyrtle.com/2014/12/ferguson-unintentional-bias-call-to.html

I'm going. Always learn something from Thomas MacEntee and Lisa Alzo

I'm going. Always learn something from Thomas MacEntee and Lisa Alzo 

Originally shared by DearMYRTLE

Remember, Ol' Myrt is attending the HOLIDAY BOOT CAMP tonight instead of Genealogy Game Night. Join hosts Thomas MacEntee and Lisa Alzo. There will be PRIZES. 😊

http://hackgenealogy.com/special-holiday-boot-camp-2014/
http://hackgenealogy.com/special-holiday-boot-camp-2014/

I have FTM 2012 and I am think of buying FTM 2014.

Russ,
I have FTM 2012 and I am think of buying FTM 2014.  Is FTM 2014 that much better?

A Citation Review - Did I capture everything ?

A Citation Review - Did I capture everything ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeKI8Cbm360&feature=share

Another view of Information Overload.

Another view of Information Overload. The 32 minute Video by The Barefoot Genealogist Crista Cowan - is a view of her Genealogy Source Checklist. Yes, Ancestry.com will be mentioned, but the check list may help you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxWoqfpuDy4&feature=share

Wow.

Wow. I will have to look into this, since I already have Roots Magic and I have My Heritage. I was wondering HOW I was going to manage all of my Smart Matches from My Heritage, #Roots Magic maybe the answer.

http://www.geneapress.com/2014/11/myheritage-rootsmagic-smart-matches.html

Lesson Learned about Citations for a World War I Draft Registration

Lesson Learned about Citations for a World War I Draft Registration

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWPIptC3c4s&feature=share

Cousin Russ has some cool ideas for expanding on the worksheet toorganize the research to be sure we're not...

Cousin Russ  has some cool ideas for expanding on the worksheet to organize the research to be sure we're not missing something. He is using Google Sheets. Here is the link to the Russ Worthington's Google Sheets

https://docs.google.com/…/1CXE1JFJ9HJaaGsbUPe7y0iPUX6…/edit…
‪#‎genealogy‬ ‪#‎keepingthingsstraight‬

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJeKS44jqIU

Information Overload - So much information from the U.S., QuakerMeeting Records, 1681-1935

Information Overload - So much information from the U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi_VeqwywaE&feature=share

Received this from AncestryDNA

Received this from AncestryDNA

The time has come. This morning, we have launched our new, enhanced DNA matching and the beta for DNA Circles. It is okay to talk and post about it. A couple of quick updates:

All AncestryDNA customers who had their results prior to today will have their updated DNA matches available on the site. We are in the process of emailing everyone to notify them of the update.
·         
DNA Circles is the name for what we previously shared as DNA match groups. This is being launched in beta as the technology is still in its early days. The help section of DNA Circles has lots of information on how this works, we’ll also be posting an overview for everyone to read.

You can download your “old" DNA matches via the settings tab on the DNA homepage. This is only available to people who had results prior to today. From today forward, people only have the “new” matching results.

What really makes our new matching algorithms powerful is how we have improved the process of phasing with having the database size to cross compare and take a deeper dive into the new discoveries we are making. Check out the white paper for more of the details. It’s available in the help area for DNA matches, click the question mark.

We are very excited to share this new feature and to see the discoveries that can be made. Send me any feedback you have for us. Blog post on Ancestry to come shortly.

Wonder WHAT they are talking about ...

Wonder WHAT they are talking about ...

Originally shared by Ancestry

Feeling a bad case of the Mondays? It's probably because you suffer from "Gene-som-nia."

How to turn ON those Shaky Leaf Hints on Family Tree Maker

How to turn ON those Shaky Leaf Hints on Family Tree Maker

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DdDpWCY9pc&feature=share

How I handle a Shaky Leaf Hint from my Ancestry Member Tree for theFind A Grave Index, 1600s-Current record...

How I handle a Shaky Leaf Hint from my Ancestry Member Tree for the Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current record collection within FTM2014

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2LSzOPufaQ&feature=share

DearMYRTLE’s Docu-Challenge: Phillips, William D

DearMYRTLE’s Docu-Challenge: Phillips, William D
http://blog.dearmyrtle.com/2014/10/docuchallenge-phillips-william-d.html

Russ Worthington’s response:
DearMYRTLE’s DocuChallenge in A Worthington Weblog
http://worthy2be.wordpress.com/2014/11/02/dearmyrtles-docuchallenge

Russ’ Conversations with Dixie Petty on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/hrworth/posts/10205358785239170:0 

DearMYRTLE's
WACKY Wednesday: What kind of document is THAT?
https://plus.google.com/102461242403735457058/posts/idFLzywri2L

A BIG Thank you to DearMYRTLE for this DocuChallenge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecAyVdrzOB4&feature=share

Looks like DearMYRTLE and I are going to be busy for the next couple ofmonths.

Looks like DearMYRTLE and I are going to be busy for the next couple of months.

Can't wait.

Russ

Originally shared by DearMYRTLE

Looks like Cousin Russ and I will be busy sharing the news before, during and after 2015 #RootsTech . See:
http://blog.dearmyrtle.com/2014/10/2015-rootstech-ambassador.html

How to search a specific Collection number on Ancestry.com

How to search a specific Collection number on Ancestry.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbhCFA-KmcU&feature=share

Randy Seaver has reminded us of his way of searching specific records.

Randy Seaver has reminded us of his way of searching specific records. It WORKS. Thank you for the reminder. Completely forgotten about this. But then, it wasn't until this past week that I did anything in my Online Tree.

Thank you,

Russ

Originally shared by Randy Seaver

You can search Ancestry for a specific database (e.g. SSDI) for persons in your Ancestry Member Tree - see hack in http://www.geneamusings.com/2014/10/finding-record-hints-for-persons-in.html

Follow up on Shaky Leaf Hint. How I take that Shaky Leaf Hint and mergethat data into my FTM2014 file

Follow up on Shaky Leaf Hint. How I take that Shaky Leaf Hint and merge that data into my FTM2014 file

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HavXKivapXk&feature=share

DearMYRTLE and I looked at a different way to manage Ancestry.com ShakyLeaf Hints in this short subject video.

DearMYRTLE and I looked at a different way to manage Ancestry.com Shaky Leaf Hints in this short subject video.

Originally shared by Pat Richley-Erickson

Cousin Russ and Ol' Myrt here looked at a different way to manage Ancestry.com Shaky Leaf Hints in this short subject video.

http://youtu.be/MfRG-fGkaXM

How to get Hints from Facebook for FTM2014 and/or your Ancestry /Public Member Tree at Ancestry.com

How to get Hints from Facebook for FTM2014 and/or your Ancestry / Public Member Tree at Ancestry.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vOMl4AroEI&feature=share

A follow up on how my Working with a Record Group worked out (so far),using an Ancestry Member Tree has my "Hint...

A follow up on how my Working with a Record Group worked out (so far), using an Ancestry Member Tree has my "Hint Manager"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rwMlJ7dCv0&feature=share

Thought I would share a process that is working for me, when dealingwith all of those Shaky Leaf hints

Thought I would share a process that is working for me, when dealing with all of those Shaky Leaf hints

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coaBFh1WSYo&feature=share

For all Evidentia Users:

For all Evidentia Users:

Originally shared by ****

Evidentia 2.2.1 has just been released. This is a simple bug fixing release, and includes the following:

Removed save button on create template
Fixed error in mini-editor after pasting content
Fixed object is not a function error after saving citation generated from new template
Fixed misc Dropbox issues
Fixed issue with digital file manager

All current users are encouraged to upgrade to the latest release.  You can find the links at 

http://evidentiasoftware.com/evidentia-upgrade/

How I create a Citation from an SSDI Record from Ancestry.com

How I create a Citation from an SSDI Record from Ancestry.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEY9TYVLyKk&feature=share

I have started a community for my local genealogical society.

I have started a community for my local genealogical society. I would like to add some files (not photos), but I am not sure how to. Would I need to save the file on Google Drive and then create a link back to the community? Do people need to request permission to view the files individually, or can I create a special folder with blanket permission?

Carmen

Evidence or Claims and Citation Evaluation

Evidence or Claims and Citation Evaluation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMmytosLGAg&feature=share

How I Cite a Printed Book in FTM2014

How I Cite a Printed Book in FTM2014

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcJ9lXB94ao&feature=share

Follow up on how I use #FTM2014 and it's Research Log tab

Follow up on how I use #FTM2014 and it's Research Log tab

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h48-vR4B80&feature=share

Evidentia Training opportunities

Evidentia Training opportunities

Live User Training now offered

Want some extra help getting started with Evidentia?

Starting in October Evidentia Software is offering New User Training to anyone who has downloaded Evidentia.  Whether you purchased the software or just downloaded a trial version, this training is for you.

Check out the training schedule at:

http://evidentiasoftware.com/events-2

Should I add this Unrelated person to my database ?

Should I add this Unrelated person to my database ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPDytuachN0&feature=share

How I manage my You Tube Subscriptions

How I manage my You Tube Subscriptions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiQA9qwHuK4&feature=share

Teaching folks how to use Family Tree Maker and remembering some basicgenealogy skills, I have been trying to...

Teaching folks how to use Family Tree Maker and remembering some basic genealogy skills, I have been trying to determine what works best for me with Research Logs. This is a first attempt at sharing this process to others.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdTUw5DaHm8&feature=share

There was a question on Facebook about How can I create a list of ONLYNames for the front of a book.

There was a question on Facebook about How can I create a list of ONLY Names for the front of a book. Here is a quick and simple way to do just that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwmKzoFGRAw&feature=share

Hey Cousin Russ, since you are a user of Evidentia, can I get yourinput on how you enter information?

Hey Cousin Russ, since you are a user of Evidentia, can I get your input on how you enter information? For the most part, I've been creating separate sources for each of my "finds". So when I have a census record, a FindAGrave entry, etc., I've enter each as it's own source, with a title of something like "Gravestone Photo - John Smith" or something like that. I do have one source for my personal artifacts and papers with multiple citations within. Is that how you have it set up? I can see how one could have a single source for something like the SSDI, with multiple citations under that for individuals, but the way I'm reading Evidence Explained, for FindAGrave items, I should put the year of access in the source citation, correct?

Thanks!
Michelle

Another option for MyCanvas Users

Another option for MyCanvas Users

Consider Your Audience. The next short subject video in our series onWhy Host a Virtual Meeting

Consider Your Audience. The next short subject video in our series on Why Host a Virtual Meeting

Originally shared by DearMYRTLE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnvS0V-Ug1g&feature=autoshare

Well, this helps my adjust my "online" plans. Moving my Genealogy toDropbox, but in a far more organized way.

Well, this helps my adjust my "online" plans. Moving my Genealogy to Dropbox, but in a far more organized way.

Thank you Dick Eastman 

http://blog.eogn.com/2014/08/27/price-of-online-storage-drops-even-more-dropbox-slashes-its-dropbox-pro-price-by-90/

DearMYRTLE and I have added another Short Subject to our list. This oneis about Hosting a Virtual meeing.

DearMYRTLE and I have added another Short Subject to our list. This one is about Hosting a Virtual meeing.

Originally shared by Pat Richley-Erickson

Cousin Russ and DearMYRTLE introduce their new short subject video series, all about VIRTUAL MEETINGS.
http://youtu.be/ohZde4qoFBw?list=UUZlX5znu6d7CCz6xobwMXOA

I am getting to my earlier ancestors for the Nelson line.

I am getting to my earlier ancestors for the Nelson line., those before 1752 when the calendar changed. My question is how do I enter the correct date in my FTM program? I have it written on my index card as it is here. I believe I would enter this date as 26 Feb 1644. This does not change it to the Georgian calendar date, just leaves it that she was month on the 26th of Feb. Is this the best way to enter pre- 1752 dates?

I just attended Cousin Russ' presentation on Find A Grave.

I just attended Cousin Russ' presentation on Find A Grave. Even though I use Find A Grave on a regular basis, I learned a lot about the "lesser know" (but no less important) features! Thanks Russ!

While we are talking about Spreadsheets

While we are talking about Spreadsheets. Jill Ball did a blog post on how she uses EXCEL and Google Sheets

Great news: MyCanvas finds a new home in Alexander’s

Great news: MyCanvas finds a new home in Alexander’s
(Author: Eric Shoup)

This past June, we announced that we were retiring the MyCanvas website and service in September 2014.

We’ve heard from many people who love MyCanvas and hate the idea of it going away. Well, we have some good news for you: It’s not going away after all. We listened and decided not to retire MyCanvas, but instead transfer the website to Alexander’s.

Founded 35 years ago, Alexander’s is a Utah-based printing production company that has been the long-term printer of MyCanvas products including its genealogy books, calendars, and other printed products. This makes the transition of MyCanvas to Alexander’s a natural fit.

It’s our hope that this agreement will not change the experience for MyCanvas customers. In fact, Alexander’s plans to make some exciting improvements we think you’ll love. Additionally, MyCanvas will continue to be available from the Ancestry.com website as we believe in the importance of sharing family history discoveries and see MyCanvas as a way to deliver this ability to our customers.

The transition of MyCanvas will take about six months. But in the meantime, all MyCanvas projects will remain accessible on Ancestry.com until it moves over to Alexander’s next year. We will continue to communicate details as the transition moves forward.

We want to thank our loyal MyCanvas customers for all the projects you have built and printed with us over the years. We’re excited about this new owner of MyCanvas—and we think you will be too.

Just wanted to remind my genealogy friends that Cousin Russ will begiving a presentation on Wednesday about Find A...

Just wanted to remind my genealogy friends that Cousin Russ  will be giving a presentation on Wednesday about Find A Grave.  It is a free Webinar although space may be limited.  I use Find a Grave a lot and am looking forward to his information. This is not a hangout but here is the link to register 

http://www.familytreewebinars.com/webinar_details.php?webinar_id=196

Trello as a research tool.

Trello as a research tool.

I have been introduced to Trello recently. Haven't heard of it before, but am finding that many family researchers are using this program in their research.

Question of the Day

Do YOU use Trello? If so how?

Would like a discussion on this program.

Thank you,

Russ

I am supporting my friend in this effort.

I am supporting my friend in this effort. I'll even virtually cheer Judy G. Russell on as she is up this early in the morning. How about you?

Thank you,

Russ
http://www.legalgenealogist.com/blog/2014/08/15/a-pension-walk/

New feature at FamilySearch.org

New feature at FamilySearch.org

https://familysearch.org/blog/en/familysearch-lets-print-articles/

I can't find a video on creating a new source.

I can't find a video on creating a new source. I want to create a source and a citation for Sutton Genealogy Collection, Larry Bennett worked on it during his lifetime, put it on an old computer in the 1980's Sutton Historical Society Published it in. My word press blog has the source I will be using 

http://damegussie.wordpress.com/2014/08/12/sutton-genealogy-collection-a-legacy-paying-it-forward/

I would like to create it in my FTM2014 and future use.

To all how helped with the recent FamilySearch.org Indexing project, anupdate

To all how helped with the recent FamilySearch.org Indexing project, an update

https://familysearch.org/blog/en/indexing-program-features/

I have a question Russ.

I have a question Russ. In FTM I have put many facts in for my 2nd great grandfather but just realized that a lot of them should be shared facts with his wife. Is there a way I can change this?

Question of the Day:

Question of the Day:

How to handle unknown names in your Genealogy Database Management program?

Question of the Day

Question of the Day

 Do you have a Research Log and do you keep it in your genealogy database management program?

Question of the Day:

Question of the Day:

Do you use Facebook or other Social Media in your genealogy database management program? if so, HOW?

My system is Windows 7 Pro 64bit, FTM2014, workspace not sure.

My system is Windows 7 Pro 64bit, FTM2014, workspace not sure. After selecting a person in the People view. Go to the Person tab. Select Facts from the from the view menu. Once there if you right click on a individual facts line, the context menu has an option to merge duplicate facts. This is fantastic. My question is, is there a faster/better/auto way to do this? Is there a merge all for facts lurking somewhere?

Thanks
Ray

Question of the Day - 08 Aug 2014

Question of the Day - 08 Aug 2014

What is the First Website do you use for Military Records and Why ?

Question of the Day:

Question of the Day:

What Census Record Fields to you put into FACTS for a 1940 US Federal Census Record?

I am only asking about what FACTS do you include in your genealogy database from a 1940 US Federal Census Record. For each Fact, what do you enter in the Date field, Location field, and the Description field.

Question of the Day:

Question of the Day:

When recording information from a Census Record (US Federal for example) do you record the DATE at the top of that Census Page in your Residence FACT for that person?

What about Hosting a Hangout on Air?

What about Hosting a Hangout on Air?

Originally shared by DearMYRTLE

Cousin Russ and  I share our best advice about what type of Hangout on Air (recorded) video you wish to host. It depends on where you want to go. Is this a family interview, a society board meeting, or a 1on1 interview with a client? http://bit.ly/DearMYRTLE_HostingHOA

This is a revised video for:

This is a revised video for:

Question from the Cousin Russ Community

Question: Is there a good query language in any tools where you can query your family tree in a more advanced way?

"Give me all people where you have descendants born before 1900 and I have no source connected to it from the Census 1900" 

Thanks to reader Karen Jaquish for pointing out that I had removed too many people from my search.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSgC6Kh-LVk&feature=share

In response to this question

In response to this question

Question: Is there a good query language in any tools where you can query your family tree in a more advanced way?

"Give me all people where you have descendants born before 1900 and I have no source connected to it from the Census 1900"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yZebmg83s0&feature=share

Hi Russ.

Hi Russ....I was watching the discussion in DearMyrtle's HOA from early last week when you guys went 24 hours during the indexing event about the ways that images and sources are attached in different database programs.  

I am curious in FTM how you and others in the community use the Fact called "Census".  When I merge a census record from Ancestry.com into my FTM database it usually creates different facts for the different pieces of information found in the census.  So I end up with a fact for "Residence", "Birth", "Race", "Sex", etc rather than one for "Census".

What is the advantage to including the "Census" Fact?

I am using FTM 2014 on Windows 8.

Thank you!

An Upgrade for Evidentia

An Upgrade for Evidentia

Originally shared by ****

Evidentia 2.2 has been released!  Upgrade now at http://evidentiasoftware.com/evidentia-upgrade/

Evidentia is now FamilySearch Certified!

http://evidentiasoftware.com/evidentia-upgrade

Just sharing to this community what the DearMYRTLE Genealogy Communityhelped support Sunday into Monday (Eastern...

Just sharing to this community what the DearMYRTLE Genealogy Community helped support Sunday into Monday (Eastern Time).

Many thanks to ALL who helped make these numbers possible and to DearMYRTLE for hosting the GeneaSleepover for 244 (oops) 24 hours.

It was a blast

Russ

Originally shared by Pat Richley-Erickson

THANKS to Cousin Russ for hanging in there for the full 244 hours. WAIT, I meant 24 hours.  :::giggle:::

http://blog.dearmyrtle.com/2014/07/final-numbers-familysearch-worldwide.html

Some final numbers !!!

Some final numbers !!!

Wow !!

Thank you for contributing to this effort.

Russ

Originally shared by FamilySearch Indexing

Thank you to everyone who joined in the worldwide indexing event! You set a record for the greatest number of indexing participants in a single day. A total of 66,511 volunteers participated and more than 5.7 million records were indexed! Share this badge with your friends to let them know you made history.

We want to hear about your experience! Submit your stories to fsindexing@familysearch.org.

Congratulations for ALL who helped make this 66,417 number possible.

Congratulations for ALL who helped make this 66,417 number possible. Thank you for your support of the DearMYRTLE Community, FamilySearch.org and those family researchers who follow us. An incredible number.

Cousin Russ

Originally shared by Jodi Spade Roessler

Official numbers to be released tomorrow!

https://www.facebook.com/familysearch/photos/gm.736179556448700/10152171679746039/?type=1&theater

Please consider joining the DearMYRTLE Genealogy Community in thisFamilySearch Indexing project.

Please consider joining the DearMYRTLE Genealogy Community in this FamilySearch Indexing project. 

https://plus.google.com/communities/104382659430904043232

Originally shared by FamilySearch Indexing

One batch is all it takes to make a difference. We are only 9 days away from making history with our worldwide indexing event! Click this link to join and invite your friends! http://goo.gl/XJvVvt

Changes Coming in October 2014 to Family Tree Maker

Originally shared by Russ Worthington

Changes Coming in October 2014 to Family Tree Maker
I saw the following on Facebook: "We’re making updates that may impact your Family Tree Maker experience. Starting in October 2014, Ancestry Web Search within Family Tree Maker software will have reduced functionality or may not be supported by Microsoft Wi...

Hi Russ

Hi Russ,
I'm entering a person in my file who was never married and had no children.  I saw a blog post you did back in May 2010 about how to enter both the "never married" and "no descendants" information using FTM 2010.  Is this method still the best way to handle it, or is there a "new & improved" way with FTM 2014?

Thanks,
Karen

Russ Worthington If I remember correctly you live in New Jersey.

Russ Worthington If I remember correctly you live in New Jersey. I would like to know how to find a researcher to look for a will/probate record in New Jersey (probably Trenton).  Should I contact a Genealogy Society, a Historical Society or maybe I should even post this to a different community.  Any advice?  Thanks.

Hi +Cousin Russ , I have had a very frustrating day.

Hi +Cousin Russ , I have had a very frustrating day. Am pretty green at using both the synch feature and Macs. I quickly wrote the following post and wondered if you, or any other community members can point out the blindingly obvious mistakes I must be making :) 
Many thanks

Hey Cousin Russ, could you explain the differences between ResidenceFacts and Address Facts in FTM?

Hey Cousin Russ, could you explain the differences between Residence Facts and Address Facts in FTM? Should I enter both for each census record? I appreciate the help!

Question: Best practice gather information about a village or a city inFTM

Question: Best practice gather information about a village or a city in FTM

Have started to try out Evidentia and then you have something called subject which I understand can be a person, village or whatever you would like to gather information about.

If I e.g. find information about a house that more people live in. My understanding is that I in FTM create a fact Residency and that is connected to a person and I set the timeperiod that person lives in the house e.g.
Date 3 apr 1905 - 20 nov 1905 
Location: Kräbäck, Österfärnebo, Sweden

If I have another person that lives in the same period I can link this fact to that person

I can also decide to append information about the village Kräbäck....  to this fact

But if I have people that live during a different timeperiod I need to create more facts and need to add information about Kräbäck to all persons fact.... 

Is that correct or do you have a better way of gather information about a village during a timeperiod.....

Hey Cousin Russ , when you use Evidentia to record information from acensus record, do you record a relationship...

Hey Cousin Russ , when you use Evidentia to record information from a census record, do you record a relationship claim between mother and child? For example, the census will often spell out the relationship of a child to the head of household (the father for example), but it doesn't really specify whether the mother listed is the birth mother of the child.  I know in the 1930 census, it lists age of first marriage but that doesn't necessarily mean it was to that spouse. Thoughts?

For those of you who use Evidentia, here is some GREAT news

For those of you who use Evidentia, here is some GREAT news

Originally shared by ****

Just got word that Evidentia 2.2 will be certified by FamilySearch.

A few t's to cross and i's to dot, then BETA!  They said they've never seen anything like Evidentia before!

♫I'm so excited♫I just can't hide it♫I'm about to lose control and I think I like it♫

Hi Russ.

Hi Russ.  Thanks for pointing me to the video's about Hangouts.  I've watched them and I'm still confused.  I understand the big picture but I'm having trouble with specific functionality and I'm hoping you can help me.  Let me explain my objectives and you can let me know if you can be my muse.

I am the First Vice-Regent of Roswell King DAR chapter, in Dunwoody, Georgia.  Our chapter is unique in a several ways and I'm trying to make a more cohesive group.  Our chapter meets on the third Tuesday of each month (except 3 months in the summer) from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.  Our chapter is organized for working women.  Part of our membership are retired working women, the other part of our membership consists of working women.  My goal is to find a way to include both sides of working women.  Our retired members are advanced in age and are mostly unavailable for meetings.  Our working women wear many hats.  Their schedules are packed between work and family.  I believe HOA's will be an excellent way to bridge the gap between working and retired members.

To complicate matters, the women wanting to join our chapter are typically working professionals with limited time.  Our chapter Registrar is stepping down after 8 years and we have no one as a capable replacement.  I want to use HOA's as a way to communicate with our prospective members.  As with any lineage society, there are specific guidelines on how to fill out the application.  I want to be able to interact with one or more person's to guide them in the application process.  Additionally, I need to provide an avenue whereby others in my chapter can help.

Is there any way you and I could talk real time so you could walk me through the process of actually doing a HOA?  The video's provide some information but I'm missing a few key points.  I'd really appreciate your time and instruction - and so would our chapter!  Thanks - 

Marsha

DearMYRTLE and I did this short subject video and thought I would shareit with you, as the Cousin Russ Community...

DearMYRTLE and I did this short subject video and thought I would share it with you, as the Cousin Russ Community You Tube Channel as a couple of play lists as well.

Hope they help.

Russ

Oh, there is a link to the You Tube Channel in the upper right of the Community landing page.

Originally shared by DearMYRTLE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw1oPNlJyV4&feature=autoshare

I have blogged about this and will blog about it more in the future.

I have blogged about this and will blog about it more in the future. Thought I would share this short subject Hangout On Air HOA with you.

I have a few more blogs that I am planning, based on this short video.

Russ

Originally shared by DearMYRTLE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGmFqHjg2FU&feature=autoshare

Best practice traveling to find location, places etc....

Best practice traveling to find location, places etc....

One reason I am fascinated about location based genealogy is my fascination of walking where my ancestors has been.

I have the last weeks done 3 tours and I have started to use a Spot device to track my trip every 20 minutes so that I afterwards can create a nice trip report with the route in it

In Swedish sample trip reports with tracks created with a spot
http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2833697
http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2825789
http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2794576

The problem I feel as a newbie in geneaology is to prepare for the journey. How to do it in the best way?

I try to be exact in position of a fact if possible using GPS coordinates.

I have seen the possibility to create customized reports and filter on location which works but still it is difficult to find the places. I would like to have places of interest on a map...

As a "workaround" I have tested by hand to create customized Google maps and use my phone to find of what places is near me or how to navigate to a place  and that is a way forward but I would like to have this automated....

Sample Google map created by hand

https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zoChSl5nxThM.k8hZw4JnpAe4

Question: Any best practice/advices on how to build your tree and how to easy find a way to visit places "in your tree"?

Sampel blogpost where I have documented the last trip with maps and GPS coordinates, youtube video and a podcast about a house where my fathers mother lived

http://minancestry.blogspot.se/2014/06/slaktforskartur-osterfarnebo.html

My dream is to have like a geocache app interface where you get a lost of find places near you location that belongs to your family tree,,,,,

http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2833697

An update on the Ancestry.com's Distributed Denial of Service attack.

An update on the Ancestry.com's Distributed Denial of Service attack.

Originally shared by DearMYRTLE

Looks like things are calming down at Ancestry.com, and most services are up and running again. This is the blog post where "updates" appear under Scott's signature. 

http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2014/06/17/distributed-denial-of-service-attack-neutralized

I like FTM data model where you have source, citation and that you canlink a fact to more people.

I like FTM data model where you have source, citation and that you can link a fact to more people. 

BUT http://youtu.be/ElrY5ALsx1Y?t=15m28s here Crista Cowen is resolving conflicts and then she use Excel to compare evidence against each other. I like the way she works BUT she is doing it outside FTM which I feel is a weakness of the user interface of FTM?!?!?

My question is: Do you use other tools than FTM to resolve conflicts or to get an overview. I looked briefly on Evidentia http://evidentiasoftware.com/what-is-evidentia/ and that sounds as a good approach to not be people centric.

Question: Do you feel of any limits with FTM regarding resolving conflicts? Have you tested evidentia or any other tool and can they live together with FTM

BR
Magnus Sälgö
Stockholm, Sweden
http://youtu.be/ElrY5ALsx1Y?t=15m28s

Russ a question about locations and FTM.

Russ a question about locations and FTM. I feel that you are a big fan of using good locations in your family tree which I also are. Feels like beeing able to visit a house someone has lived in gives an additional dimension.

I have FTM 2014 and try to use locations in the best way. But I am not a big fan of the windows client as I feel the user interface sometimes make it faster to work using the ancester.com web interface....:

What I think I have seen is that if I upload a tree from windows version of FTM where I have resolved all the locations and then download this tree to a new client it feels that I loose the resolved status of names ==> If I have a name then it is ok but if I have a description added to it (like name when the fact took place, more detailed name etc....) then I loose that the "first part" of the location is resolved.......

Question: Have you seen this and do you have a workaround....

I have an example under the title FTM problem on page

 http://minancestry.blogspot.se/2013/12/locations-and-location-based-genealogy.html

Update from Ancestry.com on FTMM-3

Update from Ancestry.com on FTMM-3

Originally shared by Ancestry

UPDATE: 12:30pm MT:
- The connectivity issues for Family Tree Maker Mac version have been resolved. You should be able to sync and search once again through FTM for Mac.

Here is a great introduction on How to Join a Google+ Hangout On Airfor the First Time

Here is a great introduction on How to Join a Google+ Hangout On Air for the First Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7hZkpCiDbU&feature=share

Update for a JOINer in a Hangout On Air

Update for a JOINer in a Hangout On Air

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

Google Hangouts Update: Wider Thumbnail Image for YOU
2 min Video: When you are on the inside of a Hangout Video Call or a Hangout on Air (HOA), you will now see a wider version of your own thumbnail image in the filmstrip. But only your thumbnail and only on the Inside of the Hangout Interface.

This change just happened on the 19th of June, 2014.

Check out this quick 2 minute video that shows the inside of a HOA broadcast. It helps you understand why the thumbnail change matters and you'll also get a quick view of another update that just happened called "Pinning". We used to call the same function "Blue Boxing" but now that the box around the thumbnail image is white, we likely will start calling it "pinning".

I've got another video in the works to go into further detail on how pinning works for Hangouts and HOA (Hangouts on Air).

Are you trying to stay up-to-date with all the changes we see with the Hangouts tool set? A great place to do that and get more of the back story on the changes is the Hangout Mastery membership area. Signup to keep up here www.bit.ly/HangoutMastery
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#HOAtips   #HangoutsOnAir   #HangoutsTips   #GooglePlusUpdate   #HangoutMastery  
Special thanks to Hangout Mastery members: Andrew Hatchett Debi Davis Michael Daniels & Susan Finch for helping out with the filming.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHxn1bf6v2s

For FTMM-3 users

For FTMM-3 users

Please read

Thank you,

Russ

Originally shared by Ancestry

UPDATE on DDoS attack: (Saturday, June 21, 12pm ET) We are aware of some connectivity issues with the Mac version of Family Tree Maker and our team is actively addressing it.

We are also aware of problems with downloading GEDCOM files from Ancestry and Mundia, and our team is working on this as well.

MyCanvas, MyFamily, Rootsweb and the keying tool on AWAP are still not available. Unfortunately, we do not have an ETA on these, but will continue to post updates as they are made available.

As mentioned there will be some intermittent slowdowns and outages as we work through the recovery from the DDoS attack. Thank you for your patience as we continue to work through these issues.

DearMYRTLE and I have a conversation about Cloud Syncing of ourGenealogy Databases

DearMYRTLE and I have a conversation about Cloud Syncing of our Genealogy Databases

Originally shared by DearMYRTLE

Good golly Miss Molly! Syncing to an Ancestry Member Tree is but one way to place a copy of your FTM data elsewhere. And what if you are using another genealogy database program?

Practical, down-to-earth advice for family historians. It's all about sharing the latest info for finding documents providing evidence of those elusive ancestors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3N9WIKODG4

A new Genealogy Community has opened. The Resources for ProfessionalGenealogist community.

A new Genealogy Community has opened. The Resources for Professional Genealogist community.

Ancestry.com and FTM2014

Ancestry.com and FTM2014

18 June 2014 at 11:54 am Eastern

From the best that I can tell, Ancestry.com is still having issues. From what I can tell, FTM2014, specifically, and probably other versions are impacted. You will see, or at least I am seeing, that I have No Internet Connection.

The folks at Family Tree Maker are aware of this issue and are working on it.

Russ

A blog reader asked what should be linked to a record, such as a CensusRecord.

A blog reader asked what should be linked to a record, such as a Census Record. This short video will try to explain that a Media File, like a Census Record is linked to a Citation. I think of the Media file or image as supporting information for the Citation. That Citation is then linked to ALL of the Facts, or information that I gathered from that Citation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnCAG0NrFRY&feature=share

DearMYRTLE has posted a very interesting Blog about VBlogging.

DearMYRTLE has posted a very interesting Blog about VBlogging. If you have been following my Blog [ ftmuser.blogspot.com ] I am now VBlogging more and less the typed version. 

As Myrt would say, get away from behind the podium. It would appear to be working with the live Demos. Actually it's real work not a Demo. Most of what I have shared in the HOA (Hangout On Air) format is on my working file.

Originally shared by DearMYRTLE

There's gonna be a whole lotta video blogging goin' on!

http://blog.dearmyrtle.com/2014/06/vblogging-facebook-and-google-oh-my.html

DearMYRTLE and I talk about Where On Earth to find the Invitation to aHangout or Hangout On Air

DearMYRTLE and I talk about Where On Earth to find the Invitation to a Hangout or Hangout On Air

Originally shared by Pat Richley-Erickson

Cousin Russ and Ol' Myrt discuss WHERE ON EARTH to find the invitation to a Hangout or Hangout on Air. This is important for people who wish to JOIN the panel and there isn't a link posted in a community,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iKAGvuNIY

DearMYRTLE and I talk about FTM2014 and Dropbox

DearMYRTLE and I talk about FTM2014 and Dropbox

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xmfQ_P-ceQ&feature=share

Ancestry.com Focus on Core Offerings

Ancestry.com Focus on Core Offerings

Ancestry.com's Blog
http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/

Ancestry Focus on Core Offerings
http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2014/06/04/ancestry-com-focuses-on-core-offerings/

Genealogy.com FAQs
http://www.ancestry.com/cs/faq/genealogy-faq
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE9dBD3GjOA&feature=share

Our HOA Guru Ronnie Bincer has a wonderful Community, but also makessome of his Tutorials available to the public.

Our HOA Guru Ronnie Bincer has a wonderful Community, but also makes some of his Tutorials available to the public. 

It's worth a few minutes to watch how to be a Great Hangout or Hangout On Air Guest. DearMYRTLE and I use the term JOINer for what Ronnie shows as Guest.

Russ

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

Become a Great Hangout or HOA Guest - Google Hangouts Tutorial
Hangouts Tips & HOA Tips
Helping you Be the Best Hangout Guest or the Best Hangout on Air Guest possible is the goal of this video. If you are new (or not so new) to hangouts, this video is for you. Clickable Index Below. Updated after the October 2013 Changes.

Take the time to see what to expect and learn some important tips so you can make the best impression possible when you get invited in as a guest to someone's Hangout or HOA (Hangout on Air). Click below to jump around to the various topics or watch it straight through.

Bookmark this post and share it with others that need to see it. 
Clickable Index for the video here... Main Topics first, then some other spot checks:
► 1:15 - Learn about the Interface (how to join in - find the invitation, what to expect)
► 2:54 - Your Environment (your sound, lights, camera, background)
► 4:50 - The Hangout Interface (get comfortable with the tools on the inside)
►10:13 - General Appearance Tips and Tricks (looking good inside a hangout)

Special sections to return to when you need them:
(1:50) No. 1 tip for Joining into a Hangout
(3:05) Main Tips for Good Sound/Audio
(4:26) How to Verify what you look like 
(4:58) How to find all the Tools/Buttons to push
(6:27) How to deal with Microphone Muting
(10:21) Where you should be looking... watch your eyes
(11:15) Branding yourself in the Hangout - Lower Third

Keep up with all the changes as a member of bit.ly/HangoutMastery
Find out what Services I offer as The Hangout Helper: http://www.TheHangoutHelper.com/Services
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#HOAtips   #HangoutsTips   #GoogleHangouts   #TheHangoutHelper   #HangoutMastery  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGuaHcxufVI