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
=== ===
#HOAtips   #HangoutsTips   #GoogleHangouts   #TheHangoutHelper   #HangoutMastery  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGuaHcxufVI

DearMYRTLE had been busy today.

DearMYRTLE  had been busy today. While the cat was away (severe thunderstorms) the mouse will play. OR is that the other way around. Anyway, the next step on where the files should be.

And, I am not surprised that the location of choice, Dropbox.

Great series going on here.

Russ
(Cousin Russ)

Originally shared by DearMYRTLE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5izLVc-_20&feature=autoshare

+DearMYRTLE is downloading Roots Magic

+DearMYRTLE is downloading Roots Magic

Originally shared by DearMYRTLE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxbzopD2rLg&feature=autoshare

DearMYRTLE has started a series on how she uses Roots Magic.

DearMYRTLE has started a series on how she uses Roots Magic. Thought I would share that in this community and I will create a Category (on the left) for any Roots Magic HOAs that Dear MYRTLE creates.

Thank you,

Russ
(Cousin Russ)

Originally shared by DearMYRTLE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj56vv01j_k&feature=autoshare

I have a surname question.

I have a surname question. To try and find more information about my family, I am researching all siblings and children of direct descendants. I have come across a 2nd Great Grand Uncle who was born with the surname Mathews and his headstone has Matthews. All of his children seem to have taken the double t spelling. Do I correct to birth spelling or let it change to what was at death? I haven't gotten actual vital records (as this is a 2nd great grand) but am using census records and as I said his headstone. Is there a "rule" about this situation? Thank you for any help. ~ Michelle

A quick tour of the updated Cousin Russ Genealogy Community

A quick tour of the updated Cousin Russ Genealogy Community
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y0JnalVNYU&feature=share

What version of Family Tree Maker are you using AND what version ofWindows?

What version of Family Tree Maker are you using AND what version of Windows?

What Workspace are your questions about.?

DearMYRTLE has issued another Challenge. Are YOU up to the Challenge?

DearMYRTLE has issued another Challenge. Are YOU up to the Challenge?

Originally shared by DearMYRTLE

Perhaps this graphic will make it EASIER to spot the 3-2-1 CITE Challenge for June 2014? Basically this challenges participants to create 3 online trees  at sites of their choice, then write 2 paragraphs comparing and contrasting, etc., culminating in 1 conclusion about which service best meets current research goals. Here's the link to the challenge announcement on my blog.

http://blog.dearmyrtle.com/2014/05/3-2-1-cite-challenge-june-2014.html

WHY is it important to create a PAGE for your society or business?

Originally shared by Pat Richley-Erickson

WHY is it important to create a  PAGE for your society or business?  This is distinctly separate from your personal Google+ profile. This makes it easy to add moderators who may have responsibilities relative to their duties with your family association, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AafIOptnIyQ&list=PLR41jOFxoDYxx57D7KNUjQZy6TXphOjo0&index=4

It's all about YOU - Tweaking your Google+ profile.

Originally shared by Pat Richley-Erickson

It's all about YOU - Tweaking your Google+ profile. Thanks Cousin Russ Worthington for chiming in with your advice. :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hE3verIREw&index=3&list=PLR41jOFxoDYxx57D7KNUjQZy6TXphOjo0

Profiles, Pages and Communities, oh my!

Originally shared by Pat Richley-Erickson

Profiles, Pages and Communities, oh my! Check out this new short video Cousin Russ Worthington and I created to explain the differences between these three Google+ things.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNAx8y4ughU&index=3&list=PLR41jOFxoDYxx57D7KNUjQZy6TXphOjo0

Russ

Russ

I have a question about FTM14. I have trees on Ancestry.com and I take advantage of the hints. I add the hints to my tree. When I download a gedcom file to import into RootsMagic the media and the source is lost. In reading your's and Randy's post about multiple trees on multiple web web sites, I have the impression if I sync my Ancestry.com trees to FTM14 the source and a copy of the document would be in the FTM14  file. 

If this were true, I could then import the FTM file into RootsMagic and I would have the source and document in RootsMagic. Is this true or is it wishful thinking?

Thanks
Ray