my-genealogy.org http://my-genealogy.org Genealogy is our passion! Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:41:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Paper Explosion http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/paper-explosion/ http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/paper-explosion/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:04:27 +0000 admin http://my-genealogy.org/?p=435 There was a paper explosion at the office of the writer. The accumulation of this paper has been ongoing for over 10 years. I survived this paper explosion but discovered the inadequacies of my genealogy filing system. After researching my genealogy for over 10 years I accumulated a file cabinet of family photographs, correspondence, BMD (Birth, Marriage, Death) records, published family histories, obituaries from various newspapers and several other documents. My filing system consisted of a maximum of 4 file folders titled: Ontario, New York, England and Correspondence (quires and replies) and several folders that were not labeled but had documents stuffed in them.

After enrolling in The National Institute for Genealogical Studies I quickly discovered I was unable to retrieve the documentation to support my research work. In one of the course modules I was studying the topic of Research at the Family History Centers™ which also required you to be familiar with familysearch.org. In accessing familysearch.org I came across a document titled "Organizing Your Paper Files Using File Folders". This document can be found at under Research Helps/Articles, select the letter O and scroll down to Organizing. You will find four documents listed under Organizing:

1. Organizing Your Genealogy Using Computers
2. Organizing Your Paper Files
3. Organizing Your Paper Files Using Binders
4. Organizing Your Paper Files Using File Folders

If you do not wish to organize by File Folders there are three other alternatives. I use a combination of file folders and computer software. The four above mentioned documents are in PDF format. You will need the Adobe Reader to view and print the documents.

In reading the Introduction to Organizing Your Paper Files Using File Folders the writer states "The steps given below for setting up a filing system were developed and refined over several years". This statement sold me on adopting this file system. The method I adopted will take some time to setup however it is definitely worth it.
 
The benefits of organizing your genealogy documents are:
* A file system to support you research work.
* Quick access to documents that you have already gathered.
* A place to file new documents that you located.
* A file system that will preserve what you have collected to pass on to the next generation.

Check it out. It is never too late to get organized.

]]> http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/paper-explosion/feed/ 0 Genealogy Website – 1st Contact http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/genealogy-website-1st-contact/ http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/genealogy-website-1st-contact/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:54:21 +0000 admin http://my-genealogy.org/?p=380 The following is the tagline from the movie Contact – “Get ready to take a chance on something that just might end up being the most profoundly impactful moment for humanity, for the history… of history”. This tagline best describes the results of having my genealogy online. My genealogy online may not make a profoundly impact for humanity but it does impact my research work of many years.

Having my genealogy online for 5 years has resulted in 1st contact with relatives that are following the the same family surname. It is exciting to share photographs and stories and make those connections. I had another email this week from an individual who found my website and inquired if we shared the same ancestor. She has been very generous by sending photographs. Over the next few days we will communicate with each other to determine the origins of those elusive Irish ancestors.

At the last National Genealogy Society conference I heard a speaker say “Never say quit!”. The best genealogists are those who build a research repertoire by which various types of problems can be solved. One of those techniques for me is a genealogy website where I can display and promote my genealogy online.

]]> http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/genealogy-website-1st-contact/feed/ 0 What is RootsTelevision? http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/what-is-rootstelevision/ http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/what-is-rootstelevision/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:02:16 +0000 admin http://my-genealogy.org/?p=146 RootsTelevision is founded by professional genealogist Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak. Megan is a frequent tweeter and can also be found on Facebook.

If you have not had a chance to check out RootsTelevision you are missing a free genealogy resource that can benefit your own research work as well as your local genealogical society. RootsTelevision has a program guide that includes topics like How-to, DNA, African Roots, British research, Irish family history, Hispanic roots, Libraries, Archives, Reunions, Photo Restoration and much more.

Kick back and check it out RootsTelevision. RootsTelevision is located at http://www.rootstelevision.com/

]]> http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/what-is-rootstelevision/feed/ 0 Surname: Ross from Ohio http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/surname-ross-from-ohio/ http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/surname-ross-from-ohio/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:03:24 +0000 admin http://my-genealogy.org/?p=144 I have been busy with my 3 genealogy websites. I setup this blog website on the weekend to interface with Twitter and Facebook. I am enjoying Twitter. I have been a user for two days. Twitter has potential for the genealogist. I need to make contact with members from the Ohio Genealogy Society. My grandmothers family is from Ashland Ohio. The surname is Ross.#surname

]]> http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/surname-ross-from-ohio/feed/ 0 Journey of a Tweet http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/journey-of-a-tweet/ http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/journey-of-a-tweet/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:58:51 +0000 admin http://my-genealogy.org/?p=102 I am a avid genealogist. I have been researching for over 10 years and have watched genealogy evolve from viewing microfilm and visiting repositories to the unlimited resources on the Internet. I have been cautious of using Facebook and Twitter as a genealogy resource. I am now a Facebook and Twitter user and I am exploring the benefits of both social networks.

I am somewhat of a Computer Geek and of course subscribe to PC World. My copy of PC World – February 2010 arrived in the mail this week. On page 108 there is a article titled “Journey of a Tweet”. I thought the image in PC World was cool and informative. This definitely has benefits for the genealogist. You can see what I am referring to by as accessing the story on
Journey of a Tweet.

]]> http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/journey-of-a-tweet/feed/ 0 Twitter – Birds and a Whale? http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/twitter-birds-and-a-whale/ http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/twitter-birds-and-a-whale/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:54:57 +0000 admin http://my-genealogy.org/?p=76 Hmm, I am new to Twitter. Genealogy is my passion and I am excited to use the new group I located called “Genealogy Brick Walls Group”. It is Friday morning and I get the following message when attempting to login into Twitter. “Twitter is over capacity.Too many tweets! Please wait a moment and try again”. I also see a graphic on my screen with some birds trying to fly away with a whale. Yikes, I hope they make it to their destination. It appears I should try & use Twitter at another time. Any particular day of the week? Best time of the day? Any ideas?

]]> http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/twitter-birds-and-a-whale/feed/ 0 Genealogy Website http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/genealogy-website/ http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/genealogy-website/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:34:16 +0000 admin http://my-genealogy.org/?p=58 I had a request to purchase one of my domain names but did not wish to sell it. I used Google to check on my own name domain & came across several people who are using a similar domain names. One individual was in England and was difficulty in getting their website setup to display their genealogy. Since I have experience in using HTML/CSS and CMS to setup a genealogy website I would have been excited to help them. However they neglected to leave an email address on their website. I will continue to watch this website and hopefully they will have a means to reach them.

Oh, this is my 3rd Tweet. Wow!

]]> http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/genealogy-website/feed/ 0 What is a Marriage Bond? http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/marriage-bond/ http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/marriage-bond/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:08:55 +0000 admin http://my-genealogy.org/?p=44 I am studying genealogy and the Vital Statistics material was talking about a marriage bond. What is a marriage bond? After searching for a definition I found the following:

Marriage Bond – An obligation entered into by a groom or someone acting on his behalf that the particulars in a marriage allegation were true and that there was no impediment to the marriage. The practice was discontinued in 1823.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Local & Family History by David Hey.

In reading further in the material it also talks about a Marriage Bann & Marriage Fonds. Oh well, will have to leave that for another day.

]]> http://my-genealogy.org/genealogy/marriage-bond/feed/ 0 Changes Here http://my-genealogy.org/website/website/ http://my-genealogy.org/website/website/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:58:20 +0000 admin http://my-genealogy.org/?p=1 Yes, we have taken the plunge and have started a blog and registered with Facebook and Twitter. I know it is hard to believe but we decided to make the move from our website of several years which was powered by Joomla and will now use WordPress.

My-genealogy.org will be dedicated our genealogy being online and the creation of a genealogy blog. A WordPress web site allows us to interact with Facebook and Twitter. This will give us more exposure in displaying and promoting our genealogy.

Our apology to those users who were registered with us. We were unable to move the database over to this site. You will have to register again.

The Ghostkeeper genealogy web site is still in use at http://www.ghostkeeper.org and is a fully functional.

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