tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744945372563044219.comments2012-06-10T20:50:09.476-07:00Peg's and MJ's Genealogy ExchangePeg and Mary Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15742567318337047839noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744945372563044219.post-62250513129841865422012-06-10T20:47:37.882-07:002012-06-10T20:47:37.882-07:00OK, so it took me a week or so to find the time to...OK, so it took me a week or so to find the time to try this out. Bless my soul--for a fairly tech-savvy woman, it took a while to get this system to work for me. Some things just weren't obvious. So, a quick few tips:<br /><br />First check the settings...this will chart by what you tell it to chart--whether you are missing birth or death events, relationships, etc. Next, if you don't see your name by the little pink or blue icon on the left, click on "My Ancestors". Then, be very very patient while the spinning wheel does its thing. Once you get the chart, you can hover over or click on a space to get the info on that person. Then you can click for more information if needed.<br /><br />It could have just been my internet connection at the time, but I occasionally felt like the "20 minutes" were to be spent "waiting" for something to come up. :) Sorry--I know it is new and still in beta format. Patience has never been my best virtue.<br /><br />Note that this only works with FamilySearch, which means many of us will have to wait until we all have access to the FamilyTree portion of FamilySearch; those who have access to new.familysearch will be able to log in now. It only covers the first 5 generations, but for many, that is sufficient to find places that need more work, including the end of line individuals where no parents are listed.<br /><br />Could be a fun program to watch as it continues to develop.Peg A. Ivanyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135831463265647512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744945372563044219.post-48468883204843940992012-05-29T06:16:23.015-07:002012-05-29T06:16:23.015-07:00http://www2.archivists.org/sites/all/files/UsingAr...http://www2.archivists.org/sites/all/files/UsingArchivesFinal.pdf<br /><br />the link to "Using Archives A Guide" What an excellent idea, I have wondered how to research better and now here it is!MJSaylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512490750242344545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744945372563044219.post-74409759287502086502011-04-04T10:20:26.225-07:002011-04-04T10:20:26.225-07:00Russ: Sorry I should have clarified. Yes, we are...Russ: Sorry I should have clarified. Yes, we are assuming that one is using iGoogle to create a customized home page experience. I've done that for a long time. What Claire was talking about was making more than one customized home page, and accomplishing that using the tabs at left. <br /><br />Thanks for letting us know about the podcasts and info from Genealogy Gems. I often listen to her podcasts when out walking or working in the yard, but alas, I've hadn't heard one on this topic yet. Random selection I guess.Peg and Mary Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15742567318337047839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744945372563044219.post-27185107849329229492011-04-04T08:23:19.188-07:002011-04-04T08:23:19.188-07:00Peg,
Was Claire talking about "iGoogle"...Peg,<br /><br />Was Claire talking about "iGoogle" by any chance?<br /><br />Lisa Louise Cook, of the Genealogy Gems Podcast talks about this tool all of the time. I have one set up, but haven't really used it to its fullest. But, it might be something to consider.<br /><br />http://genealogygems.tv/<br /><br />In the search box, on the Left column, type 'igoogle' (without the quote) and there are several Podcasts to listen to. Its a great genealogy tool. Her Tool Bar is also very helpful.<br /><br />Good luck,<br /><br />RussCousin Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326890362591254874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744945372563044219.post-69719900005972519772011-04-03T10:22:53.154-07:002011-04-03T10:22:53.154-07:00Very cool. I can't wait to hear the news.Very cool. I can't wait to hear the news.Amy Coffin, MLIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612044786240692282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744945372563044219.post-38683999752490140802011-04-03T05:10:49.259-07:002011-04-03T05:10:49.259-07:00Thanks for this tip. I have now added Enhanced Boo...Thanks for this tip. I have now added Enhanced Bookmarks to my homepage. I switched from Safari to Firefox as my main browser due to some compatibility problems with Safari. However, I don't really like Firefox's bookmarking system; it is far more laborious than Safari's.Greta Koehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429623811794360612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744945372563044219.post-69932807534222947742011-02-21T15:07:42.634-08:002011-02-21T15:07:42.634-08:00Cameron: Some of my favorite childhood memories a...Cameron: Some of my favorite childhood memories are of visiting Aunt Esther. Please send me an email (view our profile and there will be a link to email us) so we can communicate directly. Looking forward to chatting with you more.<br />PegPeg and Mary Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15742567318337047839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744945372563044219.post-61774546344098877472011-02-21T12:57:04.475-08:002011-02-21T12:57:04.475-08:00I am great-grandson of Hariet Brooks Skidmore and ...I am great-grandson of Hariet Brooks Skidmore and would be interested in the information that you have discovered. I am related through Esther Elizabeth Webb and Max Pope.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01778209588892287853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744945372563044219.post-65932541546691789992011-02-06T23:39:33.566-08:002011-02-06T23:39:33.566-08:00Congratulations on your wonderful breakthrough! J...Congratulations on your wonderful breakthrough! JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744945372563044219.post-48865917940293826382011-02-06T22:30:05.770-08:002011-02-06T22:30:05.770-08:00Well done! I am a great believer in acting on hunc...Well done! I am a great believer in acting on hunches like this. As for online trees... I much prefer Rootsweb's <a href="http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~webster-jw" rel="nofollow">WorldConnect</a> trees (which anyone can view, free of charge) rather than Ancestry's. However I must have done something wrong when I created my GEDCOM file, as my source citations display in an unacceptable format. Consequently I hide them but display a comment saying that 'I have detailed source references, which I will share with anyone willing to exchange information about these families.'Judy Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02331380147873608965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744945372563044219.post-39759491417492709412011-02-05T13:41:35.901-08:002011-02-05T13:41:35.901-08:00I like using gensmarts...it sometimes points me to...I like using gensmarts...it sometimes points me to an unexpected lead.<br />Regards,<br />Theresa (Tangled Trees)TCasteelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01261694755025450452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744945372563044219.post-9309552368104759752011-02-04T17:02:19.811-08:002011-02-04T17:02:19.811-08:00Thanks for reminding me about GenSmarts, which has...Thanks for reminding me about GenSmarts, which has been on my 'List of Things To Do' for a while. If only there were more hours in the day!Judy Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02331380147873608965noreply@blogger.com