FamilySearch.org is one of the largest FREE online genealogy databases. During this live demonstration we will discuss the benefits and pitfalls of the FS Family Tree, how to discover records using hints, how to find unindexed digital records, how sourcing works and why it is important, how to use the Wiki, and many other topics. Come learn how to use one of the most important genealogy sites on the internet.

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George G. Morgan is president of Aha! Seminars, Inc. and an internationally recognized genealogy expert who presents in the U.S., Canada, England, on cruise ships, and in webinars. He is the prolific, award-winning author of hundreds of articles for magazines, journals, newsletters, genealogical publications and online sites internationally. His twelfth book, the fourth edition How to Do Everything: Genealogy was released in January 2015. He is a regular writer for the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly, Family Tree Magazine, Internet Genealogy and Your Genealogy Today. He has won writing awards from the Association of Professional Genealogists and the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors. George is co-host with Drew Smith of the longest running genealogical podcast, The Genealogy Guys Podcast, and his company produces the Genealogy Connection podcast at http://genealogyguys.com. The podcasts have been downloaded over 2.5 million times by thousands of listeners around the globe. 

It is imperative that we use both traditional and online resources in our research and work them in tandem. With the volume of digitized resources growing exponentially each year, our rapid access to original genealogical records online may flood us with more information than we can handle. It is easy to rush through the evidence examination and analysis processes, increasing the probably that we will miss critical details. It is critical that we take the time to carefully analyze all the evidence content for clues implied or suggested. This lecture discusses the principles of highly effective genealogical evidence analysis and shows examples of capturing all the clues to expand and improve our research.

 

Obituaries are miniature biographies for the deceased. The writers were compelled to compress as much information into a small amount of text. Your job is to carefully analyze the content of the death notice, obituary, and/or funeral notice and look for clues. This seminar presents a methodology for dissecting an obituary, determining what information is provided or inferred, identifying record types that may be available, where those records are located, and how to access them.

 

Funeral home and mortuary records can provide clues to many other sources, especially before death certificates were issued and between censuses. Learn what information may be included, what it infers, and places to locate the records. Examples of records from online sources are presented and discussed.

 

Brick wall research blocks are inevitable. We strive to start with ourselves and work backwards, but sometimes there are impediments that stop us in our tracks. It is then that we must use our most creative research skills, and it is essential that we move to other family members. That means researching our ancestors' siblings, uncles, aunts, cousins, and the collateral lines with which they are connected. Sidestep genealogy means researching these alternative individuals, their records, the places that they lived, and other resources. This lecture will make you stop and think about what alternative research paths you might use, and point you to new resources you may never have considered.

 

 

The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its November meeting at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Community Room of the Fernandina Beach Library at 25 N. 4th St.  The program will be the annual “Ancestor Road Show”.

In addition the membership will vote on 2018 Officers and Budget in the Annual Meeting. Members who cannot attend are asked to submit a proxy ballot found in the November Geneline.

Public welcome.