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  • 9 Nov 2022 10:07 AM | Anonymous

    The Society of Genealogists today announced that it had purchased Unit 2, 40 Wharf Road, London, N1 7GS. The Society had sold its previous premises at Charterhouse Buildings several years ago and finally vacated the site in October 2021, having packed up its immense holdings into storage temporarily. The organisation has been operating out of temporary offices in the old Jones Brothers Department Store on Holloway Road, with a retrieval system and visits which can be booked on Wednesdays. It has also continued to welcome its valued volunteer team to the site on Fridays. The new site will require a fit-out and it is estimated that the Society will re-open at the site in the Summer of 2023. 

    Dr Wanda Wyporska, Chief Executive, Society of Genealogists, said:

    “It’s been a long time coming, but we are delighted that it is third time lucky for the Society. It has been extremely difficult to find the right venue for all our needs, and this was the third attempt to purchase the right premises. I want to thank all our members, staff and volunteers for being so patient and for the support they have continued to give in so many areas. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone back to a new refreshed and revitalised Society in 2023. New premises are just one part of the ambitious transformation programme that we’ve been undertaking over the past eighteen months. 

    “The Society also hopes to welcome partners in the genealogy community, academics, local, family and social historians through its doors. We are looking forward to holding another youth conference as well as a conference exploring African and Caribbean disaporas in September as part of the events marking Windrush 75. Our ambition is for this building to become a destination venue, where we shall hold exhibitions, conferences, courses and continue to promote genealogy and family history.”

  • 9 Nov 2022 9:46 AM | Anonymous

    The following announcement was written by the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG):

    “Their Mark Here: Signatures and Marks as Identifying Tools”
    by Nicole Gilkison LaRue, CG  
    Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 8:00 p.m. (EDT)

    Marks and signatures can be highly effective tools when researchers are attempting to untangle the identities of our forebears. But how do you know whether the signature in front of you is original? Can you still use it as evidence in your case even if it’s not? These questions and more are answered by looking at the fundamental concepts of source and evidence analysis. Once you know how to evaluate your sources, we’ll go over a few records to look at when searching for those marks and signatures in your own research. And finally, we’ll look at some examples of published articles which incorporate the use of marks and signatures.

    Nicole Gilkison LaRue, CG, is a full-time professional genealogist with articles in NGS Magazine and National Genealogical Quarterly (NGSQ). Nicole has served on the board of directors of the Association of Professional Genealogists and has presented at national conferences, in addition to teaching at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG). Special interests include researching women, “brick-wall” obstacles, and paleography.

    BCG’s next free monthly webinar in conjunction with Legacy Family Tree Webinars is “Their Mark Here: Signatures and Marks as Identifying Tools” Nicole Gilkison LaRue, CG.  This webinar airs Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. EST.  

    When you register before November 15 with our partner Legacy Family Tree Webinars (http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=6798) you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Anyone with schedule conflicts may access the webinar at no charge for one week after the broadcast on the Legacy Family Tree Webinars website.

    "We appreciate the opportunity to present these high-quality educational webinars," said President Faye Jenkins Stallings, CG. "At BCG, our purpose is to promote public confidence in genealogy by supporting uniform standards of competence. These webinars help to achieve that by providing  educational opportunities to family historians of all levels of experience."

    Following the free period for this webinar, BCG receives a small commission if you view this or any BCG webinar by clicking our affiliate link: (http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=2619).

    To see the full list of BCG-sponsored webinars for 2022, visit the BCG blog SpringBoard at https://bcgcertification.org/bcg-2022-free-webinars.  For additional resources for genealogical education, please visit the BCG Learning Center (https://bcgcertification.org/learning).

    The words Certified Genealogist and its acronym, CG, are a registered certification mark, and the designations Certified Genealogical Lecturer and its acronym, CGL, are service marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists®, used under license by board certificants after periodic evaluation.

  • 9 Nov 2022 9:26 AM | Anonymous

    The following announcement was written by the Caribbean Genealogy Library:

    The Caribbean Genealogy Library, in collaboration with In the Same Sea, University of Copenhagen, is calling for submissions of papers and presentations for its conference next year.


    The Inter Island Connections in the Lesser Antilles: Family, Friends, and Institutions Across the Sea conference, is set for Feb. 23-25, in Denmark. The project studies the meaning of family and friendship in the Lesser Antilles, according to CGL.


    Caribbean genealogists and historians of the Lesser Antilles are being asked how the archipelagic setting of the Lesser Antilles shaped island existence in the past and how it influences families, friends and institutions today, according to the library, noting that for centuries, islanders living on small islands, in close proximity and with a limited resource base, have turned toward their neighbors across the sea.

    “It is this dynamic of inter-island movement that the [genealogists] wish to explore, sharing what conventional historical and archeological evidence tells us about inter-island movements and how family histories and genealogical research can enrich, complicate and qualify the historical record,” CGL said in a news release.


    The library calls on historians, archaeologists, genealogists, public historians, and university students, each with their knowledge, training and personal histories, to speak about inter-island experiences in the Lesser Antilles. The historical time periods for papers can include colonial and modern times.


    Some of the relevant themes the library hopes to explore include identity and island belonging, family conflicts and island movement, enslaved escape and maritime marronage, sports development, educational networks and more.


    While papers and panels on the themes are preferred, applicants are welcome to submit proposals on other related subjects for consideration. Presentations can have a number of formats including 20-minute papers, five- to 10-minute presentations, short videos of oral history interviews and poster presentations. Presentations will be followed by Q&A.

    Abstract submissions should be sent to Hannah Hjorth (hhjorth@hum.ku.dk) by Nov. 18.

    The submission should include:

    • A short description of the topic of presentation (150 to 250 words), including the anticipated sources.

    • Indicate the format of the presentation (papers, panel, short film, etc.)

    • A brief bio of the person presenting (about 100 words), and include the languages you know and your proficiency.

    • Abstracts and presentations must be in English.

    • Format: Microsoft Word document

    Questions can be sent to Hannah Hjorth at hhjorth@hum.ku.dk.

    The conference will be an in-person event, with the possibility of a hybrid format. Individuals who are accepted will be notified by e-mail.

  • 9 Nov 2022 9:15 AM | Anonymous

    The following announcement was written by Findmypast:

    Find your family heroes with free access to millions of Findmypast records this Veterans Day  

    ·         Delve into more free records than ever before on Findmypast November 10-14*

    ·         The easiest way to discover remarkable stories of family heroes 

    ·         Explore your ancestors’ military service and beyond with records you won’t find anywhere else online 

    ·         Preserve your family’s wartime stories for the next generations  

    Family history website, Findmypast, is making millions of its family history records free to access* this weekend (10-14 November), so you can uncover and honor their stories and sacrifices.  

    Start your journey of discovery by delving into the largest collection of British Army records anywhere online, including regimental records and the British in India collection, which runs right up to 1947. With exclusive online access to the 1921 Census, Findmypast is the only place to discover British Army ancestors stationed worldwide after the First World War. 

    Findmypast’s family history records can paint a vivid picture of what your ancestor was doing during wartime. They may have been a prisoner of war, helped on the home front, or worked as a Red Cross volunteer. All this and more can be discovered. 

    You can continue your wartime ancestor’s story with the largest collection of British and Irish newspapers online, digitised in partnership with the British Library. Among the pages, you may find details of bravery or moving tributes to the fallen: these rich details can help you feel closer to your ancestors. Next, uncover those all-important life events in the most comprehensive collection of British parish records online, and be sure to check Findmypast’s vibrant Photo Collection for a glimpse into life during wartime. 

    Preserve your findings with Findmypast’s online family tree builder, and allow their clever hints to get your family history going further, faster and with more accuracy.   

    It’s also a perfect time to explore your own family archive for letters, diaries or photographs. Keep your ancestors’ memories alive by sharing their stories with your loved ones, and share your findings online using the hashtag #FindMyFamilyHero. 

    And if you’ve already unearthed your ancestor’s wartime story, you can share it with Findmypast to be in with a chance of winning a subscription and a research consultation with one of their experts: submit your story here. 

    Paul Nixon, Licensing Manager at Findmypast said: "Remembrance is a poignant time for many of us. We pause and reflect on the sacrifices made during wartime. With free access to Findmypast’s records this weekend, more people than ever can discover their own family’s wartime stories and preserve them for future generations.”  

    *Records on Findmypast (apart from the 1921 Census of England and Wales) will be free to access for all signed-in users from 10am GMT Thursday November 10, until 10am GMT Monday November 14. 

  • 9 Nov 2022 8:50 AM | Anonymous

    The following announcement was written by Forces War Records, a UK military genealogy specialist website:

    Start your journey today and discover your ancestor’s military history.

    This Remembrance period Forces War Records is offering you HALF PRICE membership on monthly and yearly packages. – less than £25.00 for the year, or less than £5.00 for a month* (use code 50FWR).

    With over 27 million records online there's never been a better time to join

    1. Simply Register your details for free here - https://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/register/  

    Why? By registering your details, you get the benefit of having an account created for you where all your searches and interesting information you have found can be saved for easy access later.

    2. Next visit - https://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/subscribe 

    3. Select your subscription option.

    4. Enter your card details.

    5. Have your discount code 50FWR ready and simply enter the code in the discount code box.

    * Offer starts 11th November 2022 Offer ends 23:59GMT 20th November 2022. 50% offer valid on purchase of first membership subscription only. Special offer price: £24.48 for first 12 months of an Annual membership or £4.48 for first month of monthly membership. Your membership will automatically renew after the special offer period and at that time, you will be charged £8.95 per month for a Monthly membership and £48.95 every 12 months for an Annual membership, unless you are notified otherwise. To avoid auto-renewing cancel at least 2 days before your renewal date by visiting My Account or contacting our customer support team. See www.forces-war-records.co.uk for full terms and conditions

    By being a fully subscribed member, you will benefit from:

    27+ million military records

    A wide variety of collections with additional digital images of original historical records

    Military experts on tap to answer your queries and help you find more

    Unique WW1 Troop Movements interactive map

    Dedication Wall - upload a lasting tribute to your loved ones then ‘share’ via social media.

    1,000's of original historic documents

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Forces War Records – The Military Genealogy Specialists.

    Forces War Records (www.forces-war-records.co.uk) is the website to visit for anyone researching their family’s military history, or searching for ancestors through military data. FWR specialises only in military history and contains over 27 million records of servicemen and women from medieval times - right through to the present day. The strong team of professional researchers and military experts constantly and painstakingly uncovers new information, enabling more in-depth and accurate searches to be made every day.

  • 9 Nov 2022 7:02 AM | Anonymous

    The following announcement was written by the organizers of the 2022 Really Useful Family History Show:

    The 2022 Really Useful Family History Show

    The online Really Useful Family History Show is live online this weekend:

    Friday 11th November: 6pm until 10pm GMT

    Saturday 12th November: 10am until 6pm GMT

    We are delighted to announce

    Free Friday!

    Watch keynote speaker Diahan Southard's DNA talk

    Visit the Exhibition Hall

    Everyone is feeling the pinch these days, so we have launched the Free Friday ticket which provides access to the keynote talk and exhibition hall on Friday 11th November between 6pm and 10pm GMT. Simply register by clicking on the website’s FREE FRIDAY roundel.

    The keynote talk Connecting Your DNA Matches is scheduled for 7pm. There are some sixty booths in the Exhibition Hall where visitors can seek help, advice and information plus many have free downloads available.

    We are sure visitors will wish to have access to the full range of talks, workshops and expert panels. Simply click the BUY TICKET roundel to purchase a ticket (£12) which provides full access to the live show and extended access to all presentations (until 11.59pm on Saturday 19th November).

    Those who have already purchased a ticket do not need to purchase a

    Free Friday ticket as the full show ticket is all-inclusive.

    Full details and all tickets: www.fhf-reallyuseful.com/

  • 8 Nov 2022 3:26 PM | Anonymous

    The following announcement was written by the organizers of the 2022 Really Useful Family History Show:

    The online Really Useful Family History Show is live online this weekend:

    Friday 11th November: 6pm until 10pm GMT
    Saturday 12th November: 10am until 6pm GMT

    There are two Keynote presentations, four drop-in Expert Connect sessions, twelve specialist talks, thirty practical workshops and some sixty exhibitors.

    The keynote presentations are Connecting your DNA matches and British Army Detective – piecing together the jigsaw.

    The Expert Connect sessions provide drop-in opportunity for visitors to seek help and advice from the Family History Federation, AGRA, FamilySearch and RGQ.  Times are on the website.

    The twelve specialist talks cover a wide range of topics from workhouses to railways, from migration to the industrious revolution and more. These are available to ticket holders until 11.59pm on 19th November.

    The thirty interactive practical workshops on Saturday explore everything from handwriting to manorial documents, heirlooms to oral history and many topics that occur in family history research. Booking is required – these are included in the show ticket so no extra payment is required.

    The sixty exhibitors have booths in the Exhibition Hall where visitors can find expert local or specialist advice along with free downloads or special offers.  Many family history societies are present with their particular experience of research in their locality. All exhibitors will be happy to help visitors with information about their services. The Exhibition Hall is open while the show is live online.

    For last minute tickets, to book remaining places to participate in live workshops and to learn more about the presenters, topics and exhibitors, please visit the show website:

    www.fhf-reallyuseful.com/

  • 8 Nov 2022 3:18 PM | Anonymous

    If you had ancestors living in Ouachita Parish, you will be interested in a new service of the Ouachita Parish Public Library. A new service launched on October 14, 2022, on the Ouachita Parish Public Library’s website. The “Master Index of Obituaries from Monroe Newspapers” is a project that has been in the works for over 25 years.

    Lora Peppers, library associate for the genealogy department said, “It’s been a lot of fun, and we have helped so many people that way that were looking for ancestors. It’s an index of the obituaries that are in Monroe area papers from the Ouachita Gazette in 1825. We’re currently working on The Newstar in 1992 at the moment.”

    The database allows people to search obituaries from the years 1825-1991 to trace family history and contains information such as the name, notes about the death, and the cemetery location.

    “I believe over 230,000 names are in this index at the current moment and we are adding to them daily,” said Peppers. The computer technician for the library, Michael Hargrave, was in charge of building the database. He said this is a good starting point for those looking for their family history.

    You can read more in an article and video in the KNOE web site at: https://tinyurl.com/58ya7re3.

  • 8 Nov 2022 10:43 AM | Anonymous

    A new way of spreading your loved ones' ashes has been introduced who say they are the first firm to offer a drone service that allows you to scatter ashes over land and sea.

    Co-op Funeralcare, a company that operates over 1,000 funeral homes and is the largest funeral director in the United Kingdom, is offering a new experience for families to celebrate their dearly departed by scattering people's ashes over land and sea by using a drone.

    The company say that they are the first firm to offer the new drone service with the machinery possessing four-propeller machines that carries a large black box to drop the ashes where the family wish.

    The company say that the service will enable families to drop their loved ones' ashes in places that are difficult to access, such as rivers and beauty spots.

    Gill Stewart, MD of Co-op Funeralcare said: "Cremation has continued to grow at pace as a choice for funerals.

    You can read more at: https://tinyurl.com/2z54hwmt.

  • 8 Nov 2022 9:28 AM | Anonymous

    This article is not about any of the "normal" topics of this newsletter: genealogy, history, current affairs, DNA, and related topics. However, it kis a follow-up to a previous article I published: "Is Satellite Internet the Answer to a Presently Unreliable Internet Connection?" that I published on 3 November 2022 at: https://eogn.com/page-18080/12976963.

    While I was thinking of switching my internet service provider to Starlink (the satellite provider invented by Elon Musk), I have now changed my mind after reading the following:

    Starlink"Residential customers will now start each monthly billing cycle with an allocation of "Priority Access" data that tracks what you're using from 7AM in the morning until 11PM at night. If you surpass that 1TB cap, which Starlink says less than 10 percent of users currently do, you'll be moved to "Basic Access" data, or deprioritized data during heavy network congestion, for the rest of your billing cycle. If you want to buy more Priority Access data, you can, at the cost of 25 cents per GB, and any data used between 11PM and 7AM doesn't count towards your Priority Access tally.

    "This announcement comes off the back of a recent article by ArsTechnica, showing that Starlink's median download speed has dropped to 62Mbps in Q2 of 2022 as the network struggles under the load of increased subscriber numbers."

    If the service presently only provides 62 megabits of speed today and now the company is introducing data caps to slow it even further from 7AM until 11PM, I am no longer interested.

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