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USAHEC Reference Bibliographies Tutorial has been updated
USAHEC has updated their webpages! The tutorial about using the Reference Bibliographies has been update, too. Click on the Tutorial tab to view it.
read moreRelatively Curious and the Genealogy Words
Your might want to check out Relatively Curious. When you visit, there is a great set of genealogy words in seven Languages.
read moreCheck out a new Tutorial
I have posted a new tutorial about one way to search the holdings US Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC). USAHEC is the archive for the U.S. Army. This the first tutorial that shows how to use the Reference Bibliographies that are available. Go to the Tutorials page and select the link to view USAHEC: Using the Online Catalog: Reference Bibliographies. I will be posting more tutorials about other ways to search for USAHEC resources. When I visit to view the resources, I will post about that,...
read moreResearching at USAHEC
This past week I made an interesting trip to Carlisle, PA, to the US Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) to attend a lecture about researching in their facility. “USAHEC Research 101: Basic Research Methodology at the USAHEC” was presented by the very knowledgeable and informative Mr. Rich Baker. The focus was on how to use the online USAHEC Research Catalog and Digital Archive. One of the secrets to using the database is to use the reference bibliographies, by topic or keyword. After the lecture, I visited the research room, and...
read moreDNA Talk at AAGS
Thanks to the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society for a warm welcome tonight.
read moreThe Genealogy Guys review “A Weekend of Genealogy”
You can tune into the The Genealogy Guys Podcast #277. The review starts about 47:30 into the interview. You can find the podcast at The Genealogy Guys website.
read moreMore Classes Scheduled for March and May 2015
The Odenton Regional Library (formerly West County Library) has invited me back for more talks in the Spring. Be looking for a survey so that you can help choose the topics I will present.
read more“A Weekend of Genealogy” is available!
“A Weekend of Genealogy” offers a weekend of genealogical research activities centered on the U.S. Federal Census and Internet searches. The book includes how to find the census records for your ancestors and what to do with them. It demonstrates how to build Google searches to hunt for your family’s history. It also acquaints you with other Internet search engines. There are activities you can do before and after the weekend. The book contains hints, websites, and search terms useful for your own research. You can buy it now...
read moreMaryland State Archives – Family History Festival
This Saturday is the Family History Festival at the Maryland State Archives. There are activities for the whole family. http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/homepage/html/festival.html
read moreNew talks scheduled
New talks have been scheduled for January and February at the Odenton Regional Library (formerly known as the West County Library). The topics are Introduction to Genealogy and Census Research.
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