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Like Tweet +1 Share Forward to Friend January 27, 2018                            Volume 7, Issue 1

From the IDG Water Cooler Dear Readers, Happy 2018 everyone! May the year bring you joy and wonderful new finds in your genealogy research. Here at The In-Depth Genealogist we are hard at work to bring new resources to you that can help you on your way. This year we have some wonderful classes and publications planned. Our class schedule for 2018 is getting full with many excellent teachers and topics. At $99 for a 4-week class it is a great deal! Visit www.idgacademy.com to learn more. Finding Female Ancestors: First Steps (Class taught by Gena Philibert Ortega, runs March 4, 2018 -  March 31, 2018) Finding Female Ancestors: Continuing the Journey (Class taught by Gena Philibert Ortega, runs May 7, 2018 - June 2, 2018) The Genealogical Proof Standard-A Guide for Your Genealogy Journey (Class taught by Cheri Passey, runs May 7, 2018 - June 2, 2018) Writing Your Family History (Class taught by Lisa Alzo, runs, June 3, 2018 -  June 30, 2018) Did you hear about our new In-Brief? Christine Woodcock has written “An In-Brief Guide to Turning Your Family Tree into a Family Treasure”. As the family historian, you have collected a cornucopia of research documents: bits of scrap paper, newspaper clippings, photos, obits, e-mails and other assorted bits of “research”. What can you do to preserve these documents and the stories they tell for future generations? Turn your family tree information into a treasured family heirloom, a family history book. In this In-Brief, Christine shares tips on how to start, develop the content, interview relatives, share your own story, and determine your book format. There are also recommended websites, publishers, and resource books within the guide. Sadly, we will not be attending RootsTech this year. If you are attending, please show your support for our many writers and teachers that will be there as Ambassadors and as Presenters. Past and present writers that will be presenters include Lara Diamond, Lisa Alzo, Jenny Joyce, Jennifer Holik, Michelle Goodrum, and Maureen Taylor. Check out the schedule of classes at https://www.rootstech.org/schedule so that you do not miss a single one! Now, on to the newest issue of Going In-Depth! Jennifer Alford, Publisher Terri O'Connell, Executive Director Heather Reed, Director of Learning editor@theindepthgenealogist.com http://www.theindepthgenealogist.com In this issue of Going In-Depth Magazine... Blue and Gray Trails: “Did Your Civil War Ancestor Experience the Unthinkable?” Losing a limb was a devastating consequence of war for many soldiers. Reentering civilian life with a disability proved as challenging as their military experience. Here’s how some veterans coped.By Cindy Freed Unexceptional Ancestors: “Victor Levy” Victor Levy was an unexceptional forgotten ancestor. In this article, Jenny demonstrates methods she uses to add flesh to the bare bones of hitherto unresearched family members. By Jenny Cowen Heimatbote: “Württemberg Family Tables” More genealogists than ever before are discovering these registers, but there is a lack of instruction on what exactly to look for on the documents. Not only can these wonderful records save the researcher vast amounts of time, they often reveal details about a family not found anywhere else in parish registers. By Ute Brandenburg Ramblings through Irish History: “The Plantations of Ireland Part 7: The 1641 Rebellion” In this article, Jenny takes us through further Irish history as the Catholics of Ireland finally rise up against the protestant settlers. By Jenny Joyce Modus Operandi: “Find Your Answer-Using a Research Plan” Are you falling down too many rabbit holes or chasing too many squirrels? A well thought out Research Plan will help focus your attention and save you from the holes and the chase! By Cheri Hudson Passey Ladies First: “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” This column investigates the working lives of our female ancestors, covering both paid employment and household tasks. Until very recent times, housework was indisputably women’s work. This article looks at some of the cleaning methods of our ancestresses. By Janet Few Taught by Gena Philibert-Ortega Class: March 4, 2018 - March 31, 2018 Finding female ancestors can be challenging at best. With name changes and a lack of records, female ancestors seem to all but disappear. However, finding women in your family tree starts with an understanding of the methodology needed to conduct good family history research. In this 4 week course we will explore that methodology by first discussing how researching women is different. We’ll take some cues from historians who research women combined with genealogical sources to better understand where to find the documents that list women. As we close we will explore researching women from different ethnic backgrounds. This 4 week course is for those who need more help in researching and more importantly, finding female ancestors. At just $99 it's a great deal!

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Looking forward to seeing you at RootsTech, online at the magazine or as a student in one of my classes!

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Product Review~An In-Brief Guide to Turning Your Family Tree into a Family Treasure by Christine Woodock

New from the In-Depth Genealogist is an In-Brief Guide from Christine Woodock "Turing Your Family Tree into a Family Treasure.

This four-page guide will help you create a family history compilation of your research to share with members of your family. It comes in .pdf downloadable or laminated forms. 
The guide gives tips on getting started, content suggestions and helps for considering formats for sharing your research.
A section is included on telling your own story along with suggestions for interviewing family members to preserve family stories in your project.
The recommended resource section shares links to websites and a list of books and publishers to give you more help to turn your tree into a treasure.
Do you want to put a book together on a family line, create a photo album with stories or publish an ebook about your own life? The tips and advice from Christine Woodock in her "In-Brief Guide to Turning Your Family Tree into a Family Treasure" will help get you on your way.

Disclaimer:
A free copy of the guide was provided for review. No financial compensation was given.


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New In-Brief Guide from IDG-"Turning Your Family Tree into a Family Treasure" by Christine Woodcock

I received the following press release from The In-Depth Genealogist:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 8, 2018 | Utica, OH

IDG Introduces their Newest In-Brief Research Guide:

“Turning Your Family Tree into a Family Treasure” By Christine Woodcock

The In-Depth Genealogist (IDG) is pleased to present their newest in-brief research guide in the research series by writer, Christine Woodcock, entitled “An In-Brief Guide to Turning Your Family Tree into a Family Treasure”. Christine wrote the column “In Search of Your Scottish Roots” for The In-Depth Genealogist’s digital magazine, Going In-Depth. Scottish born, Canadian raised, she is a genealogy educator with an expertise in Scottish records. She enjoys sharing new resources to assist others in their quest to find and document their heritage. Christine is also a lecturer, author and blogger. She is the Director of Genealogy Tours of Scotland and enjoys taking fellow Scots “home” to do onsite genealogy research and to discover their own Scottish heritage.

As the family historian, you have collected a cornucopia of research documents: bits of scrap paper, newspaper clippings, photos, obits, e-mails and other assorted bits of “research”. What can you do to preserve these documents and the stories they tell for future generations? Turn your family tree information into a treasured family heirloom, a family history book. In this In-Brief, Christine shares tips on how to start, develop the content, interview relatives, share your own story, and determine your book format. There are also recommended websites, publishers, and resource books within the guide.

“An In-Brief Guide to Turning Your Family Tree into a Family Treasure” is available now as a PDF ($2.75). Pre-orders of the printed laminated guide, 8.5” x 11” ($9.95 + shipping) are through The In-Depth Genealogist Store (http://theindepthgenealogist.com/shop-idg/idg-products/).  IDG has published fifteen guides which are all available as 4-page PDFs and laminated print versions. Subscribers to the digital magazine, Going In-Depth, receive a 10% discount on purchase of each guide. 

For more information please contact

Terri O’Connell

terri@theindepthgenealogist.com

PO Box 241, Utica, Ohio 43080

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"Researching in School Records" an In-Brief With IDG Guide by Melissa Barker~Review

A new In-Brief with IDG Guide from the In-Depth Genealogist is available. The following in my review of this new product.

In her In-Brief with IDG Guide “Researching in School Records,” Melissa Barker shares important information on why, how and where to begin looking for your ancestors in these records.

Melissa begins by listing the types of schools that may have been available in the areas we are researching. Knowing about the community our ancestors lived in may help to point us to possible educational opportunities in the area, leading us to locate the various types of records possibly created.

Types of records can include special school censuses, enrollment and attendance records. Melissa explains what information often in the various types.

Other ideas on where to find school information include yearbooks and newspapers.

She cautions not to overlook Yearbooks and school photographs and explains where we may find them.

What if your ancestors didn’t attend school? Melissa also addresses this issue in the guide. She shares resources you may not have thought of that may mention them even if they weren’t a student.

After explaining the why, how and what the records that may exist, Melissa supplies a comprehensive list of links to sites with searchable school records, state archives, religious holdings, and articles on the topic of using school records for research.

When we are researching our ancestors, we should look beyond the typical birth, marriage and death records to see what else may help us to understand their lives. Looking for school records and the information they may provide is a step not to miss.

 Melissa Barker’s In-Brief with IDG Guide “Researching in School Records” gives the necessary information to begin using this important resource.

Disclaimer: A free copy of the In-Brief Guide “Researching in School Records” was provided for purposes of reviewing.

I am also an affiliate with the In-Depth Genealogist.

Have you used school records in your research?

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In-Brief With IDG~Pennsylvania Genealogy-Review

Disclaimer:
Reviewing new genealogy products is something I am asked to do occasionally. For this review, a .pdf copy was sent for free.
No other compensation will be given. 
Opinions expressed are my own.

A new In-Brief Guide "Pennsylvania Genealogy" has been added to the growing list of available titles in the In-Brief with IDG series from The In-Depth Genealogist.

Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL is the author of this guide for those researching roots in the state of Pennsylvania.
What is an In-Brief Guide? An easy to take along 4-page laminated "cheat sheet" to help understand what is available for a topic or state to get you on your way to finding your ancestors.

This new publication begins with an overview of Pennsylvania including interesting facts and a timeline.
Very helpful are the research strategies explaining what types of records are available and where to find them. For those whose ancestors migrated to other locations from Pennsylvania an explanation of migration routes is included. 
The brickwall buster information is sure to come in handy with those problem ancestors. 
From where to find vital records to understanding Pennsylvania Laws, the guide has many links in various categories to help you find the records you are looking for. Also included is a list of books and manuscripts for using in researching the state.

Methods of research and the types of records available differ depending on location. Before beginning in a new area or when needing suggestions to work through a problem, learning the where, what and how in the locality can help us be successful.

Do you have Pennsylvania ancestors? Whether you have researched there for years or are just beginning, I would recommend In Brief with IDG  "Pennsylvania Genealogy".

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Thursday at RootsTech 2017~Tradition, Connection and Song

Salt Palace Convention Center
Home to RootsTech 2017

Another early morning train ride from Fruit Heights to Salt Lake in time for the Ambassador Tour of the Expo Hall.
 It was massive! A genealogist's Disney Land I heard it called.
From demonstrations of the large genealogy websites to small Mom and Pop businesses, you can find what you are looking for to help your tree grow. In just a few hours it would open to the public and it would be filled with people, but for then, we had a chance to walk through and take it all in.

Expo Hall Tour

After the tour, we were lead backstage and to our seats. It just so happened that Drew and Jonathan Scott aka The Property Brothers were being interviewed before their keynote talk at the opening session and we walked right by them. More than a few quick pics were taken as we did!

Backstage
Drew and Jonathan Scott
The Property Brothers 

Sitting together and enjoying each other's company is always a highlight of the keynote sessions.

Valerie Elkins, Helen Smith, Mary Roddy, Jennie Fairs, and Amy Lenertz

Peggy Lauritzen, Amy Bowser Tennant, Angela Walton-Raji, and Toni Carrier

Randy Seaver, Ruth Blair, Marie Cappart and others!

Congratulations Amy!

I happened to be sitting by Amy Johnson Crow when she won an Amazon gift card for entering the twitter contest as the Property Brothers were speaking. It was fun to see her reaction and to get a test from my brother-in-law who was watching that said " I just saw you on the live feed!!"

A confession: I have never watched the Property Brothers TV show.  Coming into the conference, I was aware of them and had seen them in advertisements and such.
The excitement in the air before they came on stage could be felt in the room.  They spoke of family and their Scottish roots, kilts, and bagpipes. For someone who didn't know much about them, I really enjoyed their presentation! Did you miss it or would like to see it again? You can view it here.

Interviewing in the Media Hub

Steve Rockwood of FamilySearch explained the importance of food and family ties. He is seen here drinking A&W Rootbeer, a family tradition, and eating his grandmother's Rocky Road fudge.

Steve Rockwood, CEO of FamilySearch International

My choice of class was My DNA Runs in My Family from genetic genealogist Angie Bush and her daughter Brynne.

Angie Bush and daughter Brynne

This was a fun explanation of the types of DNA and how to use it to discover your family. Brynn explained how she became interested in DNA and used it in a 7th grade science fair project. She takes us through the steps of discovering how she connects with her family.

Luckily, it was one of the live streaming presentations for the day and can be watched here.     

Part of my afternoon was spent helping in the In-depth Genealogist Booth.

Terri O'Connell and Jennifer Alford

Love being part of the IDG Team!

You never know who you will run into when running a booth!

Mary Tedesco from Genealogy Road Show!

Great Tips from David Lambert

David Lambert gave an informative class on "Researching Your WWI and WWII American Ancestors". He gave many tips on where to find records that may still exist for those who served.

After a long day of classes, ambassador and booth responsibilities, it was time to relax and enjoy a special concert from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir the Orchestra on Temple Square and the grandson of Oscar Hammerstein, Oscar "Andy" Hammerstein III.

      We were seated early and had the privilege of listening to them practice. No video taping was allowed during the performance but I was able to take this one as they ran through one of my favorite songs!

This special night of music and memories touched all of our hearts. Singing softly along, I was in tears as memories of my grandmother taking me to see "The Sound of Music" as a child filled my soul. Not once, but five times. There was no watching the DVD when it came out then.  She has passed but just hearing the opening strains of each song brings her back to me.

After returning home, I was thrilled to discover that the link to the whole performance is available. 
Don't miss this opportunity to hear this amazing choir and the words and music of Rogers and Hammerstein as they present Music It Runs in the Family.

Another fun filled, emotional day at RootsTech!

Tuesday Before RootsTech~The Fun Begins!

As genealogists from all over the world began descending on Salt Lake City for the start of RootsTech 2017 the fun was also beginning for those of us who had already arrived.
  
Genealogy Blogger lunch at the Blue Lemon.

We took over the restaurant uniting with old friends and making new ones!
Thanks to Pat Richley-Erickson for planning the get together.

RootsTech Ambassadors received a tour of the new Discovery Center recently opened on the first floor of the Family History Center.

First Floor Welcome

Discovery Center helping to find our families

Just dock the provided ipad

Discover where you are from

What was happening when you were born?

Who are you related to?

Use the computers to further your search

 There is so much more to do with photo booths, recording studios and other interactive stations.
For more information and to plan a visit https://familysearch.org/discovery/


The day ended with a dinner proved by FamilySearch for media representatives and the RootsTech Ambassadors.

Thank you FamilySearch for a delicious meal!

The cartoonist

Me!

The gifts
Memories of Family foods and meal traditions was a big theme this year!

And the fun had by all!

Proud to be part of this wonderful group!
The ladies from the In-depth Genealogist.

Media and Ambassador Photo 2017