Googling Granny
In this presentation, participants will learn ways to improve a Google search to narrow the quest for ancestors. A review of many free genealogical sites as well as a quick overview of Ancestry.com will be provided. Dropbox resources will also be available.
Internet Research
By: Sherry S. Finchum
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Free genealogical database is available online:
http://www.familysearch.org
Start with the facts and build family group sheets to use during personal research!
Get off to a good start!
• Type names correctly and don’t forget to include nicknames. • Dates: 14 Jun 1958 • Don’t use all caps except SURNAMES • Document sources
There are many cousins out there who know something you don’t! Ask them what they know!
Stay organized!
Where do I search? • rootsweb.com • findagrave.com • familysearch.org • genforum.com • usgenweb.com • family mailing listserves • county websites • genealogical or historical societies
• Library of Congress, Chronicling America: Newspapers from 1826-1922 • Ellis Island (immigration) • Castle Garden (very early immigration) • National Archives Databases: census records, military records, passenger lists and more • http://familyhistorydaily.com/learn (fee-based) • Ancestry.com (fee-based-except for schools)
Learn how to use a search engine.
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Type names in a variety of ways
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Use quotation marks “ narrow the search
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Use the plus + sign
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Just google that…. • Use the – sign to delete words • Use an asterisk to substitute for a surname or word • Use the – sign to delete words • Related sites:
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Don’t accept everything you find as the truth. Research primary sources yourself for personal documentation.
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Don’t be afraid to send other researchers corrected or additional information.
Successful Queries: • Use complete dates and places • Send complete information • Capitalize surnames: SORRELLS • Fill in the subject line
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Proofread for accuracy and grammar
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Use correct names-not family relationships not: Aunt Peggy, my uncle, etc
Where do I post a query? • Rootsweb.com • Family Mailing Lists • Genforum • US Genweb • County Websites • Genealogical or Historical Societies
Share what you find with others!
Learn to create GEDCOM files • http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/FAQ/wcgedcom4.html •http://genealogy.about.com/od/family_tree_software/a/Gen ealogy-Gedcom_3.htm • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2po9iHtAD0
GEDCOM is an acronym for GEnealogy Data COMmunication. It is the name used for a special text file format developed by the projects and planning division of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This format was developed so that a common standard of communication could exist between the Church and submitters of genealogical data. This has now evolved into the defacto standard for data exchange between most genealogy software programs and systems.
Standard Instructions for Most Family Tree Software: 1. Launch your family tree program and open your genealogy file. 2. In the top-left hand corner of your screen, click the File menu. 3. Select either Export or Save as... 4. Change the Save As Type or Destination drop-down box to GEDCOM or .GED. 5. Select the location where you'd like to save your file.
6. Enter a filename such as sorrells.ged 7. Click Save or Export. 8. Some type of confirmation box will appear stating that your export has succeeded. 9. Click OK. 10.Your file is now ready for upload to e-mail or sites accepting GEDCOM files.
Where do I share? • Rootsweb.com • Family Mailing Lists • Genforum • US Genweb • County Websites • Genealogical or Historical Societies
Don’t change e-mail unless absolutely necessary!
Don’t forget to say thanks to other researchers who share!
Don’t be surprised what you find out about your ancestors. Remember, every family has a secret!
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