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Genealogy Round Up, October 29

Tripped across this book twice today so obviously, I'm supposed to get it!
Genealogy Gems: Attitude of Gratitude — Lindenhurst & Lake Villa news, photos and events — TribLoca

Accidental Archivist - Free Webinar October 29
SCGSGenealogical Society Blog: Accidental Archivist - Free Webinar October 29

Cool! Family history records from Ghana!
No Halloween Trick, Just Genealogical Treats | FamilySearch.org

Didn't need an audit to learn this, but glad folks are noticing
Audit: National Archives At Risk

Have only been to 5. Gotta get going!
15 Historic Cemeteries (PHOTOS)

Cool! Didn't catch this when it came out last wk. Thx for coming!
Providence library hosts genealogy symposium on Saturday | Lifebeat | projo.com | The Providence J

Wow, 200 Unclaimed Persons cases solved!
Unclaimed Persons - locate the next of kin for unclaimed persons - every life is worth remembering

Well, this is a use I hadn't heard of before: DNA Spray Scares Robbers Away
DNA Spray Links Thieves to Place They Robbed

Genealogy Event in Michigan Next Week

Will you be joining Megan at the Western Michigan Genealogical Society next week? Here are the details. Hope to see you there!

November 6, 2010 - Grand Rapids, MI - Western Michigan Genealogical Society - "Michelle Obama's Roots," "Reverse Genealogy," "Tracing Your Roots with DNA," "Right Annie, Wrong Annie" and "Cases That Made My Brain Hurt" - The Prince Center at Calvin College, 1800 East Beltline SE

Genealogy Round Up, October 21

Hmm . . . not sure how I feel about this:
InoLife Technologies Launches Ancestry DNA Test to Consumer Mkt

The 3 M's! Maureen, Marian & Megan at Providence Public Library, RI this Sat. Hope to see you there!
Providence Public Library: Calendar

Ah, a silver lining.
Family genealogy spared in house fire | The Salt Lake Tribune

RIP:
Melinda Yates, beloved librarian - Times Union

Len Hollie:
Brooklyn's Immigrant Experience Comes Alive on Canvas

Love hearing about living Ellis Island immigrants! "South Berwick's Paul celebrates 100th birthday"
Fosters.com - Dover NH, Rochester NH, Portsmouth NH, Laconia NH, Sanford ME

Assembly urged to support use of familial DNA testing to fight crime | Richmond Times-Dispatch

Upcoming Genealogy Events

October 23, 2010 - Providence, RI - Providence Public Library - "Cases that Made My Brain Hurt" - 150 Empire Street

October 26, 2010 - Waterloo, IA (delivered live via Skype) - Waterloo Public Library - "Reverse Genealogy: Techniques for Finding Your Lost Loved Ones" and "Find That Obituary! Online Newspaper Research" - 5:00 p.m

 

Genealogy Round Up, October 14

Wall to Wall was bought by Shed Media - now mostly owned by Warner Bros. Any #WDYTYA repercussions?
Warner Bros. Acquires Majority Stake in Shed Media | TheWrap.com

See you in KY Fri & Sat?  Janet L. Baughman: Genealogy can be addictive - The Courier-Journal
http://bit.ly/ahvscd

Roger, you're a rock star! Watch Roger & Don talk re: Nov 5-6th #genealogy event in Grand Rapids, MI
Don and Roger on eightWest – Got Ancestors?! 2010

Man with English family history dating back to 1410 told he can't live in UK

A Funeral on My 50th

If you have #Irish roots, pls sign this petition to release the 1926 census:
1926 Census, Ireland - Petition Spot

Wow, I'm keeping an eye on Anne West!
Teen Digs for Clues in Family DNA

Upcoming Genealogy Events in Kentucky

October 15, 2010 - Louisville, KY - Kentucky Center for African American Heritage - "Michelle Obama's Roots" - 315 W. Guthrie Green

October 16, 2010 - Louisville, KY - Louisville Genealogical Society - "Trace Your Roots With DNA," "Beyond Y-DNA: Your Genetic Genealogy Options," "Reverse Genealogy: Techniques for Finding Your Lost Loved Ones" and "Find that Obituary: Online Newspaper Resources" - Beargrass Christian Church, 4100 Shelbyville Road

Hope to see you there!

Family History for the Whole Family

TeacherVision.com and FamilyEducation.com recently spoke with Megan about why she emphasizes genealogy as a worthwhile family activity, and how you can cultivate your kids' interest in the study of ancestry.

Read the full article to learn how a sixth-grade family history project hooked Megan into the world of genealogy, tips to get your research started today, and how to involve your whole family in your research.