Marin County Genealogical Society

Presentation from November 21, 2009 CIG Meeting -  Why Use RSS & What Are Blogs?  Presented by Gene Pennington.

Here is a list of blog postings that we discussed in the presentation.

Dick Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter:  Google's RSS Reader

GeneaBloggers:  What Does "Burning a Feed" Mean?

GeneaBloggers:  A Genealogy Blog Primer

GeneaBloggers:  Setting Up a Feedburner Feed

Dick Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter:  Thumbizy: Instant Website Thumbnail Generator

GeneaBloggers:  Resources for Free Icons for Your Blog or Website

GeneaBloggers:  Resources for Editing Photographs

GeneaBloggers:  Resources for Blog Templates

GeneaBloggers:  Resources for Blog Design

Presentation from MCGS October 28, 2009 General Meeting - Maps, Atlases and Gazetteers.  Presented by Cath Madden Trindle, CG.

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Presentation to SIRS, Novato Country Club - Genealogy Research for Beginners.   Presented by Gene Pennington.

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Presentation from September 19, 2009 CIG Meeting -  GEDCOM FILES.  What specific steps to create, import and export a gedcom file (demonstration will use RootsMagic genealogy software).    Presented by Gene Pennington.

• GEDCOM Files- PowerPoint Presentation

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Presentation from August 15, 2009 CIG Meeting -  Rootsmagic 4.  We explored this new version of Rootsmagic genealogy software and reviewed it's features and functions.  Presented by Gene Pennington.

• RootsMagic - PowerPoint Presentation

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Presentation from April 18, 2009 CIG Meeting -  Adobe Reader Software  & "pdf" files - Creating and using "pdf" files for genealogy.  Presented by Jo Ann Rowley-Minhoto.

1. PDFs and Genealogy - PowerPoint Presentation in Adobe Reader format.
2. Information on PDF Products
3. PDF Actions

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Presentation from April 22, 2009 General Meeting - Chasing a Civil War Ancestor - Presented by Jeffrey Vaillant. 

Where to begin to look for that person. How to narrow the search. Why would the person have enlisted? Once found, where are the free websites for information and where are the fee websites. What can be found. What does a service record look like and contain. What does a pension record look like and contain. Numerous examples to be provided. Bring your own Civil War ancestor to share with others.
 

1. Chasing a Civil War Ancestor

2. Civil War Organizations

3. Civil War Research for FEE

4. Civil War Research for FREE

5. Chasing a Civil War Ancestor Ammerman

6. Chasing a Civil War Ancestor DuBois

7. MCGS Civil War Ancestors - Updated 11/24/09

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Presentation from March 21, 2009 CIG Meeting - Beginning Computer Genealogy by John Klingel.

If you are interested in family history and genealogy, this session will help you get started by introducing you to data that can be found on the internet. You don't have to be a computer expert or even own a computer. Local libraries and Family History Centers can provide free access.

The internet is a rich source of info. Discover your ancestors, meet relatives you didn't know you had, find what ships brought them to America (and see pictures of the actual ships), and trace your ancestors back to their native countries. And these are only a few of the things you can do on the internet. We'll introduce you to the best internet sites and show you how to search for information. You'll find how easy it is to trace ancestors and discover the fun and excitement of uncovering your roots.

This is John's presentation in Adobe Reader file format (pdf).*

Click Here to Download Beginning Computer Genealogy *

Presentation from February 21, 2009 CIG Meeting -  Genealogy Research Process Map by Gene Pennington

These are the handouts I used in this presentation.  Some are Adobe Reader files and others are MS Word files.

The first set of downloads are the presentation handouts I used but without the embedded web links.  To make it easier for you, I have placed a list of the embedded links below this first set of downloads.

• MCGS CIG Presentation - Overview *
• Problem Solving for Genealogy by Michael John Neil *

Embedded Links

• Genealogy Research Process Map - Version 2 * by Mark Tucker of Think Genealogy.
• Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) * - Slide presentation by Mark Tucker titled "Navigation Research with the Genealogical Proof Standard".
• Think Genealogy by Mark Tucker - "3 Documents To Improve the Quality of your Research" *.  These are MS Word files and are contained in a compressed (zip) file for easy download.  The files are:
  • Research Analysis (a blank form plus one he completed as a demo)
  • Research Log (a blank form plus one he completed as a demo)
  • Research Plan (a blank form plus one he completed as a demo)

Presentation from January 17, 2009 CIG Meeting -  Online Backup Services by Gene Pennington

This is a list of the websites that offer data backup services and if known, the fees they charge.

1. i365 - Price varies depending on space requirements and frequency:  http://www.evault.com

2. Carbonite - $49.95 per year ($4.17 per month) - Offers a free trail - unlimited space:  http://carbonite.com

3. Commvault - Price varies:  http://www.commvault.com

4. IDrive - $59.40 per year ($4.95 per month) - 150 mb space: http://www.idrive.com

5. Mozy - $59.40 per year ($4.95 per month) - unlimited space:  http://www.mozy.com

6. dps (data protection service) - Price varies: http://www.dataprotection.com

7. Symantec - Price varies:  http://www.symantec.com/business

There are many other similar services.  Use your favorite search website to look for "online data backup" or "data backup services" or any other similar phrases.

Presentation from November 20, 2008 CIG Meeting -  Beginning Computer Genealogy by John Klingel

Note:  This is an updated presentation from March 21, 2009. 

Click Here to Download Beginning Computer Genealogy *

If you are interested in family history and genealogy, this session will help you get started by introducing you to data that can be found on the internet. You don't have to be a computer expert or even own a computer. Local libraries and Family History Centers can provide free access.

The internet is a rich source of info. Discover your ancestors, meet relatives you didn't know you had, find what ships brought them to America (and see pictures of the actual ships), and trace your ancestors back to their native countries. And these are only a few of the things you can do on the internet. We'll introduce you to the best internet sites and show you how to search for information. You'll find how easy it is to trace ancestors and discover the fun and excitement of uncovering your roots.

This is a PowerPoint presentation. 

I've used this for a couple of months to help me with my research and I've found it to be of great value.  I think it's one of the best visual aides to come along in some time for genealogy researchers.  It puts a very complex topic into easy to read and understand visual form.

To read the entire article and to download the Genealogy Research Process, version 2, go to --> http://www.thinkgenealogy.com/2008/07/31/genealogy-research-process-map-version-2/.  This is a large file to download (9.5 mb) so I suggest that you only download the file if you have a high speed broadband Internet connection.

Handout from CIG September 18, 2008 Meeting - Genealogy Social Networking Websites.  I created a list and short description of some of the social networking websites now available for genealogist.

Click here to open the handout and it will open an Adobe Reader file (pdf).

Click here to open the handout and it will open an Adobe Reader file (pdf).
 

Handout from June 19, 2008 TMG User's Group Meeting - TMG Helpful Worksheets & Cheat Sheet - UPDATED 12/18/08 with NEW Handouts!

You can download and save these worksheets & cheat sheets and then print them off as needed to create your custom reports.

Note:  Click on the handout you wish to open and it will open an Adobe Reader file (pdf).  (1) Record your settings for individual custom report settings - journal type*.  (2)  Record your settings for individual custom lists*.  (3)  Cheat sheets for TMG shortcuts and settings*.  (4)  Record your settings for Family Group Sheet*.  (5) Record your settings for individual detail report.*  (6)  Record your settings for kinship report.*  (7)  Record your settings for ahnentafel and descendant indented report.*  (8)  Record your settings for individual narrative report.*

Handouts from the March 20, 2008 CIG Meeting - New and Useful Websites for Genealogy Researchers

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Handouts from the August 22, 2007 General Meeting - Protect, Preserve and Archive Your Photo's

Presentation by Jeanette Vonier, owner of "Elegant Images Studio" has been a fine art portrait photographer for over 20 years. Her studio offers photographic restoration services as well as custom designed "Family History Albums" featuring digital composite pages made up of old family photographs and
memorabilia.

How to Store and Handle Your Photographs*

Recommended Materials for Storing Your Old Photographs and Negatives*

Resources for Products*

Helpful Terms to Know Concerning Preservation of Photographs*

Upcoming Classes and Workshops with Jeanette Voiner*

1. MCGS Consent to Publish Form
2. Family Tree Maker Descendant Report Example
3. Family Tree Maker Direct Descendant Report Example # 1
4. Family Tree Maker Direct Descendant Report Example # 2
5. Family Tree Maker Family Group Report Example
6. Family Tree Maker Index of Names Report Example
7. Family Tree Maker Pedigree Report Example
8. RootsMagic Descendant Report Example
9. RootsMagic Family Group Report Example
10. RootsMagic Pedigree Report Example
11. The Master Genealogist Descendant Report Example
12. The Master Genealogist Family Group Report Example
13. The Master Genealogist Pedigree Report Example

 You must use Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or newer to read this file.*

Click here to view a PowerPoint presentation titled “Flags” from a chapter on  from Lee Hoffman's book "Getting the Most out of The Master Genealogist".  Present by James Delorey.   You must use Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or newer to read this file.*

1. MCGS Consent to Publish Form
2. Family Tree Maker Descendant Report Example
3. Family Tree Maker Direct Descendant Report Example # 1
4. Family Tree Maker Direct Descendant Report Example # 2
5. Family Tree Maker Family Group Report Example
6. Family Tree Maker Index of Names Report Example
7. Family Tree Maker Pedigree Report Example
8. RootsMagic Descendant Report Example
9. RootsMagic Family Group Report Example
10. RootsMagic Pedigree Report Example
11. The Master Genealogist Descendant Report Example
12. The Master Genealogist Family Group Report Example
13. The Master Genealogist Pedigree Report Example

 You must use Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or newer to read this file.*