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News (blog)

This is where we'll announce the most recent additions to our website as well as news.  If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first.

Visitors can read all topics and comments posted on this blog but only MCGS  Members can add a topic (such as surnames being researched) or add a comment to an existing topic.

Please note you can subscribe to this blog using the RSS link above.

We hope you will use this to exchange family research, post a query or just to ask a question.


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  • MCGS Webinars - Suggestions for 2012

    January 03, 2012 4:16 PM | Anonymous

    I would like to ask you for your suggestions for the free webinars for 2012.

    I plan to give between 4 – 6 this year and would like to hear your suggestions.

    The webinars I gave last year were:

    • MCGS website Training - How to access and use the MCGS website
    • Organizing Your Genealogy Research - Paper and Digital
    • Tips for Printing & Publishing Family Histories
    • Sources, Citations and Documentation

    Send your suggestions to Gene Pennington or post them on this blog.

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  • RootsMagic Blog » New RootsMagic 5 Software Released

    November 28, 2011 9:44 AM | Anonymous
    Just announced by RootsMagic – and just in time for Christmas!
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  • Announcement | Next MCGS CIG Meeting

    November 15, 2011 10:14 PM | Anonymous

    MCGS COMPUTER INTEREST GROUP MEETING

     

    Announcement:  There will NOT be a planned presentation or somebody to guide our Members through the next CIG meeting on Saturday, 11/19/11.

     

    Due a personal commitment I can't make the meeting and the other presenters are out of town for Thanksgiving.

    This meeting is an open forum so those of you who attend can lead your own discussions of computer and genealogy.

     

    Remember there is NO CIG meeting in December so our next meeting will be on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

    See you next year.

     

    Visit the MCGS website at --> http://www.maringensoc.org/Events to see the 2012 schedule, topics, locations and directions.

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  • Ancestry Day in San Francisco: Daylong Event Features Genealogy Experts, Lectures and Consultations

    August 08, 2011 11:58 AM | Anonymous
     For Immediate Release
    Kathryn M. Doyle, Communications Director
    510-663-1358, kdoyle@californiaancestors.org
    Ancestry Day in San Francisco
    Daylong Event Features Genealogy Experts, Lectures and Consultations
    Oakland, CA – August 8, 2011 – Ancestry.com and the California Genealogical Society (CGS) are partnering to present Ancestry Day in San Francisco 2011 undefined Saturday, November 5, 2011, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, located at 5 Embarcadero Center on the waterfront near the historic Ferry Building.

    This full-day event will help you start or hone your genealogical skills. Explore the world of genealogy, listen to engaging lectures, meet with expert staff and learn about the incredible resources available at Ancestry.com and at the California Genealogical Society Library.

    The day will include
    • More than a dozen family history lectures
    • Ancestry.com experts on-hand to answer your questions
    • One-on-one consultations with genealogists
    • Beginner’s classes where your family and friends can learn the basics
    Registration is open. The “early bird” price (through October 5, 2011) is $42 for the all-day event. To learn more about the classes and consultation offerings, visit Ancestry Day in San Francisco 2011 at http://ancestry.com/ancestryday-sanfrancisco.

    About Ancestry.com
    With more than five billion historical records and in excess of 20 million family trees, Ancestry.com is the world's largest genealogical database. Have you explored what Ancestry.com has to offer? Visit Ancestry.com.

    About CGS:
    The California Genealogical Society, founded in San Francisco in 1898, maintains a library in Oakland, gathers and preserves vital records, and offers research services and online databases. CGS disseminates information through publications, meetings, seminars, workshops and its website: CaliforniaAncestors.org.

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    Kathryn M. Doyle  Communications

    California Genealogical Society & Library  

    CaliforniaAncestors.org

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  • Webinar Cancelled for 8-6-11

    August 05, 2011 7:51 AM | Anonymous

    Our webinar set for tomorrow, 8-6-11, has been cancelled due to a lack of participants.

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  • The Web Browser | TechTips

    June 14, 2011 10:17 AM | Anonymous

    A great tip! Be sure to read it. This is part 3 of 2 in the series “Researcher’s Digital Toolbox”. If you have read the other tips, click on the link in the 1st sentence to read the other tips.

    The Web Browser | TechTips

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  • New FamilySearch TechTips Website Brings Together Genealogy and Technology - Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter

    June 08, 2011 12:41 PM | Anonymous

    Hat’s off to FamilySearch and their website! I now subscribe to the RSS feeds and can’t wait to dive into the many informative articles and blog postings.

    I highly recommend this website and I’m sure you’ll find this of great value.

    Click the link below to read Dick’s complete article.

    New FamilySearch TechTips Website Brings Together Genealogy and Technology - Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter

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  • New Online Tool uses Google Maps to Show Historical County Boundaries - Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter

    June 05, 2011 3:42 PM | Anonymous

    This looks like a great resource tool!  I don’t know about you but I have experienced the frustration of searching for historical facts only to find later that I was looking in the WRONG county! 

    Read Dick’s article for more information about this great tool from Randy Majors.

    New Online Tool uses Google Maps to Show Historical County Boundaries - Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter

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  • Wild Apricot Blog : How to Keep Track of Your Passwords (and Keep Them Safe)

    May 20, 2011 8:44 AM | Anonymous

     

    This is a great article that gives you some great suggestions on how to keep track of your passwords and how to keep them safe. This article is worth your time to read.

    Wild Apricot Blog : How to Keep Track of Your Passwords (and Keep Them Safe)

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  • Free Online File Converter - Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter

    May 16, 2011 7:27 PM | Anonymous

    A great website that Dick has discovered for us! Check it out! I know you’ll find this a useful website and service. 

    Free Online File Converter - Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter

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