This was the second week that we have been learning about Germany.
Last week Sister Johnson shared with the class many of the things that she learned at California Family History Expo 2010. She provide several maps, Gothic Alphabet Samples, a review of Meyers Gazetteer and much more. Contact Sister Johnson if you would like copies of the handouts.
This week Sister Polich gave a very interesting presentation on the history of Germany. A history of the country you are researching is a must. Keep it close as you do research. Many times the history will give you a clue as to what records are available and where they are located.
Before you begin researching in Germany do the following:
•Find a good collection of maps
•Have historical time-line available
•Understand how transportation works
•Find a German translation site
•Listen to German Town of Origin by Teresa Steinkamp McMillin
For those of you that are working on lines in Germany, the link to the German Town of Origin is a must .
Viel Glück erforscht!
Sunday, October 24
Family Search News
The follow is from an email to Family History Consultants sent on October 19, 2010. I thought that you might find some of the information useful and interesting.
Celebration DVD Now Available
One of the highlights of the NGS 2010 Family History Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, was the much talked about Thursday evening spectacular, A Celebration of Family History, hosted by FamilySearch. It was a once-in-a-lifetime event that will not be forgotten by those in attendance.
The event took place on April 29, 2010, at the Conference Center in downtown Salt Lake City. During this event, award-winning author and historian David McCullough and President Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke to an audience of thousands interested in family history. The program included musical numbers by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square and several inspiring video presentations showing the impact that family history can have on individual lives.
Due to the positive response to A Celebration of Family History, FamilySearch has made a DVD of the event available. The talks, music, and films can be played as a single program, or the segments can be viewed individually. These presentations will inspire those looking for additional insights into family history. To learn more and to get your own copy of the DVD, click on the link below.
http://celebration.familysearch.org
Whether or not you attended the conference, we know you will enjoy this DVD!
Family History Online Training Resources for Members
FamilySearch has over 100 online courses available to help you, and the members whom you serve, learn basic methods and resources to start your family history. These courses provide training on:
· Researching records in various countries
· Reading handwritten records
· Using research principles and tools
These courses can be accessed directly from the beta FamilySearch website at https://learning.beta.familysearch.org/researchcourses. You can also access these courses in the Help Center from the Training and Resources tab of the new FamilySearch.
New FamilySearch Reference Manual
The New FamilySearch Reference Manual has been created to use with the new.familysearch.org website. The reference manual is a training resource that can be used to teach members, either through one-on-one training or in a classroom, how to use the new FamilySearch. This manual provides:
· Step-by-step instructions for using the new FamilySearch.
· Learning activities.
· A chart to mark a person’s progress in completing the training.
You can access the manual from the Help Center of the new FamilySearch by clicking the Training and Resources tab. After reviewing the manual, we encourage you to give us your feedback using the link provided in the manual.
FamilySearch Interactive Guide
The FamilySearch website will change to a new version by the end of 2010. The new version of the FamilySearch website still contains most of the features that you used on the previous site. However, for many of the features, how you access them has changed.
This interactive guide can be used as a resource to help you and others learn the following about the new site:
• Where features are found on the new site
• How functionality has changed for some features
• Which features are no longer available
• What features will be added in the future
You will find the interactive guide in the Help Center of the new FamilySearch, on the Training and Resources tab.
Recent FamilySearch-Certified Products
Various companies and organizations develop products with features that support FamilySearch’s key offerings. Certification indicates the company’s declaration of compliance with FamilySearch requirements. Note, however, that these products and services are independently developed and supported by their respective organizations (not by FamilySearch). Since new.familysearch.org (FamilySearch Family Tree) is currently available only to LDS Church members, products certified to be compatible with it are also available only to LDS Church members.
Current details of all FamilySearch-certified products can be found at http://www.familysearch.org/eng/affiliates/index.html or by clicking on the More Great Products link found near the bottom right of the new.familysearch.org home page. Some of these certified products are highlighted below:
AGES-Online.com (Web): FamilySearch Family Tree Access Certified.
Gaia Family Tree (Windows): FamilySearch Family Tree Access Certified.
Mac Family Tree (Mac): FamilySearch Family Tree Access, Print, Sync, and Update Certified.
NamesInStone.com (Web): FamilySearch Family Tree Access Certified.
OurFamilyOlogy.com (Web): FamilySearch Family Tree Access and Update Certified.
SharingTime.com (Web): FamilySearch Family Tree Access Certified.
Celebration DVD Now AvailableOne of the highlights of the NGS 2010 Family History Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, was the much talked about Thursday evening spectacular, A Celebration of Family History, hosted by FamilySearch. It was a once-in-a-lifetime event that will not be forgotten by those in attendance.
The event took place on April 29, 2010, at the Conference Center in downtown Salt Lake City. During this event, award-winning author and historian David McCullough and President Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke to an audience of thousands interested in family history. The program included musical numbers by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square and several inspiring video presentations showing the impact that family history can have on individual lives.
Due to the positive response to A Celebration of Family History, FamilySearch has made a DVD of the event available. The talks, music, and films can be played as a single program, or the segments can be viewed individually. These presentations will inspire those looking for additional insights into family history. To learn more and to get your own copy of the DVD, click on the link below.
http://celebration.familysearch.org
Whether or not you attended the conference, we know you will enjoy this DVD!
Family History Online Training Resources for Members
FamilySearch has over 100 online courses available to help you, and the members whom you serve, learn basic methods and resources to start your family history. These courses provide training on:
· Researching records in various countries
· Reading handwritten records
· Using research principles and tools
These courses can be accessed directly from the beta FamilySearch website at https://learning.beta.familysearch.org/researchcourses. You can also access these courses in the Help Center from the Training and Resources tab of the new FamilySearch.
New FamilySearch Reference Manual
The New FamilySearch Reference Manual has been created to use with the new.familysearch.org website. The reference manual is a training resource that can be used to teach members, either through one-on-one training or in a classroom, how to use the new FamilySearch. This manual provides:
· Step-by-step instructions for using the new FamilySearch.
· Learning activities.
· A chart to mark a person’s progress in completing the training.
You can access the manual from the Help Center of the new FamilySearch by clicking the Training and Resources tab. After reviewing the manual, we encourage you to give us your feedback using the link provided in the manual.
FamilySearch Interactive Guide
The FamilySearch website will change to a new version by the end of 2010. The new version of the FamilySearch website still contains most of the features that you used on the previous site. However, for many of the features, how you access them has changed.
This interactive guide can be used as a resource to help you and others learn the following about the new site:
• Where features are found on the new site
• How functionality has changed for some features
• Which features are no longer available
• What features will be added in the future
You will find the interactive guide in the Help Center of the new FamilySearch, on the Training and Resources tab.
Recent FamilySearch-Certified Products
Various companies and organizations develop products with features that support FamilySearch’s key offerings. Certification indicates the company’s declaration of compliance with FamilySearch requirements. Note, however, that these products and services are independently developed and supported by their respective organizations (not by FamilySearch). Since new.familysearch.org (FamilySearch Family Tree) is currently available only to LDS Church members, products certified to be compatible with it are also available only to LDS Church members.
Current details of all FamilySearch-certified products can be found at http://www.familysearch.org/eng/affiliates/index.html or by clicking on the More Great Products link found near the bottom right of the new.familysearch.org home page. Some of these certified products are highlighted below:
AGES-Online.com (Web): FamilySearch Family Tree Access Certified.
Gaia Family Tree (Windows): FamilySearch Family Tree Access Certified.
Mac Family Tree (Mac): FamilySearch Family Tree Access, Print, Sync, and Update Certified.
NamesInStone.com (Web): FamilySearch Family Tree Access Certified.
OurFamilyOlogy.com (Web): FamilySearch Family Tree Access and Update Certified.
SharingTime.com (Web): FamilySearch Family Tree Access Certified.
Monday, October 18
Variety
My father has been extra busy the last few weeks, so please excuse his lack of posts. To add a little variety to his posts (nothing bad, we just all like some change, right?) I have a couple reminders.
Firstly, this past week we traveled to Germany. There was lots of interesting information, and we learned a lot. I will badger him to post more about this, as well as another website preview.
Secondly, there are a lot of names that are either temple ready, or waiting to be finished. That is wonderful! I believe I heard that there are 300+ names ready for baptisms. Wow!
Thirdly, remember that there is a temple trip this coming Saturday. Anyone and everyone is invited to come participate in baptisms. There will also be endowments and sealings to be done. If you would like to come, just make sure to let Bro. Dahle know before Saturday.
Firstly, this past week we traveled to Germany. There was lots of interesting information, and we learned a lot. I will badger him to post more about this, as well as another website preview.
Secondly, there are a lot of names that are either temple ready, or waiting to be finished. That is wonderful! I believe I heard that there are 300+ names ready for baptisms. Wow!
Thirdly, remember that there is a temple trip this coming Saturday. Anyone and everyone is invited to come participate in baptisms. There will also be endowments and sealings to be done. If you would like to come, just make sure to let Bro. Dahle know before Saturday.
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