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Using Social Media in Your Family History Research

Stephanie Pitcher Fishman — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:08:01 +0000

It seems like everyone is on Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter these days. I am - and I love them! But, do you use them in your family history research? Genealogists everywhere are, and you should, too! Join me this Friday at the Ohio Genealogical Society Library to learn all about social media.

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Do you have a “plain religion” in your family tree?

Stephanie Pitcher Fishman — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:32:25 +0000

Plain religions are those that have simple practices: simple living, simple dress, and separation from the world. Religious sects such as the Amish, Mennonite, Huguenots, Hutterites, and Shakers are all part of this group. Do you know what makes each of these groups unique, or how to integrate them into your research should you find them in your family tree? This new guide will help! I've pulled together everything you'll need to get your research started.

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Grabbing the Next Generation in Genealogy

Stephanie Pitcher Fishman — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:31:01 +0000

If you aren't aware, this week is the RootsTech conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Genealogists and tech gurus come together to discuss the future of genealogy and the tools available for three glorious days. However, don't think that you have to be in the crowd at the convention center to enjoy the sessions and benefit from the ideas discussed. Thanks to the power of technology, RootsTech streaming video can bring you there. Because of this streaming technology, I was able to listen to an amazing keynote address given by three gentleman greatly admired: Dennis Brimhall, Syd Lieberman, and Josh Taylor. They were all engaging, informative, and inspiring. Here is my take-away: We need to grab the next generation.

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Remembering Past Generations: The Women

Stephanie Pitcher Fishman — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:06:06 +0000

March is Women's History Month, and I plan on using it to appreciate fully the women who came before me (if I can keep up throughout the month!) Our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, and cousins have all impacted our lives whether we recognize it or not. Eat a special family meal each holiday? It's likely traced to one of your female ancestors. We can't get away from their influence if we tried - but who would want that?

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New Legacy QuickGuides for Census & Quaker Research

Stephanie Pitcher Fishman — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:00:22 +0000

Are you looking for a few new - yet affordable - research resources for your genealogy toolkit? Grab my two new Legacy QuickGuides: Using US Census Records and Quaker Genealogy.

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Saturday Night Genealogy Fun: Minnie Varney Chapman

Stephanie Pitcher Fishman — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:38:00 +0000

It's been a while since I've been able to work on my own family's history. I decided to throw caution to the wind and toss the work aside for a few minutes this weekend so that I could participate in Randy Seaver's Saturday Night Genealogy Fun. Hosted over at Genea-Musings, Randy gives us a fun mission that's part scavenger hunt.

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Newspaper Research? Learn more on #GENCHAT this Friday

Stephanie Pitcher Fishman — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:52:26 +0000

Newspaper research can add so much to your family history. Obituaries, announcements, news stories, and even advertisements offer us a glimpse into the life and times of our ancestors like no other record set can. This week's #GENCHAT is all about newspapers!

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Discover Ohio: A Non-traditional Resource for Genealogy Research

Stephanie Pitcher Fishman — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:49:04 +0000

Tourism websites are a wonderful resource when planning a vacation. Surprisingly, they are also a wonderful resource when planning your genealogical research trips. Discover Ohio, a website maintained by the Ohio Division of Tourism, may not be your every-day search engine for researchers but should be added to the list.

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#GENCHAT: Calling All Weekend Warriors!

Stephanie Pitcher Fishman — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:47:19 +0000

Are you a Weekend Warrior? Do you love genealogy but have to squeeze in as much family history research as possible on the weekend? This week's #GENCHAT is for you!

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ReelGenie Selected as Finalist in SXSW Accelerator Competition

Stephanie Pitcher Fishman — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:53:28 +0000

Debut of Innovative Technology to Create and Share Family History Videos Online January 30, 2013 - Washington, D.C. -- ReelGenie, an innovator in digital storytelling, has been selected as a finalist for the high-profile SXSW Accelerator. The company, based in Washington, D.C., is among eight competitors selected from hundreds of applicants in the Social Technologies category. ReelGenie will unveil its new technology at the live event.

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