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=== How to Navigate ''RootsTech'' (February 23rd) === | === How to Navigate ''RootsTech'' (February 23rd) === | ||
[[Media:EdgewoodNM FHC RootsTech 2022 handout.pdf|Handout]] | |||
Marjorie Kraus spoke to a group of eighteen attendees including eight participating via ''Zoom'' about ''[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/home RootsTech 2022]'', an online conference hosted by ''FamilySearch'' that is a collection of over 1000 presentations/sessions about genealogy-related topics, all available online and on demand. | Marjorie Kraus spoke to a group of eighteen attendees including eight participating via ''Zoom'' about ''[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/home RootsTech 2022]'', an online conference hosted by ''FamilySearch'' that is a collection of over 1000 presentations/sessions about genealogy-related topics, all available online and on demand. | ||
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=== If I Had Known: Wrong Assumptions About Your Family History (March 23rd) === | === If I Had Known: Wrong Assumptions About Your Family History (March 23rd) === | ||
[[Media:Services Portal EdgewoodNM FHC Mar23 2022 .pdf|Handout]] | |||
FHC Director Craig Noorlander spoke to a group of twelve attendees including six virtual participants about wrong assumptions that people have about family history. The two most common wrong assumptions are | FHC Director Craig Noorlander spoke to a group of twelve attendees including six virtual participants about wrong assumptions that people have about family history. The two most common wrong assumptions are | ||
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=== Using Censuses to Your Advantage (April 27th) === | === Using Censuses to Your Advantage (April 27th) === | ||
[[Media:EdgewoodFHC CensusHandout.pdf|Handout]] | |||
Fred Turner presented an interesting class on U.S. Censuses to a group of ten attendees including five participating via ''Zoom''. | Fred Turner presented an interesting class on U.S. Censuses to a group of ten attendees including five participating via ''Zoom''. | ||
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=== How to Use ''Google'' to Your Advantage in Your Family History (May 25th) === | === How to Use ''Google'' to Your Advantage in Your Family History (May 25th) === | ||
[[Media:EdgewoodFHC Handout Google.pdf|Handout 1]], [[Media:EdgewoodFHC GoogleHandout2.pdf|Handout 2]] | |||
On Wednesday, May 25th, Tamne Robinson from the Tijeras Ward presented an interesting class on how to use ''Google'' to our advantage in family history searches. There were in-person attendees as well as some participating via ''Zoom''. | On Wednesday, May 25th, Tamne Robinson from the Tijeras Ward presented an interesting class on how to use ''Google'' to our advantage in family history searches. There were in-person attendees as well as some participating via ''Zoom''. | ||
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=== Following Your Ancestors Through U.S. Military Records: An Introduction (June 8th) === | === Following Your Ancestors Through U.S. Military Records: An Introduction (June 8th) === | ||
[[Media:Edgewood FHC HO1 MilitaryRecordsSlides1-27.pdf|Slides 1-27]], | |||
[[Media:Edgewood FHC HO1 MilitaryRecordsSlides28-56.pdf|Slides 28-56]], | |||
[[Media:Edgewood FHC HO2 MilitaryRecordsNotes.pdf|Slide Notes]], | |||
[[Media:EdgewoodFHC Handout3 MilitaryRecords.pdf|Handout]] | |||
Bill Barrett presented the first of two classes this month on using military records in genealogy. He also provided extensive handouts of all his slides with commentary which are on the Classes webpage. Be sure to check out these handouts for lots of colorful examples and useful information. | Bill Barrett presented the first of two classes this month on using military records in genealogy. He also provided extensive handouts of all his slides with commentary which are on the Classes webpage. Be sure to check out these handouts for lots of colorful examples and useful information. | ||
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=== ''Fold3'': Military and Other Records for Genealogical Research (June 22nd)=== | === ''Fold3'': Military and Other Records for Genealogical Research (June 22nd)=== | ||
[[Media:EdgewoodFHC Fold3 HO2.pdf|Slides]], [[Media:EdgewoodFHC Fold3 HO3.pdf|Slide Notes]], | |||
[[Media:EdgewoodFHC Fold3 HO1.pdf|Fold3 Training Center]] | |||
Bill Barrett began this class by explaining the unusual term Fold 3: “Traditionally, the third fold in some flag-folding ceremonies honors and remembers veterans for their sacrifice in defending their country and promoting peace in the world.” The [https://www.fold3.com/ ''Fold3'' website] was acquired by ''Ancestry'' and has a major focus on U.S. military records. Non-military records include Native American records, African-American records, city directories, Social Security Death Index (free), passport applications (1795-1905), and many other types of records. This is a premium website that is free at the Family History Center. | Bill Barrett began this class by explaining the unusual term Fold 3: “Traditionally, the third fold in some flag-folding ceremonies honors and remembers veterans for their sacrifice in defending their country and promoting peace in the world.” The [https://www.fold3.com/ ''Fold3'' website] was acquired by ''Ancestry'' and has a major focus on U.S. military records. Non-military records include Native American records, African-American records, city directories, Social Security Death Index (free), passport applications (1795-1905), and many other types of records. This is a premium website that is free at the Family History Center. | ||
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===Making Corrections in Your Family Tree (August 10th)=== | ===Making Corrections in Your Family Tree (August 10th)=== | ||
[[Media:EdgewoodFHC FamilyTreeCorrectionsHandout.pdf|Handout]] | |||
Marjorie Kraus presented “Making Corrections in Your Family Tree,” with emphasis on “Your,” which was a warning to avoid correcting another person’s tree because you are more apt to make a mistake in a tree you are unfamiliar with. | Marjorie Kraus presented “Making Corrections in Your Family Tree,” with emphasis on “Your,” which was a warning to avoid correcting another person’s tree because you are more apt to make a mistake in a tree you are unfamiliar with. | ||
[[File:EdgewoodFHC FamilyTreeCorrectionsIntro.jpg|thumb|487x487px]] | [[File:EdgewoodFHC FamilyTreeCorrectionsIntro.jpg|thumb|487x487px]] | ||