Dec 8, 2012
In this episode we discuss the latest genealogy news, one listener's fabulous use of Google Alerts, and Maureen Taylor's new history film project.
NEWS:
Google Earth 7
Google as
just released Google Earth version 7. Google Earth is an amazing
tool for genealogy so new enhancements are always
welcome! This new version enables you to explore a number of
cities around the world in 3D, from Long Beach, California, to
Rome, Italy. The 3D imagery uses the enhanced modeling
capabilities, previously found on only mobile devices.
In my video CD Google Earth for Genealogy Volume II I go into detail about 3D models and even give you resources for how you can get your own 3D models of everything from your house, to your ancestor’s home.
Download the new Google Earth 7 and get even more 3D imagery. You’ll find comprehensive and accurate tours of more than 11,000 popular sites around the world, including our growing list of cities where new 3D imagery is available.
A big change with this new version is the tour guide feature which serves as sort of a virtual local expert that suggests places nearby that you might want to explore and providing you with background information on the location. You’ll find the tour guide along the bottom of the screen, and it looks like sort of a film strip of thumbnail images representing various tours that are available. These change based on where you are on the Google Earth globe.
List of updated Google Earth imagery
What’s new in RootsMagic 6
Video
And there a favorite genealogy program that just
got a new fresh update. RootsMagic 6 is now available, and you can
see what’s new in the newest version of the genealogy database
program in a brand new video they’ve published on their website
at http://www.rootsmagic.com/webinars/
In the video you will see new features in action such as:
- Online Publishing
- Find Everywhere feature
- Live Timeline View
- WebTags
- CountyCheck Explorer
If you are a current paid user of RootsMagic, you can upgrade for just $19.95. New users may purchase RootsMagic 6 for only $29.95. Order online at http://rootsmagic.com/RootsMagic/
Special Holiday Offer Now through Dec. 20,
2012
Order gift copies of RootsMagic 6 for just $19.95 (plus shipping).
You can also order other RootsMagic products at that same
$19.95 price. Order the special holiday at http://www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer or order by
phone at 1-800-ROOTSMAGIC (1-800-766-8762).
The next item here is that the Family
Tree Service coming soon to FamilySearch.org
According
to a FamilySearch press release, “Within the next few months,
FamilySearch will make Family Tree available to
everyone on its website. The first of many updates planned for
FamilySearch.org, Family Tree will provide a free and engaging way
to discover, preserve, and share your family history. Family Tree
will also offer specialized tools to make temple work for your
ancestors even easier and more convenient.
Watch an Introduction to Family Tree that shows 7 reasons to be excited about Family Tree.
Family Tree will enable you to:
- Save family information into a genealogy tree
- Edit and delete incorrect data, including relationships
- Connect and collaborate with others on shared family lines
- Show where information came from
- Link to online photos and documents
If you have questions about what Family Tree will be like or how it will work, you can log in to a special training website that offers online courses, how-to videos, informational handouts, and step-by-step training.
Get started with Family Tree today by watching the introductory video or reading about it on the training website. Family Tree will be open to everyone in the next few months.
Ireland - National Archives launches
new website
The National Archives of Ireland has
launched a new genealogy website at http://www.genealogy.nationalarchives.ie/
which will initially host the 1901 and 1911 Censuses, Tithe
Apportionment records from 1823-37, and Soldiers' Wills from
1914-17.
New at ScotlandsPeople
Scottish wills and testaments from 1902-25 now online at the
ScotlandsPeople at http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/
Millions of Old Newspaper pages added
to FindMyPast
findmypast.com has just published
millions of pages of historical newspapers from not only England,
but also across Wales and Scotland as well. This collection
contains local newspapers for the period 1710-1950. More than 200
titles are included. Go to http://www.findmypast.co.uk/search/newspapers
Ancestry.com launches newspapers.com
On November 29, 2012 Ancestry.com Inc., announced the launch
of Newspapers.com, a web site designed to offer a
collection of more than 800 U.S. newspapers dating from the late
1700s into the early 2000s.
Comprising more than 25 million pages, Newspapers.com offers a historical and present-day newspapers ranging from the New York Times to small town and local newspapers throughout the United States.
According to Ancestry’s press release “The search capabilities on Newspapers.com are specifically designed for newspapers enabling users to easily search by keywords, location, time period and newspaper name.”
The yearly subscription rate is $79.95 for subscribers and $39.95 for Ancestry.com or Fold3.com members. Newspapers.com also offers a 7-day free trial that can be activated at www.newspapers.com.
Ancestry has launched a
new Community Support site at
Ancestry.com
You can access Community Support by
clicking on “Get Help” at the top of
the Ancestry.com homepage. Once on Online Help, you will
see a button for “Ask the Community” on the right hand side. That
link will take you directly to Ancestry’s new Support
Communities.
MyHeritage Buys
Geni.com
MyHeritage have
just bought our long-term rival Geni.com - and also raised
$25million in new funds. As a larger community, the users of
MyHeritage and Geni.com will now receive matches with the other
website family trees, and MyHeritage’s Record Matching, will
benefit Geni's users, who will get access to historical records
never available before on Geni.com.
MAILBOX:
Jessica has a new blog and a question about photo storage: “…after about the 10th podcast in a row where you encouraged us to start our own blog, I finally got the message. I started my very own "geneablog" a couple of weeks ago. I only have three posts so far, but I'm pretty proud of it. Please check it out and let me know what you think. I'd love you to let your listeners know too, because that would be even more feedback! I am writing my blog from the perspective of my relentless quest to better understand the life of one particular ancestor of mine, William Park. I call it "Knowing William" and it writing it really makes me happy.” Visit her blog at http://williamparkfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/
“I recently listened to episode 119 where you talked to Michael Katchen from 1000memories. I went to the site, signed up, and uploaded pics to my first shoe box. In the interview I remember words like "social networking", "memorials", and "genealogy". I am confused. All I saw on the site was my shoe boxes and some not-very-informative FAQs. I know it has been a while, but have they changed the whole premise of the website in less than a year?”
Lisa’s Answer: Congrats on your new blog! Remember posts can be short and sweet, and pack them with searchable keywords so other researchers can find you in Google Search.
RE: 1000Memories. They have indeed changed up the website since the interview. I agree with you, it seems watered down now, and not as obvious as to how to make the most of it. They seem to be focused on "simplicity."
Barbara Shares A New Use for Google
Alerts
“My Great Grandfather, Edmund Charles Clark, was
a builder in Bendigo, and many of his houses still stand in Wattle
Street Bendigo today. I spent a lovely day photographing them, but
I cannot go up and knock on all the doors however! So I have a cute
way of finding out just what those houses look like today
especially on the inside. I have an alert in Google for "Wattle
Street, Bendigo" and it works a treat. Every so often one of the
homes goes up for sale or rent, and one of the real estate websites
has pictures of both inside and outside. These come up on my search
and I get to see inside the homes that are still standing. One is
up for rent at present and here are the pictures
from Realestate.com.au of 172 Wattle Street. Isn’t it
lovely? It is still much in original condition.
The Google alert function is really useful for genealogy, and I first found out about it from Genealogy Gems – so thank you very much for the gem."
GEM: Maureen Taylor’s new gig –
bringing revolutionary war history to film
Pamela
Pacelli Cooper, President, Verissima Productions
Maureen Taylor, Author of The Last Muster
Revolutionary Voices: A Last Muster Film, Directed by Maureen Taylor with Verissima Productions
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