NGS Conference registration now open

December 1, 2011November 21, 2014 Paula Stuart-Warren National Genealogical Society Leave a comment

Registration is now open for the National Genealogical Society’s annual Family History Conference which will be held 9–12 May 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The online searchable program is available at http://members.ngsgenealogy.org/Conferences/2012Program.cfm and the PDF brochure is available at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/conference_info. The brochure includes an overview of the sessions, workshops, tours, pre-conference events, registration times, and rates […]

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy still has some open spots!

December 1, 2011November 21, 2014 Paula Stuart-Warren Family, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, SLIG Leave a comment

Yes, you read that correctly! A few of the courses have a waiting list and it never hurts to get on those. Some courses, like the one I coordinate, have agreed to add a few more students so that we don’t turn you away. Not all course set-ups allow for that, but I was happy […]

Do you love Cyndi’s List as much as I do?

November 30, 2011November 21, 2014 Paula Stuart-Warren Cyndi's List 1 Comment

Now you can be reminded of this remarkable website when you sip hot chocolate, tea, coffee, when you dream your research plans during the night, as you decorate and marvel at your Christmas tree, or share it with others when you wear your Cyndi’s List t-shirt or sweatshirt to the library or grocery store. One […]

Ancestry.com adds mobile apps for iPhone, iPad

November 30, 2011November 21, 2014 Paula Stuart-Warren Ancestry.com 1 Comment

A neat press release from Ancestry.com today. Doesn’t do much for my Blackberry but others will enjoy this. New ‘Ancestry.com Mobile’ iOS App Gives Users the Ability to Access Billions of Historical Records to Build Their Family Tree PROVO, UTAH (November 29, 2011) – Ancestry.com, the world’s largest online family history resource, today announced the […]

Is my computer going to the laptop cemetery? Mozy and Dropbox first!

November 23, 2011November 21, 2014 Paula Stuart-Warren Computers 1 Comment

I have been babying this laptop for more than a year. I purchased it in August 2006 and really like this Toshiba Satellite A-105. For the last few years I have had a cooling pad underneath. This pad plugs into the computer via a USB port and the fan really does keep the overheated battery […]

Geneabloggers Party like 1621!

November 23, 2011November 21, 2014 Paula Stuart-Warren Geneabloggers 1 Comment

One of my fellow Geneabloggers has included me in a special Thanksgiving greeting and I am laughing so hard. Sheri Fenley made a video card for Geneabloggers. I am in it along with Randy Seaver, Bill West, Marian Pierre-Louis and Lisa Alzo. “Party like 1621.” Still laughing. I apparently had talents back then that I […]

Research in animal bounty records

November 18, 2011November 21, 2014 Paula Stuart-Warren Minnesota Historical Society, Research 2 Comments

Chippewa County, Minnesota has announced that it will again pay bounties for coyotes due to the damage they are doing to farm animals. According to TwinCities.com “The Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to pay $10 for every coyote trapped or shot in the county and brought to the sheriff’s office from Dec. 1 through April […]

Guide to using Archives

November 17, 2011November 21, 2014 Paula Stuart-Warren Archives Leave a comment

The Society of American Archivists has a helpful online guide Using Archives: A Guide to Effective Research. It has many great tips for potential users. I have read most of it and felt like I was reading my own advice when I teach about the gems found in archives and special collections departments. It’s worth […]

Need a speaker for a seminar or other event?

November 11, 2011November 21, 2014 Paula Stuart-Warren Lectures, Schedule. Lectures Leave a comment

I am updating my 2012 and 2013 speaking calendar and have some dates available that might fit with your organization’s needs. If you are looking for a speaker, just email me with the name and location of your organization and the date or dates you are thinking about. [email protected]. I have spoken at events of […]

John Bye retiring

November 11, 2011November 21, 2014 Paula Stuart-Warren Repositories Leave a comment

It’s been a few years since I visited the The Institute for Regional Studies and University Archives at the North Dakota State University in Fargo. Researching there was always a pleasure. I just read that the Director, John Bye, has retired. John was helpful to me on my research visits, made suggestions, and was rightfully […]

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Paula Stuart-Warren, Certified Genealogist®, FMGS, FUGA

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