Family Tree's "101 Best Genealogy Websites"

Family Tree Magazine had announced their "101 Best Genealogy Websites".  You can access their list here at 101 Best.  Categories include:
Best Big Websites
Best Websites to Find and Share Family Tree Data Online
Best Old Map and Photo Websites for Genealogy
Best Websites for Genealogy in the USA
Best Websites for Genealogy in New England and the Eastern United States
Best Websites for Midwestern US Genealogy
Best Websites for Western US Genealogy
Best  Websites for Genealogy in Canada
Best Websites for UK and Irish Genealogy
Best Websites for Genealogy in Europe
Best Websites for Genealogy Research in Military Records
Best Websites for Getting Genealogy News

Let us know if your favorite is listed or if you have found a "new" favorite on the list.

Irish Genealogy Seminar in Phoenix - September 8

 All-day Seminar on Irish Genealogy 
Saturday, 8 September 2012
Registration: 8:30-9:00am   Seminar 9:00-3:30pm at the
Irish Cultural Center – McClelland Irish Library, 1106 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ
Tel:  602 864-2353  Email: dmoneta@cox.net
http://azirishlibrary.org/    Registration form can be found here:  registration 
                      


Presenting:
Eileen M. Ó Dúill 
Certified Genealogist
Member of the Association of 
Professional Genealogists in Ireland
9:00-9:50am   “Introduction to Irish Genealogy: Where Do I Start?”  Beginner's 
guide to Irish research. Learn about the "paper trail" left by your ancestor which leads to place of birth 
in Ireland; explanation of Irish civil records and Irish census. Could you be eligible for Irish citizenship?
Find out.

10:00-10:50am  “Dublin, 30 June 1922: Did Everything Blow Up?” Discussion about
the disastrous fire in 1922 at the Four Courts, Dublin; history of the Public Records of Ireland, 
documents lost and those which survived; National Archives effort to rebuild the collection.
11:00-Noon  -  Tours of the McClelland Irish Library
Noon- 1pm - Lunch

1:00-1:50pm   “Mrs. Fancy Tart is Coming to Tea: Making Sense of Family 
Stories” Family stories are the starting point for genealogical research. Eileen shares stories each of 
which makes a point to bear in mind when gathering your own stories. This lighthearted look at family 
stories will educate and entertain you over dessert and coffee. 

2:00-3:00pm   “Come to Ireland to Find Your Irish Ancestors” For researchers 
intending to travel to Ireland, hints on preparation, documentary sources, pre-trip organization, and tips 
on Dublin record repositories.
3:00-3:30pm  Questions and answer time.  Drawing for prizes. 

Registration Fee: $40 for non-members or $30 for Irish Cultural Center members 
Membership benefits on website http://azirishlibrary.org/
Fee includes Program, Continental Breakfast, Box Lunch, Beverages, and Prizes
Deadline for registration: 5 September 2012, or first 100 people

contest for a free 6 month US Deluxe Ancestry Membership as well as a copy of Family Tree Maker 2012

Amy Urman, one of our members, is hosting a contest for a free 6 month US Deluxe Ancestry Membership as well as a copy of  Family Tree Maker 2012.  You can find additional information on the contest and how to enter at The Genealogy Search.  Good Luck!

Join us in building an amazing Facebook Album!!

We need your help in collecting photos of roadside memorials in and around Pima County.  It's as easy as snapping a photo of the roadside memorials you may pass every day.  

If you would like to submit your photo(s) the requirements are:

Memorial must have at least one name

Dates on memorial (if present)

Location: Short directions or GPS coordinates

Who gets credit for taking the photo

Date photo was taken

Optional: Any additional pertinent information as necessary

JPEG format is preferred

Send your photo(s) to angel1551us@msn.com with the subject line "PCGS - Roadside Memorials Project"

Photos become the property of PCGS.  

Memorials with no names will be rejected.  Sorry, we need at least a first name or a last name.

Please use judgement when taking photos.  If it's not safe to stop, don't!!  Remember, we don't want you to be the next memorial!

Barbara Salyer featured in article Rooted in Research

Barbara Salyer is featured in the current  issue of Tucson Lifestyle Magazine.  The article can be viewed at
http://www.tucsonlifestyle.com/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=Feature_Story2&category=Magazine#axzz20BJe36NN

Way to go Barbara!

Free Webinar Monday July 9th Naturalization Records

Free Webinar - Monday, July 9th, 2012

  

The Friends of the National Archives-Southeast Region, Inc., are please to present Federal Naturalization Records with Linda Woodward Geiger, CG, CGL.

Monday, July 9th, 2012

Time: 7:00 pm Eastern

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:

 https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/698571550

Preserving Photo and Family Records - June 16th Meeting

We have two wonderful programs for you this Saturday.  The first program will be a presentation by Fred Hood of Jones Photo.  He will guide us in learning the best way to preserve our photos.  Bring your questions, Fred is an expert in the field.  Our second presentation will be about preserving your family records - documents and non-photographic items.  Marc Kaplan will be our presenter for the second session. 


As always, some of our members will be meeting for lunch at 11:30 am in the cafeteria.  Please join us for some pre-meeting genealogy social time.

WhenSat, June 16, 1:00pm – 3:30pm

WhereUniversity of Arizona, College of Medicine, Room 2117 (map)

DescriptionMeeting hostess Sherrie Hessick 1:15 to 2:00 p.m. Preserving Your Photos - Fred Hood, Jones Photo 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Preserving Your Family Records - Marc Kaplan