Totally off topic:
I'm a big fan of the show House, but I'm not into the celebrity gossip/news stuff. I'm watching Jay Leno and Hugh Laurie is on. The man is British! I had NO idea. It is so weird to watch House speaking with a sophisticated British accent. Guess I should have known since his name is Hugh...(it seems to be a popular name with the Brits).
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Geni.com (FINALLY!) allows GEDCOM uploads
Geni.com is a site that I live but rarely used because it didn't allow GEDCOM imports. Geni is a social networking themed genealogy site. GEDCOM files are the standard genealogy tree file. GEDCOM allows you to share your tree with others and move trees from program to program. When Geni.com started, I couldn't believe that they didn't allow GEDCOM uploads. They finally allow it, but there's one caveat: if you already have an account with Geni, you have to start a new account. They don't merge the two accounts and there is no way to upload the GEDCOM to your current account (probably because they didn't program it to ignor ancestors already in the tree and merge information).
Anyway, Geni.com is now worth checking out again and I'll have to do another review. Right off the bat, I'm having difficulty seeing if anyone on Geni is linked to me.
Enjoy!
Anyway, Geni.com is now worth checking out again and I'll have to do another review. Right off the bat, I'm having difficulty seeing if anyone on Geni is linked to me.
Enjoy!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Footnote.com Launches Interactive 1860 Census
Finally, a reason to go back to Footnote.com. My ancestors aren't in this census, but his owners could be!
The following announcement was written by Footnote.com (8 May 2008):
FOOTNOTE.COM ADDS TO ITS LEADING CIVIL WAR COLLECTION BY LAUNCHING THE FIRST-EVER INTERACTIVE 1860 US CENSUS
Footnote.com’s innovative tools enable members to enrich the census records by adding photos, comments, and related documents to names featured on the records.
Lindon, UT – Today, Footnote.com announced the addition of the 1860 US Census to their Civil War Collection. As the largest online collection of original Civil War documents, this new addition to Footnote.com provides a snapshot of America before the bloodiest war in its history.
The 1860 US Census reveals many details about individuals at that time. What was their occupation? Where were they born? What was their marital status? Did they attend school? Could they read or write? Was your ancestor insane, idiotic, or a convict? The 1860 US Census will let you know.
“Is the 1860 US Census already on the internet? Yes,” says Russ Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com.
“But what makes the census different on Footnote is that these documents become interactive.”
Footnote.com has developed tools that enable visitors not only to find someone in the census, but also to enrich the records by adding photos, linking related documents, and contributing insights to any name on the record. “Now they’re not merely names on a document,” explains Russ Wilding. “They become people as the contributions start to tell a story about that person.”
This past March, Footnote.com released a similar project using the same technology with an interactive version of the Vietnam War Memorial. For each name on the Wall, a visitor can view military service information, attached photos and comments. The success of the project is overwhelming as priceless contributions are added to the Wall. Footnote expects similar results with the launch of the 1860 US Census.
At Footnote.com, it’s more than just looking at a historical document. History becomes a living subject on Footnote.com as documents from archives come together for the first time on the Internet. Visitors to Footnote.com can add their own contributions and upload their own shoeboxes of information. Letters, documents, and photos from the past create a view of history that few have seen before.
Every month, two million new documents are added to the site and over a million people visit the site. Footnote promises to continue to deliver new discoveries for those whose interests range from the serious historian to the casual visitor looking for something entertaining.
To view the Civil War Collection including the 1860 US Census, visit Footnote.com today.
About Footnote, Inc.
Footnote.com is a subscription website that features searchable original documents, providing users with an unaltered view of the events, places and people that shaped the American nation and the world. At Footnote.com, all are invited to come share, discuss, and collaborate on their discoveries with friends, family, and colleagues. For more information, visit www.footnote.com.
The following announcement was written by Footnote.com (8 May 2008):
FOOTNOTE.COM ADDS TO ITS LEADING CIVIL WAR COLLECTION BY LAUNCHING THE FIRST-EVER INTERACTIVE 1860 US CENSUS
Footnote.com’s innovative tools enable members to enrich the census records by adding photos, comments, and related documents to names featured on the records.
Lindon, UT – Today, Footnote.com announced the addition of the 1860 US Census to their Civil War Collection. As the largest online collection of original Civil War documents, this new addition to Footnote.com provides a snapshot of America before the bloodiest war in its history.
The 1860 US Census reveals many details about individuals at that time. What was their occupation? Where were they born? What was their marital status? Did they attend school? Could they read or write? Was your ancestor insane, idiotic, or a convict? The 1860 US Census will let you know.
“Is the 1860 US Census already on the internet? Yes,” says Russ Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com.
“But what makes the census different on Footnote is that these documents become interactive.”
Footnote.com has developed tools that enable visitors not only to find someone in the census, but also to enrich the records by adding photos, linking related documents, and contributing insights to any name on the record. “Now they’re not merely names on a document,” explains Russ Wilding. “They become people as the contributions start to tell a story about that person.”
This past March, Footnote.com released a similar project using the same technology with an interactive version of the Vietnam War Memorial. For each name on the Wall, a visitor can view military service information, attached photos and comments. The success of the project is overwhelming as priceless contributions are added to the Wall. Footnote expects similar results with the launch of the 1860 US Census.
At Footnote.com, it’s more than just looking at a historical document. History becomes a living subject on Footnote.com as documents from archives come together for the first time on the Internet. Visitors to Footnote.com can add their own contributions and upload their own shoeboxes of information. Letters, documents, and photos from the past create a view of history that few have seen before.
Every month, two million new documents are added to the site and over a million people visit the site. Footnote promises to continue to deliver new discoveries for those whose interests range from the serious historian to the casual visitor looking for something entertaining.
To view the Civil War Collection including the 1860 US Census, visit Footnote.com today.
About Footnote, Inc.
Footnote.com is a subscription website that features searchable original documents, providing users with an unaltered view of the events, places and people that shaped the American nation and the world. At Footnote.com, all are invited to come share, discuss, and collaborate on their discoveries with friends, family, and colleagues. For more information, visit www.footnote.com.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Family Search Indexing Adds Freedmen Records
Family Search Indexing is a special project by the LDS Church in Utah (same folks who run Family Search). It allows you to help index records so that the Church can make the records searchable on the internet. This is a great way for you to give back and help others with their genealogical research.
I've indexed a few random census records, but the recently added Freedmen's Bureau Letters peaked my interest. While I've not found any of my ancestors in the Freedmen's Bureau records, you might find some of yours and help get records on the 'net faster.
Volunteer at familysearchindexing.org (it's free).
I've indexed a few random census records, but the recently added Freedmen's Bureau Letters peaked my interest. While I've not found any of my ancestors in the Freedmen's Bureau records, you might find some of yours and help get records on the 'net faster.
Volunteer at familysearchindexing.org (it's free).
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