Family History and Genealogy Conference 2006

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16690110.post-86006369077691368912006-08-04T10:45:00.000-06:002007-01-10T20:22:41.024-07:00Family History and Genealogy Conference 2006<a title="Family History and Genealogy Conference" href="http://ce.byu.edu/cw/cwgen"><img alt="Family History and Genealogy Conference" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_rwQrYEhGzsk/RaUnGqvlCZI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KcJBDEB_0BA/s320/2006-postcard-new.gif" /></a>This week I was able to attend the <a title="Family History & Genealogy Conference" href="http://ce.byu.edu/cw/cwgen/">Family History & Genealogy Conference</a>. Many years ago, I used to work and teach in the <a title="BYU Family History Lab" href="http://familyhistory.byu.edu/labs/labbackup.asp">BYU Family History Lab</a>. But, as I learned at this conference, many things have changed. It was a great opportunity to catch-up on the state of Genealogy work. The Internet, the Internet, and the InternetThe Internet has become a pivotal tool in Genealogy work. Resources include digitized records, indexes of records, family websites, blogs, and newsletters. Here are a few of the blogs that were interesting to me: <ul><li><a title="Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter" href="http://eogn.com/"> Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter</a></li> <li><a title="Taking Genealogy to the Common Person" href="http://eatslikeahuman.blogspot.com/">Taking Genealogy to the Common Person</a> - Dan Lawyer</li> </ul>The following site puts together a world time-line for one of your ancestors: <ul><li><a title="OurTimeLines.com" href="http://ourtimelines.com/">OurTimeLines.com</a></li></ul>Because of the large number of resources there are also a number of websites that index the many genealogy websites. A few of note are: <ul><li><a title="Cyndi's List" href="http://www.cyndislist.com/">Cyndi's List</a> of Genealogy Sites on the Internet</li> <li><a title="Linkpendium" href="http://www.linkpendium.com/">Linkpendium</a> - The Definitive Director</li> </ul>Modern technology has greatly enhanced our ability to do genealogy work. Research GuidanceI have used the <a title="FamilySearch" href="http://familysearch.org/">FamilySearch</a> website on a number of occasions, but I never noticed the <a title="FamilySearch Research Guidance" href="http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rg.asp">Research Guidance</a>. Information is presented by locality on how to find records. Using the information on this site I ordered a marriage certificate for my great-great-great grandfather. Genealogy SoftwareI was able to meet with some of the engineers and other employees working with the following genealogy software programs: <ul><li><a title="Ancestral Quest" href="http://ancquest.com/">Ancestral Quest</a> (and PAFWiz)</li> <li><a title="Legacy Family Tree" href="http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/">Legacy Family Tree</a></li> <li><a title="PAF Insight" href="http://www.ohanasoftware.com/">PAF Insight</a></li> <li><a title="RootsMagic" href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/">RootsMagic</a></li> </ul>It was interesting to see the software packages start to take advantage of the Internet resources. The "New" FamilySearchThere was a lot of talk about the "New" FamilySearch. The major goals of the project are to eliminate duplication, simplify the temple process, and increase participation. It is hoped that the roll-out will start the end of this year. The New Church History BuildingThe construction North of the Church Office Building is for a Church History Building, not a Family History Building &mdash a common misconception. The construction should be completed late 2006.Rob Lyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10530534338114247159noreply@blogger.com