TRANSCRIPTION RETREATS
WCGS is pleased to host the following transcription events to be held at Olivia Raney Local History Library at 4016 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC from 10:30 am – 12:30pm:
▪ Saturday, October 19, 2019
▪ Saturday, November 16, 2019
▪ Saturday, December 14, 2019
▪ Dates for 2020 events TBD
These events are not educational workshops, but time set aside for us to work together on transcription projects to benefit either the WCGS journal, Wake Treasures, or your own research. You can bring your own photocopies or digital files of documents or records needing transcription. We will also provide photocopies and digital files of Wake County-related records needing transcription.
These transcriptions will be used in future issues of Wake Treasures.
Need a refresher on how to properly transcribe a set of records for genealogical research and analysis? This video was recorded by past President Diane L. Richard and provides excellent instruction:
VIDEO LINK: Accurate Transcriptions for Historical Records: https://www.ncgenealogy.org/accurate-transcriptions-historical-records/
Questions about providing transcriptions or articles for Wake Treasures? Email Journal@wakecogen.org
Questions about WCGS or these events in general? Email President@wakecogen.org
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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Look for more Transcriptions Time from Wakecogen
Update:
New dates for Transcriptions Parties this fall - all on Saturdays 10:30-12:30 at Olivia Raney Library.
Original story:
We had such a great turnout for our recent Transcription Workshop on June 29. Results were so positive that more transcription events will be planned for the future. If you love old documents and the wonderful unexpected discoveries within, you will want to join us. Stay tuned for more info.
Here are the attendees getting some video instruction prior to starting our transcriptions.
Here is the cool deed that I got to work with that day. This is the original that dates back to 1796. Full of long S's (fs) and thence's! Definitely white glove work.
New dates for Transcriptions Parties this fall - all on Saturdays 10:30-12:30 at Olivia Raney Library.
October 19
November 16
December 14
Original story:
We had such a great turnout for our recent Transcription Workshop on June 29. Results were so positive that more transcription events will be planned for the future. If you love old documents and the wonderful unexpected discoveries within, you will want to join us. Stay tuned for more info.
Here are the attendees getting some video instruction prior to starting our transcriptions.
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| Photo: Monique Bunch |
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| Photo: Monique Bunch |
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| Photo: Monique Bunch |
Here is the cool deed that I got to work with that day. This is the original that dates back to 1796. Full of long S's (fs) and thence's! Definitely white glove work.
Thanks to Diane Richard for the video and allowing Wakecogen to host on our website. It is on our home page after you scroll down to the end of the page.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Latest Newsletter - Wake Genealogy Watch - Fall 2019 now available
The new Fall 2019 issue of Wake Genealogy Watch (Vol. 3 Issue 1), is now available
online for reading or download.
This issue contains the following topics:
• Use WorldCat to find old and not-so-old books to enhance
your research
• Create an art quilt to celebrate a favorite ancestor
• Enrich the context of your ancestors life and times by visiting a historical reenactment
• Transcription Time Sessions for Fall
• A very full events calendar
• Underused records for researching your elder Revolutionary War era ancestors
• AncestryDNA power tools for sorting your no tree/private tree matches
• Create an art quilt to celebrate a favorite ancestor
• Enrich the context of your ancestors life and times by visiting a historical reenactment
• Transcription Time Sessions for Fall
• A very full events calendar
• Underused records for researching your elder Revolutionary War era ancestors
• AncestryDNA power tools for sorting your no tree/private tree matches
Or, click this newsletter page link to
view this and all past newsletter content.
Photo Note: When reading from a printed copy, please refer
back to the online
edition where you can enlarge the photos for better viewing.
We welcome your feedback, input, and submissions for inclusions
in future editions. Please address all concerns to newsletter@wakecogen.org.
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Notice: Raleigh Family History Center closed September 21- 28
The Raleigh Family History Center will be closed
September 21-28th due to the Raleigh North Carolina Temple Open
House. If you were planning a research trip to RFHC, add these dates to your calendar.
For more Information visit RHFC. https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/raleigh-north-carolina-temple/
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For more Information visit RHFC. https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/raleigh-north-carolina-temple/
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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Great Learning Opportunities for New and Newly Interested Genealogists
There are some excellent classes and opportunities offered around Wake County this fall. First up, is this great series offered by Wake County Public Libraries and taught by members of our own WCGS.
The topics will vary by library. Please consult individual libraries for details. These presentations are free. See flyer below.
Other opportunities exist as well. Raleigh Senior TechEd will offer multiple series of genealogy content this fall including a five part series on using Ancestry.com from starting to research and build a tree, to working with DNA results. Also offered, Genealogy Basics, Library & Archive Research, and Organization Tools. Consult the Raleigh Senior TechEd schedule here for dates and pricing.
The topics will vary by library. Please consult individual libraries for details. These presentations are free. See flyer below.
Other opportunities exist as well. Raleigh Senior TechEd will offer multiple series of genealogy content this fall including a five part series on using Ancestry.com from starting to research and build a tree, to working with DNA results. Also offered, Genealogy Basics, Library & Archive Research, and Organization Tools. Consult the Raleigh Senior TechEd schedule here for dates and pricing.
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