RootsTech 2020 Presentation Schedule

The schedule for RootsTech2020 is posted now online at their website. I was pleasantly surprised that many of the presentations have PDF files of their syllabi posted in the descriptions.

It may be entertaining and worth your while to take a look.

RootsTech2020 Presentation Schedule


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Mark Your Calendar - Thomas W. Jones Workshop in Asheville June 20, 2020

We received this notice from the Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society in Ashville very recently:

I am contacting you on behalf of the Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society (OBCGS) in Asheville, NC.
We are offering a professional workshop, “Beyond the Barriers” on June 20, 2020 that may be of interest to your members. The speaker is Dr. Thomas W. Jones, a board-certified genealogist, who is nationally known as a writer, a knowledgeable and entertaining presenter and editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly.

The most interesting topic lineup includes:

• Building a Credible Lineage Despite Missing information, Conflicting and Incorrect Records and Undocumented Publication
• Finding ‘Unfindable’ Ancestors
• The Jones Jinx: Tracing Common Surnames
• Systematically Using Autosomal DNA Test Results to Help Break Through Genealogical Brick Walls

Early bird pricing is available prior to May 15.

Further details, pricing and a registration form are available here.


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Fold3 Black History Collection Free Access

I received this in an email from Fold3 today:

In recognition of Black History Month, Fold3® is making the records in its Black History Collection available for free through the end of February.

Whether you're searching for your ancestors or looking for primary documents to help with other research, the Black History collection gives you access to more than a million documents, records, and photos that help to capture the African-American experience during five eras of American history: Slavery, The Civil War, Reconstruction & Jim Crow Laws, World War I & II, and the Civil Rights Movement.

Fold3 Black History Collection - free access through the end of February


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Wake Wednesday - Check out the Joel Lane House before it gets a new coat of paint!

See the red pigment from the original construction 250 years ago. See the pit saw marks in the boards. Most surprising see the two small bullet embedded in the wood. Wonder when that happened?

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Click through to WRAL to read the article by Heather Leah.


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Local Event - Feb 16 - Dedication Ceremony - Memorial to the Enslaved of Joel Lane Plantation

We have received notice that there will be a dedication event for a Memorial to the Enslaved of Joel Lane Plantation on February 16.

Details are as follows:

Dedication Ceremony: Memorial to the Enslaved of the Joel Lane Plantation, 1769-1800

On Sunday, February 16, 2020, we will gather in the Joel Lane Museum House gardens for a time of contemplation and remembrance, as we dedicate a memorial to the people who were held in slavery by Joel Lane and his family. More details.

Time: Sunday, February 16, 2020,

2:00-2:30pm
Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

Location: Joel Lane Museum House Herb Garden, at the southeast corner of the JLMH grounds, located at 160 S. St. Mary’s St., Raleigh, NC 27603. Parking is available on the streets surrounding the museum.

Admission: Free; All are welcome.

Contact Information: tel: (919) 833-3431; email: joellane@bellsouth.net



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Rootsweb Email Lists are going away soon.

If you are a user of Rootsweb email lists and you have visited recently, you have encountered this message header at the landing page...

Beginning March 2nd, 2020 the Mailing Lists functionality on RootsWeb will be discontinued. Users will no longer be able to send outgoing emails or accept incoming emails.  Additionally, administration tools will no longer be available to list administrators and mailing lists will be put into an archival state.  Administrators may save the emails in their list prior to March 2nd. After that, mailing list archives will remain available and searchable on RootsWeb.    - source

If you are already a frequent user, this will come as sad news. If you are not familiar with the Rootsweb lists yet, visit their index page to see the wealth of information there and know that these are discussions that will cease soon. If you see a list where you want to collaborate, you better get a move on.  Effective March 2, they will no longer be interactive. 

WCGS member, George Thomas, sees this as a huge loss and encourages all Wake County and North Carolina researchers that wish to have "your thoughts recorded (and searchable) on the rootsweb lists", to act fast. 

Your only chance is between now and between now and March 2. After that, mailing list archives will remain available and searchable on RootsWeb.

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Family History Affiliate Access - while Olivia Raney is closed for renovation.

I have the details for interim Family History Affiliate access now. I heard from Carrie Lee, the adult services manager at Cameron Village Regional Library last week. She confirms that access to the FamilySearch database at CVRL is now live. There is only one dedicated computer for this service.

To use:

Check in with a staff member at the reference desk – second floor.

Staff will get you logged in.  

CRVL is located at 1930 Clark Ave. Raleigh, NC 27605

It is wonderful that CVRL has worked through the paperwork process to make this irreplaceable access available during the time that ORL is out of commission.

WCGS is surely appreciative of all the staff at CVRL has done to accommodate us and make us feel welcome!

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Reminder - WCGS Meeting - Tuesday, Jan 28, 6:30pm

Join us!

Quaker Patriot Research: Daniel Bills - A Man for His Place and Time

Tuesday January 28, 6:30 pm to 8:15 pm

Cameron Village Regional Library

1930 Clark Drive

Raleigh, NC 27605

Speaker: Ann Myhre

Join us for the story of Daniel Bills - a Quaker who was a patriot in the Revolutionary War.  We'll highlight the records used in his discovery and some of the other unusual resources that shed light on his life.

All WCGS meetings are free and open to the public.  Bring a friend!  Social time: 6:30; Announcements: 6:45pm. Presentation will start at 7:00.


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NGS Conference 2020 Brochure Link

For your browsing pleasure... Who is planning on going to NGS 2020 in Salt Lake City in May?

May 19 -23
NGS Family History Conference - Salt Lake City, UT. Multiple speakers. Multiple tracks. 

Conference Brochure

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Wake Genealogy Watch - Winter 2020 Is available at the website now!

Happy New Year, fellow Wake researchers.

TheWinter 2020 Issue (Vol.3 Issue 2)  of our award winning  newsletter Wake Genealogy Watch, is now available online for reading or download. 

This issue contains the following topics:
• Get Acquainted with the new Wake Treasures Journal Team
• Ann Myhre shares some very useful tips for tackling foreign language translations
• Popular tips, technique, and historical context of 2019 from the WCGS Facebook feed
• Ted Bainbridge shares important points to consider when evaluating sources, information, and evidence
• Cyndi Deal explores the workflow and challenges of researching that Native American family lore
• Another very full calendar of events

 As always we welcome your articles, comments, or other items for the newsletter, so please contact Cyndi at newsletter@wakecogen.org if you have something to share.

Photo Note: If you choose to read a printed version of this newsletter, some of the photos will be difficult to view due to size constraints. Please refer back to the online edition where you can enlarge the photos to accommodate better viewing.  This recent issue of the Newsletter may be downloaded from the WCGS Newsletter page.  Enjoy!

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.

Visit the WCGS Blog for more events, late breaking news, tutorials, updates and other special posts. 

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Family History Webinar series at Cameron Village Regional Library

The ongoing Family History Webinar series that has been a Monday staple at ORL, will continue on at CVRL, observing the same schedule as before. Join Saundra Cropps at 1pm each Monday to view and discuss a webinar from Legacy Family Tree. Check website or call for details.

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Genealogy Skillbuilder offerings for SeniorTechEd for 2020

I counted no less than 14 different genealogy topic offered by SeniorTechEd starting next week! I see everything from DNA and Genealogy Basics, to Citing Sources and Organizing Strategies. Don't just take my word for it. Check it out now. There is still time to get signed up...

Scheduled Offerings for Eary 2020

Course Descriptions

Please share these links if you know someone just starting their genealogy journey.

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