Eastern European Research Workshop by FEEFHS

The following is from The Federation of Eastern European Family History Societies (FEEFHS).

Ohana Software Webinars

The following is from Ohana Software.

Webinar & Class Schedule  April and May 2012 Classes

Spring into action by attending our Research and our FamilyInsight classes! All webinars are FREE.

— UPCOMING WEBINARS — FamilyInsight: Synchronizing Your Records with FamilySearch(TM) Presenter: Cina Johnson Ohana Software/Real-Time Collaboration Customer Service and Training Learn to use FamilyInsight to synchronize your file with the new FamilySearch(TM) website. We will synchronize some records to give you experience with different situations so that you can begin updating your records, merging FamilySearch(TM) duplicates, and contributing information with confidence.  When using FamilyInsight you have full access to your records vision of the complete new FamilySearch(TM) records, thus reducing the possibility of mistakes. Wednesday, April 11, 2012       Register Now 6:00 PM. - 7:00 PM MDT   To Pay or Not to Pay  Presenter: Bonnie Petrovich  Family History Consultant and Instructor Come learn about the various subscription websites that are available FOR FREE at your local Family History Centers worldwide.  The class covers content, how to navigate, search & print information, and find the built in helps and tutorials when available.  Tuesday, April 24, 2012          Register Now 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT   HeritageQuest Online: Free Family History Resources Presenter: Bonnie Petrovich  Family History Consultant and Instructor If you have a library card or visit a Family History Center, you can access this wonderful collection of genealogical records.  The collection contains the complete US Federal census records from 1790-1930; over 28,000 family histories; banking and military records; local histories and other primary source materials.  The class will cover tips on how to use this resource to find important records for your research. Tuesday, May 8, 2012          Register Now  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT SharingTime - Increasing Productivity on the new FamilySearch(TM)  Cina Johnson or Andrea Schnakenburg -  Ohana Software/Real-Time Collaboration You can increase your productivity by using SharingTime, a new tool from Real-Time Collaboration, that integrates with the FamilySearch (TM) website. http://sharingtime.com/ SharingTime allows you to, quickly link to and auto-search dozens of internet resources; E-mail collaborators in seconds; focus your research on ancestors that are closest to being ready for temple work; see where your ancestors lived; and easily identify individuals without parents (end of line). This webinar will help you to learn how you can use SharingTime to your advantage. Thursday, May 24, 2012          Register Now 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MDT    If there is a family history topic you would like to learn more about, send your suggestion to webinars@ohanasoftware.com and we'll see what we can do.  Can't make it to a webinar?  Need a review?  Watch a recording at: http://www.ohanasoftware.com/?sec=webinars&page=WebinarArchive Thank you for your interest in Ohana Software Family History Webinars.  Aloha!

Policies for Submitting Names for Temple Ordinances

The following is from FamilySearch and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Notice Date:       March 13, 2012 To:          Registered Users of New.FamilySearch.org From:      Family History Department Subject:  Policies for Submitting Names for Temple Ordinances Recently, the First Presidency of the Church reiterated the policies, first stated in 1995, concerning the submitting of names for proxy temple ordinances. As a user of the system (new.familysearch.org) where temple ordinances are cleared and submitted, you should follow these important policies. You will find the policy letter attached to this e-mail. In a related Church News article, Brother Dennis C. Brimhall, managing director of the Family History Department, reported that “the searching out of our family and preparing the names for the work to be done in the temple is . . . a responsibility, but it is also a privilege. That privilege is extended to the members by those who hold the keys to [do] the work. The[se] keys . . . are held by the First Presidency of the Church” (Sarah Jane Weaver, “Family History—Church Asks Members to Understand Policies,” Church News, Mar. 1, 2012). (Click here to see the article.) The First Presidency set these policies. Accordingly, the Conditions of Use for users ofnew.familysearch.org and familysearch.org require compliance to the policies before you can submit names to the temple. Noncompliance by a user could mean the loss of his or her privileges to use the system. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask your local family history consultant or anyone serving at a family history center. You may also e-mail questions directly tobranchout@familysearch.org.

FamilySearch Records Update 13 Mar 2012

The following is from FamilySearch.

18 Million More Free Historic Records for Nevada and California  

FamilySearch added just over 20 million new, free records online this past week for Canada, Chile, New Zealand, Portugal, Sweden, and the U.S.  The 9 million new California death records and 5 million Nevada marriage records should be a boon for those looking for ancestors in the western U.S. Records were also added for 11 other states. Search these and 2.5 billion other records now for free at FamilySearch.org.
 

Searchable historic records on FamilySearch.org are made possible by thousands of volunteers from around the world who transcribe (index) the information from digital copies of handwritten records to make them easily searchable online. More volunteers are needed (particularly those who can read foreign languages) to keep pace with the amount of digital images being published online at FamilySearch.org. Learn more about how to personally help provide free access to the world’s historic genealogical records as a volunteer indexer at FamilySearch.org. 

 

FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources free online at FamilySearch.org or through over 4,600 family history centers in 132 countries, including the main Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
 

Collection	Indexed Records	Digital Images	Comments
Canada, Quebec Notarial Records, 1800-1900	0	66,955	Added browsable images to existing collection.
Canada, Saskatchewan Provincial Records, 1879-1987	0	11,495	Added browsable images to existing collection.
Chile, Santiago, Cementerio General, 1821-2010	0	92,094	Added browsable images to existing collection.
New Zealand, Probate Records, 1878-1960	0	22,772	Added browsable images to existing collection.
Portugal, Viseu, Catholic Church Records, 1523-1989	0	1060	Added browsable images to existing collection.
Sweden, Örebro Church Records, 1613-1918; index 1635-1860	31,344	0	Added index records and added browsable images to existing collection.
U.S., Arkansas, Divorce Index, 1923-1939	107,965	0	New Index collection. Index courtesy of Ancestry.com.
U.S., California, Death Index, 1940-1997	9,366,543	0	New Index collection.
U.S., California, Divorce Index, 1966-1984	3,518,818	0	New Index collection. Index courtesy of Ancestry.com.
U.S., Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968-1997	322,012	0	New Index collection. Index courtesy of Ancestry.com.
U.S., Georgia, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1942	173,989	347,247	Added index records and added browsable images to existing collection.
U.S., Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959 (LaGrange and Lawrence counties)	86,139	0	Added index records and added browsable images to existing collection.
U.S., Maine, Veterans Cemetery Records, 1676-1918	0	52,369	New browsable image collection.
U.S., Maryland, Probate Estate and Guardianship Files, 1796-1940	41,569	72,937	Added index records and added browsable images to existing collection.
U.S., Massachusetts, State Vital Records, 1841-1920	0	70,379	Added browsable images to existing collection.
U.S., Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949	126,924	82,342	Added index records and added browsable images to existing collection.
U.S., Minnesota, Divorce Index, 1970-1995	366,350	0	New Index collection. Index courtesy of Ancestry.com.
U.S., Nevada, Marriage Index, 1956-2005	5,069,682	0	New Index collection. Index courtesy of Ancestry.com.
U.S., North Carolina, County Records, 1833-1970	0	43,354	Added browsable images to existing collection.
U.S., North Carolina, State Supreme Court Case Files, 1800-1909	0	16,570	Added browsable images to existing collection.
U.S., Wisconsin, Divorce Index, 1965-1984	231,499	0	New Index collection. Index courtesy of Ancestry.com.