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Genealogy HowTo - A Family Migration Study
   by Karen Clifford, AG®, FUGA
"On the back of an old photograph found in a family album was listed the name of Benjamin, born 1908. There were five other children in the picture, with the youngest, Ben, seated on what appeared to be his mother's lap. According to the stamp on the picture, the photographer was in a town in California. Benjamin looked to be nearly two years old. How could more details be learned about Ben's family? He was the end of the line for this researcher."

Karen Clifford, professional genealogist, uses a case study to show how migration studies can be used to solve genealogical mysteries. Learn what clues to look for in records and what questions to ask yourself as you follow your ancestor's trail.

Ask Us - Finding Obituaries Online
   by Aubrey Fredrickson
"In researching your family tree, it can be easy to fall into the trap of confining yourself only to official documents, such as birth, marriage, and death records. While these records are certainly important, you may be missing valuable information if you aren't checking other sources as well. One extremely useful resource that is sometimes overlooked by genealogists is the obituary. "

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Reviews - Book review of "The Genealogist's Address Book: State and Local Resources, 6th Edition" by Elizabeth Petty Bentley.    Review written by Aubrey Fredrickson

Upcoming Events - CLICK HERE FOR MORE Upcoming Genealogical Events-
  

• 7-12 June 2009, Toronto, Ontario, Canada:The Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogy Society will present its 14th Genealogy Summer Camp. The fee for attending the conference is $200, which covers approximately 7 hours of lectures and tutorials, 25 hours of hands-on instruction, and all worksheets and handouts. For more information, visit http://www.torontofamilyhistory.org/summer.html.
• 10 June 2009, London, England: "My Ancestor was in the Fire Brigade," a lecture with Ken Divall, presented by the Society of Genealogists. The registration fee will be £4 for members £5 for non-members. The lecture will include a history of fire brigades in the UK and information about fire brigade records. For more information, visit http://www.sog.org.uk/events/pdf/090610_ma_fire_brigade_leaflet.pdf.
• 14 June 2009, Largo, FL: The Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay will hold their monthly meeting. The topic will be Genealogy Resources of the Large Library. The program is free of charge. For more information, visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~fljgstb/.
• 14-19 June 2009, Birmingham, AL: Samford Institute of Genealogy and History Research. Course topics will include: Techniques and Technology; Intermediate Genealogy and Historical Studies; Research in the South; Advanced Methodology and Evidence Analysis; Writing and Publishing for Genealogists; Professional Genealogy; Virginia: Her Records and Her Laws; Understanding Land Records; Researching Ancestors in France, Quebec, and the French Caribbean; and Tracing Your English Ancestors. For more information, visit http://www.samford.edu/schools/ighr/index.html.