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June 14, 1777 - John Adams introduced a resolution before Congress mandating a United States flag, stating, "...that the flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation." This anniversary is celebrated each year in the U.S. as Flag Day. FLY YOUR FLAG!!!
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SGS NEWSJUNE 13TH MEETINGWE WILL BE HAVING THE SGS ANNUAL MEETING AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
4509 Longmeadow Blvd W., Saginaw, MI 48603 This is at the Lawndale Estates Clubhouse, there are kitchen facilities, bathrooms, an indoor dining area and an outdoor eating area, also an indoor pool is available. WE WILL BE POSTING PHOTOS OF THE MEETING AFTERWARDS, SORRY, THERE WILL NOT BE ANY ONLINE MEETING. If you are coming from out of town, here are a list of hotels that are nearby: 
The SGS
is sponsoring a SERVICE PROJECT for deceased Veterans at the Forest Lawn Cemetery it's called THE LOVE PROJECT, this month on Saturday, 10th June 2023. We will start cleaning the veterans head- stones between 10 am thru to 3 pm. Please come and help us as we honor these service men. Water bottles will be available, but please pack a lunch! DID YOU KNOW
ROOTSTECH VIDEOS...
How long will RootsTech sessions be available on the website after the conference? We will keep most of the classes and keynotes from RootsTech up for approximately three years. Most classes from 2021 will be available until the 2024 conference and 2022 classes until 2025. Where do I go to watch them? Check it out below. DID YOU ALSO KNOWThere is ONE safe place to store all your photos and stories... FOREVER.
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How SideView™ Technology Splits Your DNA Results by Parent
When YOU first read your DNA, ...you don’t know which parts of your DNA came from each parent. Ancestry® developed a technology called SideView™ to sort this out using DNA matches. Because a match is usually related to you through only one parent, your matches can help us “organize” the DNA you share with them.
SideView™ technology powers your ethnicity inheritance—the portions of each region you inherited from each parent. This enables us to provide your ethnicity inheritance without testing your parents (though we don’t know which parent is which).
SideView™ technology powers your ethnicity inheritance—the portions of each region you inherited from each parent. This enables us to provide your ethnicity inheritance without testing your parents (though we don’t know which parent is which).
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GENEALOGY HELPS
What is ThruLines?
ThruLines shows identified descendants of a given ancestor who have tested with AncestryDNA, and share DNA with the tester whose results are being reviewed.
ThruLines replaces Shared Ancestor Hints, and greatly expands upon the data provided by those hints.
ThruLines provides the opportunity to view connections that would take a great deal of research to find manually.
ThruLines is accessible from “Your DNA Results Summary” under DNA in the top menu bar on Ancestry. To have access to ThruLines data, your family tree must be public, and linked to your DNA test. To check this, go to Your DNA Results Summary, and click on the Settings button (near the top right corner of the screen). Then follow the instructions in the Family Tree Linking section.
AncestryDNA® ThruLines®
ThruLines® shows you how you may be related to your DNA matches.
We use the Ancestry family tree linked to your test to find people who are in your tree and are also in your matches's linked trees. If your tree is private and not searchable, you won't be able to see ThruLines, and information from your matches' trees that are private and not searchable won't be available to you. DNA matches may appear in more than one of your ThruLines.
ThruLines are available for ancestors through 5th great-grandparents. ThruLines won't appear for 6th great-grandparents and beyond.
ThruLines shows identified descendants of a given ancestor who have tested with AncestryDNA, and share DNA with the tester whose results are being reviewed.
ThruLines replaces Shared Ancestor Hints, and greatly expands upon the data provided by those hints.
ThruLines provides the opportunity to view connections that would take a great deal of research to find manually.
ThruLines is accessible from “Your DNA Results Summary” under DNA in the top menu bar on Ancestry. To have access to ThruLines data, your family tree must be public, and linked to your DNA test. To check this, go to Your DNA Results Summary, and click on the Settings button (near the top right corner of the screen). Then follow the instructions in the Family Tree Linking section.
AncestryDNA® ThruLines®
ThruLines® shows you how you may be related to your DNA matches.
We use the Ancestry family tree linked to your test to find people who are in your tree and are also in your matches's linked trees. If your tree is private and not searchable, you won't be able to see ThruLines, and information from your matches' trees that are private and not searchable won't be available to you. DNA matches may appear in more than one of your ThruLines.
ThruLines are available for ancestors through 5th great-grandparents. ThruLines won't appear for 6th great-grandparents and beyond.
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SEARCH TIPS
6 Ancestry Search Tips
1. Pinpoint your ancestor’s location from the census on a map, and then look for churches, cemeteries, and other places where your ancestor may have left records.
2. Be sure to locate your ancestor’s adult siblings in census records. It was common for extended family to live in the same household or near other family members. You may find a parent, grandparent, or other family members living either with them or nearby.
3. If you’re having a difficult time locating your ancestor, try searching using only given names and other details like birth year, residence, family members, place of birth, etc.
4. Occasionally, census takers only recorded initials in place of the given name. Using only a first initial will bring up these records.
5. Census takers didn’t always have the best penmanship, so if you’re having a hard time locating your ancestor, write out the name and try replacing some of the letters with letters that look similar. (Try an O for an A, try an J for a P, try a F for an S.)
6. The U.S. federal censuses for the years 1900-1930 include a date of immigration for immigrants. Use that date to narrow your search for your ancestor’s passenger arrival record in the Immigration Collection.
FMH TOOLKIT
How do I keep track of my family medical history?
If possible, look at death certificates and family medical records. Collect information about your parents, sisters, brothers, half-sisters, half-brothers, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Family members share genes, habits, lifestyles, and surroundings.
These things can affect health and the risk for illness. Most people have a relative with a chronic disease or a health condition such as high cholesterol. If you have a close family member with a chronic disease, you may be more likely to get that disease.
BE INFORMED
How far back should I go for family medical history?
The CDC recommends taking a family health history that includes at least three generations. You should include your grandparents, parents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins on both sides of your family. If you have children, include them, too.
What if I don't know my family's medical history?
If you have your birth parents' names, public records such as birth or death certificates may give you more insight into your family's background. Also ask your adoptive parents or the adoption agency whether they have any information that could give you more information about your family medical history.
Your family health history plays an important role in your health.
Download FREE copies of our family health history toolkit to share with your family, friends, and colleagues. Take this important step for health now!
If possible, look at death certificates and family medical records. Collect information about your parents, sisters, brothers, half-sisters, half-brothers, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Family members share genes, habits, lifestyles, and surroundings.
These things can affect health and the risk for illness. Most people have a relative with a chronic disease or a health condition such as high cholesterol. If you have a close family member with a chronic disease, you may be more likely to get that disease.
BE INFORMED
How far back should I go for family medical history?
The CDC recommends taking a family health history that includes at least three generations. You should include your grandparents, parents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins on both sides of your family. If you have children, include them, too.
What if I don't know my family's medical history?
If you have your birth parents' names, public records such as birth or death certificates may give you more insight into your family's background. Also ask your adoptive parents or the adoption agency whether they have any information that could give you more information about your family medical history.
Your family health history plays an important role in your health.
Download FREE copies of our family health history toolkit to share with your family, friends, and colleagues. Take this important step for health now!
FOOD & FAMILY
Did you know...family recipes are a tradition!?!
GO AHEAD...Make it with family!
GO AHEAD...Make it with family!
What food is most popular in June?
Well, that would be anything associated with LOVE!
OH, AND DESSERT!!!
Well, that would be anything associated with LOVE!
OH, AND DESSERT!!!
MONTH BY MONTH
OK OK, SO SOME OF THESE ARE NOT DESSERTS, BUT ON A DAY THATS NOT A DESSERT HOLIDAY I HAD TO DO SOMETHING...BESIDES I LOVE SUSHI AND CATFISH...no not together!....well maybe, I never tried that before....hmmm....
Daily DESERT Food Holidays
June 1: National Hazelnut Cake Day
June 2: National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day
June 3: National Egg Day
June 4: National Cheese Day
June 4: National Frozen Yogurt Day
June 4: National Cognac Day
June 5: National Gingerbread Day
June 5: World Environment Day
June 6: National Applesauce Cake Day
June 7: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 8: World Oceans Day (Sustainable Seafood)
June 9: National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day
June 10: Herbs & Spices Day
June 10: National Iced Tea Day
June 10: National Black Cow Day(A “black cow” is a root beer float)
June 11: National German Chocolate Cake Day
June 12: International Cachaça Day
June 12: International Falafel Day
June 12: National Jerky Day
June 12: National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
June 13: Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
June 14: National Strawberry Shortcake Day
June 15: National Lobster Day
June 15: World Gin Day
June 16: National Fudge Day
June 17: Eat All Your Veggies Day
June 17: National Apple Strudel Day
June 18: National Cherry Tart Day
June 18: International Picnic Day
June 18: National Sushi Day
June 19: National Dry Martini Day
June 20: National Vanilla Milkshake Day
June 21: National Peaches & Cream Day
June 22: National Chocolate Éclair Day
June 22: National Onion Rings Day
June 23: National Pecan Sandy Day
June 24: National Pralines Day
June 25: National Catfish Day
June 25: National Strawberry Parfait Day
June 26: National Chocolate Pudding Day
June 27: National Indian Pudding Day
June 27: National Orange Blossom Day
June 28: National Ceviche Day
June 28: National Tapioca Day
June 29: National Almond Buttercrunch Day
June 30: National Ice Cream Soda Day
June 1: National Hazelnut Cake Day
June 2: National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day
June 3: National Egg Day
June 4: National Cheese Day
June 4: National Frozen Yogurt Day
June 4: National Cognac Day
June 5: National Gingerbread Day
June 5: World Environment Day
June 6: National Applesauce Cake Day
June 7: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 8: World Oceans Day (Sustainable Seafood)
June 9: National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day
June 10: Herbs & Spices Day
June 10: National Iced Tea Day
June 10: National Black Cow Day(A “black cow” is a root beer float)
June 11: National German Chocolate Cake Day
June 12: International Cachaça Day
June 12: International Falafel Day
June 12: National Jerky Day
June 12: National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
June 13: Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
June 14: National Strawberry Shortcake Day
June 15: National Lobster Day
June 15: World Gin Day
June 16: National Fudge Day
June 17: Eat All Your Veggies Day
June 17: National Apple Strudel Day
June 18: National Cherry Tart Day
June 18: International Picnic Day
June 18: National Sushi Day
June 19: National Dry Martini Day
June 20: National Vanilla Milkshake Day
June 21: National Peaches & Cream Day
June 22: National Chocolate Éclair Day
June 22: National Onion Rings Day
June 23: National Pecan Sandy Day
June 24: National Pralines Day
June 25: National Catfish Day
June 25: National Strawberry Parfait Day
June 26: National Chocolate Pudding Day
June 27: National Indian Pudding Day
June 27: National Orange Blossom Day
June 28: National Ceviche Day
June 28: National Tapioca Day
June 29: National Almond Buttercrunch Day
June 30: National Ice Cream Soda Day
We always have room for dessert, especially when we’re celebrating one of the 54 dessert holidays within the year. At that point, it’s not an extra treat, it’s a tradition. In fact, it would almost be rude to pass on a creamy cheesecake if it’s July 30, National Cheesecake Day. So, if the holiday insists, we must simply abide and take an extra slice. In the name of tradition, of course! TO LEARN MORE CLICK BELOW
MAKE SUSHI
A beginner's guide to making sushi! We love sushi, as do our kids and it's easy to make. Homemade sushi makes a great weekend dinner and is always a crowd pleaser. You can make a variety of fillings to meet a range of tastes and dietary requirements. Sushi chefs in Japan take decades to learn their trade, perfecting rice and slicing raw fish. While we can aspire to produce Japanese dishes like the masters, let's start at the beginning, with simple yet tasty homemade sushi.
Follow our how to make sushi guide and let us walk you through the process. CLICK BUTTON BELOW
A beginner's guide to making sushi! We love sushi, as do our kids and it's easy to make. Homemade sushi makes a great weekend dinner and is always a crowd pleaser. You can make a variety of fillings to meet a range of tastes and dietary requirements. Sushi chefs in Japan take decades to learn their trade, perfecting rice and slicing raw fish. While we can aspire to produce Japanese dishes like the masters, let's start at the beginning, with simple yet tasty homemade sushi.
Follow our how to make sushi guide and let us walk you through the process. CLICK BUTTON BELOW
JUNE 25TH NATIONAL CATFISH DAY!!!
Looking for some sumptuous catfish recipes to spice up your dinner rotation? You’ve come to the right place! This post will share some incredible catfish recipes for cooking with catfish like a pro. From Fried Catfish to Catfish Tacos, we’ve got something for everyone at the table. So why wait?
Start browsing through these recipes and get cooking!
Super simple catfish fillets! Sprinkle on a tasty spice rub that includes that old standby, Old Bay seasoning then simply grill or fry in a cast iron skillet, We love catfish and I usually just coat them lightly with flour, salt & pepper, and pan fry, but then I tried this and holy cow, the flavor! Grilling them certainly adds that smoky element, but frying in a cast iron skillet is also delish! You'll love this quick, simple recipe for the humble catfish!
INGREDIENTS
Looking for some sumptuous catfish recipes to spice up your dinner rotation? You’ve come to the right place! This post will share some incredible catfish recipes for cooking with catfish like a pro. From Fried Catfish to Catfish Tacos, we’ve got something for everyone at the table. So why wait?
Start browsing through these recipes and get cooking!
Super simple catfish fillets! Sprinkle on a tasty spice rub that includes that old standby, Old Bay seasoning then simply grill or fry in a cast iron skillet, We love catfish and I usually just coat them lightly with flour, salt & pepper, and pan fry, but then I tried this and holy cow, the flavor! Grilling them certainly adds that smoky element, but frying in a cast iron skillet is also delish! You'll love this quick, simple recipe for the humble catfish!
INGREDIENTS
- 4 catfish filets
- 1 tsp of Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp of paprika
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- ½ tsp of salt
- ½ tsp of black pepper
- 1 lemon to finish
GENEALOGY PUNS
“My ancestors are so hard to find, they must have been in a witness protection program!”
MILITARY
WWI STORIES TO WARM YOUR HEART
Thucydides, (thoo·si·duh·deez)
an Ancient Greek historian and general, once said:
“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out and meet it.”
an Ancient Greek historian and general, once said:
“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out and meet it.”
WWII: MOSQUITOES HELP WIN THE WAR
How a Mosquito Terrorized The Luftwaffe, Watch The Video!
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MILITARY SERVICE: KOREA
The Korean War: Everything You Need to Know
11 Aug 2020
Military.com | By Blake Stilwell
The Korean War was the first time the United States military engaged in a shooting conflict after the end of World War II; it was also the first of many sparks that really turned the Cold War hot.
From 1950 to 1953, the Korean War was at the forefront of American minds and politics. A public emerging from the World War II years and weary of fighting didn't fully understand the threat of Communism or the Truman administration's "containment" strategy -- which meant they didn't fully understand what happened in the first place.
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Military.com | By Blake Stilwell
The Korean War was the first time the United States military engaged in a shooting conflict after the end of World War II; it was also the first of many sparks that really turned the Cold War hot.
From 1950 to 1953, the Korean War was at the forefront of American minds and politics. A public emerging from the World War II years and weary of fighting didn't fully understand the threat of Communism or the Truman administration's "containment" strategy -- which meant they didn't fully understand what happened in the first place.
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Only a genealogist views a step backwards as progress.
AMAZING STORIES
Every Wednesday The Weekly Genealogist provides readers with news and information about NEHGS and the genealogical community. Features include a description of the latest database
on AmericanAncestors.org, a spotlight, an editor’s column, a survey question, stories of interest, and announcements about bookstore items, educational opportunities, and special offers.
on AmericanAncestors.org, a spotlight, an editor’s column, a survey question, stories of interest, and announcements about bookstore items, educational opportunities, and special offers.
FAMILY GENEAOLOGY
5 Traits You Never Knew Were Hereditary
We’ve all heard it before: “I’ve got my mom’s eyes,” “I’m tall like my dad,” or “athletic ability must run in the family.” While physical traits like eye color and height have an obvious genetic component, many non-physical traits can also be passed down from generation to generation. Some of them may even come as a surprise. Ever wondered why you have certain quirks or preferences? They could be ingrained in your DNA! Here are 5 interesting traits that you may not have realized were hereditary.
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THE BOOK NOOK
HISTORICAL, GENEALOGICAL & RESEARCH BOOKS
Road Trips Michigan Back Roads (Paperback)
by Ron Rademacher
by Ron Rademacher
A collection of road trips and day trips on the back roads. All of these destinations are unique. You will find historic sites, nature areas, and scenic drives, many are often overlooked. You won't find many famous Michigan destinations in this book. Discover a road trip to the sacred Largo Springs along the River Road Scenic Byway. Learn the forgotten history of a "phantom town", White Rock. Take a scenic drive through the western Upper Peninsula to the mining community of Old Victoria. Track down rare wildflowers in the Trillium Ravine and more.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader
Plunges Into Michigan
by Bathroom Readers' Institute
Plunges Into Michigan
by Bathroom Readers' Institute
What do Yoopers and Trolls have in common? Not much to hear them tell it, but both types of Michigander appreciate great bathroom reading. And they're proud to call Michigan home Celebrate the state that brought us Motown, Henry Ford, and the world's only floating post office.
So no matter which peninsula you call home, get ready for a funny, unforgettable visit. Read all about... Feather bowling, Shipwrecked in Paradise, Go to Hell, and back in Hell, Michigan. Michigan's other famous Ford: a president named Gerald, The Red Flannel Festival, and other ways Michiganders brave the winter.
How a 1966 Michigan State University game changed football forever, Michigan's role in the birth of rock 'n' roll, Test your knowledge of the Great Lakes, Detroit's Whiskey River, Smelt dipping 101, And much, much more...
So no matter which peninsula you call home, get ready for a funny, unforgettable visit. Read all about... Feather bowling, Shipwrecked in Paradise, Go to Hell, and back in Hell, Michigan. Michigan's other famous Ford: a president named Gerald, The Red Flannel Festival, and other ways Michiganders brave the winter.
How a 1966 Michigan State University game changed football forever, Michigan's role in the birth of rock 'n' roll, Test your knowledge of the Great Lakes, Detroit's Whiskey River, Smelt dipping 101, And much, much more...
GENETICS 101
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YEAH...so when Is The Next Ancestry DNA Sale?
AncestryDNA kits tend to go on sale during major holidays like Christmas and Mother’s Day--usually to the tune of 40% off—as well as during annual events like Prime Day (it was $50 off during Prime Day 2022). The St. Parick’s Day sale AncestryDNA kit is marked down to $59. Sales usually start about two weeks before the holiday. Here are a few sale dates to keep watch for:
Ancestry St. Patrick’s Day Sale 2023: March 17
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SAGINAW HISTORY
In 1845, German Lutherans from Franconia, of the Kingdom of Bavaria, come to settle. One of the missions becomes Frankenmuth.
Only two years later, the first shipment of Saginaw Pine is sent to New York, which triggers demand out East for the Michigan high quality timber.
In 1850 Norman Little built a plank road from Flint to Saginaw. Yes that's right, he built a road out of wooden planks from East Saginaw to Flint, Michigan, a distance of about 37 miles!!! Whoa, that's alot of WOOD! And then they built a toll booth and charged people PER HORSE for travel over the road!
Only two years later, the first shipment of Saginaw Pine is sent to New York, which triggers demand out East for the Michigan high quality timber.
In 1850 Norman Little built a plank road from Flint to Saginaw. Yes that's right, he built a road out of wooden planks from East Saginaw to Flint, Michigan, a distance of about 37 miles!!! Whoa, that's alot of WOOD! And then they built a toll booth and charged people PER HORSE for travel over the road!
If you travel through the town of Breckenridge you can still see a small portion of a plank road on the side of the PAVED road.
YOU CAN ALSO STOP IN TO SEE THE PLANK ROAD MUSEUM IN BRECKENRIDGE! Address: 404 E Saginaw St, Breckenridge, MI 48615 Phone: (989) 842-1241
YOU CAN ALSO STOP IN TO SEE THE PLANK ROAD MUSEUM IN BRECKENRIDGE! Address: 404 E Saginaw St, Breckenridge, MI 48615 Phone: (989) 842-1241
In 1851 East Saginaw expands more rapidly than Saginaw City, which is on the West side. At this point, there was still no bridge over the Saginaw river for easy river crossing. Oh Rats!
GENEALOGY NEWS
Preservationist says 160-year-old historic plank road discovery beneath Saginaw 'hit the fancy of the public'
SAGINAW -- A longtime local preservationist said last month's uncovering of a 160-year-old historic plank road has given him new theories on downtown's 19th-century development and "stirred up a hornet's nest" of public interest.
"Ever since the (Saginaw News) story, everybody has been coming up to me and grabbing my collar about this," Thomas B. Mudd said. "It's really hit the fancy of the public. It's stirred up a hornet's nest of people asking about it."
Mudd has spent years conserving iconic relics from Saginaw's past. His efforts have kept alit the riverside Bean Bunny sign, the largest figural neon sign in the nation; moved and preserved the county's oldest house, the Cushway Home near Saginaw's YMCA; and salvaged the fire-ravaged Ippel building neon sign in Old Saginaw City.
But a construction crew's discovery of a plank road buried five feet beneath a stretch of an East Side street in front of Rally's Hamburgers, (420 E. Genesee) -- the road where city founder Norman Little in 1851 laid down 30- to 40-miles worth of wood to provide wagons, horses and stagecoaches footing for the otherwise swampy trek separating Saginaw and Flint --this trumps all of Mudd's previous interests when it comes to public appeal, he said.
"Ever since the (Saginaw News) story, everybody has been coming up to me and grabbing my collar about this," Thomas B. Mudd said. "It's really hit the fancy of the public. It's stirred up a hornet's nest of people asking about it."
Mudd has spent years conserving iconic relics from Saginaw's past. His efforts have kept alit the riverside Bean Bunny sign, the largest figural neon sign in the nation; moved and preserved the county's oldest house, the Cushway Home near Saginaw's YMCA; and salvaged the fire-ravaged Ippel building neon sign in Old Saginaw City.
But a construction crew's discovery of a plank road buried five feet beneath a stretch of an East Side street in front of Rally's Hamburgers, (420 E. Genesee) -- the road where city founder Norman Little in 1851 laid down 30- to 40-miles worth of wood to provide wagons, horses and stagecoaches footing for the otherwise swampy trek separating Saginaw and Flint --this trumps all of Mudd's previous interests when it comes to public appeal, he said.
HOW TO START YOUR FAMILY TREE
DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN DO THIS FOR FREE ONLINE? AND IN JUST 5 EASY STEPS!
1. Start with yourself!
If you’re ready to get started learning about your family tree, then FamilySearch.org is the perfect place to do it. Opening your own free account is a cinch. Once you have your account set up, you might find yourself wondering, “Now what?”
The best way to get started is to add first four generations of your family. Building your own tree will help you find where you connect to FamilySearch’s global family tree. With one link, your small family tree could suddenly stretch back hundreds of years!
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In the menu at the top of the FamilySearch home page, hover your mouse pointer over Family Tree, and, in the drop-down menu, click 'Tree'. Your family tree will show on the screen. (Or at least the beginnings of a tree) Your name, just as you entered it when you signed up for your account, should appear in the center spot. (WE'RE USING THE NAME : THOMAS JAMESON)
Remember that FamilySearch protects the privacy of living people. Nobody else will be able to see what you enter about yourself or other living family members. You also won’t be able to find yourself anywhere else on the tree—even if other relatives entered information about you. Information about living people must be entered into each SEPERATE family tree. That way everyone's privacy is protected. Now click your name to go to the 'person page'. From there, you can add more information to your page, including dates and places as well as notes and memories (such as photos, documents, and stories).
2. Add What You Know about Your Family
With yourself in the center spot on your tree, you are ready to start adding family relationships. To add your mother, for example, simply click Add Mother. A box like the image below will appear. Enter as much information into the form as you know.
You can add information about other family members—spouses, children, and parents—in the same way. The goal is to reach a deceased ancestor. When you add a deceased ancestor to your tree, FamilySearch will automatically search its vast tree to link you to the FamilySearch global tree. Remember, no living people will ever be seen, except by you yourself in your own tree.
If you’re ready to get started learning about your family tree, then FamilySearch.org is the perfect place to do it. Opening your own free account is a cinch. Once you have your account set up, you might find yourself wondering, “Now what?”
The best way to get started is to add first four generations of your family. Building your own tree will help you find where you connect to FamilySearch’s global family tree. With one link, your small family tree could suddenly stretch back hundreds of years!
Gathering your family information into a family tree can also help you preserve memories and information about your living family. Besides just entering dates and places into your family tree, you can also upload precious family documents, store photos, or even preserve audio clips!
In the menu at the top of the FamilySearch home page, hover your mouse pointer over Family Tree, and, in the drop-down menu, click 'Tree'. Your family tree will show on the screen. (Or at least the beginnings of a tree) Your name, just as you entered it when you signed up for your account, should appear in the center spot. (WE'RE USING THE NAME : THOMAS JAMESON)
Remember that FamilySearch protects the privacy of living people. Nobody else will be able to see what you enter about yourself or other living family members. You also won’t be able to find yourself anywhere else on the tree—even if other relatives entered information about you. Information about living people must be entered into each SEPERATE family tree. That way everyone's privacy is protected. Now click your name to go to the 'person page'. From there, you can add more information to your page, including dates and places as well as notes and memories (such as photos, documents, and stories).
2. Add What You Know about Your Family
With yourself in the center spot on your tree, you are ready to start adding family relationships. To add your mother, for example, simply click Add Mother. A box like the image below will appear. Enter as much information into the form as you know.
You can add information about other family members—spouses, children, and parents—in the same way. The goal is to reach a deceased ancestor. When you add a deceased ancestor to your tree, FamilySearch will automatically search its vast tree to link you to the FamilySearch global tree. Remember, no living people will ever be seen, except by you yourself in your own tree.
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The best way to start your search for new information is to reach out to your family members. If you’re missing information about living people, the obvious solution is to ask them! To find missing information about deceased ancestors, ask older living relatives or relatives who may have known those people.
Once you have collected what your family knows, it is time to search FamilySearch’s vast collections of records to learn even more about your family. Be sure to let others know where your information came from by adding sources. Learn more about how to add sources here.
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As you move further back on your tree, chances are you won’t be able to fill in every blank. Don’t let a little missing information stop you! Enter everything you know, leaving parts of your tree blank if necessary. Once you’ve exhausted what you know, you are ready to move to the next phase--searching for new information.
The best way to start your search for new information is to reach out to your family members. If you’re missing information about living people, the obvious solution is to ask them! To find missing information about deceased ancestors, ask older living relatives or relatives who may have known those people.
Once you have collected what your family knows, it is time to search FamilySearch’s vast collections of records to learn even more about your family. Be sure to let others know where your information came from by adding sources. Learn more about how to add sources here.
4. Link to Other People in the Family Tree
Once you move from entering information about living people in your tree to entering information about deceased ancestors, it is possible to connect with deceased people already entered in the FamilySearch Family Tree. Making this sort of connection can be a huge timesaver. Instead of having to enter in all the information yourself, you can take advantage of information that others have entered. And its super easy to do!
5. Watch the How-To Video
The video below provides step-by-step instructions of how to add family members to your tree. want to watch how to start your family tree in a few easy helpful steps by FamilySearch?
CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW
SAVING BEST FOR LAST
NO REALLY....
The world can feel heavy. Heartbreak. Pain. Injustice.
It all weighs on us.
If you're wondering, "Will everything be okay?" — the short answer is, yes. The longer answer is, it's complicated, but still yes.
Bad things will continue to happen in the world. Each of us will continue to have bad days, but in the midst of bad things and bad days — there will be good things and good days.
At Good Good Good, we like to think we're experts in good things. And while it's important to acknowledge the heartbreak, pain, and injustice of the world — the reality is, there's more good than bad in the world.
If you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, your feelings are valid. But we've created this list so you can breathe deeply and remember the good happening in the world.
Find a few ideas that speak to you, and let those carry you through your day. And maybe share this list, too. You never know who might need it. PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO SEE THE LIST
It all weighs on us.
If you're wondering, "Will everything be okay?" — the short answer is, yes. The longer answer is, it's complicated, but still yes.
Bad things will continue to happen in the world. Each of us will continue to have bad days, but in the midst of bad things and bad days — there will be good things and good days.
At Good Good Good, we like to think we're experts in good things. And while it's important to acknowledge the heartbreak, pain, and injustice of the world — the reality is, there's more good than bad in the world.
If you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, your feelings are valid. But we've created this list so you can breathe deeply and remember the good happening in the world.
Find a few ideas that speak to you, and let those carry you through your day. And maybe share this list, too. You never know who might need it. PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO SEE THE LIST
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