Niagara County Genealogical Society

Honor the veterans in your family this Memorial Day weekend by sharing a photo or record on social media using the hashtag #ISaluteFor. Enjoy FREE ACCESS* to Fold3 all weekend long. http://fnote.it/6xil *Free access ends May 31 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Terms apply.

As we approach Memorial Day when we honor the brave men and women of our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice.... Are you familiar with the significance of placing a coin on a soldier's grave?

Members only program! ~~May 26th at 6:30 PM EST~~ Family History Piecework: An Approach to Writing with Cari Taplin, CG Examine a writing approach using small assorted pieces in order to achieve a larger cohesive body of work, similar to creating a patchwork quilt.... The Pieces Create a series of small independent writing samples. We will discuss types of writing (memoir, anecdotal, how-to, family history), tips and techniques for creating smaller (but still complete) writing samples. This lecture examines breaking a larger problem using the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) down into its smaller components. The Pattern Bring the small pieces together to make a larger cohesive piece. Ways to organize writing will be discussed such as: facts that build on each other; syllogisms (if/then statements); providing the answer first and then explaining how you solved it; asking the question first and building to the answer, like a mystery. We will also discuss rearranging the writing to get a different effect and the inclusion of charts, tables, graphs to help explain important points. The Process Get past writer’s block through organization. Create a plan, settling on research questions and research plans. Then set a goal, whether it is in the form of word or page counts, deadlines, or outcomes. Project and time management ideas, tips, and tools will be shared, as well as time-saving tips for handling citations and formatting. The Final Product Pulling it all together. We will discuss publication possibilities, ideas for various journals and magazines for smaller works, and ideas for publishing larger works (self-publishing, print-on-demand). ****************************************************************************************** Presenter: Cari A. Taplin, CG Cari A. Taplin is related to Roy Rogers. Or at least that’s what her family told her. As a result, finding her true heritage has been her focus since the year 2000. She is a native of Wood County, Ohio but now lives in Longmont, Colorado. Cari holds the Certified Genealogist credential and has served in a wide variety of volunteer and leadership positions for state, local, and national societies. She currently serves as the Secretary for the Association for Professional Genealogists (APG) and as the President of the Lone Star Chapter of APG. As the owner of GenealogyPANTS, she provides speaking services. Cari currently works for Ancestry ProGenealogists. Cari’s personal research focuses on midwestern and Great Lakes states. When she’s not working on her genealogy, she is a wife, and a mother of two young adults.

So many great classes are being offered in November. Visit https://www.familysearch.org//im/8/8f/Nov_2020_Classes.pdf to sign up for these free programs! (note: times are MST)

Have you started your 'to-do' list today?

Learn more about the recently released first phase of the Newspapers.com Marriage Index collection.

What is your genealogical wish or was it recently granted? Share in the comments!

Aprons, bonnets, dish towels, dresses, curtains and so on. Did your ancestors share stories of this?

If we'd only known before we took that first step!

We have four fantastic free webinars this week, beginning Monday. Read all about them and reserve your spot:

It's Friday! What do you hope to find this weekend?

Ancestry DNA kits are $49 on Amazon today and tomorrow and 23andMe Health/ Ancestry kits are $99. Free shipping for Prime members!

Today's the day! Who else is so excited?! CORRECTION: Finding Your Roots will premiere in the WNY area on 10/20. Check the local listings in your area.