Before we can start using Legacy, it’s necessary to become familiar with the software’s layout.  Here I talk about Legacy’s tabs and menus.  In addition, I let other software users know how to import a GEDCOM file.

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Here is the first screencast of the series.  Now I’ll start to show you all I’ve promised and we start to have fun by applying things we learn.  Your homework will be to get Legacy installed.  We’ll continue to work to get your information filled in and begin the research process.

Enjoy!

Joanne

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Well, finally I can breathe a sigh of relief!  I am up and running again in spite unforeseen challenges.  WHEW!  With a newly built computer and software upgrade…I’m in business again.  AMEN!

Thanks for sticking with me! This is a milestone video for me also; it is the last one where I am talking about what the series will unfold.  Then the next one is where the fun starts!  I just had to take these 3 videos, a combined total of about 30 minutes, to prep you for what’s to come.  Didn’t you want to know anyway?  I, myself, like to know what lies ahead.  It’s like getting a syllabus for a college course or a road map for the trip!

I just got back from my first FGS conference and I also have a backlog of data entry for my genealogy software since my computer was down.  All in good time right?  I do have one link to share.  That is my new blog (that’s short for “web log” for you newbies) and I am using it to share information with others about my personal research and also to act as a sort of research log for me to refer to when I need to.   I’m considering covering how to make one for yourself as a lesson for Relatively Speaking {RS}.

Come visit Keeper of the Records.  My most recent post there is an inspiring video on a cemetery I finally got to visit for my 3rd great grand aunt. For now, enjoy watching the latest and stay tuned for the next one!

Joanne

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In this video you’ll hear some of the different reasons why people would want to know more about their ancestors – some of them you probably wouldn’t have guessed!   Then a list of other skills we need to learn in order to put the  pieces of the puzzle together in our family tree.

I caught an error in this video after it was finalized and decided to make mention of it in the show notes.  In defining Genealogy, I meant to say that “the Greek words were derived from the Latin words” and then their English meaning.  My words in the video were “translated into”.  Note to self: must be careful with choice of words!

Episode 003 is already taped and ready for editing.  It covers the subject areas I’ve outlined – in a very broad sense.  We’ll get specific as we progress.

This summer my husband, Chris, and I celebrated our youngest child’s graduation from high school.  Three out of our five kids are still living at home, but we feel a huge sense of freedom!  This week we are headed out on a road trip for a little over two weeks.  Some of the fun will be doing some research.  We will spend some time in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the Allen County Public Library.  Three whole days to spend in the library – what an exciting vacation! (Really, that was not sarcasm.  Only a few of you will relate to this enthusiasm!)  The other research we’ll do will be for a few days around Ottumwa, Iowa where Chris’s parents are from before attending a cousins wedding.  We are so excited and have video camera ready to roll!

I am sure I will be able to speak to some staff about the library’s resources for genealogists, so I’ll be sure to share this with you in a future episode.  In the meantime, click on their link above and explore their genealogy section!

Later,

Joanne

P.S.  See how you’re getting valuable resources just from reading the show notes?  These hot links are not mentioned in the video!  Sometimes I like to drop a few in here just because you took the time to visit the site!

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This is the premiere video/post for Relatively Speaking!  WooHoo!  I have been working on this for so long and have managed to overcome many obstacles and technical difficulties to see it through.  I am pleased as punch!  Can’t wait to find out how this is received after a few months of posts.  It would appear that I have finally figured out what I want to do when I grow up!

After you watch an episode you will want to check out any links that I mention.  They will be listed here in the show notes.  For this first episode, I have a couple to offer.  One is for the Cobb County Genealogical Society I belong to incase you’re interested.  I also read this other blog post on Tina Sansone’s blog just after getting my outline finished for this first video and think it’s a great addition to discussing your Family’s Reaction to Genealogy.

Know this: to join your local society does not require that you have ancestors from that town.  You can join just to meet with other people who are interested in the same thing and hear some wonderful speakers who will come and talk about their favorite tips and strategies or a particular area of interest.  Many people I know are members of their local society as well as another one from the area that their ancestors had lived.

Thanks for joining me!  I’ll be back with Episode 002 soon!

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