Guide to Irish Genealogy

One of these days I'm going to get over to Ireland as an excuse to travel and do my genealogy!  Many Americans have some ancestry that leads them to the beautiful green island.  We wear our Irish heritage with pride on St. Patrick's Day, but we often have trouble doing the research to discover our roots!

I found a terrific online genealogy resource kit for tracing your ancestry in Ireland!   You can check out their genealogy pack when you
 Click Here!

If you purchase this pack from them, you will learn about the following:

• What you will need to begin your search.
• Information on how to research your roots
• History of Irish Genealogy Data
• Details of records available on the Internet
• Details of records available offline and how and where to locate this historical data.
• Tools that will simplify your search for your ancestors, such as pedigree charts and family tree templates and other useful research tools.

The document outlines the different resources at your disposal to allow you to access Irish genealogy records for tracing your Irish Family Tree. It is structured in a step by step manner whereby the most readily available resources (i.e. those on the internet) are outlined first. This makes the process more user friendly, whereby if you find information about your ancestors early in your search, it makes subsequent searches of offline resources in Ireland and Worldwide much more straightforward.

May the luck of the Irish be with you!  To get access to all of these great Irish records,  Click Here!

Step By Step Guide

I recently discovered this terrific book!
It's called "The Step-By-Step Genealogy Guide" with family tree charts, research forms, and instructions.  He covers all the basics and compares a lot of other products out there to help make your family history sleuthing easier.

He offers a 100% money-back guarantee, which you don't often find in books!   You can even download it quickly and start reading it today.

Check it out!  
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Some of the material covered is:
Chapter 1: Getting Started


(Learn Exactly How to Get Things Started)

•Short Introduction

•Paperwork in Order

•Family Interviews

•Initial Databases

•Government Sources

•Leaning on Others

•References/ Action items


Chapter 2: How to Complete a Family Tree Chart

(Learn The Mechanics and What All The Sections Mean)

•Mastering the Six-Generation Family Tree Chart

•Step-by-Step: Generations One Through Three

•Step-by-Step: Generations Four Through Six

•Seven Generations and Beyond


Chapter 3: Searching Cemeteries

(Where to Find Free Cemetery Search Websites)

•How to Start

•Cemeteries Online

•Visiting a Cemetery

•Cleaning a Headstone

•References/ Action items

Chapter 4: Searching Public Records

(The Best Free Accurate Public Record Sources)
•Legal Names & Birth Dates

•Office of Vital Records

•Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs

•The U.S. Census

•Local Courthouses

•Other Public Record Sources

•References/ Action items

Chapter 5: Genealogy Reunion

(How To Best Approach Your Living Relatives)

•Reunion Committee

•Committee Agenda

•At the Reunion

•Reunion Warning

•References/ Action items


Chapter 6: The LDS Utah Center

(EVERYTHING You Need to Know The LDS)

•The Website

•Preparing for Your Visit

•LDS Orientation

•Doing Research

•References/ Action items



Check it out!


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Donating as a Family Tradition

After 45 years, Jerry Lewis is retiring as host of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Labor Day telethon. The 85-year-old comedian and Las Vegas resident issued a statement Monday through the Tucson, Ariz.-based Muscular Dystrophy Association calling it time for a “new telethon era.”

He says he’ll make his final appearance on the six-hour primetime telethon Sept. 4 by performing his song “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Lewis says he’ll continue as the association’s national chairman, a role he’s held since the early 1950s.

I remember watching him host the famous telethon on TV when I was a little girl. For some reason, I was determined to stay up all night and show him my virtual support. Of course, I'd fall asleep long before he was through dazzling audiences and earning money for the cause. He was an amazing host and will always be a beloved icon in American entertainment. He could have retired many years ago, but he seems to truly love the cause.

The MDA telethon has become an American Labor Day tradition in many homes. The entertainment extravaganza features an impressive lineup, and this year will be no different. I love that the people invited to cross his stage are not only big celebrities, but any ole regular "Joe" who wants to help and present a check.

The telethon for "Jerry's Kids" warms hearts and opens wallets, raising millions of dollars each year. The generous viewers donated almost $60 million in 2010. That's especially touching considering unemployment levels hit double digits across the nation and the tough economy hit hard on most families. Will the 2011 TV event see similar fundraising success?

When it comes to giving, Americans donate more money than any other country in the world. While we may be blamed for cold capitalism, Americans open their wallets generously every time. We want to help. Our hearts ache to make a positive difference in the world.

Muscular dystrophy is a crippling disease, which currently has no known cure. You'll be able to contribute your support with Jerry one more time by watching the broadcast on 190 "Love Network" TV stations, as well as view online streaming at www.mda.org

Before you donate money to any cause, be sure it is a legitimate organization. Cybercriminals put out phony emails and web sites, looking for your cash after a natural disaster. Internet Security specialist, Symantec, encourages two safeguards:

1. Do not click on suspicious email links

2. Never fill out forms that ask for your financial information, personal data or passwords


Some web sites that can help you judge which charity you want to support, check out these resources:

www.charityfacts.org

www.charitynavigator.org

www.philanthropycapital.org


Creating a tradition of giving in your family can begin today!

Do celebrities have better roots than the rest of us?

Former "Friends" star Lisa Kudrow is taking celebs back to their roots for the family tree reality series "Who Do You Think You Are?" "It's far from the E! True Hollywood Story.

We have a tendency to put celebrities on a pedestal. No show has treated stars this way before,' Dan Bucatinsky added. "Who Do You Think You Are?" is a 42-minute show with commercials, and producers are working closely with a team of historians and genealogists to trace back celebs' roots. NBC.com is working on a partnership with online genealogy powerhouse Ancestry.com to create a cross-platform interactive Web site to coincide with the launch of the series. The hope is that people will tune in because it's Sarah Jessica Parker or Susan Sarandon," Kudrow said.

New Administrative Guide for Family History available online!

The new (8-page) ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDE FOR FAMILY HISTORY is now available online from the LDS home page:
www.lds.org/pa/familyhistory/pdf/FCH_2007_05_AdminGuide_04397_eng_.pdf

It includes a list of administrative responsibilities for family history.

Also online are three family history articles:

Howard W. Hunter, "A Temple-Motivated People," Ensign, Feb. 1995, 2–5

http://www.lds.org/pa/library/0,17905,7315-1,00.html

Dennis B. Neuenschwander, "Bridges and Eternal Keepsakes," Ensign, May 1999, 83–85

http://www.lds.org/pa/library/0,17905,7316-1,00.html

Dallin H. Oaks, "Family History: 'In Wisdom and Order,'" Ensign, June 1989, 6–8.

http://www.lds.org/pa/library/0,17905,7376-1,00.html

Book signings

Hi everyone!

My twin sister and I have been out and about, doing book signings and speaking at fun genealogy conferences around the country for our book "Climbing Family Trees, Whispers In the Leaves." We'd love to meet you! To see a list of where we'll be and when we'll be there, check out www.boicebox.com/aboutus.html

Check out the new ROOTS TELEVISION!

Trina and Tracey are now co-hosts on the newly launched Roots Television! Check out the web site and be sure to see their entertaining Vlogs (video Blogs) which change daily. Go to www.rootstelevision.com and then click on "Vlogs" and then click on "Climbing Family Trees". Of course you'll want to take a peek at everything on the web site and you'll be kept mighty busy because there is a TON to see! You're gonna love it!