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It's Family History Month in the United States and as I pause to catch my breath, thanks in part of leg surgery, I'm reflecting on the conferences as triggered by Crista Cowan, the Barefoot Genealogist's Instagram Tip of the Day for 9 October. One conference has been dubbed the  fun conference , so when Andy and I were accepted to present we were thrilled to go and explore. The Southern California Genealogical Society  was celebrating 49 years and it's set in Burbank, California at the beginning of summer. The question I'll focus on is, "Did Jamboree live up theo the hype?" Writing Your Family History!! I was thrilled to be on the same teaching slate a Lisa Alzo, Crista Cowan, Maureen Taylor, and Rhonda Lauritzen for a full day devoted to writing family histories. Writing sessions are not on conference schedules often enough .  Writing makes you a better researcher and research makes you a better writer.  Kudos for Jamboree having a full day of writing cl...

Your home is filled with personal and family treasures in the attic, garage, shelves, and walls. Preserve the priceless treasures in photographs. You do not need to be an expert photographer to spotlight your keepsakes and their stories. Come and learn simple tips to take magazine quality photos. Devon Noel Lee will share her tips during the Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree Extension Series on Wednesday, July 18 . You can watch the webinar FREE but only if you: Register in Advance Watch it Live Replays are available to SCGS members.  Things to know: You can register at any time using this link: Beginner's Guide to Photographing Family Treasures Sign-up This link takes you to the GoToWebinar.com website where you'll need to enter your name, email, and answer a few questions. You'll receive a confirmation email and reminders before the webinar goes live. Any handouts will be distributed through these emails as well. On 19 July you'll click the link to the...

Names, dates, and places on charts is not an exciting way to make an ancestor endearing to future generations. Together we’ll discuss how to turn the facts into a written story that you can then share with your relatives so your ancestors are gone but not forgotten. It’s time to stop researching and start writing your family history. You must be a member of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists to attend this webinar. If you want to join before the seminar, follow this link . Devon Lee specializes in preserving and sharing family memories and motivating budding genealogists. She has published over 60 books, including a memoir and four family history how-to books, including the popular A Recipe for Writing Family History . With over 20 years experience in genealogy, Devon is a high energy speaker and lab instructor at local, state, national genealogy conferences and public libraries. She educates and inspires the genealogy world weekly through videos at Family History Fanatics on...

Devon Noel Lee presenting to the  Alexander Love Chapter of the Daughters of the America Revolution in Houston, Texas in January 2018. February, the shortest month of the year but one of the busiest for the Family History Fanatics. Understanding DNA Basics - Andrew Lee Clayton Library Friends  10 February 2018 10:30 AM (CST) DNA is all the rage. But what is it that makes this such a great record? And what is it that makes it a poor record? Understanding more about DNA can help you to know when to look to this amazing record for answers and when looking at DNA is counter-productive. Learn about some of the science behind DNA, how it is passed on to each generation and how that relates to the genealogy problems we face. Simple examples (using LEGO) will be given to help you understand this complex subject. You’ll finish this class knowing why DNA works the way it does as a genealogical record and have some extra tools to help answer your own DNA questions. A Recipe for Writing ...