@genchat@genchat#genchat#dna and linguistics research shows that migration has been a feature of human existence for a long time. Some 'nations' are of course exist largely as a consequence.
@genchat@genchat I highly recommend 'By faith alone : one family's epic journey through 400 years of American Protestantism'
by Bill Griffeth. In fact the whole series by Bill Griffeth, as he covers US migration from Europe and the #DNA aspects too. It's a great resource if you are not directly concerned with US #migration.
A3a #genchat@genchat Some examples from last night were: pages of the censuses (showing neighbors who they may have known in the old country), newspapers, letters, family stories, naturalization records
@genchat@genchat on newspapers, I only recently discovered the free NYShistoricnewspapers site which complements some of the commercial newspaper sites. Quite a treasure trove as often reports are copied or syndicated from one title to another. #NewYork#newspapers#genchat
One more thought on #FANs I'm a fan of #MemoryKeeper as it handles genealogy facts, information and context as just that, without being constrained to immediately attach them to a family. Something that most genealogy programs don't allow you to do. It is also good for broader historical research too. It's free and you can get it here https://clsturgeon.github.io/MemoryKeeper/@geneadons@genealogy#genchat@clsturgeon@genchat
@genchat@genchat up to about the mid 20th century if newspapers reported a funeral they often listed all the mourners and if you are lucky with their relationship to the departed and where they were living.
Perhaps for obvious reasons, as family historian, families are reluctant to have funeral / wake photographs. However I have found it can sometimes work (sensitively) and everyone seems happy to participate. Anyone else been there? #genchat@genchat
@genchat@genchat Is there a difference between a Research Plan and a Research Log? Yes, I have a research log that I keep adding to with open questions and to-dos. #genchat
@sheribush I have used #FH7 for many years and have used others before. I've even looked elsewhere more recently but in my opinion you probably cannot better it. Three things I like 1. Your data is held in Gedcom format so it's easy to access (and move if you wanted to). 2. Has a great independent user group with a forum https://www.fhug.org.uk/ 3. Software has a good range of plugins that are easy to use and add some really helpful tools. #FamilyHistorian@genealogy#genealogy
Linux Mint - which flavour to choose? Cinnamon vs MATE vs Xfce. Simple, if your coming from Windows 10 Cinnamon will look and feel familiar. If you have an older pc or are short on RAM go for the Xfce version. #LinuxMint#Linux#Windows10#windows11
@genchat@genchat I use #Scrivener for writing as it enables you to organise your research. I keep a running list of ideas and as I build the content the next one goes to press. The best thing is that writing often prompts further research as you soon discover 'holes' in your narrative. #genchat
@genchat@genchat A2 #genchat To demonstrate how bad things can get, ask ChatGPT to create you a bibliography on a specific topic. It does a great job, quickly. Try finding any of the works cited and you will soon realise it's a plausible, but fictional list.