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genchat, 6 months ago to genchat

Good morning, Mastodon #genchat ! Today is our Open Mic about: What in your research makes you thankful? @genchat

genchat, 7 months ago to genchat

ICEBREAKER #genchat What is the favorite cemetery you’ve been to? @genchat

genchat, 9 months ago to genchat

ICEBREAKER #genchat If your ancestor immigrated by sea, do you know the name of the ship they arrived on? @genchat

genchat, 6 months ago to genealogy

ICEBREAKER #genchat Have you benefited from someone else’s #genealogy contribution? @genchat

genchat, 7 months ago to genchat

Q from Jan was a quote tweet, but essentially asked the best way to ask what she might be looking for in an archive.

A: We should never ask for "everything for our surname". Be as specific as possible with our requests. Check the archives catalog of records, read finding aids, do the leg work first before making a request.

Jan: So if you see a collection in the catalog you're interested in, you could say

"I'm interested in [e.g. Confederate veterans pension records] and any record sets that might relate to those records in your unprocessed collections?"

A: Yes! Just remember that unprocessed collections are not indexed, cataloged and has no finding aid. Working with archives with their manuscript collection and unprocessed collections requires patience!

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genchat, 6 months ago to genchat

Q1 #genchat Why might you want to “give back” to the genealogy community? @genchat

genchat, 7 months ago to genchat

Q1 #genchat When you plan on visiting a cemetery, how do you prepare? @genchat

genchat, 9 months ago to genchat

Q3 #genchat What purposes do passenger lists serve? @genchat

genchat, 6 months ago to genchat

Q3 #genchat How do you find the time to give back? @genchat

genchat, 6 months ago to genchat

Q2a #genchat Name some in-person ways to give back. @genchat

genchat, 6 months ago to genchat

It can be a resource, a discovery, a person, an experience, a repository, anything! What are you thankful for? #genchat @genchat

genchat, 9 months ago to genchat

Q5 #genchat Is there anything that can used in lieu of a passenger list? @genchat

genchat, 3 months ago to genchat

ICEBREAKER #genchat Have you ever used a research plan? @genchat

genchat, 7 months ago to genchat

Q5 #genchat Do you ever photograph at cemeteries that aren’t part of your personal research? @genchat

genchat, 7 months ago to genchat

Q4 #genchat What does the gravestone style/artwork tell you about your ancestor? @genchat

genchat, 7 months ago to genchat

Good morning (or whatever part of the day), Mastodon #genchat & a blessed Veterans Day to all! @genchat

genchat, 7 months ago to genchat

Q3 #genchat What gravestone photographing tips do you have? @genchat

genchat, 6 months ago to genealogy

We had a few mentions about gratitude for photographs, particularly those with writing on the back! Sometimes those photos were what led folks into #genealogy research to begin with. And we all know how photos can get the more reluctant to get talking! #genchat @genchat

genchat, 9 months ago to genchat

Q4 #genchat What kinds of information is included on a passenger list? @genchat

genchat, 4 months ago to genchat

Q6 #genchat What is your favorite collection or part of the Internet Archive? @genchat

genchat, 3 months ago to genchat

So let's talk about surnames! Any surname challenges? One Name Studies? Y-DNA mysteries? #genchat @genchat

genchat, 1 month ago to genchat

A1 #genchat Wikipedia had a pretty good explanation & further info @genchat https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_migration#:~:text=Italian%20immigration%20in%20the%20late,for%20work%20as%20migrant%20laborers.

genchat, 18 days ago to genchat

Some helpful detangling tools from last night:

• timelines
• spreadsheets
• draft trees for unverified family members/FANs

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genchat, 1 month ago to genchat

ICEBREAKER #genchat Do you have instances of chain migration in your family line? @genchat

genchat, 1 month ago to genchat

Q3b #genchat Beyond immigration records, what are some other indicators of chain migration? @genchat