ed mcguire – The Vermont Genealogy Library

Ancestry DNA: Best Practices & Recent Changes

AncestryDNA is the most popular DNA testing company and over 22 million people have purchased their test kits or received them as gifts. In this presentation Ed McGuire will explain all of the major features provided to customers – from … Continued

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Corraling Cousins with Airtable Databases

Many amateur genealogists and most professionals track their progress with research logs. These indispensable tools organize all those names, places, events, records and citations in one central place, often in a spreadsheet. But even spreadsheets can run out of power … Continued

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Finding Online Vital Records in Ireland

With the loss of all 19th century censuses in Ireland, parish registers and civil registrations became the indispensable collections for Irish family research. In this talk, you will learn where, and when, churches started to record vital events and how … Continued

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Hidden Treasures at Family Search

There are abundant genealogical collections at any of the major online databases. But many of the most experienced researchers begin and end their genealogical projects at FamilySearch. Why? In this talk, Ed McGuire will explain the rationale for their devotion. … Continued

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Introduction to atDNA Testing

Deciding if DNA evidence can help you solve genealogical mysteries can be perplexing. Can DNA even address your specific question? Which type of test will work for your problem? Which testing company should you choose? In this 90-minute talk, Ed McGuire will address each question. He will explain how the tests work, how DNA results complement traditional evidence and how to choose the best option to fit your situation. Ed will also address the time and costs involved as well as security issues and ethical considerations.

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Problems in Irish Research: Using Irish Records

This is the second of two talks discussing how to find your Irish ancestors. In this presentation Ed McGuire focuses on the most useful Irish collections for identifying your specific ancestors and their parish or townland. He will explain the various terms used to describe Irish land jurisdictions and identify the major recordsets - as well as how to use them.

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Problems Irish Research Crossing the Pond

Researching Irish family histories can be very challenging - common family names, massive records loss and changing descriptions for the same jurisdiction, to name a few. But among the biggest problems are (1) getting across the pond to a location in Ireland and (2) locating enough Irish records to identify your specific Bridget Murphy or Patrick Duffy

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Understanding & Using Your DNA Test Results

Many genealogists’ initial reactions to their DNA test results are information overload and confusion. If you are awaiting results or have already received them, then this 90-minute presentation can help you move from bewilderment to understanding. Ed McGuire will discuss … Continued

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Why Research Logs?

Research logs have long been invaluable for serious genealogists—both amateur and professional. They are the necessary tools that help us keep track of every document, when and where we found it and where we’ve kept it. In this talk, Ed McGuire will explain the major benefits of research logs, what elements they should contain and where they fit in your research process.

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