Casefile Clues for Beginners

As mentioned before, Family History Day (FHD) at the California State Archives is generally focused on the beginning researcher.  Followers of FHD may be interested in a new how-to genealogical newsletter tentatively titled Casefile Clues for Beginners from Michael John Neill who also writes the weekly newsletter, Casefile Clues.  

His press release states that this "new newsletter will be bi-weekly and feature beginning level material written by a variety of genealogists, not just me. It will have a question and answer section, interpret the handwriting section, one or two articles every issue, and more. This new periodical will be written in a down-to-earth, practical  format. Casefile Clues for Beginners will concentrate on those who are starting or have just started their search for their ancestors."

The new subscription-based newsletter will start 8 June 2011; a trial subscription will be available.  Click on Casefile Clues for Beginners for more details.

Resources Wanted!

Helllooo out there!  The FHDNews Blog has been pretty quiet.  I asked around and found out that the Family History Day (FHD) organizers are still, well, organizing.  So let's do something in the meantime.

Resources.  Genealogists can't have too many.  Lists abound about the top 50, 100, etc.  Let's take it from a different angle, resources by level of researcher.  Since FHD2011 is primarily focused on the novice or beginning genealogist, let's create the FHD2011 list of top resources for beginning genealogists.

HELP!

 What resources would you suggest for

the beginning genealogist? 

Think introductory and basic resources that promote a good foundation for beginners.  Be creative, not all resources are online.  Submit your suggestions by email to fhdmailbox@gmail.com. 

There is no due date for submissions.  Anyone at any level of experience can make suggestions.  The list will only include resources, not the submitter's name.  The initial list will be posted after several submissions are received then updated as other resources are received.  I think the list you help create will make a great handout at FHD2011 also.   Thanks for your participation!

FHD Blog Is Open for Business

Welcome to the new blog for Family History Day (FHD) 2011.  Hard to believe it's been a tad over four months since the doors were closed on a successful FHD2010.  Take a look back here. 

And now.......planning is underway for the 13th annual Family History Day at the California State Archives. 

Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, October 15, 2011.  Next, take a look at the right sidebar of the screen for the blog update options under Subscribe to Updates and the information under Event Particulars.

This day is for you if you want to learn how to find out who's in your family tree.  Maybe you've watched those family history research programs on television.  In one-hour, the programs show viewers the fascinating types of documents and records about our ancestors that can be found and where but not the how of finding them and documenting and preserving the research.

Enter FHD2011 -- your opportunity to learn:

• How to begin your search or refine your skills
• What resources are available and how to use them
• Why preservation of documents is important
• Where California state government records are kept
• Why it's important to work with others doing family history research.

Admission is FREE and open to the public.

Please share this event information with your family and friends.

Comments?  Questions? Email fhdmailbox@gmail.com