My Genealogy Tuesday - 28 February 2017

The rain stopped - only 2.5 inches or so yesterday.  No damage here, except weeds are taller.

*  Dropped Linda at the Y, home to read email and blogs, then picked her up and we went to Ralphs for groceries and then Costco for stuff.

*  Home by 10:40 a.m. to read, note that Treasure Chest Tuesday - 1910 U.S. Census Record for Elijah McKnew Household in San Francisco, California posted, added to the Best Of post, and answered email.

*  Had lunch, then took a nap in the recliner watching The Chase.

*  Online at 2 p.m. to read, then did some searching on Ancestry for Dills, and finally wrote Seavers in the News - Alice Seaver Dies in 1925 and then Am I related to Linus Pauling?  Checked Facebook.

*  Went in at 5 p.m. to watch TV, eat dinner, read the paper and wash dishes.  Watched the SOTU speech too.

*  Online at 7:20 p.m. to read, add to the Best Of post, wrote the Wordless post, and worked on the workshop stuff.  Checked Facebook again, then wrote this post.  Genealogy today was 8.0 hours.

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Here are the numbers from my RootsMagic database as of 28 February (with increases in the numbers from 31 January in parentheses):

*  47,493 persons (+ 76)
* 18,997 families  (+ 39)
* 153,171 events  (+ 271)
*  2,687 Alternate Names (+ 98)
*  9,930  places  (+ 45)
* 1,473 sources (+ 5)
* 81,243  citations (+ 499)
*  1,130 Multi-media Items (+ 0)
*  3,114 Multimedia links (+ 0)
*  15,626 matched to FSFT (+ 481)

 I'm up to 53.04%  (+0.23%) for citations/events and 171.06% (+0.78%) for citations/persons.

Genea-Musings statistics for February (compared to stats for January):

*  111,389 page views (3,713 per day, Blogger Stats,  + 141)
*  37,101 page views ( 1237 per day, Statcounter, + 281)
*  27,880 unique visitors (929 per day, Statcounter, + 239)

*  >1,200 readers on Feedly (+??)

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My Genealogy Sunday and Monday - 26-27 February 2017

These were rainy and cool days.  It rained all day Monday and we had over 2 inches.  The local rivers are near flood stage.

1)  Sunday, 26 February 2017:

*  Read email and blogs, took Linda to church at 8:30, picked her up at 9:45 and we left at 10:15 a.m. for Carlsbad to see Tami and the kids.  We had lunch at Ruby's Diner, and gave Lauren her birthday gift.  We took pictures outside too.

*  Home by 1:15 p.m., I noted that Best of the Genea-Blogs - 19 to 25 February 2017 posted.  Took a nap in the recliner and watched TV.

*  Online at 4 p.m. to read, then worked on the probate record transcription.  Did one, and found I'd already posted it.  Hate it when that happens.  Found another and did two of 8 documents.

*  Went in at 5 p.m. to eat dinner, read the paper, watch TV and wash dishes.

*  Online at 6:30 p.m. to note that Added or Updated Databases at Ancestry.com - Week of 19 to 25 February 2017 posted, then wrote the Amanuensis Monday post and posted it by mistake.

*  Updated the RootsTech post, and forgot to journal.  Genealogy this day was 4.5 hours.

2)  Monday, 27 February 2017:

*  Didn't take Linda to the Y because of the rain, read email and blogs, noted that Added or Updated Record Collections at FamilySearch.org - Week of 19 to 25 February 2017 posted, and Amanuensis Monday -- 1761 Probate Records of Thomas Dill (1708-1761) Estate in Barnstable County, Massachusetts too.

*  Joined Mondays With Myrt and got to talk about Ancestry Trees for hints and cousin bait.  Afterwards, worked on the Search presentation.  

*  Had lunch, added to the Best Of post, and took my nap.  

*  Online at 2 p.m. to read, worked in the Ancestry Member Tree trying to remember how I found a married name so I could use it on Saturday.  Watched some YouTube videos from RootsTech.  

*  Wrote What Are the Most Popular Databases on Ancestry.com? and checked Facebook.  Worked a bit in FamilySearch Family Tree.

*  Went in at 5 p.m. for dinner, read the paper, watched TV news, and washed dishes.

*  Online at 6:30 p.m. to read, look for and modify my elusive ancestor charts, wrote the Treasure Chest Tuesday post, and then resolved over 200 Ancestry Hints.

*  Wrote this post.  Genealogy today was 9.5 hours.

My Genealogy Saturday - 25 February 2017

This turned into an almost all-genealogy day.  The weather was nice, but we have showers coming on Sunday.

*  Dropped Linda off, home to read email and blogs, picked her up, home to print off the SDGS RMUG questions, and left at 9:30 a.m. for the San Diego FamilySearch Library for the 10:30 meeting.

*  We had 8 at the meeting and discussed a number of RootsMagic topics.

*  Home by 12:30 p.m. to eat lunch, go online to note that Surname Saturday -- SOULE (England to colonial New England) and Saturday Night Genealogy Fun - Who is Your "Bad Behavior" Relative? posted.  Took a nap in the recliner.

*  Online at 2 p.m. to read, add to the Best Of and RootsTech posts, then wrote the Ancestry and FamilySearch posts for the weekend.

*  Worked in FamilySearch Family Tree on some of the Dill families, matching my RootsMagic persons to FSFT profiles and adding content and standard places to FSFT, and occasionally adding dates and places to my RootsMagic file.

*  Went in at 5:30 p.m. to watch the Aztecs game, ate dinner, read the paper, and washed dishes.  Aztecs lost to Colorado State 54-53 on a last second shot.  Crap.  Still 6th place.

*  Online at 7:15 p.m. to read, then resolved over 275 Ancestry Hints, adding content and sources to the RootsMagic databases.  Only 35,568 record hints to go.

*  Checked Facebook, added to the Best Of post, and wrote this post.  Genealogy today was 9.0 hours.

My Genealogy Friday - 24 February 2017

This wasn't much of a genealogy day...too much reality interference and necessary naps.  Heh.  Probably won't sleep tonight!

*  Dropped Linda at the Y, home to read email and blogs, then picked her up at 9 a.m. and then to the grocery store.

*  Home by 9:30 a.m. to read, note that 52 Ancestors - Week 164: #237 Mary (Kent) Cutter (1726-????) of Woodbridge, New Jersey posted, and wrote New Records Available To Search This Findmypast Friday, 24 February 2017 and set it for later.

*  Left at 10:15 a.m. to the dentist for cleaning, found two more crowns are required.  Crap.  Stopped at the bank on the way home.

*  Home by 12:15 p.m. to read, then took a nap.  Up at 1:20 p.m. to eat lunch, then online to add to the Best Of and RootsTech posts, then wrote This Week's We're Related Relationships - 24 February 2017.  Had to go to the bank to get a signature.  Came home and drove the Lincoln for 15 minutes - first time since December - almost didn't start.

*  Worked a bit in FamilySearch Family Tree matching persons with RootsMagic, then tired so took another nap.

*  Online at 5 p.m. to read, check Facebook, and answer emails.  

*  Went in at 5:30 to eat dinner, read the paper, watch TV news, and wash dishes.

*  Online at 6:30 p.m. to read, wrote the two Saturday posts, and worked in Ancestry filling in some of the Soule ancestry.  Checked Facebook, added to the posts, and wrote this post.  Genealogy today was 6.0 hours.

My Genealogy Thursday - 23 February 2017

This was a typical genealogy stay-at-home day - some blogging, some searching, some learning, some tree filling...it was cool but cloudy today.  High around 62.  Woke up at 1:15 a.m. coughing, back to sleep after 2 a.m.

*  Dropped Linda at the Y, read email and blogs, picked her up, and home by 9:15 a.m.

*  Added to the Best Of and RoortsTech blogs, noted that 1646 Birth Record of Nathaniel Whitney (1646-1733) in Watertown, Mass: -- Treasure Chest Thursday Post #353 posted, and worked in FamilySearch Family Tree for awhile.  

*  Answered email, worked on a Hawkins line, made a GEDCOM and uploaded to Ancestry for Hints, and think I got the line in question right.  

*  Took my nap, ate lunch, and worked some more in FSFT.  Eventually researched and wrote Seavers in the News -- Charles H. Seaver Dies in His Hotel Room.  Worked on the weeds in front.

*  Answered more email, added to the Best Of post, and checked Facebook.  Worked in FSFT some more on Seaver lines.

*  Went in at 5 p.m. to eat dinner, read the paper, watch TV and wash dishes.  

*  Online at 6:30 p.m. to write the 62 Ancestors post, then read email and blogs, back to Facebook, and then resolved 182 Ancestry Hints adding content and sources for some of them.   Sources at 81,091.  Wrote this post.  genealogy today was 10.0 hours.

My Genealogy Wednesday - 22 February 2017

A little different Wednesday, but pretty much same old...

*  Didn't take Linda to the Y, it was misting and cool.  Read email and blogs, then noted that Our Catalina Visit in 2011 - Post 3: Post 452 for (Not So) Wordless Wednesday posted.  Added to the Best Of and RootsTech blog posts.  Watched the Crista Cowan video from RootsTech.

*  Found some Oatley folks to add to the database, then answered email.  Left at 11 a.m. for McDonalds for lunch, then the library for John's group, and then the CVGS general meeting.  Boring.

*  Home by 2:30 p.m. to note that Extreme Genes Podcast/Radio Show - Episode 179 Show Notes posted, added to the RootsTech post, and went into the recliner for a nap.

*  Online at 3:45 p.m. to read, then wrote Dear Randy: How Do You Update All Your Online Trees?  Checked Facebook.  Worked on the Oatley folks and updated about 6 profiles with sources and content.

*  Went in at 5 p.m. to eat dinner, read the paper, watch TV, take out the trash and wash dishes.

*  Online at 6:30 p.m. to work more on the Oatley folks, answered email, then wrote the Treasure Chest post, and worked in FamilySearch Family Tree on Seaver folks.  Read blogs, and checked Facebook.  Wrote this post.  Genealogy today was 10.0 hours.

My Genealogy Tuesday - 21 February 2017

This was Lauren's 12th birthday - we called her tonight.  They grow up too fast.

*  Dropped Linda at the Y, home to read email and blogs, then picked her up and we went to Walmart for her bathing suit and my shoes.  It was time! (My feet got wet in the SLC rain...).

*  Home by 10 p.m. to read, noted that Treasure Chest Tuesday - 1900 U.S. Census Record for Elijah McKnew Household in San Francisco, California posted and wrote #RootsTech 2017 MyHeritage Rocking After-Party Video.  Added to the Best Of and RootsTech compendium posts.

*  Worked on the Saturday workshop presentation, got it half done.  Ate lunch, had a nap.

*  Online at 1:30 p.m. to read, then worked in Michigan Obituaries on FamilySearch and that led to working in FamilySearch Family Tree.  Checked Facebook.  Wrote Dear Randy: What Did You Learn About RootsMagic Syncing at RootsTech 2017?   

*  worked in MyHeritage Consistency Check, then Photo Discoveries, and answered email.

*  Went in at 5:30 p.m. to watch TV news, read the paper, eat dinner, and wash dishes.

*  Online at 6:30 p.m. to watch/listen to Sunny Morton talk at RootsTech, wrote the Wordless Wednesday and another post, then worked in the Ancestry Hints for awhile.  Resolved 102 Record Hints, only 35,520 to go!  Sources at 80,967.

*  Added to the blog compendium, then wrote this post.  Genealogy today was 10.0 hours.

My Genealogy Monday - 20 February 2017

We came home from Santa Cruz on Sunday afternoon.  The trash cans were overturned by the wind over the weekend, but no apparent damage was done.  I got the email and blog posts squared away but didn't journal on Sunday.  It was a cloudy day here but no rain.

*  Dropped Linda at the Y, home to read email and blogs, picked her up and was home by 9 a.m. to join Mondays With Myrt.  Talked about the MyHeritage tree checker a bit.

*  Added to the RootsTech compendium and Best Of posts, then noted that #RootsTech 2017 Day Videos Now Online and Added or Updated Record Collections at FamilySearch.org - Week of 12 to 18 February 2017 posted.

*  Took a nap, had lunch, and online at 1 p.m. to read, work in the FamilySearch Family Tree and RootsMagic database.  Where did the time go?  Found info on Ethel G. and gathered data an added it to the database.  Checked Facebook.  Updated the RootsTech post.

*  We left at 5 p.m. for dinner at Lolita's, then shopping at Ralphs.  Home by 6:10 p.m. to watch TV news and read the paper.

*  Online at 7 p.m. to write A Maiden Name for Ethel G. (--?--) Carringer (1880-1919), then a post for Tuesday.

*  Reviewed my Ancestry matches and found some images in trees for Henry Carringer who may be the farther of Martin Carringer.  This looks promising - I need to follow up.  

*  Added to the Best Of post, answered email, and wrote this post.  Genealogy today was 8.0 hours.

My Genealogy Wednesday - 15 February 2017

This was pretty much an all genealogy day.  I only went outside to take Linda to the Y and to put out the trash cans.  It was a nice day too, with a high temp around 70F.  This blog will be dark until Monday - we're off again to Lori's in Santa Cruz to celebrate Logan's 11th birthday.  Drat, forgot to work on the Saturday workshop presentation.  

*  Dropped Linda at the Y, home to read email and blogs, picked her up and home by 9:15, and noted that Our Catalina Visit in 2011 - Post 2: Post 451 for (Not So) Wordless Wednesday posted.

*  Worked on a post for Friday, then took a 30 minute nap.  Online at 11:30, noted that Twelve Takeaways from RootsTech 2017 posted. Updated the Best Of post and the blog compendium.

*  Researched and then wrote Checking Out the MyHeritage Tree Consistency Checker.  Got the trash cans out.  Checked Facebook.  

*  Added some distant cousins to the RootsMagic database after researching a Dill family.  

*  Went in at 5:15 p.m. to watch TV news, read the paper, eat dinner, take out the trash, and wash dishes.

*  Online at 6:30 p.m. to print out the travel stuff, then worked on two blog posts for Thursday.  Started working through the MyHeritage consistency checks - added a bit to the RootsMagic database and some to the MyHeritage tree too.

*  Checked Facebook, added to the Best Of and compendium posts, and wrote this post.  Genealogy today was 9.5 hours.

My Genealogy Tuesday - 14 February 2017

It was Valentine's Day and we had our traditional celebration.  It was also the second night in a row I've slept pretty well, but I'm still really tired from RootsTech week.  We leave on Thursday for Lori's, so I need to get Thursday through Sunday posts written.

*  Dropped Linda at the Y, home to read email and blogs, and picked her up at 9 a.m.

*  Home by 9:15 to read, noted that Treasure Chest Tuesday - 1870 U.S. Census Record for E.A. McNew Household in Tuolumne, California posted.

*  Left at 9:45 for Costco to get roses for Linda, and home by 10:15.  Worked on the blog compendium and Best of posts.  Noted that Photos From the DearMYRTLE's Geneabloggers After Party at RootsTech 2017 posted.  

*  Worked on the 52 Ancestor person for Friday, adding content and sources and editing the person note.  Took my nap.

*  Online at 12:30 p.m., ate lunch, then researched and wrote Working With My MyHeritage Photo Discoveries.  Checked Facebook.

*  We left at 3:45 p.m. for Cafe Lamaze for dinner.  I had prime rib, Linda had a filet.  It was good.  We were home by 5:30 p.m.  Watched TV news and read the paper.

*  Online at 6:30 p.m. to read, add to the Best Of post, answer email, and worked on the 52 Ancestor post and the Surname post for Saturday.  Then wrote two posts for Wednesday.

*  Checked Facebook.  Wrote this post.  Genealogy today was 8.0 hours.

My Genealogy Monday - 13 February 2017

You can read about my activities last week in the RootsTech 2017 Blog Compendium -- UPDATED.
We returned from RootsTech on Sunday and it was an early bedtime with no journaling last night - I was genea-xhausted.  Today I felt much better.

*  Dropped Linda at the Y, then home to read email and blogs, picked her up at 8:45 and was home just after the start of the hangout with Mondays with Myrt.  We talked a lot about RootsTech.

*  Noted that Added or Updated Record Collections at FamilySearch.org - Week of 5 to 11 February 2017 posted, and wrote Day Four (Saturday) at #RootsTech 2017.

*  Took my nap, then had lunch.  Online at 1:30 p.m. to read, add to the Best Of post and the compendium, then researched and wrote BillionGraves Adds Family Trees.  Checked Facebook and Twitter.  Went to the store for groceries and back in 40 minutes.  

*  Went in at 5:30 p.m. to watch TV, read the paper, eat dinner and wash dishes.  

*  Online at 7 p.m. to write two posts for the next weekend when we'll be away, plus two for Tuesday.  Answered email.  Checked Ancestry Hints.  Wrote this post.  Genealogy today was 9.5 hours.

My Genealogy Sunday and Monday - 5-6 February 2017

Well, I watched the Super Bowl Sunday and goofed off a bit on Monday.

By the way, this blog will be dark until next Monday - we're off to RootsTech on Tuesday.

1)  Sunday, 5 February:

*  Read email and blogs while watching Meet the Depressed, then off to church at 9:40 and home by 11:20.

*  Finished up the Best of the Genea-Blogs -- 29 January to 4 February 2017 post.  Transcribed the probate record for Amanuensis Monday.  Had lunch, then wrote the Amanuensis post.

*  Went in at 3 p.m. to watch the Super bowl pre-game, and dozed a bit in the recliner.  Awake for the kickoff and the game.  The commercials were pretty bad this year.  The halftime show was pretty good - loved the drones and the flying Gaga.  Was happy the Falcons were going to win until they didn't.  Had the premonition of the outcome late in the third period.  Falcons looked like the Chargers did all year.

*  Online at 8 p.m. to read, noted that Added or Updated Databases at Ancestry.com - Week of 29 January to 4 February 2017 posted.  Finished up the CVGS newsletter and emailed it out.  New printer ink cartridge solved the printing problem, whew!

*  Checked Facebook, answered email, and didn't journal.  Genealogy this day was 5.0 hours.

2)  Monday, 6 February:

*  Dropped Linda off, home to read email and blogs, picked her up, and joined Mondays With Myrt.  Didn't share much because they were at the FHL talking to visitors.

*  Noted that Added or Updated Record Collections at FamilySearch.org - Week of 29 January to 4 February 2017 and Amanuensis Monday -- 1724 Will of Jonathan Hubburd (1659-1728) of Concord, Mass. and wrote Family History Library Unveils Salt Lake City’s Newest Attraction.  Had lunch, and wrote a blog post for Tuesday.

*  Printed off the newsletter master and the mail list, and off to the UPS Store - got the issue mailed, and home by 2 p.m.

*  Wrote another Tuesday blog post, took a nap, then we went to the neighbors to ask them to take in our mail.  Talked for an hour, then home for dinner, watching TV and reading the paper.

*  Online at 7 p.m. to read, then wrote a Wednesday post, and added to the Best Of post.  Answered email, and checked Facebook.  Packed for the trip.  Copied stuff to my flash drive and got everything but my phone and charger in the laptop case.  Wrote this post.  Genealogy today was 8.5 hours.

My Genealogy Saturday - 4 February 2017

Three more getups and only two days to get ready to go to RootsTech. Didn't sleep well again - always tired.  I got quite a bit done today, actually.

*  Dropped Linda off, home to read, then off at 7:45 for Marie Callenders for breakfast with the men's group, picked Linda up and we were home by 9:45 a.m.

*  Noted that Surname Saturday -- RICHMOND (Wiltshire to colonial New England) posted, and rested my eyes.  Had lunch.

*  Left at 12:40 for Bonita library and the CVGS workshop.  Susi did MyHeritage and Shirley helped.  I kibitzed a bit when asked.  Noted that Saturday Night Genealogy Fun -- The Facebook Meme posted.  Read email and blogs too.  Added to the Best Of post.  Got the MyHeritage stuff onto the laptop from Dropbox.  

*  Home by 3:30 p.m. to read, check Facebook, and took a real nap, then online at 4:30 p.m. to write the Ancestry and FamilySearch posts.  Wrote a post for Tuesday also.

*  Updated the To Do List file and copied pages to work on.  Printer giving me problems - the black is not printing consistently.  Have cleaned printheads four times, and turned it off/on per directions.  Worked fine the last time.

*  Went in at 5:30 p.m. for dinner, read the paper, and washed dishes.  

*  Online at 7 p.m. to work on the CVGS Newsletter - got it done and sent it to the proofers.  Added to the Best Of post, and answered email.  Wrote this post.  Genealogy today was 7.0 hours.

My Genealogy Friday - 3 February 2017

I didn't get as much done as I hoped today.  Drat.  I've figured out that I'm not going to write the theme posts for most of next week when I'm at RootsTech.  i'm out of time - it's more important to create a to-do list for my limited FHL time than do the theme posts.  They can wait a week.

*  Dropped Linda at the Y, home to read email and blogs, picked her up and home by 9:15 a.m.

*  Noted that 52 Ancestors - Week 162: #227 Anna Martha (Nachbar) Trimmer (1724-????) of New Jersey posted, and wrote SCGS Genealogy Jamboree 2017 Registration is Open and New Records Available To Search This Findmypast Friday, 3 February 2017.

*  Modified the second presentation for the MyHeritage exhibit to incorporate the new features and screens.  Copied them to Dropbox.  Printed off the papers I need for RootsTech - still need to make a schedule so I don't miss anything.   Saved reservations on Dropbox just in case.

*  Took a 30 minute nap, had lunch, and online at 1 p.m. to read, had to clean the printer heads (couldn't recall how to do it - pressed Help on the printer), and researched and wrote This Week's We're Related Relationships - 3 February 2017.  Checked Facebook, added to the Best Of post, and answered email.

*  Worked in the back yard putting up a barrier to the next door yard and watered the front yard plants.  Came in at 5:30 and watched TV, we ate dinner, read the paper and washed dishes.

*  Online at 6:45 p.m. to read, then worked on the CVGS newsletter - got it 80% done.  Wrote the two Saturday posts, and back on Facebook for a bit.  Wrote this post.  Genealogy today was 10.0 hours.

My Genealogy Thursday - 2 February 2017

This was a busy day - no research, some writing, revising a presentation, the CVGS newsletter, and life intervened again.  The weather was cooler - only a high of 70F, with clouds and showers coming soon.

*  Dropped Linda at the Y, home to read email and blogs, picked her up, and home by 9:15 a.m.  Noted that 1683 William Whitney Birth Record in Watertown, Mass. -- Treasure Chest Thursday Post #351 posted.  Added to the Best Of post and answered email.

*  Linda went with Barbara to a church meeting, and I got my haircut at a new-to-me barber.  Home by 11:15 a.m.  Wrote Twile Launches Free Family Infographic, had lunch, and took a nap.

*  Online at 1:30 p.m. to work on the MyHeritage Record Match presentation for RootsTech - got it updated with the new screens from yesterday's changes to the website.  

*  Checked Facebook, then researched and wrote Seavers in the News - George Washington Seaver Dies in 1870.  

*  Went in at 5:30 p.m. to eat dinner, read the paper, watch TV news and wash dishes.

*  Online at 7 p.m. to read, add to the Best Of post, write the 52 Ancestors post, and worked on the CVGS Newsletter.  Now about 35% done.  Checked Facebook and wrote this post.  Genealogy today was 9.5 hours.

My Genealogy Wednesday - 1 February 2017

The first day of the new month, and I had to go to the CVGS Bored meeting.

*  Dropped Linda, read email and blogs at home, picked her up, home by 9:15 a.m. to note that Our Catalina Visit in 2011 - Post 450 for (Not So) Wordless Wednesday posted, and wrote February 1st is #GenealogySelfie Day and set it for later.

*  Got the MyHeritage email that said they changed the Matching pages, so now I have to modify my two talks at RootsTech.  I'm glad I have a week to do it!  It shouldn't be that bad, he said without thinking much about it.

*  Packed up and left at 11 a.m. for lunch at McDonalds, then to the library for John's group, and then to the Bored meeting at noon.  Left at 2:30 and home by 2:45 p.m.

*  Tired, but didn't nap, and wrote MyHeritage Introduces New Discoveries Pages.  Checked Twitter and Facebook.  Answered email.  Added to the Best Of post.

*  Went in at 5:30 p.m. to watch TV news, eat dinner, read the paper take out the trash, and wash dishes.

*  Online at 7 p.m. to read, started the CVGS newsletter draft, then wrote the Treasure Chest post, and worked in Ancestry in the Cemetery/Funeral Home collection.  Did two more Seaver folks that led to several other families and added content and sources for them.

*  Added to the Best Of post, then wrote this post.  Genealogy today was 10.0 hours.