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New Backpack
A few weeks ago I read a Facebook post from Thomas MacEntee where he describes the backpack he uses:“When I travel to genealogy conferences, many people ask me where I got my rolling backpack – it is a...
View ArticleFGS FOCUS ON SOCIETIES DAY OPENING SESSION
I'm the FGS Delegate for the Ventura County Genealogical Society in California. This morning I picked up my registration packet for the FGS/RootsTech Conference at the Salt Palace Convention Center. I...
View ArticleFGS/RootsTech Conference - Day 1
Yesterday was the official kick-off of the FGS Conference. The conference committee expect well over 22,000 people to attend before the weekend is through. I had a full day of traipsing up and down the...
View ArticleFGS/RootsTech Conference - Day 2
The second day of the FGS 2015 Conference has been fun packed. The RootsTech keynote speaker at this morning's general session was former first lady Laura Bush. During her speach she emphasized the...
View ArticleFGS/ROOTS TECH CONFERENCE - DAY 3
Saturday, February 14th was the third and final day of the RootsTech and FGS 2015 Conference. Motivational keynote addresses from entertainer and Utah native Donny Osmond and journalist A.J. Jacobs who...
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Our 40th Wedding Anniversary!
5 April 2015 Today is our 40th wedding anniversary! We've been blessed to have shared our lives together. 5 April 1975George Ficarra Sr, Bernice Ramminger Ficarra, Gayle Ficarra Wolcott, David...
View ArticleGetting Ready for SCGS 2015 Jamboree!
I'll be attending the Southern California Genealogical Society's 2015 Jamboree this year. It's being held in Burbank, CA. I love going to this national conference because it's "in my own backyard" so...
View ArticleSCGS 2015 Jamboree – Day 1
I’m in Burbank, CA for the annual Jamboree put on each year by Southern California Genealogical Society. I’ve been a member for several years and try not to miss this national conference which is “in...
View ArticleSCGS 2015 Jamboree – Day 2
Since I’m staying at a hotel close to the convention center, I didn’t have to hop out of bed as early as I did yesterday from home. Last night I updated My Schedule on the SCGS Conference App and...
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SCGS 2015 Jamboree – Day 3
The Ventura County (California) Genealogical Society, which I’m a member, brought new and used books to sell today at Jamboree. We usually get one small table in the foyer and hope for the best....
View ArticleSCGS 2015 Jamboree – Day 4
Today’s the last day at Jamboree, heading home after my last class. I’ve enjoyed each and every moment of the past four days. I got to see old friends and make new ones too. I’ll be watching my email...
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Genealogy Do-Over Cycle 3, Week 1: 3-9 July 2015
I'm joining Thomas MacEntee's Genealogy Do-Over, Cycle 3. http://www.geneabloggers.com/tag/genealogy-do-over/ I didn’t follow Cycle 1, I was a “lurker” during Cycle 2. I found the steps everyone was...
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Genealogy Do-Over, Cycle 3, Week 1: Self-Imposed Guidlines
While reading blogs and posts on the Genealogy Do-Over Facebook Group page I have set up my own self-imposed guidelines to work from. I've borrowed from Thomas MacEntee (thanks Thomas!) items I...
View ArticleFGS Conference 2016 - Day 1
I'm in Springfield, IL listening to Curt Witcher during the morning Plenary session. He's such a versatile speaker!"How To Survive and Thrive: Successfully Embracing Change". Wednesday is Focus On...
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FGS Conference 2016 - Day 2
What a great day I've had! I was expecting dry, hot, and humid weather while in Springfield but it has been so beautiful. I think it was in the mid-70s all day with a nice breeze. Here's the sessions I...
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Ramminger Research
I’m on the trail to tie up some “loose ends” of one of my maternal lines. I have quite a few documents and sources, but I’m missing some key elements.1852 Passenger list My direct line immigrant...
View ArticleFGS Regional/WSGS 2017 Gene-A-Rama Conference
This week, I’m attending the FGS/Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Gene-A-Rama conference in Wisconsin Dells. The syllabus was sent to me via email. I prefer receiving it this way. I can then print...
View ArticleFGS Regional/WSGS 2017 Gene-A-Rama Conference – 8 April 2017
Yesterday, I attended the first of a two-day conference of the FGS Regional/WSGS 2017 Gene-A-Rama held at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. The syllabus was sent via email a week ahead of...
View ArticleFGS Regional/WSGS 2017 Gene-A-Rama Conference – Day 2
Today, was day two of a two-day conference of the FGS Regional/WSGS 2017 Gene-A-Rama held at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Here’s the sessions I attended. Speaker: Curt B....
View ArticleGerman documents transcribed
About two years ago, I ordered German church microfilms from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The only way to save the images was to snap a photo with my cell phone. The images weren't...
View ArticleWriting My Story
I'm getting back to writing. I signed up with Amy Johnson Crow's: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge. I belong to a writing group once a month through my local society. I struggle, but the group helps...
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52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 2
Favorite Photo I didn't know my paternal grandfather, Philip Ficarra, he died when I was three years old. My only memory is a very old, wrinkled man sitting in an upholstered rocking chair. I have...
View Article52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 6
Favorite Name I don’t have unusual names on my family tree. Nothing I could use in a search box to help distinguish from other names. I have George, Philip, Mary, Marie, Maria, Robert, Richard, Sharon,...
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52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks - Week 8 - Heirloom
Family Keepsakes When my mother passed away in October 1997, she was living with my sister Sharon in Palmdale, California. She was only 70 years old. Dad had passed way in 1995. There were...
View ArticleSouthern California Genealogical Society's Jamboree 50th Birthday Bash!
31 May 2019I've attended SCGS Jamboree sessions off-and-on since 2001. I remember the different facilities where the event took place. I’ve enjoyed each and every year and this one is no exception....
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