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Family History Trippin' - A Guide to Planning a Genealogy Research Trip
Whether you've been researching your family history for over twenty years or you are just getting started, there comes a time when need a trip to assist you in your research. There are many options available to genealogists: some within the genealogy community and others in the greater travel industry that can be adapted for research trips.
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58 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2013
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About the author
Thomas MacEntee
60 books64 followersWhat happens when a “tech guy” with a love for history gets laid off during The Great Recession of 2008? You get Thomas MacEntee, a genealogy professional based in the United States who is also a blogger, educator, author, social media connector, online community builder and more.
Thomas was laid off after a 25-year career in the information technology field, so he started his own genealogy-related business called High Definition Genealogy. He also created an online community of over 3,000 family history bloggers known as GeneaBloggers. His most recent endeavor, Hack Genealogy, is an attempt to “re-purpose today’s technology for tomorrow’s genealogy.”
Thomas describes himself as a lifelong learner with a background in a multitude of topics who has finally figured out what he does best: teach, inspire, instigate, and serve as a curator and go-to-guy for concept nurturing and inspiration. Thomas is a big believer in success, and that we all succeed when we help each other find success.
Thomas was laid off after a 25-year career in the information technology field, so he started his own genealogy-related business called High Definition Genealogy. He also created an online community of over 3,000 family history bloggers known as GeneaBloggers. His most recent endeavor, Hack Genealogy, is an attempt to “re-purpose today’s technology for tomorrow’s genealogy.”
Thomas describes himself as a lifelong learner with a background in a multitude of topics who has finally figured out what he does best: teach, inspire, instigate, and serve as a curator and go-to-guy for concept nurturing and inspiration. Thomas is a big believer in success, and that we all succeed when we help each other find success.
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October 23, 2013
Genealogists and family historians are alike in that they know that researching families is a never ending adventure. Planning these adventures brings out the travel agents in all of us and forces us to become organized and planned before we pack the suitcase. With so many kinds of family history trips, it is difficult to give sage advice about the preparation or should I say, it used to be difficult to help others. Armed with a studied copy of Thomas MacEntee's ebook, Family History Trippin', my tie-dyed bandana and my mobile technology, I set out an adventure with a fellow genealogist. Putting what you read and study into practice is the only way to measure how valuable a book purchase can be.
MacEntee's book gives a good overview of the process of looking before you leap with suitcase in hand. No longer can you grab your cell phone, cord and charger and just bolt out into the world. Libraries and other repositories, (town halls and historical societies) are low staffed and have irregular hours. Many people working in them have not enough experience with the public. You must know where you are going, when they open and close, whether you need an appointment and what equipment you can or can't use.
In addition to the answers to these question, you need to consider the people you are researching with and what information (directions, maps and phone numbers) you need to bring with you. This ebook gives many app lists, travel ideas and pre-trip ideas for consideration. Is your trip local (library, historical society, local conference or meeting) or many miles away (genealogy conferences and cruises)? What lodgings and places to eat are nearby? What is going on at home and other kinds of distractions will there be?
Case in point. MacEntee suggests making your own genealogy packing list and provides advice about leaving no stone unturned before you pack for your trip. The local library a fellow genealogist and I visited suggested an appointment and asked if we were going to need help from a librarian. They made us leave our tote bags with them. Did we each have a pencil?, they asked. We answered their questions and armed with our tablets, and a camera we joyfully entered the secured historical room. My pre-visit and a map of the local area helped us a lot.
Even experienced researchers can benefit from reading this ebook. I would not have thought that a planning and packing list would be needed and that an app would be so, so useful. Thank you Thomas, for making the details of a trip be so pre-organized that so the information could be gathered, have time for a enjoyable lunch and visit a graveyard all in a six hour period without stress.
MacEntee's book gives a good overview of the process of looking before you leap with suitcase in hand. No longer can you grab your cell phone, cord and charger and just bolt out into the world. Libraries and other repositories, (town halls and historical societies) are low staffed and have irregular hours. Many people working in them have not enough experience with the public. You must know where you are going, when they open and close, whether you need an appointment and what equipment you can or can't use.
In addition to the answers to these question, you need to consider the people you are researching with and what information (directions, maps and phone numbers) you need to bring with you. This ebook gives many app lists, travel ideas and pre-trip ideas for consideration. Is your trip local (library, historical society, local conference or meeting) or many miles away (genealogy conferences and cruises)? What lodgings and places to eat are nearby? What is going on at home and other kinds of distractions will there be?
Case in point. MacEntee suggests making your own genealogy packing list and provides advice about leaving no stone unturned before you pack for your trip. The local library a fellow genealogist and I visited suggested an appointment and asked if we were going to need help from a librarian. They made us leave our tote bags with them. Did we each have a pencil?, they asked. We answered their questions and armed with our tablets, and a camera we joyfully entered the secured historical room. My pre-visit and a map of the local area helped us a lot.
Even experienced researchers can benefit from reading this ebook. I would not have thought that a planning and packing list would be needed and that an app would be so, so useful. Thank you Thomas, for making the details of a trip be so pre-organized that so the information could be gathered, have time for a enjoyable lunch and visit a graveyard all in a six hour period without stress.
January 10, 2020
Ok, nothing exciting and new
Didn’t quite meet my needs or that informative on organizing your research for a planned genealogical research trip. Most information concerns using Apps and Websites.
Didn’t quite meet my needs or that informative on organizing your research for a planned genealogical research trip. Most information concerns using Apps and Websites.
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