Link to the Hangout This Evening

Here’s the link to the Google Hangout for this Evening.  We will start the discussion about 8 pm Eastern.  Come on in anytime.

https://talkgadget.google.com/hangouts/_/6o3oqyl5wbnlox6bzpg2pten3aa

 

Reminder

Just a reminder.  I will be hosting a Google Hangout this evening at 8:00 pm Eastern time.  We will discuss the Value of Pension Files for Genealogy.  I will post a link to the hangout here on my blog about 30 minutes prior to the Hangout.

Hope to see several there!

 

Google Hangout to Discuss the Value of Pension Files for Genealogy Research

Okay…… I am scheduling the FREE Google Hangout discussion to discuss “The Value of Pension Files for Genealogy Research” for Thursday; Sept. 17, 2015 at 8 pm Eastern Time.  I will discuss the types of information that can be found in pension files; show some examples; and will “try” to answer some questions.

This presentation will be done via a Google Hangout.  There is no cost.  You must have a Google/Gmail account to be able to attend the hangout.

Anyone who wishes to attend the video hangout discussion please comment below; message me on Facebook; or email me.

 

Free 30 Minute Consultations

Just did a 30 minute (actually; more like 60 minute) consultation for a member of my Digginbones Genealogy Facebook group. Used a Google Hangout for it; so I was able to talk face to face; as well as share things on my screen. I think I gave her some good ideas on how to find the parents of this particular ancestor; and found a Rev. War Pension file for a man who “may” be the father. How cool is that!?

I will continue to offer free 30 minute consultations (Via a Google Hangout) to anyone who might need some suggestions and ideas on their own brick wall; or maybe has some more general genealogy questions.

Anyone who can use some suggestions and/or ideas on how to break through your own brick wall; may feel free to message me to set up a free consultation.

 

Pension Files

Well…..  My internet has been working all day today; since about 9 this morning.  Have no idea why.  However; I did shut down my computer for a while this morning; and restarted it about an hour later.  Internet has worked ever since.  So…. I will be rescheduling the Google Hangout for the discussion of “The Value of Pension Files for Genealogy” within the next couple of days.  I will likely schedule it for early next week; and will (of course) post here in advance of it.

In the meantime; for those of you who have obtained a pension file for one or more of your ancestors; what was the best or most unexpected thing you found in a pension?

I’ll start with one of my own.  I got a Civil War pension file for a GG Grandfather; who was the father of my Great-Grandmother.  He was married (to someone other than my GG Grandmother); but had 5 children with her.  Although I was told that he was the father of my G-Grandmother; I never expected any written confirmation.  I was surprised when I received his pension file to see a deposition by someone who had stated that he visited my great grandmother’s house frequently; and that he had fathered several children with her.  A very nice surprise in this pension file.

Would love to hear about something you found in a pension file.

 

Hangout for This Evening Cancelled

I am sorry for the short notice.  However; I am having internet connection problems; and have to cancel the Google Hangout this evening.  I hate Comcast!  I will likely be switching to DSL service.  I will re-schedule the Hangout for “The Value of Pension Files for Genealogical Purposes” in the coming days.  I am very sorry.  It is beyond my control.  I have called Comcast Tech support; and; as usual; they were unable to help and have schedule a tech to come to my home Thursday.

 

Join me This Evening for a Discussion about the Value of Pension Files For Genealogy Research

Reminder…..  I will be hosting a Google Hangout this evening (8 Sept. 2015) at 8:00 pm, Eastern time.  This is a free event.  I will discuss the value of pension files for genealogical research.  I’ll be showing a few examples of the types of things that can be found in pension files.  After speaking and showing some examples; I will try to answer some of your questions.

This is an online discussion; in which you will see and hear me.  Those who wish to do so; can also share their own video and audio.  However; you are not required to share video/audio.  You are welcome to just sit back; watch and listen; or may join in by asking questions; or sharing some of your own findings from pension files.

This is free to attend.  You must have a Google/Gmail account.  If you don’t already have a Google/Gmail account; you can create one in minutes; and it is free to do so.

I will post a link to the Hangout here and on my “Digginbones Genealogy” Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/371388449709083/ about 30 minutes prior to the session.

If you are not a member of my Digginbones Genealogy Facebook group; consider joining the group.

Please let me know if you are planning to attend if you haven’t already done so; so that I have an idea of how many will be joining the Hangout.

Hope you will join me this evening.

 

The Value of Pension Files (Google Hangout)

It’s been a while since my last Google Hangout.  I have had a lot going on lately; and other things had taken priority.  But….. I am ready to get back to it!

I will be hosting a Google Hangout session Tuesday, 8 Sept. 2016.  The hangout will begin at 8 pm Eastern time.  There is no cost for this.

During the session; I will discuss the value of pension files for genealogy research.  Pension files contain a wealth of genealogical data.  I will show some examples of pension files; and will point out some of the valuable information contained in them.  I will also try to answer some questions (as best I can); and will open the session up to discussion later.

All are invited to attend this free Google Hangout.  To attend a Google Hangout, you must have a Google/Gmail account.  I will be sharing video and audio; and at times will be sharing some things on my computer screen.

Please let me know if you wish to be attend this online Google Hangout.  I will post the link to the hangout on my Digginbones Genealogy Facebook group about 30 minutes prior to the hangout Tuesday evening.  If you are not a member of my Digginbones Genealogy Facebook group; you can join the group by simply clicking the link.

Please comment below if you plan on attending so that I can get some rough idea of how many viewers/participants will be attending this Hangout Session.

Please share this blog with your genealogy friends so that they can attend also.  I am looking forward to the discussion!