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Wholly Genes Newsletter

21 Dec 2011

Issue 2011, Number 2

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us here at Wholly Genes Software!

In this issue:

o TMG v8 has been released!

o Advice for upgrading users

o Web Site Traffic

o TMG Companion Products

o Contact Us

=== TMG v8 has been released! =========================

PRESS RELEASE

Family History Software Takes Another Leap Forward

Columbia, Maryland - 21 December 2011 - Wholly Genes Software announces a major new release of its popular family history project manager, The Master Genealogist. The software, known by its users as "TMG," is favored by novice and expert researchers alike because of its extreme flexibility, extensive documentation features, and the ability to transform dry family data into impressive charts, forms, and narrative reports.

This new release, TMG v8, includes a completely new report writer to accommodate 64-bit operating systems, but that is just the beginning of an impressive list of new and expanded features.

"For 18 years, TMG has consistently introduced innovative features that have slowly developed into industry standards," said the company president, Bob Velke. "Version 8 is no exception, with ground-breaking features like color-coded narrative reports and the ability to import groups of people or entire families from a spreadsheet."

For those who prefer, its new "Add Multiple People" and "Add Family" screens, which resemble a spreadsheet environment. are among the many new features in TMG v8 which were designed to make data entry easier and faster. Like many of the program's most useful features, they were suggested by TMG's very active user community. Other examples include a greatly expanded list of default roles (to link witnesses to the events of other people), an option to design new roles "on the fly," new features to share your customizations with other researchers, and the ability to output Pedigree charts to Word or RTF with an index.

The expanded web-searching tool in TMG v8 now supports 15 sites, including Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, One Great Family, Footnote/Fold3, World Vital Records, and FindAGrave.com. (Some sites provide search results but require a subscription for full access to the records.) The feature supports the specific search options of each site and can even be configured to search them all at once. "After searching Google Books for a name like 'Lucinda Rodgers,'" said Velke, "how often do we get distracted by the results and forget to go back and search for 'Rodgers, Lucinda', its spelling variations, or her married name(s)?" TMG's new web-searching tool won't forget to try all of the permutations of your search that are supported by each site and could lead to great new discoveries.

The Master Genealogist v8 Gold Edition is available for $59 as a download from www.WhollyGenes.com and from its international dealers. The upgrade for users of v7 is $29.95. An optional CD is available by mail for a nominal extra charge.

=== Advice for Upgrading Users =========================

Users who are upgrading to TMG v8 are encouraged to read the complete list of changes which includes new features, bug fixes, and known issues before installing the program:

The upgrade for users of TMG v7.x is $29.95 for a download or $34.95 for a CD by mail with an optional download. The upgrade can be purchased from the Upgrade Center:

Note that the web store will prompt you for your TMG v7 unlock code in order to qualify for the upgrade. To cut/paste it (rather than trying to transcribe 32 digits), run TMG v7, access Help > Technical Support and then click on Trouble Report and open that file. Find the Serial Number near the top and copy it using Ctrl+C or Edit > Copy. Paste it in the web store when prompted for the TMG v7 Unlock Code.

Also, you will need to BACKUP your data in TMG v7 (from the File menu) and RESTORE it to TMG v8. The two program versions can be installed on the same computer but be careful not to make modifications to both copies of the project so that they are out of sync.

=== Web Site Traffic =================================

When TMG v8 appeared on our web site, the load on our server immediately went through the roof as thousands of people tried to be the first to download the update. As a result, the server ground to a halt and some people experienced errors or slow performance in the web store. We apologize for that inconvenience.

We believe that we've addressed the problems now and we will continue to monitor the situation. If you do experience a slowness in the store, however, please be patient and be assured that we are doing everything that we can to keep up with the demand for TMG v8.

=== TMG Companion Products ==========================

The following companion products which were developed for TMG users like you:

A Primer for The Master Genealogist

A great new book for beginning TMG users by Terry Reigel.

See http://reigelridge.com//press/primer.htm

Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist

The popular book compiled by Lee Hoffman - now available in electronic form.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gettingthemost.htm

Video training for TMG on DVD

Getting Started, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/videotapes.htm

Second Site

Web site construction tools for your TMG data.

See http://www.JohnCardinal.com/ss

Latest version=4.1

Pocket Genealogist

The TMG companion program for Pocket PCs and other Windows Powered devices.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pocketgen.htm

Latest version=4.04

GedStar PRO

The TMG companion program for Andriod users.

See http://ghcssoftware.com/android/index.php

Latest version=1.7.3

GenSmarts

The research advisor that reads your TMG data directly.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gensmarts.htm

Latest version=2.1.1.92

Map My Family Tree

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/mapmyfamilytree.htm

Latest version=1.4.13

PathWiz!

Exhibit management utility

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pathwiz.htm

Latest version=v9

TMG Utility

Database modification tools

http://www.johncardinal.com/tmgutil/

Latest version=v7.1 Build 2

Chartform Delivery

An inexpensive chart printing service

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/wallcharts.htm

For the full list of companion products, please visit the Wholly Genes Community forum and click on "Companion Products."

=== Contact Us =====================================

For tech support, please access the Wholly Genes Community message board at:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm

or write to:

support@WhollyGenes.com

Please be sure to note what version of the program you are using.

You can also reach us at:

Wholly Genes Software

5144 Flowertuft Court

Columbia, Maryland 21044

410-715-2260

410-730-9734 (fax)

http://www.WhollyGenes.com

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Wholly Genes Newsletter

15 May 2011

Issue 2011, Number 1

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In this issue:

o TMG v8 Public Beta

o Announcing the 7th Annual Genealogy Conference and Cruise

o TMG Companion Products

o How to reach us

=== TMG v8 Public Beta ===================================

The Master Genealogist v8 is now available in the form of a free public beta that will expire 30 days after installation.

TMG v8 is in the final stages of testing and we believe it to be stable and functional in all of its major features.

Some minor issues remain, however, and by releasing this public beta we hope to accomplish two things:

1) Make reporting functions available to all those for whom v7 reports have become non-functional because of an upgrade to a 64-bit operating system.

2) Enlist your help in identifying and fixing any remaining issues before the full public release.

For conditions, details, and download instructions, please see:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/tmg8publicbeta.htm

=== Announcing the 7th Annual Genealogy Conference and Cruise ===

[The following includes two exciting speakers who were added after the original announcement at the NGS conference last week!]

The 7th Annual Genealogy Conference and Cruise is sailing to Aruba and Curacao, 13-20 Nov 2011, aboard the ms Westerdam of the Holland America Line.

Please join us for the fun and educational event of the year! Our annual conference always sells out because it follows a proven formula: three days of presentations by expert genealogists alternating with three days of vacation on tropical ports, plus great food, evening entertainment, and the companionship of family researchers from around the world -- all for less than you'd pay for a week at the local Holiday Inn.

Our annual conference is the largest on the seas because of its tradition for offering a first-class lineup of genealogical speakers – and this year is no exception. We'll learn how to be better researchers, to break through our brick walls, and to take full advantage of records, finding aids, and technology from these experts:

o John Humphrey, CG, is an award winning author who specializes in German and Pennsylvania research. He has lectured throughout the United States and in Germany. He is past president of the Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society, a past vice president of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, the former director of the National Genealogical Society Learning Center and a faculty member at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) at Samford University.

o Audrey Collins was a professional genealogist for many years before taking her current position as a Family History Specialist for The National Archives (TNA) in the United Kingdom. A Scot herself, she is the author of many books and magazine articles about English family research. She is also a blogger, hosts podcasts for TNA, and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG).

o Richard Sayre, CG, is a professional genealogist with a special interest in urban research methodology, technology and mapping tools for genealogists, military records, immigration, the Ohio River Valley, and Western Pennsylvania. Rick is the coordinator for the "Land Records: Using Maps" course at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research at Samford University (IGHR). He has also lectured at IGHR in the Advanced Methodology, Advanced Military, Research in the South, Techniques and Technology, and Land courses.

o Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, CGL is a professional researcher, writer, and genealogical lecturer specializing in records of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and computer tools. She is a coordinator and instructor at Samford University's Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG). She is the former Director of Education and Publications for the National Genealogical Society (NGS) and co-author of "Online Roots: How to Discover Your Family's History and Heritage with the Power of the Internet" (2003) and "Research in Missouri" (1999). She is a former board member of the National Genealogical Society (NGS), a former director of the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS), a former board member of the Genealogical Speaker's Guild, and a life member of St. Louis Genealogical Society. She is also the former FGS FORUM Digitools columnist and past editor of the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly.

o Craig Roberts Scott, CG, M.A. (HRM), is the CEO and President of Heritage Books, Inc., a genealogical publishing firm. He is a nationally-known educator and very popular lecturer because he has been professional genealogical and historical researcher for more than twenty-five years. Although an authority on many research topics, he specializes in the records of the National Archives, especially those that relate to the military. He is past director and treasurer of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), coordinator of the Advanced Military Course at Samford University (IGHR) and teacher in the Advanced Methodology and Evidence Analysis course, the Writing and Publishing for Genealogists course and the Virginia Course. He also coordinates the American Military track for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG). Craig is the current custodian of the Association of One-Name Studies and was the Clan Scott Genealogist (1985 - 2000). He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), a member of the Editorial Board of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, and a former board member of the Virginia Genealogical Society and the Maryland Genealogical Society.

o Richard Eastman is a well-known technology expert and publisher of the Eastman Online Genealogy Newsletter, the most popular online genealogy newsletter in the world. He is always the guy in the room with the coolest electronic toys and keeps the rest of us up-to-date with the ever-changing technology issues that affect family researchers, including digital archives, databases, search engines, scanners, blogs, and podcasts, among many others. Dick is a longstanding member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG).

The conference schedule also includes opportunities for one-on-one consultations with the speakers, shared meals with professional genealogists, several late-night roundtable chats, and two cocktail parties to catch up with old friends and to meet new ones, among other events.

Although the daily lecture schedule has not yet been published, the presentations will not overlap so, unlike many traditional conferences, you won't have to make difficult choices and miss some of the lectures. Likewise, no lectures or events are scheduled during port time so you'll be free to wander the tropic port towns, go shopping, lounge on the beach, or partake of the many available guided shore excursions in Aruba, Curacao, and Half Moon Cay.

While the hosting company, Wholly Genes, Inc., makes family history software, all of the events and lectures with expert researchers are software-neutral and relevant to every family researcher who wants to improve their skills. Users of The Master Genealogist (TMG) will have the opportunity to hear several additional non-conflicting presentations about how to make the most of that software and its companion products.

Prices begin at just $870 per person (double occupancy), including the 7-night cruise, food, evening entertainment, port fees, taxes, cabin steward service, and all conference events. Bring your family, friends, and fellow researchers. A roommate matching service is available.

Where else can you get group lessons, one-on-one consultations, and elbow-rubbing time with some of the foremost genealogy experts in the world while someone else handles all the food, housekeeping, entertainment, and transportation on an exotic Caribbean vacation? Come prepared to sit back, relax, and enjoy the most educational vacation of your life!

For more details, please see:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/cruise.htm

=== TMG Companion Products =============================

The following companion products which were developed for TMG users like you:

"A Primer for The Master Genealogist"

A great new book for beginning TMG users by Terry Reigel.

See http://reigelridge.com//press/primer.htm

"Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist"

The popular book compiled by Lee Hoffman - now available in electronic form.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gettingthemost.htm

Video training for TMG on DVD

Getting Started, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/videotapes.htm

Second Site

Web site construction tools for your TMG data.

See http://www.JohnCardinal.com/ss

Latest version=3.4

Pocket Genealogist

The TMG companion program for Pocket PCs and other Windows Powered devices.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pocketgen.htm

Latest version=4.02

GedStar PRO

The TMG companion program for PalmOS users.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gedstarpro.htm

Latest version=3.3

GenSmarts

The research advisor that reads your TMG data directly.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gensmarts.htm

Latest version=2.1.1.87

Map My Family Tree

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/mapmyfamilytree.htm

Latest version=1.4.11

PathWiz!

Exhibit management utility

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pathwiz.htm

Latest version=v8

TMG Utility

Database modification tools

http://www.johncardinal.com/tmgutil/

Latest version=v7.1 Build 2

Chartform Delivery

An inexpensive chart printing service

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/wallcharts.htm

For the full list of companion products, please visit the Wholly Genes Community forum (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm) and click on "Companion Products."

=== How to reach us ==============================

For tech support, please access the Wholly Genes Community message board at:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm

or write to:

support@WhollyGenes.com

Please be sure to note what version of the program you are using.

You can also reach us at:

Wholly Genes Software

5144 Flowertuft Court

Columbia, Maryland 21044

410-715-2260

410-730-9734 (fax)

http://www.WhollyGenes.com

Wholly Genes Newsletter

17 December 2010

Issue 2010, Number 5

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In this issue:

o TMG v8 status report

o REDUCED PRICE: Training Videos 40% OFF

o 10% Off Gift Certificates until Christmas!

o 20% OFF U.S. data CDs until Christmas!

o FREE GROUND SHIPPING until Christmas!

o Cruise 2011

o Math Nightmares Revisited

o TMG Companion Products

o How to reach us

=== TMG v8 status report ===================================

The beta testers are now in the possession of a version of TMG v8 with the extensive new report writer engine fully implemented.. There are also more than a dozen major new features, 50+ new options, and more than 200 bug fixes. While everyone is working long hours to get this major release to you as soon as possible, there is still testing to be done and some issues to be resolved and I’m afraid that it won’t be available before Christmas. We appreciate your patience, however, as we press for a happy end to the long wait.

As some consolation, we have some unprecedented holiday offers listed below. In fact, you can lock in a 10% discount on your v8 upgrade NOW by purchasing a discounted gift certificate! Gift certificates can be applied to anything in the Wholly Genes store.

There are also other huge discounts on popular products and free shipping until Christmas! Best of all, you can combine these great offers for even bigger savings!

At Wholly Genes, we hope that you and your loved ones have a safe and happy holiday season.

Bob Velke

Wholly Genes, Inc.

=== REDUCED PRICE: Training Videos 40% OFF ==============

The TMG Training Video DVD series was produced by and distributed through The Studio of Hurricane, NV. We’ve recently acquired the full rights to reproduce that popular DVD series. By eliminating the middle-man, we are pleased to be able to offer them to you at a new low price of just $9.50 each (previously $15.95) with even greater savings when bundled together.

There are four DVDs in the video training series:

Getting Started

Intermediate

Advanced

Expert

Each video is about 1.5 hours long. While new v8 features are not reflected, the lessons throughout are still very relevant to any version of TMG.

This is a great opportunity to fill in the lessons that are missing from your collection. They make great gifts too -- and with the free shipping until Christmas, this great learning resource has never been available to you at a lower price.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.whollygenes.com/training.htm

=== 10% Off New Gift Certificates until Christmas ================

That’s right - you can now buy a gift certificate at a 10% discount! Since it can be applied to anything in our store, you can effectively create a sale price on current or _future_ products and upgrades! Gift certificates are available in a variety of face values from $10-$250.

Apply it to your TMG v8 upgrade when it is available, to great TMG companion products, or to any of the thousands of data CDs and other products that make great gifts from the Wholly Genes web store.

And if you have an existing unused gift certificates, write to support@whollygenes.com and we'll be happy to extend its expiration until at least December of 2011.

To purchase a discounted gift certificate, please visit:

http://www.whollygenes.com/giftcert.htm

=== 20% OFF U.S. data CDs until Christmas! ===================

For a limited time, you can order any of the great data U.S. CDs from our web store at a 20% discount. Applicable product codes begin with "US" and include these very popular products (among many others) that may help you find those illusive ancestors:

o Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790 - Complete Set (US0356).

o Digested Summary and Alphabetical List of Private Claims Which Have Been Presented to the House of Representatives, 1853-1882 (US0343).

o Compendium of New England Pioneers, 1809-1939 (US0400).

o Compendium of New England Gazetteers, 1817-1898 (US0401).

o Black's Law Dictionary, First and Second Editions, 1891 & 1910 (US0211).

o Dunglison's Medical Dictionary, 1865 (US0226).

o Emigrants Who Went to America 1600-1700 (US0107).

o A Genealogical Dictionary of The First Settlers of New England, 1860-1862 (US0205).

o The Expansion of New England: The Spread of New England Settlement and Institutions to the Mississippi River, 1620-1865 (US0320).

o New England Migration - The Collected Works of Charles Edward Banks, 1929-1937 (US0402).

o Probate Records of the Province of New Hampshire, 1635-1771, 9 volumes (US0291).

o Vital Records of Rhode Island. 1636-1850, six volumes (US0322).

o Biographical Sketches of Loyalists of the American Revolution, With an Historical Essay, 1864 (US0263).

o Records of the Governor and Company of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, 1628-1686 (US0208).

o Historical Collections of the State of Pennsylvania, 1843 (US0396).

o New Topographical Atlas of the State of Pennsylvania, 1872 (US0503).

o Colonial Families of the Southern States of America, 1911 (US0316).

o Memorials of Old Virginia Clerks, 1888 (US0380).

o Virginia and Virginians, 2 volumes, 1888 (US0368).

o A Gazetteer of Indian Territory, 1905 (US0601).

...and many hundreds of other titles, many of which have a more local geographic focus.

IMPORTANT: Your invoice will reflect the regular price for these products. To claim your 20% discount on U.S. data CDs, you must enter this special code in the "Store Coupon Code" field on the same screen where you specify a payment method:

HAPPYHOLIDAYS

Yes, that’s the super-secret discount code. Just enter it in the "Store Coupon Code" field without quotes or spaces.

For our full line of data CDs, check out our geographic index here:

http://www.whollygenes.com/cdindex.htm

To find one of the products listed above, go to http://www.WhollyGenes.com and enter its product code in the Search box in the top-right corner of the screen.

=== FREE GROUND SHIPPING until Christmas! ================

On top of all these great discounts, you can get FREE ground shipping to the U.S. and Canada ($10 flat rate overseas shipping by ground/surface) on orders purchased by December 26th.

Remember that this is for _ground_ shipping, so if ordered after Monday, Dec 20, it is unlikely to reach U.S destinations by Christmas Day. Overseas orders are by surface shipping so will take much longer, of course. If you’ll be out of town, you can specify different billing and shipping addresses.

This is a terrific opportunity to save on last-minute gifts, including heavy books and CD collections!

=== Cruise 2011 =========================================

Thanks to the many who have inquired but there won’t be any announcement about future cruises until after the release of TMG v8.

=== Math Nightmares Revisited ==============================

At popular request, Pedigree charts in v8 can be output directly to your word processor, as well as to RTF, PDF, screen, printer, etc. They also support source citations, memos (endnotes), indexes, and optional color-"accented" names, among other new options.

Another new option is to allow a single series of ahnentafel numbers to be extended across a multi-page Pedigree Chart (in accordance with NGS standards). For that we needed to work out a formula to convert "Person #n on Chart#c" to an Ahnentafel number (a) in relation to the starting person.

In case you find yourself in a dark alley in desperate need of such a formula, this is it:

a=c*2^INT(LOG(n)/LOG(2))+MOD(n,2^INT(LOG(n)/LOG(2)))

And you thought you’d never see such stuff again after high school!

=== TMG Companion Products =============================

The following companion products which were developed for TMG users like you:

"A Primer for The Master Genealogist"

A great new book for beginning TMG users by Terry Reigel.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/primer.htm

"Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist"

The popular book compiled by Lee Hoffman - now available in electronic form.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gettingthemost.htm

Video training for TMG on DVD

Getting Started, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/videotapes.htm

Second Site

Web site construction tools for your TMG data.

See http://www.JohnCardinal.com/ss

Latest version=3.2 Build 2

Pocket Genealogist

The TMG companion program for Pocket PCs and other Windows Powered devices.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pocketgen.htm

Latest version=3.45

GedStar PRO

The TMG companion program for PalmOS users.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gedstarpro.htm

Latest version=3.3

GenSmarts

The research advisor that reads your TMG data directly.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gensmarts.htm

Latest version=2.1.1.81

Map My Family Tree

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/mapmyfamilytree.htm

Latest version=1.4.11

PathWiz!

Exhibit management utility

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pathwiz.htm

Latest version=v8

Chartform Delivery

An inexpensive chart printing service

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/wallcharts.htm

For the full list of companion products, please visit the Wholly Genes Community forum (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm) and click on "Companion Products."

=== How to reach us ==============================

For tech support, please access the Wholly Genes Community message board at:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm

or write to:

support@WhollyGenes.com

Please be sure to note what version of the program you are using.

You can also reach us at:

Wholly Genes Software

5144 Flowertuft Court

Columbia, Maryland 21044

410-715-2260

410-730-9734 (fax)

http://www.WhollyGenes.com

Wholly Genes Newsletter

26 July 2010

Issue 2010, Number 4

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In this issue:

o TMG v8

o Cruise Lectures Announced

o UPDATED: Second Site v3.2.2

o UPDATED: TimelinerPlus!

o TMG Companion Products

o How to reach us

=== TMG v8 ===========================================

We realize that it’s been a while since we published news about TMG v8 but we want to assure you that we’re hard at work at it. We’ve recently had some breakthroughs in relation to some longstanding problems and we’re making progress toward a great release. We hope that we’ll be able to make an announcement before much longer and we appreciate your patience.

Bob Velke

Wholly Genes, Inc.

=== Cruise Lectures Announced ===========================

The 6th Annual Genealogy Conference and Cruise (Sept 18-25, 2010) is going to be a great event! While our group is technically sold out, there’s still some space on the ship at prices starting at just $953.86 per person (subject to availability). That price includes the 7-day cruise, food, port fees and taxes, shipboard entertainment, and attendance to all conference lectures and group events.

That’s a great price for a 7-day vacation, a first-class genealogy conference, OR trip to Mexico and Honduras – but you get all three in one package! You’ll also get one-on-one consultations with professional genealogists and opportunities to make new friends and meet fellow researchers from around the world.

As always we’ve got a terrific line-up of genealogy speakers and the following lecture titles have recently been announced:

- "They Came Together - They Stayed Together" by Hank Jones, FASG.

- "Genealogy Today: Where We've Been & Where We're Going" by Hank Jones,

- "A Genealogist In Hollywood" by Hank Jones, FASG.

- "Neglected History" by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak.

- "Cold Cases: Genealogists, Coroners and the FBI" by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak.

- "The Pension File of your Revolutionary War Veteran" by Lloyd Bockstruck.

- "The Wonderful World of Names" by Lloyd Bockstruck.

- "The Huguenots" by Lloyd Bockstruck.

- "One-Step Webpages: A Potpourri of Genealogical Search Tools" by Dr. Stephen P. Morse.

- "One-Step Webpages: A Hodgepodge of Lesser-Known Gems" by Dr. Stephen P. Morse.

- "From DNA to Genetic Genealogy: Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask" by Dr. Stephen P. Morse.

- "Internet Sources for Military Genealogy" by Craig Scott, MA, CG.

- "Researching Your Civil War Ancestor" by Craig Scott, MA, CG.

- "Reasons For Not Serving" by Craig Scott, MA, CG.

All of those lectures are software-neutral but users of The Master Genealogist (TMG) will also find several lectures that focus on making the most of that software and its companion products.

For all of the exciting details or to make a reservation, please visit:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/cruise.htm

=== UPDATED: Second Site v3.2.2 ============================

Since our last newsletter, John Cardinal has announced an update to Second Site, the popular utility which uses your TMG data to generate web sites and data CDs that you can share with your relatives. Version 3.2.2 includes a new option to resize embedded image exhibits and a few other adjustments and fixes.

You can read more about the new features in the latest issue of Second Site News:

http://ss.johncardinal.com/ssn045.htm

And as usual, all the changes are summarized in the Change Log:

http://ss.johncardinal.com/changelog.htm

Current Second Site 3 users can download the installer here:

http://ss.johncardinal.com/downloads.htm

This is a free upgrade for registered users of Second Site 3.

=== UPDATED: TimelinerPlus! ===========================

TimeLinerPlus! by BeeSoft is a FREE utility that offers a number of features to help you manage your TMG global timelines. BeeSoft has added a number of options in the recently released Version 3, including:

- Enabling timelines restricted to particular TMG person numbers in 3 ways

. individually

. via an entered list

. using the persons in a Focus Group

- a 'check' box to allow a view of the filter parameters from the ini file before proceeding with a run. Default setting is 'off''.

- an option to view Hobbies "The Internet Timeline" as a live example which can also be transferred to the TMG timelines collection.

You can download this free utility from:

http://beesoft.soho.on.net/BeeSoft/Timeliner/dltl.htm

=== TMG Companion Products =============================

The following companion products which were developed for TMG users like you:

"A Primer for The Master Genealogist"

A great new book for beginning TMG users by Terry Reigel.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/primer.htm

"Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist"

The popular book compiled by Lee Hoffman - now available in electronic form.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gettingthemost.htm

Video training for TMG on DVD

Getting Started, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/videotapes.htm

Second Site

Web site construction tools for your TMG data.

See http://www.JohnCardinal.com/ss

Latest version=3.2 Build 2

Pocket Genealogist

The TMG companion program for Pocket PCs and other Windows Powered devices.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pocketgen.htm

Latest version=3.45

GedStar PRO

The TMG companion program for PalmOS users.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gedstarpro.htm

Latest version=3.3

GenSmarts

The research advisor that reads your TMG data directly.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gensmarts.htm

Latest version=2.1.1.81

Map My Family Tree

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/mapmyfamilytree.htm

Latest version=1.4.11

PathWiz!

Exhibit management utility

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pathwiz.htm

Latest version=v8

Chartform Delivery

An inexpensive chart printing service

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/wallcharts.htm

For the full list of companion products, please visit the Wholly Genes Community forum (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm) and click on "Companion Products."

=== How to reach us ==============================

For tech support, please access the Wholly Genes Community message board at:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm

or write to:

support@WhollyGenes.com

Please be sure to note what version of the program you are using.

You can also reach us at:

Wholly Genes Software

5144 Flowertuft Court

Columbia, Maryland 21044

410-715-2260

410-730-9734 (fax)

http://www.WhollyGenes.com

Wholly Genes Newsletter

13 March 2010

Issue 2010, Number 3

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In this issue:

o Last Chance for Cruise Early-Bird Pricing!

o FREE SHIPPING until March 17th!

o New Data DVD from the U.S.

o New Data CDs from Australia

o Wholly Genes online chat

o How to reach us

=== Last Chance for Cruise Early-Bird Pricing! ==================

Monday (March 15th) is the last day for Early-Bird Pricing for the 6th Annual Genealogy Conference and Cruise hosted by Wholly Genes, Inc. Don't miss this chance to get a $50 on-board credit per person, making this year's conference/cruise less expensive than any since 2005!

There's special low prices for those traveling alone and we've arranged _even_lower_ prices for those traveling with a group or family. For a limited time, the 3rd and 4th person in a cabin is just $549!

This annual event is always a big hit and, as always, we've got top-tier speakers to teach you how to be a better researcher. This year's speakers include:

- Lloyd Bockstruck, the 30-year veteran Supervisor of the Dallas Public Library. Upon his retirement in 2009, he was described as "easily the most sought after lecturer for annual seminars of local and state genealogical societies";

- Dr. Stephen P. Morse, whose long resume includes the development of the "One-Step" web portal, the extremely popular search engine for the Ellis Island databases and dozens of other on-line resources;

- Hank Jones, FASG, noted genealogist, author, popular speaker, singer, songwriter, and former Hollywood actor;

- Megan Smolenyak, professional genealogist, extremely-popular author and speaker on research methodology, DNA, and other topics;

- Craig Scott, CG, certified genealogist, publisher, speaker, and military record expert.

Users of The Master Genealogist (TMG) will also hear how to make use of that software and companion programs from Bob Velke, John Cardinal, Lee Hoffman, Kent Riggins, and the technical support staff.

Please join us in a great educational experience and relaxing vacation as we travel round-trip from Miami, visiting Costa Maya, Cozumel, and Roatan, Honduras, plus three days at sea for the conference.

For all of the exciting details, please visit:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/cruise.htm

=== FREE SHIPPING until March 17th!======================

From now until St. Patrick's Day (Wednesday, March 17th) shipping from WhollyGenes.com is FREE to addresses in the U.S. and Canada. (A discounted flat rate of $7 for overseas shipments applies) . This is a great time to get that planned purchase or gift and save a lot of money on shipping!

Remember that WhollyGenes.com is your source for _thousands_ of great genealogy products including TMG companion products

http://www.whollygenes.com/companion.htm

...popular books on genealogy methodology:

http://www.whollygenes.com/books.htm

...and data CDs from the U.S., England, Ireland, Australia, and other countries, including the new releases described below:

http://www.whollygenes.com/cdindex.htm

Among our most popular products are:

Genealogical Dictionary of The First Settlers of New England (Savage)

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/us0205.htm

Compendium of New England Pioneers

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/us0400.htm

Compendium of New England Gazetteers

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/us0401.htm

Black's Law Dictionary (First Edition, 1891)

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/us0211.htm

Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/us0212.htm

Emigrants Who Went to America 1600-1700

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/us0107.htm

Digested Summary of Private Claims

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/us0343.htm

Genealogical Register of the First Settlers of New England

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/us0261.htm

Historical and Genealogical Miscellany

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/us0209.htm

Dunglison's Medical Dictionary

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/us0226.htm

...plus thousands of others!

Don't miss this chance to get FREE SHIPPING on these popular titles!

=== New Data DVD from the U.S. ========================

The following data DVD from the United States is now available from WhollyGenes.com:

BROADWAY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (on DVD).

$49.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0454

This volume of the United Methodist Historical Society Closed Church Records Series contains the church registers from the Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church, Baltimore, Maryland spanning the years 1864-1977. These records are presented in their original sequence using high-resolution grayscale images. They include handwritten records and therefore do not include any facility for an automated search. On one (1) DVD.

The records in this volume include:

A Century of Service, 1848-1948, Broadway Methodist Church

Register 1864-1870: Members, Marriages, Baptisms

Register 1869-1886: Members, Marriages, Baptisms

Register 1886-1891: Members, Marriages, Baptisms

Register 1891-1897: Members, Marriages, Baptisms

Register 1915-1959: Marriages, Baptisms

Register 1917-1921: Members, Marriages, Baptisms

Register 1926-1929: Record of Preparatory Membership

Register 1930-1958: Members

Register 1940-1947: Members

Register 1948-1960: Members

Register 1975-1977: Members, Baptisms

Baptism Index 1880-1940

=== New Data CDs from Australia ========================

The following data CDs from Australia are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

D. Blair, BLAIR'S CYCLOPAEDIA OF AUSTRALASIA, (1881) 2006

$26.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU0020

David Blair (1820-1899) was an Irish Australian who was a politician, journalist and encyclopedist. 'Blair's Cyclopaedia of Australasia', which he wrote in 1881 is his most noted book. The subtitle of the book explains what it is about 'Dictionary of facts, events, dates, persons and places connected with the discovery, exploration and progress of the British Dominions in the south from the earliest dawn of discovery in the Southern Ocean to the year 1881'. (more...)

A. Trollope, NEW SOUTH WALES AND QUEENSLAND, (1873) 2007.

$17.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU1002

Anthony Trollope, the famous English novelist whose books illuminate virtually every aspect of late nineteenth century England, also wrote travel books. In 1873 he published 'New South Wales and Queensland. This book includes descriptions of various places in the states of New South Wales and Queensland. These are quite detailed and usually start with the founding of naming of the place, and continue through their early history. (more...)

Yates & Jones, THE ROADS OF QUEENSLAND 1913, (1913) 2007.

$20.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU4014

'The Roads of Queensland' was published in 1913 as a guide for travellers, tourists, motorists, drovers and land seekers to this state. The introduction in this book says that it is the the only work of its kind in being so comprehensive. The compilers devoted five years to the production of it, in order to make the details as accurate as possible and up to date at the time of publications. (more...)

EMIGRATION TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1853: PASSENGER LISTS AND NOTICES, (1853) 2007.

$12.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU5028

The 1853 'South Australian Government Gazette', unlike other years published a number of shipping lists and other notices and reports of voyages. Most of these have been extracted from the gazette for publication in this handy form. (more...)

THE CYCLOPEDIA OF FIJI, SAMOA, TONGA, TAHITI AND THE COOK ISLANDS 1907, (1907) 2007.

$42.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU9101

Similar to the Cyclopedias that are available on each Australia state, this one covers the Pacific Islands of Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti and the Cook Islands. Divided into two main sections, the first containing a cyclopedia of Fiji and the second containing smaller Cyclopedias of Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti and the Cook Islands. These Cyclopedias are a vast resource of historical, social and biographical information on the islands concerned. (more...)

=== TMG Companion Products =============================

The following companion products which were developed for TMG users like you:

"A Primer for The Master Genealogist"

A great new book for beginning TMG users by Terry Reigel.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/primer.htm

"Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist"

The popular book compiled by Lee Hoffman - now available in electronic form.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gettingthemost.htm

Video training for TMG on DVD

Getting Started, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/videotapes.htm

Second Site

Web site construction tools for your TMG data.

See http://www.JohnCardinal.com/ss

Latest version=3.1

Pocket Genealogist

The TMG companion program for Pocket PCs and other Windows Powered devices.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pocketgen.htm

Latest version=3.40

GedStar PRO

The TMG companion program for PalmOS users.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gedstarpro.htm

Latest version=3.3

GenSmarts

The research advisor that reads your TMG data directly.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gensmarts.htm

Latest version=2.1.1.53

Map My Family Tree

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/mapmyfamilytree.htm

Latest version=1.4.11

PathWiz!

Exhibit management utility

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pathwiz.htm

Latest version=v8

Chartform Delivery

An inexpensive chart printing service

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/wallcharts.htm

For the full list of companion products, please visit the Wholly Genes Community forum (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm) and click on "Companion Products."

=== Wholly Genes online chat =======================

The next online chat with Wholly Genes will be TODAY, Saturday, 13 March 2010, at 2pm and again at 11pm Eastern Time. Don't miss this opportunity to "talk" online with Wholly Genes representatives, as well as with other TMG users around the world.

Remember that the Wholly Genes chat room is available to you at any time. Just go to http://www.WhollyGenes.com and click on Public Chat in the Support menu. When you see the security warning, click on or . Then be patient because it could take 30 seconds or more (especially on a dial-up connection) to load the necessary chat tools. When prompted, simply enter a chat nickname and then click on Connect. That's all there is to it. We hope to see you there!

=== How to reach us ==============================

For tech support, please access the Wholly Genes Community message board at:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm

or write to:

support@WhollyGenes.com

Please be sure to note what version of the program you are using.

You can also reach us at:

Wholly Genes Software

5144 Flowertuft Court

Columbia, Maryland 21044

410-715-2260

410-730-9734 (fax)

http://www.WhollyGenes.com

Wholly Genes Newsletter

28 February 2010

Issue 2010, Number 2

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In this issue:

o Announcing the 6th Annual Genealogy Conference and Cruise!

o TMG Tutorial in London, England

o TMG presentations at the NGS Conference, Salt Lake City, UT

o TMG Companion Products

o Wholly Genes online chat

o How to reach us

=== Announcing the 6th Annual Genealogy Conference and Cruise! ===

Wholly Genes, Inc., of Columbia, Maryland, is proud to announce the 2010 Genealogy Conference and Cruise, September 18-25, 2010. With an impressive list of world-class speakers and as many as 450 researchers, this annual event has earned the reputation as the largest family history conference on the seas and is nearly always sold out. But this year it will truly be an EPIC event.

This year the conference will be held upon the Norwegian Epic, the newest and one of the largest cruise ships in the Caribbean. It is so new, in fact, that its maiden voyage isn't until July. The Epic offers tremendous meeting facilities, dozens of dining options, and an amazing nightlife that includes Blue Man Group, Second City Comedy Troupe, and Cirque Dreams, an acrobatic dinner theater.

Over the course of the week, the ship will travel round-trip from Miami, visiting Costa Maya, Cozumel, and Roatan, Honduras, plus three days at sea during which the group will hear from a star-studded line-up of genealogical speakers, including:

- Lloyd Bockstruck, the 30-year veteran Supervisor of the Dallas Public Library. Upon his retirement in 2009, he was described as "easily the most sought after lecturer for annual seminars of local and state genealogical societies";

- Dr. Stephen P. Morse, whose long resume includes the development of the "One-Step" web portal, the extremely popular search engine for the Ellis Island databases and dozens of other on-line resources;

- Hank Jones, FASG, noted genealogist, author, popular speaker, singer, songwriter, and former Hollywood actor;

- Megan Smolenyak, professional genealogist, extremely-popular author and speaker on research methodology, DNA, and other topics;

- Craig Scott, CG, certified genealogist, publisher, speaker, and military record expert.

Although Wholly Genes makes family history software, the 15+ hours of genealogical lectures are completely software-neutral and presented by the preeminent experts in their fields. Attendees from around the world will soak up new knowledge and skills through a lecture series that rivals any regional or national genealogy conference. And, unlike many traditional conferences, none of the lecture times overlap so conference-goers won't have to make those difficult choices.

Of course, users of the company's software, The Master Genealogist (TMG), will also find a variety of opportunities to learn how to make use of its features and companion products from the developers themselves, technical support staff, and expert users. The company's annual conference is the only time that you will find so many TMG experts in one place.

"We're very conscious of the economic conditions and go out of our way to make this conference a great value and extremely cost-effective event," said Bob Velke, President of Wholly Genes, Inc., "which in part explains its popularity." The price of the conference has not substantially increased in five years. "In fact," said Velke, "with the early-bird discount that expires on March 15th, the starting price is lower than any of our conference/cruises since 2005."

"The ship this year also includes single cabins so researchers won't need to have a roommate," said Velke. Prices include the cruise, food, shipboard entertainment, and attendance to all conference events. A roommate-finding service is also available. Complete details can be found at www.WhollyGenes.com/cruise.htm.

=== TMG Tutorial in London, England =========================

Expert TMG expert Teresa Pask will be presenting a lecture entitled "The Master Genealogist Software - Advanced" at the Society of Genealogist (SOG) meeting in London, England on Saturday April 24.

The outline for the lecture is:

"A half day tutorial on using The Master Genealogist (TMG) software. This tutorial will cover advanced concepts and features, including: The Data Set Manager, Accents, Focus Groups, Custom Flags, Advanced Report Options, and designing report filters, Creating sources and repositories, Custom roles, Witnesses, Sentence structures, Source templates, Citation output, and Exporting data. In addition, companion products including Second Site, and TMG Utility."

It sounds like a great day of learning and we hope that you can be there!

To buy your ticket online, please visit:

http://www.sog.org.uk/events/calendar.shtml#apr10

=== TMG presentations at the NGS Conference, Salt Lake City, UT ===

Each year Wholly Genes takes the occasion of the National Genealogical Society conference to make a number of presentations about The Master Genealogist (TMG). The 2010 conference is April 28-May 1st in the Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah. Bob Velke, president of Wholly Genes, will make two presentations as follows:

Thursday, April 29, 2:30pm - Using The Master Genealogist

Friday, April 30, 9:30am - The Master Genealogist - Advanced

We hope to see you there.

For more information, see:

http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/conference_info

=== TMG Companion Products =============================

The following companion products which were developed for TMG users like you:

"A Primer for The Master Genealogist"

A great new book for beginning TMG users by Terry Reigel.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/primer.htm

"Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist"

The popular book compiled by Lee Hoffman - now available in electronic form.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gettingthemost.htm

Video training for TMG on DVD

Getting Started, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/videotapes.htm

Second Site

Web site construction tools for your TMG data.

See http://www.JohnCardinal.com/ss

Latest version=3.1

Pocket Genealogist

The TMG companion program for Pocket PCs and other Windows Powered devices.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pocketgen.htm

Latest version=3.40

GedStar PRO

The TMG companion program for PalmOS users.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gedstarpro.htm

Latest version=3.3

GenSmarts

The research advisor that reads your TMG data directly.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gensmarts.htm

Latest version=2.1.1.53

Map My Family Tree

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/mapmyfamilytree.htm

Latest version=1.4.11

PathWiz!

Exhibit management utility

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pathwiz.htm

Latest version=v8

Chartform Delivery

An inexpensive chart printing service

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/wallcharts.htm

For the full list of companion products, please visit the Wholly Genes Community forum (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm) and click on "Companion Products."

=== Wholly Genes online chat =======================

The next online chat with Wholly Genes will be Saturday, 13 March 2010, at 2pm and again at 11pm Eastern Time. Don't miss this opportunity to "talk" online with Wholly Genes representatives, as well as with other TMG users around the world.

Remember that the Wholly Genes chat room is available to you at any time. Just go to http://www.WhollyGenes.com and click on Public Chat in the Support menu. When you see the security warning, click on or . Then be patient because it could take 30 seconds or more (especially on a dial-up connection) to load the necessary chat tools. When prompted, simply enter a chat nickname and then click on Connect. That's all there is to it. We hope to see you there!

=== How to reach us ==============================

For tech support, please access the Wholly Genes Community message board at:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm

or write to:

support@WhollyGenes.com

Please be sure to note what version of the program you are using.

You can also reach us at:

Wholly Genes Software

5144 Flowertuft Court

Columbia, Maryland 21044

410-715-2260

410-730-9734 (fax)

http://www.WhollyGenes.com

Wholly Genes Newsletter

5 February 2010

Issue 2010, Number 1

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In this issue:

o Where oh where is MSVCR71.DLL?

o This Month's Special - 20% OFF

o 2010 Conference and Cruise Considerations

o NEW: FixPix Macro for Images in MS Word.

o UPDATED: TimeLiner v2

o TMG Companion Products

o Wholly Genes online chat

o How to reach us

=== Where oh where is MSVCR71.DLL? ==================

A number of TMG users have recently reported that they get this error message when they start the program: "This application has failed to start because MSVCR71.DLL was not found."

It seems that a recent system update (or perhaps a virus checker or other utility) has recently started to delete that important file. The simple solution does not require a reinstallation and is described below.

Note: It is _not_ necessary to follow these steps unless you have encountered the error message!

1) Download a copy of the file from http://www.whollygenes.com/files/msvcr71.zip

2) Unzip (don't simply copy) the file into the program folder which contains TMG7.EXE.

By default this folder is:

C:\Program Files\The Master Genealogist v7

or (for people with a 64-bit operating system):

C:\Program Files (x86)\The Master Genealogist v7

If you changed the default folder during installation, then you'll need to search for TMG7.EXE.

That's it. The problem should not happen again. If you have trouble or need help with the procedure, please contact technical support as described at the end of this newsletter.

=== This Month's Special - 20% OFF ====================

www.WhollyGenes.com offers thousands of data CDs from around the world to help you break through your research brick walls. Try our handy geographic index to find the titles for your area of interest.

For a limited time, the following popular title is available for 20% OFF the regular retail price:

John Fiske, THE DUTCH AND QUAKER COLONIES IN AMERICA (DOWNLOAD), (1900) 2008.

$19.96 (regularly) $24.95

http://www.whollygenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0610

(available as a download or on CD)

Fiske devotes this volume of his series on colonial American history first to New Amsterdam and the early history of New York and New Jersey, then to the settlement of Pennsylvania and of the territory that became Delaware. He then carries the history of these colonies down to the Revolutionary era.

The author begins with a discussion of the Netherlands prior to the period of North American colonization, including relations with England. He then relates the story of the period of discovery, followed by the settlements at Albany and Manhattan. He covers the Dutch penetration of the Delaware and the beginnings of the settlements in northern New Jersey, and the wars with England which led to the establishment of New York.

At this point Fiske switches his attention to the colonizing activities of William Penn and the Quaker migrations to Pennsylvania and to southern New Jersey. This is followed by an account of the activities of Governor Andros, and the Dominion of New England, which briefly brought several English colonies under his unified government.

Fiske closes with an account of the Middle Colonies in the first half of the eighteenth century, and then gives special attention to such immigrant groups as the Huguenots and the Scotch-Irish.

=== 2010 Conference and Cruise Considerations ============

As yet another winter storm is bearing down on us on the east coast of the U.S., we take a moment to think about cruising to some warm tropical ports with a group of genealogists.

If you've attended our annual conference and cruise in the past and _especially_ if you haven't, we'd like to hear what you think about what we're considering:

http://www.whollygenes.com/cruiseforum.htm

=== NEW: FixPix Macro for Images in MS Word. ============

OK, it isn't really new but we just found out about it. TMG user Donald Range mentioned during a recent online chat that he developed a MS Word macro to help users manage images and their captions that are output in a Journal Report.

This handy utility is free and full details are available at:

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~drange.macro/

=== UPDATED: TimelinerPlus! v2 ========================

Bryan Wetton of BeeSoft, has announced an update to his Timeliner! software which produces timelines from your TMG event data. TimelinerPlus! v2 includes a Research Note Viewer and a number of new filtering options.

For more about TimelinerPlus!, PathWiz! or other projects by Beesoft, please visit:

http://beesoft.info/

=== TMG Companion Products ==========================

The following companion products which were developed for TMG users like you:

"A Primer for The Master Genealogist"

A great new book for beginning TMG users by Terry Reigel.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/primer.htm

"Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist"

The popular book compiled by Lee Hoffman - now available in electronic form.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gettingthemost.htm

Video training for TMG on DVD

Getting Started, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/videotapes.htm

Second Site

Web site construction tools for your TMG data.

See http://www.JohnCardinal.com/ss

Latest version=3.1

Pocket Genealogist

The TMG companion program for Pocket PCs and other Windows Powered devices.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pocketgen.htm

Latest version=3.40

GedStar PRO

The TMG companion program for PalmOS users.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gedstarpro.htm

Latest version=3.3

GenSmarts

The research advisor that reads your TMG data directly.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gensmarts.htm

Latest version=2.1.1.53

Map My Family Tree

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/mapmyfamilytree.htm

Latest version=1.4.11

PathWiz!

Exhibit management utility

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pathwiz.htm

Latest version=v8

Chartform Delivery

An inexpensive chart printing service

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/wallcharts.htm

For the full list of companion products, please visit the Wholly Genes Community forum (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm) and click on "Companion Products."

=== Wholly Genes online chat =======================

The next online chat with Wholly Genes will be Saturday, 13 March 2010, at 2pm and again at 11pm Eastern Time. Don't miss this opportunity to "talk" online with Wholly Genes representatives, as well as with other TMG users around the world.

Remember that the Wholly Genes chat room is available to you at any time. Just go to http://www.WhollyGenes.com and click on Public Chat in the Support menu. When you see the security warning, click on or . Then be patient because it could take 30 seconds or more (especially on a dial-up connection) to load the necessary chat tools. When prompted, simply enter a chat nickname and then click on Connect. That's all there is to it. We hope to see you there!

=== How to reach us ==============================

For tech support, please access the Wholly Genes Community message board at:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm

or write to:

support@WhollyGenes.com

Please be sure to note what version of the program you are using.

You can also reach us at:

Wholly Genes Software

5144 Flowertuft Court

Columbia, Maryland 21044

410-715-2260

410-730-9734 (fax)

http://www.WhollyGenes.com

Wholly Genes Newsletter

23 December 2009

Issue 2009, Number 11

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

In this issue:

o Preview of TMG v8

o Give the Gift of TMG for HALF PRICE!

o A Gift You CAN Have By Christmas

o NEW UTILITY: Timeliner!

o NEW AND FINAL UPDATE: GedStar Pro v3.3

o RIP: Dick Pence

o TMG Companion Products

o Wholly Genes online chat

o How to reach us

=== Preview of TMG v8 ==============================

As promised in the previous newsletter, a preview of the work in progress for TMG v8 can be seen at:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/tmg8preview.htm

Watch this newsletter for an announcement when TMG v8 is released.

=== Give the Gift of TMG at HALF PRICE ==================

Are you looking for a great last-minute gift? The gift of TMG will not only be appreciated by your family it friends, it will make exchanging family history data with those researchers so much easier for YOU!

By popular demand, registered users of TMG Gold v6.09 or later can now purchase additional copies of the program for friends and family for HALF OFF the regular retail price! At just $39.97, the price of TMG Gold Edition on CD-ROM has never been lower. Copies of the program that are purchased now won't arrive by Christmas but the recipient will be entitled to a FREE upgrade to TMG v8 when it is released.

To take advantage of this offer, simply run TMG and access the "Message Manager" from the Help menu. You'll find a message there with your private coupon code and simple instructions to use it. (Click on the "Display previous messages" box to see messages that have been sent to you previously).

Here's your chance to give TMG to your friends and relatives at a greatly-discounted price! Your private coupon code can only be used _once_ (a single invoice for up to 10 copies of TMG Gold) and this offer expires 31 Jan 2010. An internet connection is required to receive your coupon.

=== A Gift You CAN Have by Christmas ==================

"You're a hard person to buy a present for!" It is grammatically incorrect but you've no doubt heard it.

Time is running out and you have a friend or relative who is desperate for a last-minute gift idea for you! Do them a favor and suggest a gift certificate at www.WhollyGenes.com. You can apply it at your leisure toward thousands of genealogy software products, books, and data CDs so it is sure to be the perfect gift!

Gift certificates are available in a wide variety of denominations and can printed today from a color printer. A great stocking-stuffer!

http://www.whollygenes.com/giftcert.htm

=== NEW UTILITY: Timeliner! ==========================

Bryan Wetton of BeeSoft, the makers of the PathWiz! exhibit management tool, has announced the availability of a new utility which will create a timeline from the existing events in your project. The timeline can then be displayed in TMG so that you can view those events in the context of other people's lives.

For more about Timeliner!, PathWiz! or Byran's other projects, please visit:

http://beesoft.info/

=== NEW AND FINAL UPDATE: GedStar Pro v3.3 ===========

Doug Gordon of GHCS Software has announced that there will be no further development of his companion software, GedStar Pro for handheld computers running the PalmOS operating system. As Doug points out, the PalmOS is effectively dead with no new hardware products supporting it so the discontinuation of his GedStar product line is sad and disappointing but not surprising.

With this announcement, GHCS Software released a new and final update, GedStar Pro v3.3, which includes "no new features or enhancements -- just a collection of minor bug fixes" that are targeted towards users who rely on GEDCOM transfers. (TMG users typically use GedStar's direct import feature instead).

For users who still rely on their trusty PalmOS devices, GedStar Pro is expected to be compatible with the forthcoming TMG v8. Doug Gordon reports that he intends to continue providing support for those users "for at least as long as their now-outdated PalmOS devices survive."

For the full announcement from GHCS Software, please see:

http://www.ghcssoftware.com/news.htm

Existing users who wish to upgrade to GedStar v3.3 should visit:

http://ghcssoftware.com/proddownload.htm

If you use a PalmOS handheld device and are considering migrating to a "Windows Powered" machine (e.g, SmartPhone, Pocket PC, etc.), then we encourage you to check out Pocket Genealogist which, like GedStar Pro, offers direct import of your TMG data (i.e., without GEDCOM):

http://www.whollygenes.com/pocketgen.htm

=== RIP: Dick Pence =================================

As reported by Dick Eastman (www.eogn.com) and others, Dick Pence passed away on November 22nd. While some TMG users may know Dick as a good friend to the program, most don't realize how much influence he had on the program's development.

Dick was among the earliest advocates of using computers for genealogy -- an idea that struck many traditional genealogists in those days as somehow "cheating." Way back in 1985, Dick co-cauthored a book entitled, "Computer Genealogy: A Guide to Research Through High Technology." Considering the year, you can imagine the state of "high technology." My personal copy of the book is well-worn, however, because it included a check list of things that the authors dreamed would some day be in genealogy software programs.

In that day, it was a list of radical ideas -- like the ability to edit your data after it was entered (imagine!) -- and it was the first of many such lists that would serve as the blueprint for the first version of TMG.

By the time I met Dick, he had already retired from at least three other careers and was quickly establishing himself as a giant among computer genealogists. Attendees to national genealogy conferences will remember Dick as a very popular and entertaining speaker. He was the first person I thought of when planning our first company cruise -- and he surprised and honored me by accepting my invitation, despite being confined by that time to a wheelchair. In fact, he and his wife, Ellyn, went on our first two company cruises where he entertained us all with his folksy stories (like "Two Longs and a Short" which was also the title of one of his books) about growing up in South Dakota.

Dick was a pioneer in many ways, a talented genealogist, a generous teacher, and an inspiration to many. I was honored to call him a friend and I will miss him.

-Bob Velke

=== TMG Companion Products ==========================

The following companion products which were developed for TMG users like you:

"A Primer for The Master Genealogist"

A great new book for beginning TMG users by Terry Reigel.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/primer.htm

"Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist"

The popular book compiled by Lee Hoffman - now available in electronic form.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gettingthemost.htm

Video training for TMG on DVD

Getting Started, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/videotapes.htm

Second Site

Web site construction tools for your TMG data.

See http://www.JohnCardinal.com/ss

Latest version=3.1

Pocket Genealogist

The TMG companion program for Pocket PCs and other Windows Powered devices.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pocketgen.htm

Latest version=3.40

GedStar PRO

The TMG companion program for PalmOS users.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gedstarpro.htm

Latest version=3.3

GenSmarts

The research advisor that reads your TMG data directly.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gensmarts.htm

Latest version=2.1.1.53

Map My Family Tree

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/mapmyfamilytree.htm

Latest version=1.4.11

PathWiz!

Exhibit management utility

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pathwiz.htm

Latest version=v8

Chartform Delivery

An inexpensive chart printing service

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/wallcharts.htm

For the full list of companion products, please visit the Wholly Genes Community forum (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm) and click on "Companion Products."

=== Wholly Genes online chat =======================

The next online chat with Wholly Genes will be Saturday, 23 January 2010, at 2pm and again at 11pm Eastern Time. Don't miss this opportunity to "talk" online with Wholly Genes representatives, as well as with other TMG users around the world.

Remember that the Wholly Genes chat room is available to you at any time. Just go to http://www.WhollyGenes.com and click on Public Chat in the Support menu. When you see the security warning, click on or . Then be patient because it could take 30 seconds or more (especially on a dial-up connection) to load the necessary chat tools. When prompted, simply enter a chat nickname and then click on Connect. That's all there is to it. We hope to see you there!

=== How to reach us ==============================

For tech support, please access the Wholly Genes Community message board at:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm

or write to:

support@WhollyGenes.com

Please be sure to note what version of the program you are using.

You can also reach us at:

Wholly Genes Software

5144 Flowertuft Court

Columbia, Maryland 21044

410-715-2260

410-730-9734 (fax)

http://www.WhollyGenes.com

Wholly Genes Newsletter

25 November 2009

Issue 2009, Number 10

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In this issue:

o FREE SHIPPING until Nov 30th!

o Preview of TMG v8!

o UPDATED: Second Site

o New Data CDs from the U.S.

o New Data CDs from the Great Britain

o New Data CDs from the Ireland

o TMG Companion Products

o Wholly Genes online chat

o How to reach us

=== FREE SHIPPING until Nov 30th! =====================

The Thanksgiving Day holiday is upon us and our staff will be taking a few days off with their families. As a result, the office will be closed tomorrow and Friday (Nov 26-27).

The good news for you is that we're offering FREE SHIPPING during that down-time on any purchase from www.WhollyGenes.com to addresses in the U.S. and Canada. (A discounted flat rate of $10 for overseas shipments applies) . This is a great time to get that planned purchase or gift and save a lot of money on shipping!

Remember that WhollyGenes.com is your source for _thousands_ of great genealogy products including TMG companion products

http://www.whollygenes.com/Merchant2/merch..._Code=COMPANION

...popular books on genealogy methodology:

http://www.whollygenes.com/Merchant2/merch...gory_Code=BOOKS

...and data CDs from the U.S., England, Ireland, Australia, and other countries, including the new releases described below:

http://www.whollygenes.com/Merchant2/merch...de=05GEOGRAPHIC

Among our most popular products are:

Genealogical Dictionary of The First Settlers of New England (Savage) (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?refid=NEWS&p=US0205)

Compendium of New England Pioneers (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?refid=NEWS&p=US0400)

Compendium of New England Gazetteers (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?refid=NEWS&p=US0401)

Black's Law Dictionary (First Edition, 1891) (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?refid=NEWS&p=US0211)

Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?refid=NEWS&p=US0212)

Emigrants Who Went to America 1600-1700 (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?refid=NEWS&p=US0107)

Digested Summary of Private Claims (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?refid=NEWS&p=US0343)

Genealogical Register of the First Settlers of New England (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?refid=NEWS&p=US0261)

Historical and Genealogical Miscellany (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?refid=NEWS&p=US0209)

Dunglison's Medical Dictionary (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?refid=NEWS&p=US0226)

...plus thousands of others!

GIFT CERTIFICATES are also available. If you're holiday shopping (or someone is looking for a gift for you), remember that a gift certificate from WhollyGenes.com is always a great gift! For more information, please visit:

http://www.whollygenes.com/giftcert.htm

Note that purchases made at this writing will not ship until Monday, November 30th.

=== Preview of TMG v8! ==============================

Bob Velke will be the featured speaker at the Dec 12th meeting of the Roots Users Group of Arlington, Virginia (Arlington RUG). If you're in the area, you'll want to attend because Bob will use that occasion to make the first public demonstration of The Master Genealogist v8! This upcoming new release includes a new report writer engine (including support for 64-bit operating systems) and many other exciting new features.

Following the meeting, a feature list and screen shots will be made available through the company's web site. A release date for TMG v8 has not yet been announced.

For information about the meeting time/place, please visit:

http://www.rootsusers.org/

=== UPDATED: Second Site ===========================

Second Site is the wildly popular web-page-creation and data-sharing tool that works directly with your TMG data. The author, John Cardinal, has made the following announcement:

Second Site Version 3.1 is now available. This free upgrade includes a few new features and corrects a few problems.

You can read more about the new features in the latest issue of Second Site News:

http://ss.johncardinal.com/ssn042.htm

You can read more about this release in the Change Log:

http://ss.johncardinal.com/changelog.htm

Current Second Site 3 users can download the installer here:

http://ss.johncardinal.com/downloads.htm

This is a free upgrade for registered users of Second Site 3.

=== New Data CDs from the U.S. ========================

The following data CDs from the U.S. are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

NEW MILFORD, NEWTOWN, WOODBURY, SOUTHBURY, KENT, MIDDLEBURY, BROOKFIELD, ROXBURY, AND BRIDGEWATER DIRECTORY 1927, (1927) 2009.

$12.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0605

This city directory covering the Connecticut towns of New Milford, Newtown, Woodbury, Southbury, Kent, Middleburry, Brookfield, Roxbury and Bridgewater combines four distinct directories into one volume. Information published includes (1) Governmental Directory ­ Town, County, State and Federal; (2) Buyers Directory ­ A local source of sales and services; (3) Alphabetical Directory ­ Names, occupations and addresses; and (4) Classified Directory ­ Business, professional and social.

Seth C. Cary, JOHN CARY, THE PLYMOUTH PILGRIM, (1911) 2009.

$9.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0620

Seth Cary has compiled a genealogy of the family and descendants of John Carey, who had settled in Duxbury, Massachusetts, by 1637. The author made an effort to follow female as well as male lines. In the early generations, this generally extended to the children and sometimes grandchildren of a Cary daughter. In the later generations, and especially in the accounts of those living in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, this coverage was quite extensive. (more...)

=== New Data CDs from the Great Britain ===================

The following data CDs from Great Britain are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

KELLY'S POST OFFICE DIRECTORY OF SURREY 1867.

$24.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5027

Republished here on full-searchable CD-Rom is the 1867 edition of Kelly's Post Office Directory of Surrey. Containing nearly 450 printed pages, which includes a map of the county. As with most other directories published by Kelly's, this 1867 Surrey edition, although primarily a directory, also serves as a gazetteer. Originally issued as part of a joint publication for counties Essex, Herts, Middlesex, Kent, Surrey and Sussex, this is one of the earlier editions of Kelly's Directory of Surrey. (more...)

THE PARISH REGISTERS AND PAROCHIAL DOCUMENTS IN THE ARCHDEACONRY OF WINCHESTER.

$11.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5028

Published in 1909 by the Wykeham Press, The Parish Registers and Parochial Documents in the Archdeaconry of Winchester was edited by the then Archdeacon of Winchester, William Andrews Fearon, D.D., and the Curate of Burghclere, John Foster Williams, M.A. Containing some 204 printed pages, the title of this publication, as the authors themselves admit, is a little misleading. On the first count, this publication is, although fascinating, an inventory of the Hampshire parochial records held in the Archdeaconry of Winchester; and on the second count, the inventory conducted by Messrs Fearon and Williams ceases in 1812 for parish registers and 1800 for parochial records. (more...)

BULMER'S HISTORY, TOPOGRAPHY AND DIRECTORY OF WESTMORELAND, 1885.

$30.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5029

Published in Manchester in 1885 by T. Bulmer & Co., the full title of the Westmoreland Directory amply describes the breadth and depth of this publication: 'History, Topography, and Directory of Westmoreland, Comprising its Ancient and Modern History; A General View of its Physical Features; its Mines, Manufactures and Agricultural Statistics; Historical and Descriptive Sketches of each Town, Parish and Manor; Family History and Genealogical Descent; Biographical Sketches of the Principal Westmoreland Worthies, to which is also added a List of the Seats and Residences of the Nobility, Gentry and Clergy', in short, a completed compendium of Westmoreland in 1885. (more...)

BAGSHAW'S, HISTORY, GAZETTEER AND DIRECTORY OF SHROPSHIRE, 1851.

$30.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5030

Samuel Bagshaw's 'History, Gazetteer & Directory of Shropshire' was published in Sheffield in 1851 and the beginning of the full title of the work provides a clear indication of the scope of the publication: History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Shropshire; Comprising a General Survey of the County with a Variety of Historical, Statistical, Topographical, Commercial and Agricultural Information, Shewing The Situation, Extent and Population of all The Towns, Parishes, Chapelries, Townships, Villages, Hamlets and Extra-Parochial Liberties; containing more than 700 printed pages and republished here on fully-searchable CD-Rom, Bagshaw's Gazetteer and Directory of Shropshire is one of the best reference aids for the county from this period. (more...)

KELLY'S DIRECTORY OF THE CITY OF BRISTOL AND ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD, 1894.

$24.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5031

Republished here on fully-searchable CD-Rom is the 1894 edition of Kelly's Directory of the City of Bristol & its Neighbourhood. Containing nearly 480 printed pages the City and Neighbourhood Directory for Bristol is a principally a street directory for the City of Bristol, but as with all of Kelly's Directories also serves as a gazetteer for the city and county. (more...)

=== New Data CDs from Ireland ==========================

The following data CDs from Ireland are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

ESTATE COMMISSIONERS OFFICES, APPLICATIONS FROM EVICTED TENANTS, 1907.

$18.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0058

Published in October 1907 under the auspices of the Estates Commissioners' Offices this publication records lists of persons who lodged applications with the Estates Commissioners either in person as the evicted tenant or by the representatives of the evicted tenant. The collection of information issued by the Estates Commissioners' Offices, which is republished here on fully-searchable CD-Rom, was originally issued in four separate collections, one for each of the four provinces of Ireland (more...)

ALEXANDER THOM & CO., THOM'S IRISH WHO'S WHO, 1923.

$24.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0059

Alexander Thom & Co., almost exclusively know for their 'Dublin City & County Directories', made a brief venture into biographical notices. This was Thom's first edition of their 'Irish Who's Who', which was published in 1923, only two brief years after the creation of the Irish Free State and barely a year after the cessation of Civil War in Ireland. This edition containing some 280 printed pages and the 'life sketches' of more than 2,500 Irish men and women (more...)

THE HISTORY, TOPOGRAPHY AND ANTIQUITIES OF THE COUNTY AND CITY OF LIMERICK, 2 VOLS. 1827.

$30.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0060

Originally published in Dublin 1826 and 1827 the two volume History of Limerick is a monumental study in every aspect of the county and one that every historian writing on the county still pays heed and respect to. The two volumes taken together contain more than 1,100 printed pages and are republished here on fully-searchable CD-Rom. (more...)

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF DUBLIN, ITS TOPOGRAPHY, ANTIQUITIES AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS, 1939.

$24.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0061

Originally published by Gill & Son., in Dublin in 1912, this CD-Rom republication of the fourth impression of The Neighbourhood of Dublin: its Topography, Antiquities & Historical Associations, published in 1939 was written by Weston St. John Joyce. Weston St. John Joyce (1858-1939), a civil servant by occupation, was also a regular contributor to The Evening Telegraph and later the Weekly Irish Times, to which he contributed numerous illustrated topographical articles over a period of nearly three decades. (more...)

STEPHEN GWYNN, HUGH THOMPSON (ILLUSTRATIONS), HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS IN DONEGAL AND ANTRIM, 1899.

$18.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0062

Originally published in London 1899 by MacMillan & Co., Ltd., this first edition of the Highways and Byways in Donegal and Antrim, is republished here on fully-searchable CD-Rom. Macmillan began publishing the Highways and Byways series in 1899, this being one of the earliest in the series, and by 1909 had completed nineteen publications in the series, which extended across the length and breadth of England, Scotland and Wales, with one publication on France (on Normandy) and this the only one in the series on Ireland. (more...)

=== TMG Companion Products ==========================

The following companion products which were developed for TMG users like you:

"A Primer for The Master Genealogist"

A great new book for beginning TMG users by Terry Reigel.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/primer.htm

"Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist"

The popular book compiled by Lee Hoffman - now available in electronic form.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gettingthemost.htm

Video training for TMG on DVD

Getting Started, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/videotapes.htm

Second Site

Web site construction tools for your TMG data.

See http://www.JohnCardinal.com/ss

Latest version=3.1

Pocket Genealogist

The TMG companion program for Pocket PCs and other Windows Powered devices.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pocketgen.htm

Latest version=3.40

GedStar PRO

The TMG companion program for PalmOS users.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gedstarpro.htm

Latest version=3.2

GenSmarts

The research advisor that reads your TMG data directly.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gensmarts.htm

Latest version=2.1.1.53

Map My Family Tree

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/mapmyfamilytree.htm

Latest version=1.4.11

PathWiz!

Exhibit management utility

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pathwiz.htm

Latest version=v8

Chartform Delivery

An inexpensive chart printing service

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/wallcharts.htm

For the full list of companion products, please visit the Wholly Genes Community forum (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm) and click on "Companion Products."

=== Wholly Genes online chat =======================

The next online chat with Wholly Genes will be Saturday, 28 November 2009, at 2pm and again at 11pm Eastern Time. Don't miss this opportunity to "talk" online with Wholly Genes representatives, as well as with other TMG users around the world.

Remember that the Wholly Genes chat room is available to you at any time. Just go to http://www.WhollyGenes.com and click on Public Chat in the Support menu. When you see the security warning, click on or . Then be patient because it could take 30 seconds or more (especially on a dial-up connection) to load the necessary chat tools. When prompted, simply enter a chat nickname and then click on Connect. That's all there is to it. We hope to see you there!

=== How to reach us ==============================

For tech support, please access the Wholly Genes Community message board at:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm

or write to:

support@WhollyGenes.com

Please be sure to note what version of the program you are using.

You can also reach us at:

Wholly Genes Software

5144 Flowertuft Court

Columbia, Maryland 21044

410-715-2260

410-730-9734 (fax)

http://www.WhollyGenes.com

Wholly Genes Newsletter

15 October 2009

Issue 2009, Number 9

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o Monthly Special - 20% off

o We're Moving!

o Polishing Output from Your TMG Data

o GenBridge is solving problems of data communication

o New Data CDs from the Great Britain

o New Data CDs from the Ireland

o TMG Companion Products

o Wholly Genes online chat

o How to reach us

=== Monthly Special - 20% off ==========================

For a limited time, this popular title is 20% off at WhollyGenes.com:

Ellery Bicknell Crane, HISTORIC HOMES AND INSTITUTIONS AND GENEALOGICAL AND PERSONAL MEMOIRS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, (1907) 2008.

$24.95 http://www.ArchiveCDBooksUSA.com/find_acdb...WS&p=US0381

These four volumes collect more than a thousand genealogical and biographical sketches of early twentieth-century residents of Worcester County, Massachusetts. The compilations contain information on more than a hundred thousand individuals of the first three hundred years of New England settlement.

As with similar volumes published a century and more ago, many of the sketches in this set focus on a single prominent individual, but in an unusual approach, a large number of the accounts examine many lines of descent from a single immigrant, and so provide information on many individuals alive at the time of publication.

As an example, fifteen pages are devoted to the descendants of Thomas Green, who had settled in Malden, Massachusetts, by the middle of the seventeenth century. The sketch gives much detail on each generation of the descent of at least seven prominent men of the years around 1900, some of Worcester County and some living as far away as Chicago and St. Louis.

At each generation of each descent, the compiler has given details not just on the person in the line of descent, but on spouses and siblings, so that hundreds of persons are covered by each account. As with other books of this type, the information given on those living in the middle and late nineteenth century should be reliable, and in many cases may not be available elsewhere.

The volumes are illustrated with hundreds of engraved portraits of some of the men and women covered by the sketches.

=== We're Moving! ===================================

Effective this month, the mailing address for Wholly Genes is changing. Like many other people around the world, our development and support staff has been increasingly taking advantage of technology which allows them to effectively "telecommute" (i.e., work from home by computer). As a result, our office space requirements are greatly reduced so we're moving a few centralized functions (accounting and shipping) into the smaller space that we previously occupied about a mile down the road. The new address is shown at the end of this newsletter.

Aside from some possible temporary disruptions to shipping over the next two weeks, we do not expect this change to have any noticeable effect on you. Our web site, support telephone, fax number, and business hours remain unchanged.

=== Polishing Output From Your TMG Data =================

Users interested in creating more polished output from the data they have recorded in TMG may find several articles on Terry’s TMG Tips website useful. Created by Terry Reigel, TMG beta tester and author, the website contains over 100 articles on topics ranging from basic concepts to some of TMG’s most advanced features. The main page of the site is at http://tmg.reigelridge.com/ from where users can locate articles of interest with a Table of Contents listing major topics, a full Alphabetical Index, or a full-site Search function.

Those wishing to create more polished narratives, whether in reports created by TMG or in websites produced by the TMG companion program Second Site, will find a several helpful articles. The key to producing quality narratives is understanding TMG’s Sentence Structures, and several articles provide tutorials and advice, with helpful screenshots, to help users make best use of this feature. To access them, look for the “Customizing Tags” in the Table of Contents.

If wall charts are your thing, there are several articles with tips describing how to use TMG’s powerful tools for making and editing Box Charts. There are suggestions on how to set options to produce more useful charts, as well as using TMG’s Visual Chartform editing tools to create truly custom charts. To access these articles look for “Creating Wall Charts” in the Table of Contents.

A wide variety of websites can easily be created from your TMG data with Second Site, a program written by John Cardinal. The resulting websites can be copied to CDs and distributed privately, or placed on the Internet for public viewing. A new section of Terry’s website contains nearly 20 articles on the use of this exciting adjunct to TMG, covering topics ranging from the easy steps for creating a basic website to some quite advanced techniques. To access this section, look for “Using Second Site to Share Your Data” on the Table of Contents, or choose “Second Site Section” on the main page menu.

However you prefer to share your TMG data with others, Terry’s TMG Tips articles can help you put present the results of your hard work more professionally.

=== GenBridge is solving problems of data communication =======

GenBridge is the genealogical data import technology developed by Wholly Genes, Inc. Users of The Master Genealogist (TMG) have long known GenBridge to be the most effective way to import data from other major genealogical software programs. But you may not know that GenBridge is also used by Family Tree Maker, Pocket Genealogist, and a variety of other developers (and is in the process of being implemented by still others) to facilitate the transfer of genealogical data.

Genealogical software has taken great strides in recent years, led in many respects by the examples set by The Master Genealogist. But nearly 20 years after TMG supported non-standard family structures, custom event/relationship/name types, witnessed events, source templates, custom sentence structures, certainty assessments, research tasks, and multimedia, those data types are commonly corrupted or completely lost by a GEDCOM transfer. While some developers argue that the problems are in the various software implementations, most of these data types are not supported by GEDCOM at all or are so loosely defined by the "standard" as to defy their use. For instance, photos, sound, and video are technically supported by GEDCOM but those specifications are so ambiguous and impractical that we don't know of any developer who uses them (as if embedding dozens of JPG files in a GEDCOM file was practical on its face).

Even more "standard" data types like the precedence of a person's multiple names or the relative birth order among his siblings (especially when some birth dates are unknown) often don't survive a GEDCOM transfer intact. For that matter, GEDCOM transfers frequently mangle incomplete/ambiguous dates, obscure the researcher's knowledge about a place (is "Washington" a city or state?), insert extraneous carriage returns into long notes, and disaggregate sources (is this "Johnson Family Bible" the same as that "Johnson Family Bible"?), among many other problems.

But come on -- how important are little things like names, dates, places, notes, and sources to genealogists, anyway?? Given the ongoing widespread acceptance of GEDCOM, even as genealogical software has long outgrown it, this is not a rhetorical question. What hope do we have that we will ever be able to use GEDCOM to faithfully transfer more advanced data types like the researcher's theories and rationale and new technologies like DNA?

But evaluations of GEDCOM usually miss the most insideous of its problems: the exporting researcher doesn't know that his data has been mangled and the importing researcher doesn't either! If you send a GEDCOM file to Cousin Mary, will she know which names, dates, places, and sources, have been mangled by the transfer? Will she know that, for a certain father and mother in your data, her importing program inferred a marriage even though you didn't record one? Will she realize how much other important data (like photos) you have collected? Probably not. Worse, she may publish your data, even though neither of you realize how badly it has been corrupted. And if she sends the data to another researcher, it will get mangled yet again!

Are you now reconsidering whether GEDCOM is the best way to archive your data for future generations?

Here again the argument usually shifts to who is to blame: the exporting program, the importing program, or GEDCOM itself -- but does it really matter? 20 years later, the problems are persistent and the LDS Church has indicated that the GEDCOM specifications have been updated for the last time. So who really expects GEDCOM transfers to improve in the next 20 years?

So developers are increasingly turning to GenBridge which reviewers like Dick Eastman have described as "a system that is much better than GEDCOM." In fact, GenBridge is not so much a "system" as a collection of tools which can be licensed by any developer and integrated into their software.

GenBridge is strictly an import technology, however. That is, your use of GenBridge-enabled software like TMG allows you to import data FROM other programs but it does not help you to transfer your data TO those other programs unless they are also GenBridge-enabled. If you or your family members use genealogy software that does not take advantage of GenBridge, you might encourage those vendors to solve your data sharing problems by integrating it (http://www.whollygenes.com/genbridge.htm).

GenBridge is also used in a variety of private or non-profit projects. For instance, the Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes Remembrance Authority (or "Yad Vashem") uses GenBridge in its efforts to collect records of the Jewish people during the Holocaust by allowing researchers to submit their native genealogical data files to the project without any risk of manipulation through GEDCOM. For more information about the project, see http://www.activepdf.com/solutions/success...s/yadvashem.pdf or go directly to http://www.yadvashem.org .

=== New Data CDs from the Great Britain ===================

The following data CDs from Great Britain are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

KELLY'S DIRECTORY OF OXFORDSHIRE, 1924 (WITH MAP).

$23.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5021

Republished here on full-searchable CD-Rom is the 11th edition of Kelly's Directory of Oxfordshire, which was published in 1924. Containing some 550 printed pages, Kelly's Directory, as the then editor, A. Lindsay Kelly correctly noted, was primarily a directory, but also served as the gazetteer for every county for which Kelly's Directory was published, and this Oxfordshire edition is no exception. Importantly this edition contains the detailed county map included with the book. (more...)

DON MANOEL GONZALES, LONDON IN 1731.

$17.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5023

"London in 1731: Containing a Description of the City of London, both in Regard to its Extent, Buildings, Government, Trade, etc.", is a curious publication and was first brought to press in 1745 as part of the 'Harleian Collection', consisting of two volumes entitled 'Voyage to Great Britain, Containing an Account of England and Scotland' and 'A Collection of Voyages & Travels, compiled from the Library of the Earl of Oxford'. London in 1731 supposedly written by one Don Manoel Gonzales, a literary pseudonym, which has engaged some considerable investigation, with some pointing to Daniel Defoe as the publication's original author. (more...)

THE BRISTOL POLL BOOK, 1837.

$18.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5024

Printed and published in Bristol in 1837 by John Wansborough, The Bristol Poll Book's full and descriptive title reads as follows: "The Bristol Poll Book, being a list of the Householders, Freeholders, and Freemen, who voted in the General Election, for Members to Serve in Parliament, for the City and County of Bristol, which took place, July 24th 1837. Before Thomas Kington, Esq. Sheriff." (more...)

THE REGISTERS OF THE PARISH CHURCH OF CARTMEL IN THE COUNTY OF LANCASTER; CHRISTENINGS, BURIALS AND WEDDINGS, 1559-1661.

$17.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5025

The Registers of the Parish Church of Cartmel in the County of Lancaster. Christenings, Burials & Weddings, 1559-1661, was published by the Lancashire Register Society from transcriptions taken by Henry Brierley in 1907. According to the extremely perfunctory introduction the St. Mary's Priory Church, Cartmel, was the most interesting and beautiful in Lancaster, a photograph of the St. Mary's does nothing to contradict this. (more...)

KELLY'S DIRECTORY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE 1894.

$23.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5026

Republished here on full-searchable CD-Rom is Kelly's Directory of Gloucestershire, which was published in 1894. Containing some 616 printed pages, Kelly's Directory, as the then editor, A. Lindsay Kelly correctly noted, was primarily a directory, but also served as the gazetteer for every county for which Kelly's Directory was published, and this Gloucestershire edition is no exception. (more...)

=== New Data CDs from Ireland ==========================

The following data CDs from Ireland are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

REPORT OF THE LABOUR COMMISSION TO IRELAND 1921.

$17.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0052

Published in 1921 by the English Parliamentary Labour Party, the Report of the Labour Commission to Ireland, although a relatively brief publication of just 124 pages, is a thoroughly fascinating, if sometimes a little biased, account of the War of Independence in Ireland, especially the conduct of the British Army and Auxiliary Forces. (more...)

THE AMERICAN COMMISSION ON CONDITIONS IN IRELAND, EVIDENCE ON CONDITIONS IN IRELAND.

$23.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0053

This publication is a collection of the evidences used in "The Interim Report for the American Commission on Conditions in Ireland" 1921, and contains the oral and written testimonies from witnesses in Ireland dating from the end of 1920 and beginning of 1921. The evidence collected by Commission was eventually presented to its parent body, the American Committee of 150 on Ireland, which was published under the title Evidence on Conditions in Ireland. (more...)

REPORT BY THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON PAWN BROOKING IN IRELAND, TOGETHER WITH MINUTES OF EVIDENCE, AN APPENDIX AND AN INDEX, 1838.

$11.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0054

Republished here is the Report by the Select Committee on Pawnbroking in Ireland; Together with the Minutes of Evidence, Appendix and Index, which was first published in Dublin by Alexander Thom in 1838. The inquiry into pawnbroking in Ireland came out of concerns being aired in the national press that pawnbrokers in general were charging extortionate and illegal rates of interest for monies lent by them on amounts of two shillings and less and this had brought the entire trade into disrepute. However, it was also acknowledged that the pawnbrokers of Ireland, especially those in Dublin, were also being extorted by the very body that was supposedly set-up to regulate and protect their interests: the Marshal of Dublin. (more...)

HENRY JONES FORD, THE SCOTCH IRISH IN AMERICA, 1915.

$23.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0056

The Scotch-Irish in America was first published by Princeton University Press in 1915 and was written by Henry Jones Ford, Professor of Politics at the University. Containing some 607 printed pages Ford's history of the Scots-Irish, although almost a century old, is still seen by many as the seminal introduction both to the plantation of Ulster and the exodus of the Scots-Irish from Ulster to America.

JOHN REVANS, THE EVILS OF THE STATE OF IRELAND; THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR REMEDY - A POOR LAW, 1837.

$15.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0057

Published in London in 1837 by J. Hatchard & Son, John Revans' Evils of the State of Ireland; their Causes and Remedy - A Poor Law, a publication that witnesses a second edition, before the eventual passing of the 1838 Poor Law Act and its implementation in Ireland. Containing some 153 printed pages and republished here on fully-searchable CD-Rom, Evils of the State of Ireland represented one of the more benign paths of social policy that could have been adopted by the British Government and implemented in Ireland. (more...)

=== TMG Companion Products ==========================

The following companion products which were developed for TMG users like you:

"A Primer for The Master Genealogist"

A great new book for beginning TMG users by Terry Reigel.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/primer.htm

"Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist"

The popular book compiled by Lee Hoffman - now available in electronic form.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gettingthemost.htm

Video training for TMG on DVD

Getting Started, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/videotapes.htm

Second Site

Web site construction tools for your TMG data.

See http://www.JohnCardinal.com/ss

Latest version=3.0 Build 7

Pocket Genealogist

The TMG companion program for Pocket PCs and other Windows Powered devices.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pocketgen.htm

Latest version=3.40

GedStar PRO

The TMG companion program for PalmOS users.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gedstarpro.htm

Latest version=3.2

GenSmarts

The research advisor that reads your TMG data directly.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gensmarts.htm

Latest version=2.1.1.53

Map My Family Tree

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/mapmyfamilytree.htm

Latest version=1.4.11

PathWiz!

Exhibit management utility

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pathwiz.htm

Latest version=v8

Chartform Delivery

An inexpensive chart printing service

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/wallcharts.htm

For the full list of companion products, please visit the Wholly Genes Community forum (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm) and click on "Companion Products."

=== Wholly Genes online chat =======================

The next online chat with Wholly Genes will be Saturday, 28 November 2009, at 2pm and again at 11pm Eastern Time. Don't miss this opportunity to "talk" online with Wholly Genes representatives, as well as with other TMG users around the world.

Remember that the Wholly Genes chat room is available to you at any time. Just go to http://www.WhollyGenes.com and click on Public Chat in the Support menu. When you see the security warning, click on or . Then be patient because it could take 30 seconds or more (especially on a dial-up connection) to load the necessary chat tools. When prompted, simply enter a chat nickname and then click on Connect. That's all there is to it. We hope to see you there!

=== How to reach us ==============================

For tech support, please access the Wholly Genes Community message board at:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm

or write to:

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Please be sure to note what version of the program you are using.

You can also reach us at:

Wholly Genes Software

5144 Flowertuft Court

Columbia, Maryland 21044

410-715-2260

410-730-9734 (fax)

http://www.WhollyGenes.com

Wholly Genes Newsletter

14 August 2009

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In this issue:

o FREE SHIPPING through August 17th

o Last Chance for our Annual Conference and "Land Cruise"

o UPDATED: Pocket Genealogist v3.40

o New Data CDs from the U.S.

o New Downloadable Data CDs from the U.S.

o New Data CDs from the Great Britain

o New Data CDs from the Australia and New Zealand

o TMG Companion Products

o Wholly Genes online chat

o How to reach us

=== FREE SHIPPING through August 17th ===================

In the coming weeks, representatives of Wholly Genes will be at the "2009 Genealogy Conference and 'Land Cruise'" (Aug 26-30) and the FGS Conference in Little Rock Arkansas (Sep 2-5). With limited staff back in Maryland, order fulfillment and shipping will likely be slower than usual during those periods.

To help you to avoid those delays by placing your orders now, we're offering _free_shipping_ on orders from WhollyGenes.com until Monday, August 17th, to destinations in the U.S. and Canada. (A flat rate of $5.00 applies to overseas orders.)

This is a great time to order TMG or its companion programs, data CDs from around the world, training videos, monthly specials, quicksheets, or those heavy books (already up to 25% off their suggested retail prices) and save a bundle on shipping! In fact, to choose from several _thousand_ products for family historians, please visit:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com

=== Last Chance for our Annual Conference and "Land Cruise" ===

The 2009 Genealogy Conference and "Land Cruise", hosted by Wholly Genes, Inc., is in less than two weeks but you still have a chance to attend! The conference has effectively been sold out for months but, due to some health-related cancellations, there are some rooms still available. If you'd be travelling alone, there are also some people who are still looking for roommates.

The 4-day conference is being held in the rural retreat of Orkney Springs, Virginia and includes these top-tier speakers on genealogical methodology, records, and repositories:

- John Philip Colletta, Ph.D.

- Marie Varrelman Melchiori, CG, CGL

- Patricia O'Brien Shawker, CG

- Craig Roberts Scott, CG

- Vera Nagel, professional researcher from Germany

TMG users will also hear a variety of presentations on that software and its companion products by Bob Velke, the TMG Technical Support staff, and other expert users.

In addition to one-on-one opportunities with the speakers, the conference includes a chance to apply your new research skills with an optional all-day research trip to Washington D.C.

At less than $400 (including food!), this is a unique opportunity to expand your research and software skills at a budget price! You may also be surprised to learn that you can get last-minute round-trip airfares to Washington Dulles from almost any major airport in the country for less than $250. For instance, Travelocity.com lists budget fares from/to Miami ($163), Chicago ($192), St. Louis ($198), Salt Lake City ($218), Boston ($228), and Los Angeles ($258).

For more information about the 2009 Genealogy Conference and "Land Cruise", please visit:

http://www.whollygenes.com/cruise.htm

For those seeking a roommate, please visit:

http://www.whollygenes.com/roommates.htm

=== UPDATED: Pocket Genealogist v3.40 =================

Since our last newsletter, Northern Hills Software has released an update to Pocket Genealogist, their popular software for "Windows Powered" devices that will work directly with your TMG data.

Pocket Genealogist Version 3.40 is a free update for all version 3 users, simply download and install 3.40 overtop your current version. (As always the update is a complete version of Pocket Genealogist. You can update any V3 release with this version)

The change log is available for review at:

http://www.northernhillssoftware.com/EN/Do...d/changelog.htm

Downloads can be found at:

http://www.northernhillssoftware.com/download.htm

=== New Data CDs from the U.S. ========================

The following data CDs from Archive CD Books USA are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

Ethel Stanwood Bolton, compiler, IMMIGRANTS TO NEW ENGLAND, 1700-1775, (1931) 2009.

$9.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0222

Bolton sets forth information on about two-thousand five-hundred individuals and families who migrated to New England during the first three-quarters of the eighteenth century. She provides information on their place of origin, date of arrival, residence and, when available, on other family members. The information on each immigrant has been drawn from a variety of sources, both primary and secondary. First, the author has scoured the records of the town of Boston, which include many references to new inhabitants who might become a burden on the town. (more...)

Daniel Call, REPORTS OF CASES ARGUED AND ADJUDGED IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA, VOLUMES 1-6, (1902) 2009.

$19.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...&p=US0623-3

In 1801, Daniel Call published his first volume of Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Court of Appeals of Virginia. Largely unknown to the family historian, these volumes contain a wealth of information useful to the genealogist. Whether one is looking for an explanation of the application of a law or information from a burned county, the pages of these legal tomes can frequently provide the answer. The first case presented was argued in 1797 and dealt with the issue of who could be appointed administrator of an estate. Among other details supplied in the synopsis of the case was the name of the testator's brother, the name of his wife's brother and the exact date of death of Willis Wilkinson, his wife and one of his three children. (more...)

=== New Downloadable Data CDs from the U.S. ==============

The following downloadable data CDs from Archive CD Books USA are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

GAZETTEER OF THE UNITED STATES (1854).

$26.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0100-DL

"Giving a full and comprehensive review of the present condition, industry and resources of the American Confederacy. Embracing also. important topographical, statistical, and historical information from recent and original sources; together with the results of the census of 1850, and population and statistics in many cases up to 1853". (more...)

John Camden Hotten, EMIGRANTS WHO WENT TO AMERICA 1600-1700, 1874.

$26.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0107-DL

A superb reference work which is of immense value to genealogists and family historians and is without doubt one of the most interesting books we have ever produced on CD. More than 500 pages of genealogical gold dust! (more...)

LAWRENCE COUNTY PA DIRECTORY (1914-15), 2004.

$14.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0119-DL

This book lists all the men with their trade, for each place in Lawrence County in Pennsylvania. It is even possible to locate ancestors living out of town, they are listed in alphabetical order, in a separate section, along with details of their nearest town and 'Rural Free Delivery Route'. (more...)

=== New Data CDs from the Great Britain ===================

The following data CDs from the Archive CD Books international partner companies are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

PARISH REGISTER FOR WIMBLEDON, CO. SURREY.

$22.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5016

Published in London in 1924 for the John Evelyn Club for Wimbledon, the Parish Register for Wimbledon, Co. Surrey, is the complete record of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials in the parish from January 1539 until 1812. The keeping of Parish Registers in England was instituted on 5th September 1538 by Thomas Cromwell Vicar-General and afterwards Earl of Essex, who was himself born and educated on the Manor of Wimbledon and who afterwards became its Lord. (more...)

BURY WILLS & INVENTORIES.

$22.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5017

Published by the Camden Society in 1850 and edited by the treasurer and secretary to the Bury and West Suffolk Archaeological Institute, Samuel Tymms, the "Wills and Inventories from the Registers of the Commissary of Bury St. Edmund's and the Archdeacon of Sudbury", is a fascinating collection of wills and inventories that span nearly 300 years, the first being made in 1370 and the last in 1650. (more...)

THE MANCHESTER DIRECTORY, 1773.

$11.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5018

The first edition of any directory detailing the tradespeople of Manchester was published as the Manchester Directory in 1772 by Mrs Elizabeth Raffald and second edition quickly followed in 1773. This CD-Rom republication of the Manchester Directory is taken from an 1889 republication of the original second edition of 1773. The 1889 edition is noteworthy in its own right as being number 4 of a limited edition of only 100 copies printed and includes as its preface a biographical sketch of Elizabeth Raffald. (more...)

SOME WESTMORELAND WILLS 1686 - 1738.

$13.99 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5019

The first edition of Some Westmoreland Wills was published in Kendal by Titus Wilson & Son in 1928. The Wills and Administrations, including many inventories span the periods 1686 to 1738 and were edited by John Somervell, the author of Isaac and Rachel Wilson, Quakers, of Kendal, 1714-1785. All of the wills summarised in this collection are those of Quakers attending the Society of Friends' Meeting House at Kendal and those that appear are summaries of certified copies of wills that were collected at the Kendal Monthly Meeting of the Society of Friends. Many of these had their inventories attached together with the official Latin proofs. (more...)

KELLYS DIRECTORY OF GLOUCESTER, 1935 (WITH MAP).

$22.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5020

Published in London in 1935, Kelly's Directory of the County of Gloucester boasted that the publication was the 'oldest and largest directory published in the world'. While this may or may not have been an idle boast county directories always contain a plethora of fascinating information and Kelly's Directory for Gloucester is no exception. Containing some 570 pages, Kelly's Directory contains information on all of the market towns, villages and cities situated within the county of Gloucester shortly before the outbreak of WWII. (more...)

MACFARLANE’S GENEALOGICAL COLLECTIONS, (1900) 2007.

$37.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=SCA001

A wonderful collection of genealogies of ancient Scottish families compiled originally in the mid 18th century by Walter Macfarlane "one of the most laborious and accurate antiquaries of his age." It was re-published in two volumes as Genealogical Collections Concerning Families in Scotland for "private circulation" to members of the Scottish History Society in 1900 "with the special object of illustrating the History and Antiquities of Scotland." (more...)

=== New Data CDs from the Australia and New Zealand =========

The following data CDs from Archive CD Books Australia are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

Thomas Hall, THE EARLY HISTORY OF WARWICK DISTRICT AND PIONEERS OF THE DARLING DOWNS, (1925) 2007.

$18.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU4001

This history was written in 1923 because it was felt that the history of the "very earliest settlement of the Southern Corner of the Darling Downs has been brushed aside". Thomas Hall writes about the history and pioneers of the Warwick District and Darling Downs region. Details of its discovery and settlement, along with the Aborigines, climate and scenery are all mentioned. Churches, roads and streets, banking, newspapers, law enforcement, water, crops, saw mills and other occupations are all covered. (more...)

HANDBOOK TO THE COLONY OF TASMANIA 1858, (1858) 2007.

$6.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU6001

This "Handbook to the Colony of Tasmania" was one of a series of similar guides to the Australian colonies written by the editor of the "Australian and New Zealand Gazette" as information for potential emigrants. It mentions the convict period, the geography and description of the country, climate, political institutions, revenue and finance, population, society, education, productions and exports, minerals and agriculture. The sale of land regulations are also included. A useful guide to Tasmania in the 1850s.

George Mackay, HISTORY OF BENDIGO 1891, (1891) 2007.

$22.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU7008

Bendigo in 1891 had a population of about 100,000 people which placed it as the third largest regional centre in Victoria after Geelong and Melbourne. This volume charts the history of the town and city in the 40 years since it was founded in 1851, when gold was discovered. Word of the discovery spread quickly and soon after the township of Sandhurst was established. It was not until 1891 that the city's name was changed to Bendigo, in honour of the bare knuckled boxer, William "Abednego" Thompson, whose name had been lent to the creek where gold was first discovered. (more...)

F. Steere, BIBLIOGRAPHY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 1923, (1923) 2006.

$18.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU8007

The "Bibliography of Western Australia 1923" was compiled by Francis G. Steere and is fully titled ‘A bibliography of books, articles and pamphlets dealing with Western Australia issued since its discovery in 1616. It includes separate sections on discovery and early voyages, travel and exploration by land, Aboriginal inhabitants, natural history, historical and general, government and federation, legal, newspapers and periodicals, parliamentary and official, maps and plans. Each section includes many publications, giving the title, author, year and place of publication. (more...)

NEW ZEALANDERS AND THE BOER WAR, 2007.

$22.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=NZ0006

"New Zealanders and the Boer War or soldiers from the Land of the Moa" is a history of what New Zealanders did and saw in South Africa during the boer war. The book is both the author's narrative of what occured and a compilation of private letters, newspaper clippings and press reports from the period. An accurate and interesting history of the war. (more...)

=== TMG Companion Products ==========================

The following companion products which were developed for TMG users like you:

"A Primer for The Master Genealogist"

A great new book for beginning TMG users by Terry Reigel.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/primer.htm

"Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist"

The popular book compiled by Lee Hoffman - now available in electronic form.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gettingthemost.htm

Video training for TMG on DVD

Getting Started, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/videotapes.htm

Second Site

Web site construction tools for your TMG data.

See http://www.JohnCardinal.com/ss

Latest version=3.0 Build 7

Pocket Genealogist

The TMG companion program for Pocket PCs and other Windows Powered devices.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pocketgen.htm

Latest version=3.40

GedStar PRO

The TMG companion program for PalmOS users.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gedstarpro.htm

Latest version=3.2

GenSmarts

The research advisor that reads your TMG data directly.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gensmarts.htm

Latest version=2.1.1.53

Map My Family Tree

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/mapmyfamilytree.htm

Latest version=1.4.11

PathWiz!

Exhibit management utility

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pathwiz.htm

Latest version=v8

Chartform Delivery

An inexpensive chart printing service

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/wallcharts.htm

For the full list of companion products, please visit the Wholly Genes Community forum (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm) and click on "Companion Products."

=== Wholly Genes online chat =======================

The next online chat with Wholly Genes will be Saturday, 26 September 2009, at 2pm and again at 11pm Eastern Time. Don't miss this opportunity to "talk" online with Wholly Genes representatives, as well as with other TMG users around the world.

Remember that the Wholly Genes chat room is available to you at any time. Just go to http://www.WhollyGenes.com and click on Public Chat in the Support menu. When you see the security warning, click on or . Then be patient because it could take 30 seconds or more (especially on a dial-up connection) to load the necessary chat tools. When prompted, simply enter a chat nickname and then click on Connect. That's all there is to it. We hope to see you there!

=== How to reach us ==============================

For tech support, please access the Wholly Genes Community message board at:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm

or write to:

support@WhollyGenes.com

Please be sure to note what version of the program you are using.

You can also reach us at:

Wholly Genes Software

9110 Red Branch Road, STE O

Columbia, Maryland 21045

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Wholly Genes Newsletter

22 June 2009

Issue 2009, Number 7

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In this issue:

o Monthly Special - 20% off

o TMG Tutorial in London

o Four Helpful TMG web sites

o UPDATED: Second Site v3 Build 7

o New Downloadable Data CDs from the U.S.

o New Data CD from Ireland

o New Data CD from Australia

o TMG Companion Products

o Wholly Genes online chat

o How to reach us

=== Monthly Special - 20% off =========================

"COMPENDIUM OF NEW ENGLAND PIONEERS" (14 titles)

If purchased separately: $262.30

Regular bundle price: $89.95 (66% off)

SALE PRICE: $71.96 (20% more off)

The COMPENDIUM OF NEW ENGLAND PIONEERS is one of our most popular data CD titles -- and for good reason! It contains 14 classic books for researchers of New England settlers and they can all be searched at the same time using powerful full-text search features like AND, OR, phrase and proximity searches. For instance, you can search all 14 books for any pages that contain the surnames BALDWIN and DENISON within 10 words of each other. Try that with any subscription-based search engine!

Every professional researcher of New England families is likely to have these 14 classic works on his or her bookshelf. But now you can have them all one one searchable CD at a fraction of the cost:

o John Osborne Austin, "The Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island; Comprising Three Generations of Settlers Who Came Before 1690 (With Many Families Carried to the Fourth Generation)" (1887).

o Charles Knowles Bolton, "The Real Founders of New England: Stories of Their Life Along the Coast, 1602-1628" (1929).

o Samuel G. Drake, "Result of Some Researches Among the British Archives for Information Relative to the Founders of New England: Made in the Years 1858, 1859 and 1860" (1860).

o John Eliot, "A Biographical Dictionary Containing a Brief Account of the First Settlers, and Other Prominent Characters Among the Magistrates, Ministers, Literary and Worthy Men, in New-England" (1809).

o John Farmer, "A Genealogical Register of the First Settlers of New England" (1829).

o Ernest Flagg, "Genealogical Notes on the Founding of New England: My Ancestors Part in that Undertaking" (1926).

o Nathaniel Goodwin, "Genealogical Notes, or Contributions to the Family History of Some of the First Settlers of Connecticut and Massachusetts" (1856).

o Royal R. Hinman, "A Catalogue of the Names of the Early Puritan Settlers of the Colony of Connecticut; with the Time of Their Arrival in the Country and Colony, Their Standings in Society, Place of Residence, Condition in Life, Where From, Business, &c" (1852).

o Frank R. Holmes, "Directory of the Ancestral Heads of New England Families, 1620-1700" (1923).

o Sybil Noyes, Charles T. Libby, and Walter G. Davis, "Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire", 6 volumes, (1928-1939).

o Charles Henry Pope, "The Pioneers of Massachusetts" (1900).

o Charles Henry Pope, "The Pioneers of Maine and New Hampshire" (1908).

o James Savage, "A Genealogical Dictionary of The First Settlers of New England," 4 volumes, (1860-1862).

o Wilbur D. Spencer, "Pioneers on Maine Rivers with Lists to 1651" (1930).

These titles are so recognizable to New England researchers that they are often simply referred to by the last name of the author. Imagine searching Eliot, Farmer, Hinman, Goodwin, Drake, Savage, Austin, Pope (2), Holmes, Flagg, Noyes, Bolton, and Spencer -- all at the same time from the convenience of a single CD!

The 14 titles comprise 22 volumes, nearly 8300 pages, and thousands of families of early New England settlers through several generations. If purchased separately, they would cost $262.30 (or more in the unlikely event that you could still find them in paper). Our regular bundle price is just $89.95 but for the next 30 days only you get it for just $71.96 -- an additional 20% off.

FREE BONUS: The CD-ROM also contains nine high-quality digital maps of the New England Settlement (1629, 1637, 1660, 1675, 1677, 1713, 1754, 1781, and 1812) as originally published in The Expansion of New England by Lois Kimball Mathews (1909).

The COMPENDIUM OF NEW ENGLAND PIONEERS makes a great gift for anyone who researches early New England families.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0400

=== TMG Tutorial in London ===========================

Experienced TMG user Teresa Pask will be conducting a half-day tutorial on Using The Master Genealogist at the Society of Genealogists in London on Saturday 1 August.

This tutorial will cover the basics including setting up options, entering data, linking families, project explorer / picklists, finding, searching and sorting. Additionally more complex scenarios will be covered, including importing and exporting data, and changing or customising narrative sentences. Also the tutorial will include how to use the companion tool Second Site to publish your TMG data in HTML format to include it on the Web, or share your data with family members on custom CDs. The admission price is £12 for SOG members and £15 for non-members.

To register, please visit:

http://www.sog.org.uk/events/calendar.shtml#aug09

=== Four Helpful TMG web sites =======================

If you're looking for help with TMG, you couldn't do better than to check out these four web sites:

The Wholly Genes Community forum http://www.whollygenes.com/forums.htm> is a message board where you can ask questions and get answers from experienced TMG users from around the world at almost any time of day or night. It also contains a list of TMG users groups, answers to Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQs), tips and hints, searchable back-issues of this newsletter, transcripts of online chats, examples of web sites created from TMG data, and much more.

Lee Hoffman's TMG Tips http://www.tmgtips.com> contains a study guide, downloadable timeline files, more than two dozen tutorials and articles on a wide range of TMG-related topics, including startup hints, entering sources, creating filters, and much more.

Terry Reigel's TMG Tips http://tmg.reigelridge.com> includes more than 75 professional articles (with screen shots!) on almost every conceivable topic related to TMG, including basic concepts, a data entry tutorial, importing advice, working with witnesses and roles, customizing sources, working with charts, customizing reports, and on and on. You really should look at his extensive table of contents or use his search function to find an article on a subject that interests you.

John Cardinal's TMG Utility http://www.johncardinal.com/tmgutil> is a very popular set of FREE utilities that will work directly on your TMG data, adding useful functions that are not available directly in TMG. It is especially useful for cleaning up remnants of your old program after importing to TMG or making other global changes. It has an extensive find/replace feature plus powerful functions to globally add married names, import events from a text file, create marriages for unmarried parents, fix name capitalization, export images, show the amount of usage for each role, and much more!

Remember too that our experienced Technical Support staff is just an email or phone call away: or 410-715-2260.

=== UPDATED: Second Site v3 Build 7 ==================

Second Site is a great utility for producing web pages and distributable CDs directly from your TMG data. Version 3 of this very popular utility was released about a month ago. In the intirim, its author, John Cardinal, has announced two minor upgrades with a few new features and bug fixes. The latest release is v3 Build 7.

To review the change log, please visit:

http://www.johncardinal.com/ss/changelog.htm#v3007

To subscribe to the Second Site newsletter, please visit:

http://www.johncardinal.com/ss/newsletters.htm

=== New Downloadable Data CDs from the U.S. =============

The following downloadable data CDs from Archive CD Books USA are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

VIRGINIA AND VIRGINIANS, 2 VOLUMES, (1888) 2008.

$14.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0368-DL

This two-volume history focuses on individual Virginians and is replete with sketches of local individuals (see list of localities at the end of this description), detailing not only theirs and their wife’s and children’s places and dates of birth, but often providing information on previous generations and places of origin. These sketches are rich in information helpful in both scaling "brick walls" and adding depth to the story of one’s ancestors (and the ability to search the full document means the reader won’t miss information). (more...)

Bishop Davenport, A NEW GAZETTEER OR GEOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF NORTH AMERICA AND THE WEST INDIES, (1838) 2008.

$12.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0350-DL

Gazetteers can be useful tools providing researchers with the location of long extinct places or descriptions of what still extant places were like at an earlier time. They also frequently contain additional items of interest in the hope of enticing purchases. Davenport’s Gazetteer includes lists of current benevolent societies, colleges, theological and medical schools and British slave colonies in the West Indies as well as lists of principle roads with the mileage between towns and routes of steamboats and principle canals and railroads (finished or in progress) giving their length and consequently allowing us to determine whether they might have served as a migration route for our ancestors. (more...)

George H. Morgan, ANNALS COMPRISING MEMOIRS, INCIDENTS, AND STATISTICS OF HARRISBURG (PA) FROM THE PERIOD OF ITS FIRST SETTLEMENT, (1858) 2008.

$14.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0230-DL

Composed of a series of sketches of events and subjects ranging from a single paragraph to a number of pages this volume presents the history of Harrisburg through the eyes of those who experienced it. Drawing from historical records and accounts of events described by its older citizens, the book is divided into three sections. The first section which details the early history of Harrisburg draws from historical accounts, documents, letters and other public records. Newspapers provided advertisements of land for sale or rent, obituaries, announcements of various events and the results of elections. (more...)

Albert Nelson Marquis, ed., WHO'S WHO IN NEW ENGLAND: A BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF LEADING LIVING MEN AND WOMEN OF THE STATES OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND AND CONNECTICUT.

$19.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0217-DL

This early entry in the Who's Who series contains nearly thirteen thousand sketches for prominent, living residents of the six New England states, each incorporating in brief compass data on occupation, education, family, religious affiliation and professional, cultural and military accomplishments. This book was an offshoot of the broader Who's Who in America series, which provided nearly three thousand of the sketches for the present volume, to which another ten thousand new sketches were added. Inclusion in this volume was based on invitation from the editor. (more...)

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY BULLETIN: ALUMNI AND FORMER STUDENT REGISTER (1878-1912), (1912) 2009.

$12.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0603-DL

The loss of the 1890 census has created a road block in the work of many researchers. City directories are helpful in overcoming this loss. Another, and often overlooked source, is university and college alumni directories. In November 1912, Ohio University published this third edition of its triennial Alumni Register. According to the introduction, although the teaching staff was omitted was this issue, it was expanded to include an alphabetical and geographical list of former students. Graduates are listed by college and class and thereunder alphabetically. (more...)

=== New Data CDs from Ireland ===============

These new data CDs from Archive CD Books Ireland are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

SINN FÉIN REBELLION HANDBOOK (IRISH TIMES, 1917).

$22.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0047

The Rebellion Handbook was published by the Irish Times in 1917, and is based on articles carried in the Irish Times in May 1916. The handbook provides a fascinating insight into the Easter rising. It is one of the key sources and contains a wealth of information, including an official list of casualties, names of prisoners, photographs and a map showing the key locations in Dublin. The handbook contains 308 pages of information. (more...)

DOHENY'S, THE FELON'S TRACK OR HISTORY OF THE ATTEMPTED OUTBREAK IN IRELAND (1843-1848).

$16.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0048

This edition of the Felon's Track, the most notable achievement by the lawyer, writer and erstwhile Irish revolutionary, Michael Doheny, was published in Dublin in 1916 and includes an account of the abortive rebellion in Ireland in 1848 by another of its participants, Thomas D'Arcy Magee. Subtitled "History of the Attempted Outbreak in Ireland, Embracing the Leading Events in the Irish Struggle from the year 1843 to the Close of 1848", the Felon's Track recalls Donheny's part in the events that led up to the abortive Rebellion in Ireland in 1848 and his escape to America, where he wrote and published his account in 1849. (more...)

DANIEL OWEN MADDEN, THE SPEECHES OF THE RIGHT HON. HENRY GRATTAN, 1854.

$16.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0049

Published in Dublin in 1854 by James Duffy, printer and publisher of the works the emanated from the Young Irelanders, this second edition of Daniel Owen Madden's collection of the The Speeches of the Right Honourable Henry Grattan include Grattan's 'letter on the Union' in addition to a useful 'Memoir of Henry Grattan'. Republished here on fully-searchable CD-Rom and containing some 470 pages, the speeches of Henry Grattan have entered into the pantheon of Irish history standing for freedom and the right to self rule and many have been quoted and even plagiarised by Irish nationalists, not least the Young Ireland Movement of the 1840s, of who Daniel Owen Madden was associated. (more...)

SIR CHARLES GAVAN DUFFY, YOUNG IRELAND, A FRAGMENT OF IRISH HISTORY 1840 - 1845, 1884.

$16.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0050

First published in 1880, this, the 'People's Edition' of Young Ireland: A Fragment of Irish History, 1840-1845 was published in Dublin in 1884. Written in Australia by Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, A Fragment of Irish History was Duffy's first, and even though he apologised for its length, by far his shortest attempt to record the political events of the period 1840 to 1845 in which he was a prominent player and main apologist and followed-up this publication with Four Years of Irish History, 1845-1849 and his monumental autobiography: My Life in Two Hemispheres. (more...)

JOHN SAVAGE'S '98 AND '48: THE MODERN REVOLUTIONARY HISTORY & LITERATURE OF IRELAND.

$16.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0051

First published in 1852, this edition of John Savage's '98 and '48: The Modern Revolutionary History & Literature of Ireland was published in New York in 1882 and contains an appendix and index. John Savage dedicated '98 & '48 to his father who he described as a son of a United Irishman of '98 who was exiled from Ireland after the misfortunes of '98. Containing some 370 pages '98 and '48 is an account of two of Ireland's more recent attempts to throw off British dominion, namely the 1798 Rebellion of the United Irishmen and the 1848 Rising of John Mitchell and the Young Irelanders. (more...)

=== New Data CDs from Australia ===============

These new data CDs from Archive CD Books Australia are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

AUSTRALIAN ETIQUETTE 1885: RULES AND USAGES OF THE BEST SOCIETY IN THE AUSTRALASIAN COLONIES.

$30.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU0010

Etiquette, one aspect of decorum, is a code that governs the expectations of social behaviour, according to the contemporary conventional norm within a society, social class, or group. In Britain, the word etiquette has its roots in the eighteenth century, becoming a universal force in the nineteenth century - and Australia followed. This comprehensive book covers everything such as: Manners, Introductions, Salutations, Visiting, Dinner Parties, Table Etiquette, Courtship, Weddings, Home Life, Women's Higher Education, the Letter Writer, General Rules to Govern Conduct, Funerals, Business, Dress, Pastimes ... and (more...)

ETIQUETTE IN AUSTRALIA 1902.

$7.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU0011

Etiquette is a little-used word in today's society. This word, and all it entails, has been largely lost over time. Etiquette in Australia, which was produced over 100 years ago, explains the basics of etiquette for introductions, visiting, mourning, engagements, balls and other entertainments, behaviour in public, juvenile manners, small courtesies, correspondence and

modes of address, the art of dress and more. (more...)

NORTHERN TERRITORY: ITS HISTORY AND GREAT POSSIBILITIES.

$15.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU3802

This book was written by J. J. Parer in 1922 with the purpose of informing people of the ‘necessity’ of a white development of the North of Australia, and the benefits of supporting a white development or in fact moving to the area. The book includes information on the resources of the Northern Territory, its farming possibilities including stock, tobacco, rice and cotton, its history, and the mining industry. An interesting book demonstrating the strong opinions and fears throughout Australia during this time period while providing useful information on the Northern Territory. (more...)

QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA.

$27.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU4022

When Queensland became its own colony in December 1859, John Dunmore Lang (1799-1878), a Scottish Presbyterian minister, was an advocate on the emigration possibilities that it offered, particularly in the cotton-growing and sugar industries. He not only lectured extensively on this topic, but also produced this book, ‘Queensland, Australia’ to let people know about the colony and what it had to offer. (more...)

ALDINE HISTORY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1890.

$54.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU5003

Following on from the success of both the Aldine History of Queensland and the Aldine History of New South Wales, South Australia was next for W. Frederic Morrison. Published in 1890 in two volumes which total over 1000 pages, these rare volumes contain a comprehensive and well illustrated record of South Australia at the time. The first volume is divided into thirty-two chapters and covers topics including the early explorers, geography, aborigines, flora and fauna, education, religion, recreations, as well as primary and secondary resources, governors of South Australia and the Constitution. (more...)

=== TMG Companion Products ==========================

The following companion products which were developed for TMG users like you:

"A Primer for The Master Genealogist"

A great new book for beginning TMG users by Terry Reigel.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/primer.htm

"Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist"

The popular book compiled by Lee Hoffman - now available in electronic form.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gettingthemost.htm

Video training for TMG on DVD

Getting Started, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/videotapes.htm

Second Site

Web site construction tools for your TMG data.

See http://www.JohnCardinal.com/ss

Latest version=3.0 Build 7

Pocket Genealogist

The TMG companion program for Pocket PCs and other Windows Powered devices.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pocketgen.htm

Latest version=3.32

GedStar PRO

The TMG companion program for PalmOS users.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gedstarpro.htm

Latest version=3.2

GenSmarts

The research advisor that reads your TMG data directly.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gensmarts.htm

Latest version=2.1.1.53

Map My Family Tree

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/mapmyfamilytree.htm

Latest version=1.4.11

PathWiz!

Exhibit management utility

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pathwiz.htm

Latest version=v8

Chartform Delivery

An inexpensive chart printing service

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/wallcharts.htm

For the full list of companion products, please visit the Wholly Genes Community forum (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm) and click on "Companion Products."

=== Wholly Genes online chat =======================

The next online chat with Wholly Genes will be Saturday, 25 July 2009, at 2pm EDT and again at 11pm Eastern Time. Don't miss this opportunity to "talk" online with Wholly Genes representatives, as well as with other TMG users around the world.

Remember that the Wholly Genes chat room is available to you at any time. Just go to http://www.WhollyGenes.com and click on Public Chat in the Support menu. When you see the security warning, click on or . Then be patient because it could take 30 seconds or more (especially on a dial-up connection) to load the necessary chat tools. When prompted, simply enter a chat nickname and then click on Connect. That's all there is to it. We hope to see you there!

=== How to reach us ==============================

For tech support, please access the Wholly Genes Community message board at:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm

or write to:

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Please be sure to note what version of the program you are using.

You can also reach us at:

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Wholly Genes Newsletter

8 May 2009

Issue 2009, Number 6

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In this issue:

o FREE SHIPPING until 11 May 2009

o "Land Cruise" Lectures Announced

o NEW: Second Site v3

o TMG Companion Products

o Wholly Genes online chat

o How to reach us

=== FREE SHIPPING until 11 May 2009 ===================

Wholly Genes representatives will be at the NGS conference in Raleigh, NC next week (May 13-16). With limited staff back in Maryland, order fulfillment and shipping will likely be slower than usual during that period.

To help you to avoid those delays by placing your orders now, we're offering _free_shipping_ on orders from WhollyGenes.com until Monday, May 11th, to destinations in the U.S. and Canada. (A flat rate of $5.00 applies to overseas orders.)

This is a great time to order TMG or its companion programs, data CDs from around the world, training videos, monthly specials, quicksheets, or those heavy books (already up to 25% off their suggested retail prices) and save a bundle on shipping! In fact, to choose from several _thousand_ products for family historians, please visit:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com

=== "Land Cruise" Lectures Announced ===================

The 5th Annual Genealogy Conference and "Land Cruise" will be held in a beautiful historic resort in the Shanendoah mountains of Virginia, 26-30 Aug 2009. At less than $400 per person (_including_ meals) for this four-day event, it is not likely that you'll find a more cost-effective way to learn how to be a better researcher, with presentations by some of the most popular and experienced professional genealogists in the country. The schedule even includes an all-day research trip to Washington D.C. so you can put some of your new skills to immediate good use at the National Archives, Library of Congress, and DAR Library, among others.

The conference lecture series has just been announced and includes these presentations:

- "Research at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library" by Patricia O'Brien Shawker, CG (1 hour).

Established in 1896, the DAR Library has collections that can be accessed onsite and on the web. The onsite collections include the analytical index; Bible records; county, local, and state histories; family genealogies; and seven subscription based databases. Researchers can access their library catalog and their Genealogical Records Committee (GRC) reports index online.

- "One Family's Footprint in the Federal Records" by Patricia O'Brien Shawker, CG (1 hour).

This lecture will illustrate how a broad range of federal records can be used for genealogical research. Record Groups covered, among others, will include: the General Land Office, the Interior Department, the Post Office Department, the Bureau of Customs, the Weather Bureau, and cartographic records.

- "The Library of Congress - An Overview with Research Examples, Parts 1 and 2" by John Philip Colletta, Ph.D. (2 hours).

This two-part lecture takes the mystery and trepidation out of using our huge national library. Reading room by reading room-there are twenty of them-it explores the institution's innumerable treasures. Rare published works, newspapers, cartographic and manuscript materials, prints and photographs, the European Reading Room and Law Library, as well as the extraordinary online collections are all examined. Specific research cases illustrate how discoveries made at the LC may lead to other repositories, such as the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., the Martin Luther King, Jr., Public Library, and other local specialized collections.

- "Using Original and Derivative Sources: How to Evaluate Evidence" by John Philip Colletta, Ph.D. (1 hours).

Finding the sources we need to reconstruct the lives of our ancestors is just half the challenge; the other half is making sense of them once we have found them. This lecture discusses original and derivative sources and explores the assets and drawbacks of each. Using three examples, it demonstrates how to derive the full informational content from a source; the importance of knowing the origin and purpose of the source; how to analyze and correlate information in order to resolve conflicting "facts;" and how to test hypotheses to learn the true story of each ancestor. It all results in an understanding of the Genealogical Proof Standard.

- "Using Records in the National Archives: A Researcher's View" by Marie Varrelman Melchiori, CG, CGL (1 hour).

A researcher‘s view at how and why records are arranged at the National Archives. How to use the multitude of finding aids available both from home and "on site.". Guide books, preliminary inventories and descriptive pamphlets are discussed.

- "But I Know He Got a Pension! Working the National Archives Pension Indexes" by Marie Varrelman Melchiori, CG, CGL (1 hour).

Are you missing your soldier on the pension index? A look at the variety of pension index cards and what they mean. The arrangement of records at NARA is of great importance. Because the Unindexed Bounty Land records do not appear on microfilm or in published sources they are often over looked by researchers.

- "Researching Your Colonial Wars Ancestor" by Craig Roberts Scott, CG (1 hour).

Before the Revolution, the French and the Indians, among others, made a point of trying to wrest land away from the American Colonists. The result was the creation of a strong militia system, muster rolls, payrolls, accounts and bounty land. All records that can provide insight into our ancestors.

- "Researching Your Military Ancestor" by Craig Roberts Scott, CG (1 hour).

From the Revolution to the present the federal government has been generating records on persons in the military. Both while in the military service records and later in the form of pension records, pension ledgers and payment vouchers. The records differ by time period and by branch of service.

In addition, there will be at least two evening roundtables with Craig Scott on research topics to be determined later, plus one-on-one opportunities and shared meals with the speakers, welcome and farewell mixers, and other events. Users of The Master Genealogist (TMG) software will also find a number of presentations on that software and its companion programs.

The resort includes a variety of free past-times for spouses or family members (including swimming, tennis, hiking trails, etc.) and there will be special excursions to local attractions (caverns, vineyards, orchards, etc.) and for those who opt out of the research trip to D.C.

For more information about the 2009 Genealogy Conference and "Land Cruise", sponsored by Wholly Genes, Inc., please visit:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/conference.htm

=== NEW: Second Site v3 =============================

John Cardinal has announced a major new release to his popular TMG companion program, Second Site, which publishes TMG data in HTML format for the web or for sharing on custom CDs. Version 3 includes many new features and a variety of other enhancements.

* Enhancements to the Main Page make it easy to add Pictures, Calendars, Maps, links to specific people, and other content to the Main Page.

* There are new DNA features which make Second Site a great choice for presenting DNA evidence.

* There's a new Slideshow feature for showing a sequence of images.

* The People Section has been re-implemented to make it easier to manage who is included in the site and what details are shown for living people.

* Second Site now includes an HTML Editor so you can key content in a what-you-see-is-what-you-get window.

* For Family History Hosting customers, Second Site now includes a Publish command to upload your site in one step.

* Multiple charts can now be placed on a single page, and charts can be mixed with other content. See the Content Items and Page Items article on this page for more details.

* A new Search by Name facility is available for entering TMG IDs by selecting a person's name from a list; click the icon next to the properties that accept TMG IDs to open the "Search by Name" window.

* The new Family Section Note feature is similar to the NarrativeChildren event in TMG's Journal report.

* You can use a special shortcut to make the Custom Pages for a site and skip making the person pages, etc. User who create sites with many Custom Pages will appreciate the ability to quickly make a site with only those pages so they can review the recent changes. See the Make Site command for details.

Second Site 3 will read an SDF file created by Second Site 2, so it is very easy to upgrade.

For a complete list of changes and enhancements in Second Site v3, see:

http://www.johncardinal.com/ss/changelog.htm#v3000

Second Site v3 is $29.95 for new users and $9.95 for those upgrading from v2. To purchase or upgrade to Second Site v3, please visit:

http://www.johncardinal.com/ss

=== TMG Companion Products ==========================

The following companion products which were developed for TMG users like you:

"A Primer for The Master Genealogist"

A great new book for beginning TMG users by Terry Reigel.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/primer.htm

"Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist"

The popular book compiled by Lee Hoffman - now available in electronic form.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gettingthemost.htm

Video training for TMG on DVD

Getting Started, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/videotapes.htm

Second Site

Web site construction tools for your TMG data.

See http://www.JohnCardinal.com/ss

Latest version=3.0

Pocket Genealogist

The TMG companion program for Pocket PCs and other Windows Powered devices.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pocketgen.htm

Latest version=3.32

GedStar PRO

The TMG companion program for PalmOS users.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gedstarpro.htm

Latest version=3.2

GenSmarts

The research advisor that reads your TMG data directly.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gensmarts.htm

Latest version=2.1.1.53

Map My Family Tree

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/mapmyfamilytree.htm

Latest version=1.4.11

PathWiz!

Exhibit management utility

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pathwiz.htm

Latest version=v8

Chartform Delivery

An inexpensive chart printing service

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/wallcharts.htm

For the full list of companion products, please visit the Wholly Genes Community forum (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm) and click on "Companion Products."

=== Wholly Genes online chat =======================

The next online chat with Wholly Genes will be Saturday, 6 June 2009, at 2pm EDT and again at 11pm Eastern Time. Don't miss this opportunity to "talk" online with Wholly Genes representatives, as well as with other TMG users around the world.

Remember that the Wholly Genes chat room is available to you at any time. Just go to http://www.WhollyGenes.com and click on Public Chat in the Support menu. When you see the security warning, click on or . Then be patient because it could take 30 seconds or more (especially on a dial-up connection) to load the necessary chat tools. When prompted, simply enter a chat nickname and then click on Connect. That's all there is to it. We hope to see you there!

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You can also reach us at:

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410-730-9734 (fax)

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Wholly Genes Newsletter

1 May 2009

Issue 2009, Number 5

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In this issue:

o Monthly Special - 20% Off

o "Land Cruise" Availability, 26-30 Aug 2009

o NGS Conference, Raleigh, NC, 13-16 May 2009

o New Downloadable Data CDs from the U.S.

o New Data CDs from England

o New Data CDs from Australia

o TMG Companion Products

o Wholly Genes online chat

o How to reach us

=== Monthly Special - 20% Off ==========================

The following popular title is on sale for 20% off the regular price for one month only:

John W. Williams, INDEX TO ENROLLED BILLS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 1776 TO 1910, (1911) 2008.

$23.96 (regular price $29.95) http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0341

Long out of print and virtually unknown, this index provides access to a major source of information for post colonial Virginia ­ the public and private laws of the Commonwealth. While many will find the private laws­those that granted divorce, established a pension for a veteran who didn't qualify under current law, paid individuals for goods and services, allowed a free Negro to remain in Virginia contrary to law or provided relief to individuals who sought exemption or special treatment in regard to everything from inheritance to an inconveniently placed road, others will find the ability to track the changes in tax or inheritance law, the requirements regarding militia duty or any of the items that came under the authority of the General Assembly the most valuable.

Researchers will find multiple pages devoted to topics like the militia and taxes; however, the bulk of the index references individuals, institutions and jurisdictions. A recapitulation of a portion of a single page demonstrates the range of topics cover by these bills­topics include the incorporation of the Luray Institute, the Lyell Coal and Salt Company and the Luray and Front Royal Turnpike Company, the establishment of the Town of Lynchburg, authorization for commissioners to convey a tract of land to John Luster, the Lutheran and German Reformed Church to sell a tract of land and John Lynch to build a bridge across the James River, the vesting of the land of Mary Cooper in Philip Lutz, Elizabeth Lynch's divorce from her husband James, the exemption of William Lynch from the payment of taxes and the provision of unstated relief to Jacob Lynch. Details for these events are found in the actual laws which can be found on microfilm at major libraries throughout the U.S.

Although the index provides both the session date, i.e., 1814/15 and a page number, the page number is keyed to the original bills enrolled on single sheets of parchment and not to the published version. Once the session date is determined researchers can use the index in that volume to get to the proper page. Although getting to the proper bill requires this two step process, the ability to search a single volume in order to determine what laws were passed and when they were passed rather than the over 130 individual indexes is still of value beyond measure.

=== "Land Cruise" Availability, 26-30 Aug 2009 ==============

The Wholly Genes annual conference has been sold out for some time but we've managed to get some more space assigned to our group. That means that you can still be a part of this exciting event, become a better researcher, and learn how to make the most out of The Master Genealogist!

The conference will be held 26-30 August 2009 in an historic hotel in the rolling hills of western Virginia. The theme this year is research in Washington D.C. and we've got some terrific speakers lined up:

- John Philip Colletta, Ph.D. - a popular speaker, prolific author, and expert on research at the Library of Congress, among many other topics.

- Marie Varrelman Melchiori, CG, CGL - a full-time researcher for 30 years, an expert on the National Archives, military records, and other topics.

- Patricia O'Brien Shawker, CG - the Director of the National Institute on Genealogical Research, author, and an expert on research at the DAR Library and National Archives, among other topics.

- Craig Roberts Scott, CG - publisher, professional researcher for more than 23 years, and an expert on a wide variety of record types and resources, including colonial, Civil War, federal records, migration,military, Quaker, and government publications.

Of course, Bob Velke (president of Wholly Genes) and other TMG experts will also make various presentations about The Master Genealogist and its companion programs.

In addition to the methodology and software lectures, the four-day conference includes a research trip to Washington D.C., welcome and farewell mixers, and one-on-one opportunities with the speakers and expert TMG users, among other events.

Although the conference has been sold out since February, we've managed to get two more cottages assigned to our group. We've also closed some small rooms in order to give others a private bath. All told, we now have 18 rooms available, all with private baths. That includes rooms with occupancies of one, two, and three. We even have some rooms with double beds. Most cottages also have a living room and a porch and some have a kitchen or refrigerator.

In addition, we have a small cottage (Miller) which would make a family or small group of friends (up to five) very happy. It has two rooms, one bath, a living room, and two porches. Floor plans are available on the web site listed below.

Conference attendees have great fun each year and this event will be no exception. And at less than $400 per person INCLUDING meals and all conference events, you won't find a more cost-effective venue to improve your research and software skills. Don't miss this chance to join us for the event of the year!

For much more information about the venue and accommodations, please visit:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/cruise.htm

=== NGS Conference, Raleigh, NC, 13-16 May 2009 ==========

The National Genealogical Society Conference in Raleigh, NC is less than two weeks (May 13-16) and we hope that you'll be able to attend. In addition to our booths in the exhibit hall, there will be two 2-hour presentations on The Master Genealogists and, unlike previous years, they are FREE with your conference registration!

Using The Master Genealogist, Thursday, 8-10am

The Master Genealogist: Advanced, Friday 2:30-4:30pm

These presentations will be with theater-style seating but the organizers are trying to arrange for a few tables for people with laptops. Plan on using your laptop batteries, however, because electricity may not be available.

For more information about the conference, please visit:

http://www.ngsgenealogy.org

=== New Downloadable Data CDs from the U.S. =============

This following searchable data CDs from Archive CD Books USA are now available as downloads from WhollyGenes.com, saving the cost of shipping:

Maria Whitman Bryant, GENEALOGY OF EDWARD WINSLOW OF THE MAYFLOWER AND HIS DESCENDANTS FROM 1620 TO 1865, (1915) 2007.

$9.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0283-DL

This volume provides biographical and genealogical information on those descendants of Governor Edward Winslow of the Mayflower who remained in New England, including many descendants in the female lines. There is also additional information on the families of the spouses of many of the Winslow men. (more...)

W.W. Scott, A HISTORY OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA FROM ITS FORMATION IN 1734 (O.S.) TO THE END OF RECONSTRUCTION IN 1870; COMPILED MAINLY FROM ORIGINAL RECORDS, (1907) 2008.

$9.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0367-DL

Written by former State Librarian W. W. Scott, whose family ties to Orange County pre-date its creation in 1734, the volume draws heavily upon material found in the county order books which the author read page-by-page. Although he states that genealogy is eschewed in his text, the researcher will find it replete with information of value. Ten appendices provide lists of importations, the 1782 census of county residents, the will of President Madison, lists of men who served in the Revolution and the War of 1812, county military commissions from 1734–1784, a roster of the Montpelier Guards during John Brown’s Raid in 1859, roster of Confederate Soldiers from 1861 to 1865 and lists of members of the various conventions and of the colonial House of Burgesses. (more...)

John Fiske, OLD VIRGINIA AND HER NEIGHBORS, 2 VOLUMES, (1900) 2008.

$14.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0376-DL

All too often histories leave us with little understanding of the history of “average” citizens and how (except in time of war) they interacted with either their government or society as a whole. Although chastised by some of his reviewers for breaking up his history with the interspersion of social commentary, researchers will find many of his digressions provide valuable insight into everyday life of the colonial Virginian. And, by using the search capabilities in this PDF version they will be able to compile information on specific aspects of society. (more...)

William B. Martin, AN INDEX TO THE VIRGINIA REPORTS FROM JEFFERSON TO 33RD GRATTAN, BOTH INCLUSIVE WITH A COMPLETE TABLE OF CASES, (1881) 2009.

$19.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0386-DL

An understanding of the law concerning a given event, whether it is inheritance, ownership of property, legitimacy of offspring or citizenship, is often necessary to correctly interpret the information in a document. Determining what law was in effect can be a difficult task, determining how a particular law should be interpreted and applied an even more difficult task. Legislation by governing bodies establishes the law, but it is interpreted in the courts. Case law as described in the Virginia Law Reports explains how a law should be applied under specific conditions. Finding these descriptions can be difficult and usually requires, at the very least, a trip to a major law library and access to historical index databases. (more...)

COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, (1898) 2008.

$24.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0392-DL

With biographies ranging from a single fourteen-line paragraph to multiple pages, this fifteen-pound tome (over 2200 pages) is packed with genealogical information. Styled a biographical record, the book lives up to its name. Page 1 begins with the Hon. James Addams Beavers, "a gallant soldier, statesman, jurist and Christian citizen of Bellefonte," and is followed by biographies of everyone from former governors to yeoman farmers. The volume begins with Centre County, which lies in the center of Pennsylvania, and tracks westward along present-day Interstate 80 through the counties of Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (more...)

Elise Lathrop, EARLY AMERICAN INNS AND TAVERNS, (1926) 2009.

$12.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0619-DL

Billed as a history of inns and taverns, this treatise is much broader in scope, presenting information from a variety of sources on travel along major thoroughfares, on early stage and postal routes, modes of transportation, as well as the roads and taverns. Detailed, graphic descriptions of methods of travel, the accommodations from food to furniture, fellow travelers, and innkeepers are drawn from numerous diaries, travelogues and local histories and it is the reference to these that many researchers will find of most value. The author begins with inns from New York City to Springfield, Massachusetts, and on to Boston following the Boston Post Road; a second Post Road from New York to New Haven, is followed by a brief sojourn in New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine, before turning south to Long Island, Staten Island and New Jersey. Pennsylvania inns are given extensive coverage before moving on to Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C. (more...)

=== New Data CDs from England =========================

This following data CDs from England (produced by Archive CD Books Ireland) are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

LANCASHIRE AND CHESHIRE WILLS AND INVENTORIES 1477-1807 (THE CHETHAM SOCIETY, 3 VOLS).

$21.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5005

This CD contains three volumes of the Chetham Society dedicated to Lancashire & Cheshire wills and inventories 1477-1807. The first (Volume 3 new series) includes fulsome transcriptions of 52 wills and inventories proved at Chester in the sixteenth century. This was originally published as volume 33 of the old series by the Society but this addition includes the abstracts of 141 wills and inventories proved at Chester between 1545 and 1650, which can be found nowhere else. (more...)

BLYMHILL PARISH REGISTERS 1561-1814.

$21.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5006

Published privately by the Staffordshire Parish Register Society in 1914, this volume, containing some 240 pages, includes all the parochial records for the parish of Blymhill for the periods 1561-1812, including baptisms, burials, marriages and in some cases marriage banns. (more...)

BLACK'S HAMPSHIRE, 1909, (1909) 2009.

$26.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5007

Hampshire was published in London in 1909 by Adam and Charles Black, noted as publishers of travellers guides. Containing over three-hundred pages of text by the Rev. Teleford Varley and over seventy-five illustrations by Wilfred Ball, Hampshire should

really be subtitled: the history of a county from the earliest times to the present. (more...)

Alfred Harvey, M.B., HARVEY'S BRISTOL: A HISTORICAL AND TOPOGRAPHICAL ACOUNT OF THE CITY (1906), (1906) 2009.

$21.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE5008

Written by Alfred Harvey, M.B., Bristol: A Historical and Topographical Account of the City was first published in London in 1906, containing some 300 printed pages it includes more than forty pen and ink drawings by E. H. New. Harvey's history of Bristol is less a chronological account of the city and more a thematic account of the some of the city's history and better-known institutions. The history is introduced by an account of the early origins of the city, both Celt and Dane, before quickly moving onto the history of the City during the reigns of the Norman and Plantagenet Kings from. Harvey provides an interesting account of the City as witnessed by the Normans, (more...)

=== New Data CDs from Australia ========================

This following data CDs from Archive CD Books Australia are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

James Francis Hogan, IRISH IN AUSTRALIA, (1887) 2007.

$22.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU0005

James Hogan was born in Ireland in 1855, and emigrated with his parents to Australia in 1856. He spent his his early life growing up in Victoria and became a teacher, journalist, author and politician. Hogan contributed articles to many journals and became recognised internationally as an authority on Australian affairs. In 1887 he set about writing the book "Irish in Australia" which contains 360 pages of information relating to those who emigrated and the influence that they had on this young colony. (more...)

David Blair, HISTORY OF AUSTRALASIA, (1879) 2007.

$25.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU0035

'The History of Australasia' by David Blair was one of three monumental publications he wrote. Written in 1879, this book takes the history of both Australia and New Zealand 'from the first dawn of discovery ... to the establishment of self-government in the various colonies' and 'covers the settlement and history of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia and New Zealand, along with some information of Fiji and New Guinea'. (more...)

F. Morrison, ALDINE CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF NEW SOUTH WALES 1888, (1888) 2007.

$58.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU2005

Published in 1888, William Frederic Morrison produced the 'Aldine Centennial History of New South Wales' in a two volume set as a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated record of the history of New South Wales and its prominent inhabitants. The first volume is divided into thirty-three chapters and covers topics including the early explorers, geography, aborigines, flora and fauna, governors of New South Wales as well as the Constitution. Volume two has another four chapters which complete the history section. The fascinating part of this set of books (apart from the hundreds of superb illustrations throughout), is the large biographical section which consists of nearly half of the whole set. (more...)

NORTHERN TERRITORY AS IT IS 1882, (1882) 2007.

$19.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU3800

'Northern Territory as It Is 1882' is an account of a trip by South Australian parliamentarians to the Northern Territory, written by William Sowden in 1882. The book includes detailed descriptions of where they went and what they did in the Northern Territory as well as on the trip there and back. It includes visits to the ports, the interior, around Palmerston and government plantations, with full descriptions of the territory’s settlements and industries. Also included is a report on the general resources of the territory by Professor Tate. This book is useful to those with Northern Territory interests and proves an interesting read for all interested in early Australian history and development. (more...)

F. Morrison, ALDINE HISTORY OF QUEENSLAND, (1888) 2006.

$45.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU4003

An elegant, artistic and extremely rare book, the Aldine History of Queensland, is a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated record of Queensland's past, in two large volumes. It was written in 1888 by W. Frederic Morrison as a celebration of the centennial year of the settlement of Australia and includes chapters on Australian and Queensland history from the exploration of Australia through to the different districts of the colony of Queensland in 1888. It contains information on the different governors, the national constitution, interior exploration, resources, religious work, education, recreation, and a large biographical section. It also includes over 500 illustrations of people and places along with several maps. (more...)

TOURISTS' GUIDE TO TASMANIA 1899, (1899) 2007.

$15.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU6010

The Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand was established in New Zealand in 1875, and in 1891 they purchased the Tasmanian Steam Navigation Company, which for many years had carried trade between Tasmania and mainland Australia. This 'Tourists' Guide to Tasmania' which was published in 1899 by the Union Steam Ship Co. of New Zealand, was as the title suggests, a guide to tourists visiting Tasmania. It details places of interest in Hobart and Launceston such as halls, theatres, clubs, the tourist agency and more. This is followed by various excursions around Tasmania. The prices for travelling by steamer and train are given for each, together with details of the place to visit. There is a bibliography of publications that relate to Tasmania included (more...)

PIONEER WOMEN OF THE PORTLAND BAY DISTRICT, (1934) 2008.

$15.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=AU7040

The city of Portland is the oldest European settlement in what is now the state of Victoria, Australia. The bay was named in 1800 by the British navigator James Grant, who sailed in the Lady Nelson along the Victorian coast. "I also distinguished the Bay by the name of Portland Bay, in honour of His Grace the Duke of Portland," wrote Grant. Published in 1934 to commemorate the Portland Bay's centenary, this book brings to life the many early pioneer women, firstly with a few articles on various pioneers together with extended biographical details. Secondly with a "Roll of Pioneer Women of the Portland Bay District", arranged alphabetically by married name, usually with maiden name, and sometime with a year and ship, or occupation.

=== TMG Companion Products ==========================

The following companion products which were developed for TMG users like you:

"A Primer for The Master Genealogist"

A great new book for beginning TMG users by Terry Reigel.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/primer.htm

"Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist"

The popular book compiled by Lee Hoffman - now available in electronic form.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gettingthemost.htm

Video training for TMG on DVD

Getting Started, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/videotapes.htm

Second Site

Web site construction tools for your TMG data.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/secondsite.htm

Latest version=2.2 Build 6

Pocket Genealogist

The TMG companion program for Pocket PCs and other Windows Powered devices.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pocketgen.htm

Latest version=3.32

GedStar PRO

The TMG companion program for PalmOS users.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gedstarpro.htm

Latest version=3.2

GenSmarts

The research advisor that reads your TMG data directly.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gensmarts.htm

Latest version=2.1.1.53

Map My Family Tree

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/mapmyfamilytree.htm

Latest version=1.4.11

PathWiz!

Exhibit management utility

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pathwiz.htm

Latest version=v8

Chartform Delivery

An inexpensive chart printing service

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/wallcharts.htm

For the full list of companion products, please visit the Wholly Genes Community forum (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm) and click on "Companion Products."

=== Wholly Genes online chat =======================

The next online chat with Wholly Genes will be Saturday, 6 June 2009, at 2pm EDT and again at 11pm Eastern Time. Don't miss this opportunity to "talk" online with Wholly Genes representatives, as well as with other TMG users around the world.

Remember that the Wholly Genes chat room is available to you at any time. Just go to http://www.WhollyGenes.com and click on Public Chat in the Support menu. When you see the security warning, click on or . Then be patient because it could take 30 seconds or more (especially on a dial-up connection) to load the necessary chat tools. When prompted, simply enter a chat nickname and then click on Connect. That's all there is to it. We hope to see you there!

=== How to reach us ==============================

For tech support, please access the Wholly Genes Community message board at:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm

or write to:

support@WhollyGenes.com

Please be sure to note what version of the program you are using.

You can also reach us at:

Wholly Genes Software

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Columbia, Maryland 21045

410-715-2260

410-730-9734 (fax)

http://www.WhollyGenes.com

Wholly Genes Newsletter

29 March 2009

Issue 2009, Number 4

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In this issue:

o Spring CD sale - 20% OFF!

o FIXED: Error Generating Reports

o UPDATED: Pocket Genealogist v3.32

o New Data CDs from the U.S.

o New Data CDs from Ireland

o TMG Companion Products

o Wholly Genes online chat

o How to reach us

=== Spring CD Sale - 20% OFF! =========================

The WhollyGenes.com store includes more than 3000 data CDs from the international Archive CD Books Project to help you break down those brick walls in your research.

Now that Spring has sprung at our corporate office in Columbia, Maryland, we're celebrating by offering 20% off all U.S. data CDs, including digitized rare books, maps, vital records, census records, church records, military records, and more! For a limited time, you can get 20% off the regular price of any product with a item code of that starts with "US". For quickest access, select Data CDs > United States from the menu on the left side and then select the state or region that interests you.

The discount even applies to the most popular data CDs in our store:

- Henry Campbell Black, M.A., A DICTIONARY OF LAW CONTAINING DEFINITIONS OF THE TERMS AND PHRASES OF AMERICAN AND ENGLISH JURISPRUDENCE, ANCIENT AND MODERN (FIRST EDITION, 1891), (1891 and 1910) 2006.

Now just $23.96 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0211

- Robley Dunglison, M.D., LL.D., MEDICAL LEXICON. A DICTIONARY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, (1865) 2006.

Now just $15.96. http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0226

- Frank Esshom, PIONEERS AND PROMINENT MEN OF UTAH, COMPRISING PHOTOGRAPHS - GENEALOGIES - BIOGRAPHIES, (1913) 2006.

Now just $27.96 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0212

- DIGESTED SUMMARY AND ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PRIVATE CLAIMS WHICH HAVE BEEN PRESENTED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, (1853-1882) 2007.

Now just $31.96 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0343

- COMPENDIUM OF NEW ENGLAND PIONEERS, (1809-1939) 2006.

Now just $71.60 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0400

- COMPENDIUM OF NEW ENGLAND GAZETTEERS, (1817-1898) 2007.

Now just $47.96 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0401

- John E. Stillwell, M.D., HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL MISCELLANY: DATA RELATING TO THE SETTLEMENT AND SETTLERS OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY (VOLUMES I AND II) AND HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL MISCELLANY: EARLY SETTLERS OF NEW JERSEY AND THEIR DESCENDANTS (VOLUMES III, IV AND V), (1903-1932) 2006.

Now just $22.36 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0209

Note that your shopping cart will reflect these product at their regular retail prices but during the checkout process, you will be asked for a payment method. On the same screen, enter the "Store coupon code" of SPRING2009 in order to claim your instant 20% discount on qualifying products.

This offer expires on April 5th so don't miss this chance for big savings on the data CDs from WhollyGenes.com!

=== FIXED: Error Generating Reports ======================

Some users have reported encountering an error with TMG v7 when generating a report to a word processor format. The error that was generated was:

Could not create or open CONV_LOG.TXT on scratch drive.

or

Cannot find c:\Program Files\The Master Genealogist 7\Wordproc\wpt.sp1

or something similar.

Phil in Technical Support has been working with Jim Byram and a number of other users and has identified the cause of such errors. It seems that external programs will sometimes modify a critical entry in the Windows Registry upon which TMG relies. Users who have encountered this message are encouraged to write to phild@whollygenes.com for help in resolving this problem.

Note that this error is not connected to the known problem generating reports under the 64-bit version of the Vista operating system.

=== UPDATED: Pocket Genealogist v3.32 ==================

Northern Hills Software has announced the release of Pocket Genealogist v3.32, an update to the popular companion software for PocketPCs and other "Windows Powered" mobile devices.

This free update for all Version 3 users includes multimedia enhancements and various other improvements. For a complete list of changes, see the Change Log here:

http://www.northernhillssoftware.com/EN/Do...ngelog.htm#3.32

Version 3 users can simply download and install 3.32 overtop their current version. As always, each download is a complete version, and you can update any V3 release with this

version.

To read more about Pocket Genealogist or to purchase a copy, please visit:

http://www.whollygenes.com/pocketgen.htm

=== New Data CDs from the U.S. ========================

This following searchable data CDs from Archive CD Books USA are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

William B. Martin, AN INDEX TO THE VIRGINIA REPORTS FROM JEFFERSON TO 33RD GRATTAN, BOTH INCLUSIVE WITH A COMPLETE TABLE OF CASES, (1881) 2009.

$19.95 ($15.96 during the Spring Sale!) http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0386

An understanding of the law concerning a given event, whether it is inheritance, ownership of property, legitimacy of offspring or citizenship, is often necessary to correctly interpret the information in a document. Determining what law was in effect can be a difficult task, determining how a particular law should be interpreted and applied an even more difficult task. Legislation by governing bodies establishes the law, but it is interpreted in the courts. Case law as described in the Virginia Law Reports explains how a law should be applied under specific conditions. Finding these descriptions can be difficult and usually requires, at the very least, a trip to a major law library and access to historical index databases. (more...)

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY BULLETIN: ALUMNI AND FORMER STUDENT REGISTER (1878-1912), (1912) 2009.

$12.95 ($10.36 during the Spring Sale!) http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0603

The loss of the 1890 census has created a road block in the work of many researchers. City directories are helpful in overcoming this loss. Another, and often overlooked source, is university and college alumni directories. In November 1912, Ohio University published this third edition of its triennial Alumni Register. According to the introduction, although the teaching staff was omitted was this issue, it was expanded to include an alphabetical and geographical list of former students. (more...)

Elise Lathrop, EARLY AMERICAN INNS AND TAVERNS, (1926) 2009.

$12.95 ($10.36 during the Spring Sale!) http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=US0619

Billed as a history of inns and taverns, this treatise is much broader in scope, presenting information from a variety of sources on travel along major thoroughfares, on early stage and postal routes, modes of transportation, as well as the roads and taverns. Detailed, graphic descriptions of methods of travel, the accommodations from food to furniture, fellow travelers, and innkeepers are drawn from numerous diaries, travelogues and local histories and it is the reference to these that many researchers will find of most value. (more...)

=== New Data CDs from Ireland =========================

This following data CDs from Archive CD Books Ireland are now available from WhollyGenes.com:

THE AMERICAN COMMISSION ON CONDITIONS IN IRELAND: INTERIM REPORT (1921).

$12.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0038

The published Interim Report for the American Commission on Conditions in Ireland is a published account of oral and written testimonies from witnesses in Ireland dating from the end of 1920 and beginning of 1921 and as such detail the events and circumstances in Ireland during the last months of Britain's dominion in Ireland. The evidence collected by Commission was eventually presented to its parent body, the American Committee of One-Hundred on Ireland. (more...)

HISTORICAL REMINISCENCES OF DUBLIN CASTLE FROM 849 TO 1904.

$10.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0039

Originally published in Dublin in 1904, the Historical Reminisces of Dublin Castle charts the history of the castle and its chief inhabitants from the sacking of Dublin by the Dubhgaill or Black Foreigners in 849 - although a fortified structure pre-dated the arrival of the Danes - until 1904. (more...)

THE (QUAKER) ANNUAL MONITOR FOR 1849 OR OBITUARY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS IN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND FOR THE YEAR 1848.

$12.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0040

Published in London 1849, this edition of the Annual Monitor or Obituary of Members of the Society of Friends in Great Britain and Ireland for the Year 1848 presents a complete list of members of the Religious Society of Friends or Quakers, who died in 1848 with a few of the deceased who died at the very end of 1847. (more...)

SMITH'S ANCIENT AND PRESENT STATE OF THE COUNTY OF KERRY, 1756.

$33.49 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0041

Charles Smith's Ancient and Present State of the County of Kerry was originally privately published by Smith in 1756 and represents the last of his works before his death in 1762. This CD-Rom republication of the Ancient and Present State of the County of Kerry contains some 470 pages and is fully-searchable. (more...)

CUSACK'S LIFE OF DANIEL O'CONNELL, THE LIBERATOR, HIS TIMES - POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS, 1872.

$27.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...WS&p=IE0042

First published in 1872, the Life of Daniel O'Connell, the Liberator, was written by Sister Mary Frances Cusack otherwise Margaret Anne Cusack, the 'Nun of Kenmare'. Born into a Protestant aristocratic family in Dublin, Cusack was received into the Catholic faith by Cardinal Wiseman in 1858 and in 1861 she was sent, with a small group of nuns from Newry, Co. Down, to establish a new branch of the Order of St. Clare, known as the Poor Clares - in Kenmare, Co. Kerry. While here Cusack established the Kenmare printing company and by 1870 more than 200,000 editions of her religious and historical works had been sold around the world, the profits from which established the Famine Relief Fund. (more...)

=== TMG Companion Products ==========================

The following companion products which were developed for TMG users like you:

"A Primer for The Master Genealogist"

A great new book for beginning TMG users by Terry Reigel.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/primer.htm

"Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist"

The popular book compiled by Lee Hoffman - now available in electronic form.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gettingthemost.htm

Video training for TMG on DVD

Getting Started, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/videotapes.htm

Second Site

Web site construction tools for your TMG data.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/secondsite.htm

Latest version=2.2 Build 6

Pocket Genealogist

The TMG companion program for Pocket PCs and other Windows Powered devices.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pocketgen.htm

Latest version=3.32

GedStar PRO

The TMG companion program for PalmOS users.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gedstarpro.htm

Latest version=3.2

GenSmarts

The research advisor that reads your TMG data directly.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gensmarts.htm

Latest version=2.1.1.53

Map My Family Tree

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/mapmyfamilytree.htm

Latest version=1.4.11

PathWiz!

Exhibit management utility

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pathwiz.htm

Latest version=v8

Chartform Delivery

An inexpensive chart printing service

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/wallcharts.htm

For the full list of companion products, please visit the Wholly Genes Community forum (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm) and click on "Companion Products."

=== Wholly Genes online chat =======================

The next online chat with Wholly Genes will be Saturday, 25 April 2009, at 2pm EDT and again at 11pm Eastern Time. Don't miss this opportunity to "talk" online with Wholly Genes representatives, as well as with other TMG users around the world.

Remember that the Wholly Genes chat room is available to you at any time. Just go to http://www.WhollyGenes.com and click on Public Chat in the Support menu. When you see the security warning, click on or . Then be patient because it could take 30 seconds or more (especially on a dial-up connection) to load the necessary chat tools. When prompted, simply enter a chat nickname and then click on Connect. That's all there is to it. We hope to see you there!

=== How to reach us ==============================

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You can also reach us at:

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Wholly Genes Newsletter

4 March 2009

Issue 2009, Number 3

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In this issue:

o FREE SHIPPING for orders over $10.00

o NEW: QuickSheet: Citing Ancestry.com Databases & Images

o NGS conference

o Did You Know?

o New Downloadable Data CDs.

o TMG Companion Products

o Wholly Genes online chat

o How to reach us

=== FREE SHIPPING for orders over $10.00 =================

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This offer expires March 6th.

=== NEW: QuickSheet: Citing Ancestry.com Databases & Images ====

Elizabeth Shown Mills' new Quicksheet shows you how to site Ancestry.com databases and images and it is now available for 25% OFF the retail price from WhollyGenes.com. The following description was written by Genealogical Publishing Company:

QUICKSHEET: CITING ANCESTRY.COM DATABASES & IMAGES

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Ancestry.com is the largest and most widely used genealogy site on the Internet. As an Ancestry.com user yourself, you've looked at databases with billions of names, so now you want to be sure you can get back to a specific record or lead others to the same record; and you need to identify your sources, to verify and cross-check them for accuracy, using the correct citations to Ancestry's online databases and images.

Help is at hand with Elizabeth Mills's fabulous new QuickSheet, which provides rules and models for citing the myriad databases and images you use on Ancestry.com. With this new QuickSheet, you'll know instantly how to cite databases that include census records, vital records, passenger lists, city directories, and family trees; and how to cite images that include manuscripts, maps, newspapers, and online books and articles. In QuickSheet: Citing Ancestry.com Databases & Images you'll find the standards you need for the correct citation of Ancestry sources, as well as help in judging the reliability of those sources.

For most Ancestry.com sources, sample citations are shown here in three styles: Source List Entry, Full Reference Note, and Short Reference Note, each showing you how to deal with author/creator, title, website, URL, date accessed, item type, source of sources, and so forth. Arranged in tabular format under each of these headings, the sample citations are easy to follow and can be applied to your specific needs in citing your sources.

Convenient for desktop use at home or in the library, the new QuickSheet, like its companion, QuickSheet: Citing Online Historical Resources Evidence! Style, is a heavily laminated sheet, folded to form a standard 8.5" x 11" folder, and is designed for constant use.

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15% OFF: Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Librarians

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=== NGS Conference =================================

The National Genealogical Society's annual family history conference is in Raleigh, North Carolina this year (May 13-16) and it will have 10 tracks of lectures and workshops, plus a vendor/exhibitor hall and other special event.

Wholly Genes representatives will also be present and will conduct two hands-on workshops:

Using The Master Genealogist (T209, Thursday, 8am-10am)

Basic data entry, terminology, navigation, and intermediate features of TMG

The Master Genealogist: Advanced (F349, Friday, 2:30pm-4:30pm)

Advanced techniques to customize sources, control narrative reports, and design filters

For more information, please visit:

http://www.ngsgenealogy.org

=== Did You Know? ==================================

DID YOU KNOW that you can change the color of the window backgrounds in TMG? You can change them all to the same custom color or you can even control the background of each window independently. To access these options, open the File menu, choose Preferences, and then choose the Program Options > Color page.

DID YOU KNOW that you can save and load color schemes in order to move them between computers or share them with your friends? After designing a color scheme that you like, access the Preference page described above and click on "Save As...". Your color scheme will be saved in a .COL file which you can transmit and then load onto another copy of TMG.

DID YOU KNOW that the Reference field (to the right of the primary name on the Person View) can be used to record a unique identifier for each person in your project? In addition to the ID number, some users what to identify their family members with a file system number, ahnentafel number, or a reference number that was used in another software program, among other possibilities. Just double-click on the word "Reference" to access that field. You can also make the Reference field display after each name on the screen (File > Preferences > Program Options > General > Format of ID) or on reports (Report Definition Screen > Options > Names tab).

DID YOU KNOW that when text on the Project Explorer (PE) is too wide for the screen, you can make it wrap to the next line? Just right-click on the PE and choose "Muilti-line text on the Project Explorer."

DID YOU KNOW that you can create new roles for the participants in each event type? For instance, you can identify the minister, maid of honor, and best man in a marriage. Just access the Master Tag Type List (press F4 or access the Add menu and choose Add Tag), highlight Marriage in the list, and then click on Edit. Then go to the "Role and Sentences" tab and click on the New button to create a new role. Thereafter, you can access any marriage event and specify the role of each of the witnesses. Roles can also be used to distinguish the part that each of the principals played in an event. (e.g., bride and groom, buyer and seller in a land transaction, etc.).

DID YOU KNOW that you can identify the likely sex and age of people in certain roles so that you will be warned if you make a data entry mistake or your data is questionable? TMG won't prevent you from giving a male the role of "Maid of Honor" in a marriage, for instance, but it will stop and ask for confirmation if the role that you attribute to a person seems unlikely. To control the sex and age guidelines for each role, access the "Roles and Sentences" tab as described above, highlight the role in the list, and use the options to the right ("This role is appropriate for:").

DID YOU KNOW that you can design sentences which reference people by the role that they played in the event? For instance, a sentence which includes the code "[R:Minister]" will insert the name of the minister at that point in the sentence. You can use this feature to design very creative and flexible sentences for each event type.

DID YOU KNOW that you can reduce the list of available output types on the Report Definition Screen? It is a long list and it can be tedious to scroll through it to find the file type that you want. If you only use a few file types for report output, then go to File > Preferences > Program Options > Reports. Unselect the output file types that don't interest you and they will no longer appear on the list when generating a report.

DID YOU KNOW that you can control the criteria by which the Audit Report is calculated? The Audit Report identifies people with suspicious or inconsistent data. It can be a great way to find data entry mistakes or clues for further research. To disable or override the many rules that the Audit Report uses to search your data, access the Report Definition Screen, click on Options, and then click on the Miscellaneous tab.

DID YOU KNOW that you can generate a report about a limited group of people without creating a filter or using a flag? If you want to generate a narrative report that includes only a handful of individuals, for instance, then you can highlight them on the Project Explorer. Hold down the Control button as you click on each name and the others will stay selected. Then on the Report Definition Screen, specify that the subject of the report should be "Selected people on the Project Explorer."

=== New Downloadable Data CDs ========================

This following data CDs are now available as a download from WhollyGenes.com, saving the cost of shipping:

Edward E. Atwater, ed., HISTORY OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO THE PRESENT TIME … WITH BIOGRAPHIES, PORTRAITS AND ILLUSTRATIONS, (1887) 2008.

$19.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0279-DL

Atwater and his collaborators have compiled a comprehensive history of the town and city of New Haven in its first two-and-a-half centuries, incorporating a narrative of municipal history along with topical coverage of all aspects of New Haven society, and about two hundred biographical sketches. (more...)

Waltham Board of Aldermen, RECORD OF THE WEST PRECINCT OF WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS, 1720 TO 1737-38, (1913) 2008.

$9.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0301-DL

These records preserve the details of ecclesiastical business in that part of Watertown which eventually became the town of Waltham, for the years just before the towns separated. The minutes of the precinct meetings document the activities of hundred of men from this part of Watertown and vicinity. (more...)

Charles William Manwaring, compiler, A DIGEST OF THE EARLY CONNECTICUT PROBATE RECORDS, HARTFORD DISTRICT, 1635-1750, 3 VOLUMES (DOWNLOAD), (1904-6) 2008.

$27.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0360-DL

This essential tool for colonial Connecticut research contains abstracts and extracts of the estate papers of about three thousand individuals who died in Connecticut between 1635 and 1750. The records include wills, inventories, distributions and other probate documents from all available sources. (more...)

Landon C. Bell, OLD FREE STATE (VA); A CONTRIBUTION TO THE HISTORY OF LUNENBURG COUNTY AND SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA, (1927) 2008.

$19.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0366-DL

At its creation in 1746 Lunenburg stretched westward from the current Brunswick County border to the Blue Ridge, paralleling the North Carolina border for over 140 miles. Seven counties­ Campbell, Franklin, Halifax, Henry, Mecklenburg, Patrick and Pittsylvania as well as portions of Appomattox, Bedford and Charlotte were formed from the territory in its original boundaries. Early settlers of the area, in addition to migrating Virginians, included Marylanders from the Chesapeake Bay area, Huguenots and Scotch-Irish and Welsh from Pennsylvania. (more...)

John Leeds Bozman, A SKETCH OF THE HISTORY OF MARYLAND, DURING THE THREE FIRST YEARS AFTERS ITS SETTLEMENT, (1811) 2008.

$12.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0613-DL

Published just 35 years after the establishment of the United States, this interesting volume, which draws heavily from legislative and court records, provides an early perspective on the pre-history of not only colonial Maryland but of the other American colonies as well. The title notes that a copious introduction is included-and indeed it is-comprised of nine sections covering the period from Columbus's discoveries in 1492 to the earliest settlements in Virginia and New York. This is an expansive pre-history which includes French, Portuguese and Spanish as well as English voyages of discovery from Cabot to de Soto and which also details early settlement attempts from Newfoundland to Florida. The last two sections focus on the Reformation and its impact upon the Roman Catholic church and the political changes in England which eventually led to the establishment Calvert's Maryland colony. (more...)

Rev. John Alden, THE STORY OF A PILGRIM FAMILY; FROM THE MAYFLOWER TO THE PRESENT TIME WITH AUTOBIOGRAPHY, RECOLLECTIONS, LETTERS, INCIDENTS, AND GENEALOGY OF THE AUTHOR, REV. JOHN ALDEN, IN HIS 83RD YEAR.

$12.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0618-DL

Reverend John Alden has brought together in one volume a wide variety of information on the Alden family, including his own autobiography, genealogical information on his own close relatives and the early descendants of John Alden of the Mayflower, and dozens of well-told stories on many topics. (more...)

R. T. Barton, ed., VIRGINIA COLONIAL DECISIONS, VOL 1 AND 2: THE REPORTS BY SIR JOHN RANDOLPH AND BY EDWARD BARRADALL OF DECISIONS OF THE GENERAL COURT OF VIRGINIA, 1728-1741, (1909) 2009.

$19.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0627-DL

The General Court of Virginia which like the county court, was a court of original jurisdiction, also dealt with criminal cases and heard cases on appeal from the county courts. Its records are no longer extant. Since this court dealt with the cases that often involved tangled legal questions, the details of cases and the basis for decisions were used by the judges to decide later cases. Notes or "reports" were kept of the more important cases. The reports kept by Sir John Randolph and Edward Barradall which provide details of cases argued before the General Court from 1728 through 1741 are the only surviving colonial reports except for Jefferson's notes. (more...)

Robert R. Howison, REPORTS OF CRIMINAL TRIALS OF THE CIRCUIT, STATE, AND UNITED STATES COURTS, HELD IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, (1851) 2009.

$12.95 http://www.WhollyGenes.com/find_wg.mvc?ref...amp;p=US0628-DL

This volume provides a unique look at life in Virginia in 1850. Criminal trials are rarely considered a source of information on the lives of individuals. Criminals, whether murders or thieves, are rarely sought after for additions to our family trees. We fail to consider that information presented in their trials is not limited to the criminal and his act. (more...)

=== TMG Companion Products ==========================

The following companion products which were developed for TMG users like you:

"A Primer for The Master Genealogist"

A great new book for beginning TMG users by Terry Reigel.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/primer.htm

"Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist"

The popular book compiled by Lee Hoffman - now available in electronic form.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gettingthemost.htm

Video training for TMG on DVD

Getting Started, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/videotapes.htm

Second Site

Web site construction tools for your TMG data.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/secondsite.htm

Latest version=2.2 Build 6

Pocket Genealogist

The TMG companion program for Pocket PCs and other Windows Powered devices.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pocketgen.htm

Latest version=3.11

GedStar PRO

The TMG companion program for PalmOS users.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gedstarpro.htm

Latest version=3.2

GenSmarts

The research advisor that reads your TMG data directly.

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/gensmarts.htm

Latest version=2.1.1.53

Map My Family Tree

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/mapmyfamilytree.htm

Latest version=1.4.11

PathWiz!

Exhibit management utility

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/pathwiz.htm

Latest version=v8

Chartform Delivery

An inexpensive chart printing service

See http://www.WhollyGenes.com/wallcharts.htm

For the full list of companion products, please visit the Wholly Genes Community forum (http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm) and click on "Companion Products."

=== Wholly Genes online chat =======================

The next online chat with Wholly Genes will be Saturday, 21 March 2009, at 2pm EST and again at 11pm Eastern Time. Don't miss this opportunity to "talk" online with Wholly Genes representatives, as well as with other TMG users around the world.

Remember that the Wholly Genes chat room is available to you at any time. Just go to http://www.WhollyGenes.com and click on Public Chat in the Support menu. When you see the security warning, click on or . Then be patient because it could take 30 seconds or more (especially on a dial-up connection) to load the necessary chat tools. When prompted, simply enter a chat nickname and then click on Connect. That's all there is to it. We hope to see you there!

=== How to reach us ==============================

For tech support, please access the Wholly Genes Community message board at:

http://www.WhollyGenes.com/forums.htm

or write to:

support@WhollyGenes.com

Please be sure to note what version of the program you are using.

You can also reach us at:

Wholly Genes Software

9110 Red Branch Road, STE O

Columbia, Maryland 21045

410-715-2260

410-730-9734 (fax)

http://www.WhollyGenes.com

Wholly Genes Newsletter

13 February 2009

Issue 2009, Number 2

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In this issue:

o TMG v7.04 is now available!

o NEW: Virginia Law Reports series

o New Data CD from the U.S.

o New Downloadable Data CDs.

o TMG Companion Products

o Wholly Genes online chat

o How to reach us

=== TMG v7.04 is now available! =============

The Master Genealogist v7.04.0000 is now available. We're working on TMG v8, including a fix to the word processor and HTML output problem under the 64-bit version of Windows Vista (the problem does not apply to the more common 32-bit version of Vista). In the meantime, however, this free update adds a few new features and fixes other issues that were brought to our attention by users.

New/Changed

o GenBridge - Support has been added for direct import from FTM 2008 and FTM 2009.

o [:NP:] code - In addition to suppressing punctuation, the code now suppresses the spaces normally output at the end of the sentence.

o UK Edition - Edits were made to the sentences for the UK-specific tags so that they would be more compatible with Second Site.

o Sample_UK project - Edits were made to the sentences for the UK-specific tags so that they would be more compatible with Second Site.

o Details window - The beginner buttons to the right of the Tag Box are now saved in the layout.

o Research task - The comments field now displays formatting rather than the format codes.

o DNA templates - A revised template for the Relative Genetics 43 marker test was added.

o DNA templates - The screen design for the Y-DNA 'DNA Fingerprint' templates has been updated to add additional fields.

o Log files - Added or revised the List of external exhibits.log, Last backup.log, and _restore.log. The output to these logs will aid managing external exhibits.

o Journal Report - The 'First Reference Number' field on the Options / General tab now accepts values from 1 - 99999.

Fixed

o Tag Box - Double-excluded memos were showing in the Tag Box when 'Show excluded data' was selected.

o Tag Box - 'Filter for tags of this type' didn't work correctly with Address and History group tags.

o Image window - The Image window could lose focus and show the wrong person when selected from the Window menu.

o Associates window - The Associates window could lose focus and show the wrong person when selected from the Window menu.

o Layouts - Layouts for multiple monitors weren't being applied when selected from the Layout toolbar or from a custom toolbar.

o Tag Box Toolbar - There were cases when you had a Tag Entry screen open or a Master list screen open that the [-] button on the Tag Box Toolbar was active when it should have been inactive.

o Custom Toolbar Manager - Duplicate Book Manager selections were consolidated and the remaining selection was cleaned up.

o Project Explorer - Filters - Selecting [Cancel] from the 'Fill in the Blank' screen didn't cancel the filter.

o Project Explorer - Filters - If you filtered using the Query by Example tab and then switched to the Filter tab, the screen had some layout problems.

o Expanded Picklist - The options for the Event List mode were revised.

o Flag Manager - The messages received when trying to delete or edit flags from disabled data sets were updated.

o Flag Manager - The messages when enabling disabled flags were updated.

o Validate File Integrity - There was a problem entering network paths on the 'List of folders for location' screen for checking external exhibits.

o Restore - Restore could produce an error - Array dimensions are invalid. 3 CUSLAYOUTMANAGER.MLAYOUTEXIST.

o Add Person - An error could occur when the program was set to Beginner data entry mode and add sibling or add add child was selected from the menu.

o Tag Entry screen - When adding a citation to a tag and opening and editing a source from the Citation screen, it was possible to leave the Master Source List open when backing out of the series of open screens.

o Add/Edit Witness - Selecting an alternate name from the Picklist didn't result in that name being selected as the name used for the witness.

o Memo field - The function used to call an external text file from memo fields was broken.

o Master Place List - Fixed cosmatic issues with the search window.

o Master Place List - You could lock up the master Place list by maximizing the screen and clicking on the window background.

o Master Place List - A text correction was made on the Global Search and Replace screen.

o Master Source List - A blank source was created if you started to add a new source and then canceled.

o Source Definition Screen - If you had changed the Ibid. setting and then changed the source type, the Ibid. setting was reset to default.

o Source export - Cleaned up the comments in the export file that is created.

o Place Information - Revised the GNIS site parameters for placeinfo.ini.

o Research Log - An error occurred when certain tasks were opened.

o Research Log - When adding tasks to successive people who previously had no research tasks, you could get an Open dialog when using CTRL_F3 from the task Comments field.

o Exhibit Log - An error occurred when the [Load] function on the Properties / General tab was used for successive exhibits.

o Exhibit Log - various issues when using the [Load] button in exhibit properties were fixed.

o Exhibit Log - Using after entering a filter value opened the 'Select file for new exhibit' screen.

o Exhibit Log - Some valid exhibit paths were being seen as invalid when the Preferences 'frowny faces' option was selected.

o Exhibit Log - There was an issue with certain video files, where the video viewer did not open and play the video correctly.

o Exhibit Log - There was a circumstance where resizing the Exhibit Log window was not being remembered.

o Slideshow Manager - fixed various issues when using the [Load] button in frame properties.

o Slideshow Manager - An error occurred when overwriting an existing slide show.

o DNA Log - The wrong test was opened under certain circumstances.

o DNA Log - Various tabbing issues on the DNA Log screen were resolved.

o DNA templates - The 'More information about this test' URLs for the Ethnoancestry, Family Tree DNA and Relative Genetics templates were updated.

o DNA templates - Most tabbing issues on the DNA fingerprint screen were resolved.

o DNA templates - The Haplogroup field in the mtDNA template was not being saved.

o GenSmarts - Users of the Silver edition of TMG7 could not open the GenSmarts module from the Tools menu.

o Text Macros - Shift-F10 couldn't be used more than once. Note that the focus will jump to the Menu when you use Shift-F10. You can click back to where you want to use the macro and hit Shift+F10 again.

o Check for Duplicate People - Inconsistent results were obtained when the project contained more than one data set.

o Merge Two People - Some changes were made to the keyboard behavior when using the merge screen.

o Charts - A text correction was made to the "Visual Chartform" selection in the file Type selection field on the report definition screen.

o Charts - When a chart was created, the default report output path was being passed to Visual Chartform rather than the path specified in Preferences.

o Descendant Box Chart - If you changed the Orientation on the Chart Style tab, some of the options on the Lines tab were disabled until you saved and reopened the chart Options.

o Relationship Chart - The report didn't respond properly in the case when the same ID# had been entered into both fields.

o List of People - The five output column choices for '# of Citations' didn't work correctly.

o List of People - The DNA Log data wasn't being copied when a new project was created using the Secondary Output feature.

o List of Events - When you used the Secondary Output option to change flags, only the flag of Principal 1 was being changed when the flags of both principals in a tag should have been changed.

o List of Citations - An error occurred using the 'Source Number... = [?]' filter after initiating the filter.

o List of Sources - There was a problem with specifying the data set when the Repository Number filter was used and the project had more than one data set.

o List of... reports - Some issues with the Tag Type... filter selection were resolved for the List of Events, List of Names and List of Witnesses.

o List of Witnesses - A filter for 'Is a Principal' / 'Is a Principal' was not being saved when the report was run in French.

o Filters - Various issues with the # of Spouses filter were corrected.

o Filters - An invalid return occurred with Is a Descendant and Is an Ancestor type filters when the filter had an invalid ID# as the value.

o Filters - An error occurred when filtering for # of Witnessed... in a language other than English (U.S.).

o Message Manager - Unread messages were being marked as read when the Message Manager was closed.

o Other minor fixes and tweaks have been made to the program.

This free v7.04.0000 update requires a previous installation of v7.00-v7.03 (Users with a prior version must first upgrade to v7.0). To download and apply the update, run TMG, access the Help menu and choose "Check for an update." Alternatively, you can choose "Check for a Program Update" from the Windows Start menu > The Master Genealogist group. The update will be applied automatically. Upon restarting, the startup screen will reflect a version number of "v7.04.0000."

=== NEW: Virginia Law Reports series =========

Our sister company, Archives CD Books USA, is proud to announce the first releases from an exciting new project, undertaken in cooperation of the Virginia Genealogical Society (VGS). The following introduction and book summaries were written by Barbara Vines Little, CG, for the February, 2009 issue of the Virginia Genealogical Society newsletter and are reprinted here by permission.

The Virginia Law Reports

Virginia law is based upon English common law. It has evolved over time through the enactment of statutes by legislative action (statute law) and the interpretation of those statues by the judiciary (case law). While the interpretation of the law in an individual case is not binding on other cases, it does set precedent and is often used as a basis for the interpretation of new cases. Case law, unlike statutes, is difficult to track; thus through the years, the individual opinions have been collected by various "reporters," at first informally and later more formally into collections called reports. These reports include, unlike the official court orders, an explanation of the reasoning behind the interpretation. A history of the evolution of the Virginia reports is available in Bryson's "Virginia Law Books: Essays and Bibliographies."(1)

The particular value of the Virginia reports lies in the fact that the majority of the records of Virginia's appellate courts were destroyed by fire in 1865. The reports are one of the few surviving sources for information on the cases heard on appeal. And while the reports focus is the law, in the process of presenting the law, they frequently provide information about individuals, families and family relationships (sometime multi-generational) that are unavailable elsewhere.

Between 1900-1903 the Michie Company republished in 26 volumes, as the "Virginia Reports Annotated," the first 74 volumes of the court reports covering the period through 1880. These include a volume by Jefferson which reports on some colonial decisions between 1730 and 1772, the remainder are post colonial. However, the information presented in the court cases often span a number of decades and consequently, often include events and data about individuals in the early 1700s.

In 2005 Ken Craft of Norcross, Georgia, donated a complete set of the "Virginia Reports Annotated" as well as 6 other volumes (three of which are reviewed below) to the Virginia Genealogical Society in the hope that they could arrange for material to be made more readily available to the genealogical community through the compilation of a general index or by other means. In 2008, the society entered into an agreement with Archive CD Books, USA to publish the volumes in a fully-searchable digital format. The first three volumes are now available and are reviewed below. As future volumes are made available they will be reviewed here as well.

R. T. Barton, ed., "Virginia Colonial Decisions: the Reports by Sir John Randolph and by Edward Barradall of Decisions of the General Court of Virginia 1728- 1741" (Boston, Mass.: the Boston Book Company, 1909) fully searchable digital edition by Archive CD Books, USA, 2009. ($19.95, http://www.WhollyGenes.com/us0627.htm)

The General Court of Virginia which like the county court, was a court of original jurisdiction, also dealt with criminal cases and heard cases on appeal from the county courts. Its records are no longer extant. Since this court dealt with the cases that often involved tangled legal questions, the details of cases and the basis for decisions were used by the judges to decide later cases. Notes or "reports" were kept of the more important cases. The reports kept by Sir John Randolph and Edward Barradall which provide details of cases argued before the General Court from 1728 through 1741 are the only surviving colonial reports except for Jefferson's notes. Although the cases were argued in the 1700s, events detailed in the cases frequently date to the 1600s. And, although the point of the "reports" was to record the basis for the decision, intertwined in the legal description of the basis for the case and the points that were argued are tantalizing tidbits, sometimes even family lineages such as that described below in the case of Booth v Dudley which is concerned with the transfer of title to a tract of land owned by Peter Ransome.

"Peter Ransom was seized of 1100 acres of Land having Issue, James, George and Wm. by his last Will and Testam't Devised 350 Acres the Land in Question to George and his Heirs forever and died; . . . George. . . by his last Will & Testam't. Devised this Land . . . to Eliz'a his only Child; . . . George died and Elizabeth his Daughter and Heir. . . Intermarried with Rob't Dudley some time in the year 16__. and they had Issue Rob't Dudley. . . . Robert Dudley and his Wife [Elizabeth, daughter of George Ransom] by Deeds . . . Convey[ed] this 350 Acres of Land to James Ransom and his heirs with . . . Deeds . . . acknowledged in Gloucester Court . . . [on]16 August 1694. . . . James Ransom . . . by his last Will and Testament Devised the Land to his 3 sons George, Robert and Peter."

The case also notes that Elizabeth Dudley's first husband died on 20 October 1701, her second husband died in 1710 and she married within a year or less Thomas Elliott who died 19 November 1716. Elizabeth died 23 December 1718. Details such as this are hard enough to come by in any county much less a burned county like Gloucester.

Women and, more importantly, women's maiden names, also appear frequently in these cases. For example, we learn that Rebecca, daughter of William Pinkethman who died testate in York, married after his death Robert Cobbs and that Rebecca and Robert's daughter Elizabeth Cobbs married James Shields. And, even when the married name(s) of the daughters (or sisters) are not given, the style of the suit will often suggest the surname name of the husband.

Although many points of law presented in these pages are complex, others explain concepts of the law in easily understood terms: "If a Man by his Will devises all his Lands and afterwards Purchases other Lands the new purchased Lands shall not pass [by will], for a Man can't give that which he has not, and which was void in its original can never be good. If an Infant makes a Will it's void, tho' he come of full age before he die. So of a feme Covert [married woman]."

For those who wish to learn more about the law of entail and inheritance, the rules regarding the heir-at-law's right to property, dower and courtesy rights, these cases can be especially helpful. Rules regarding the inheritance of slaves and how the law of inheritance differed during that period when they were considered real property are also discussed in some of the cases.

In addition to the reports, this two-volume set contains an extensive 250 page discussion of the colonial government providing a history of the transcripts of the reports, and a discussion of the land, the people, the government, church, the city, education, the law and lawyers, the courts and the reporters. This is an excellent resource for those interested in the history of the courts and the laws.

Robert R. Howison, "Reports of Criminal Trials in the Circuit, State and United States Courts, Held in Richmond, Virginia" (Richmond, Va.: George M. West & Brother, 1851. fully searchable digital edition by Archive CD Books, USA, 2009. ($12.95, http://www.WhollyGenes.com/us0628.htm)

This volume provides a unique look at life in Virginia in 1850. Criminal trials are rarely considered a source of information on the lives of individuals. Criminals, whether murders or thieves, are rarely sought after for additions to our family trees. We fail to consider that information presented in their trials is not limited to the criminal and his act.

Physical descriptions, occupations, relationships, description of day-to-day activities are things we expect to find in letters, journals and diaries. Yet all of these and more appear in the criminal trials described in this volume. These detailed reports of criminal trials on charges ranging from counterfeiting to murder conducted in the local, state and federal courts held in Henrico County provide detailed physical descriptions of both the person charged with the crime and other individuals involved in the crime, and note a variety of occupations ranging from lieutenant of the night watch, to contractor, to exchange broker to the lady who refused to describe the type of house she kept.

We're told who lived next door, get descriptions of entertainment available in town, the attire worn by a variety of participants, and given detailed descriptions of business transactions, and such things as the ports of call of boats traveling the James River and the "normal" activities of travelers, as well as the details of family relationships.

There are references to families from the burned counties of Caroline and Hanover, a discussion of the basis for the legal determination of free Negro status, and descriptions of medical treatments for wounds and causes of death. These reports provide a rarely available window into the world of our ancestors.

(1) W. Hamilton Bryson, "Reports of Cases," Virginia Law Books: Essays and Bibliographies (Philadelphia: American Philosophical Society, 2000), 86-136.

=== New Data CD ====================================

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Reverend John Alden has brought together in one volume a wide variety of information on the Alden family, including his own autobiography, genealogical information on his own close relatives and the early descendants of John Alden of the Mayflower, and dozens of well-told stories on many topics. (more...)

=== New Downloadable Data CDs ========================

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J.H. French, GAZETTEER OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK: EMBRACING A COMPREHENSIVE VIEW OF THE GEOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY, AND GENERAL HISTORY OF THE STATE, AND A COMPLETE HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION OF EVERY COUNTY, CITY, TOWN, VILLAGE, AND LOCALITY... (DOWNLOAD), (1860) 2008.

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This classic and essential volume collects a wide variety of information on the state of New York, treating first of the state as a whole, and then covering all counties, cities and towns. Each section contains topographical and historical data, accompanied by statistical tables on many subjects. (more...)

INSCRIPTIONS ON TOMBSTONES IN MADISON, CONN., ERECTED PRIOR TO 1800 (DOWNLOAD), (1900) 2008.

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This volume provides complete, verbatim transcriptions of the inscriptions on all tombstones for the town of Madison, Connecticut, (formerly a part of the town of Guilford) with dates prior to 1800. These inscriptions were gathered by a number of transcribers, from four cemeteries in the town. (more...)

John A. Marshall, AMERICAN BASTILE. A HISTORY. THE ARBITRARY ARRESTS AND IMPRISONMENT OF AMERICAN CITIZENS IN THE NORTHERN AND BORDER STATES, ON ACCOUNT OF THEIR POLITICAL OPINIONS, DURING THE LATE CIVIL WAR.

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Marshall has gathered about a hundred accounts of persons imprisoned during the Civil War on suspicion of plans to fight for the South or conspire against the North. The narratives contain details of the arrest of the suspect, the conditions during imprisonment and the attempts to obtain release. (more...)

Rhode Island Geographic Board in cooperation with the United States Geographic Board, OFFICIAL GAZETTEER OF RHODE ISLAND (DOWNLOAD), (1932) 2008.

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This official compilation gathers together more than five thousand Rhode Island place names in one alphabetical sequence. The list includes political units of the state such as counties, towns and villages, as well as physical features, such as rivers, islands and even exposed rocks in the harbors. (more...)

John Fiske, NEW FRANCE AND NEW ENGLAND (DOWNLOAD), (1902) 2008.

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Fiske devotes this volume of his series on colonial American history to the French colonies of North America and to related aspects of New England history in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, bringing the story down to 1763, laying the groundwork for his volumes on the Revolution. (more...)

John Fiske, THE DUTCH AND QUAKER COLONIES IN AMERICA (DOWNLOAD), (1900) 2008.

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Fiske devotes this volume of his series on colonial American history first to New Amsterdam and the early history of New York and New Jersey, then to the settlement of Pennsylvania and of the territory that became Delaware. He then carries the history of these colonies down to the Revolutionary era. (more...)

John Fiske, THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA, WITH SOME ACCOUNT OF ANCIENT AMERICA AND THE SPANISH CONQUEST (DOWNLOAD), (1892) 2008.

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These two volumes constitute the opening section of Fiske's massive history of colonial North America. Here he describes the Native American peoples prior to the European voyages of discovery, then relates the voyages of discovery themselves, to which he adds material on the Spanish conquests. (more...)

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=== Wholly Genes online chat =======================

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Remember that the Wholly Genes chat room is available to you at any time. Just go to http://www.WhollyGenes.com and click on Public Chat in the Support menu. When you see the security warning, click on or . Then be patient because it could take 30 seconds or more (especially on a dial-up connection) to load the necessary chat tools. When prompted, simply enter a chat nickname and then click on Connect. That's all there is to it. We hope to see you there!

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