What I am curious about is… do you feel, like I do, that the genealogy industry
(e.g., Ancestry.com, familysearch.org, etc.) would benefit from having more
reliable, accurate, and predictable data management practices? I have provided a
post with details of an industry initiative that might help... see:

http://www.many-roads.com/2011/11/05/genealogy-data-management/

atb
...mark

For those wishing to gain access to photographic images of the actual
Heimatortskartei from the towns, cities & villages which were near what used to
be Danzig in West Prussia, they are available on FamilySearch. Here are the
particulars with a bit of background for those who may not be familiar with this
act of ethnic cleansing by the allies which followed World War 2.

http://www.many-roads.com/?p=10195

Hello all,

I have placed a number of pointers to primarily West Prussian ( & some East
Prussian) Mennonite information from two posts on ManyRoads.  I have also
provided a link to a major research site on Eastern German Mennonites there as
well.  I hope the information is useful to someone besides me...

http://www.many-roads.com/2011/11/09/mennonite-histories-of-west-prussia/
http://www.many-roads.com/2011/11/09/west-prussia-near-zeyer-mennonite-births-de\
aths-marriages/

atb.
...mark

Presenting any family's genealogy on the web is something of a challenge.  I
have been struggling with this problem for more than 5 years now.  Perhaps you
are somewhat stymied by this problem also.  Recently I built a new style
environment (for three of my family branches) to address the most critical
problems as I have experienced them.

I have all the particulars and example environments posted on ManyRoads at:

http://www.many-roads.com/2011/11/16/presenting-family-genealogies-on-the-web/

I hope this helps someone... atb
...mark

Searching for missing or lost family members from the former German Eastern
Provinces can be quite challenging. I have published a rather lengthy (for me)
post on this subject.  Hopefully the ideas it presents will help those
attempting to get started or get re-started in this area.

The same concepts, discussed in my post, apply to searches pretty much anywhere
where information is hard to find and change has been massive.

http://www.many-roads.com/2011/11/18/eastern-germans-a-cold-case/

atb
...mark

Hello all,

Have you ever wondered about how good and useful an automated translation might
be? Well, me too.  Recently I conducted, compiled and published a small "study"
on the topic.  Mind you my study is totally unscientific and purely anecdotal..
but it explains what I found.

http://www.many-roads.com/?p=10838

I hope folks find my 'adventure' helpful.  Please feel free to send this on to
anyone who you think might be interested.

atb
...mark

Hello all.

I have just published a pretty lengthy post discussing a checklist of items to
consider/ ponder when selecting any genealogy software.  I hope someone finds it
helpful:

http://tinyurl.com/cajtjc3

Happy holidays!
...mark

As a follow-up to yesterday's post, I have added a second post with pointers to
additional genealogical software, reviews and links.  The post may be read at:

http://www.many-roads.com/2011/12/23/finding-genealogy-software-more-pointers/

Please feel free to pass this along to anyone you feel might be interested. 
Happy holidays to all!

...mark

For those interested in such things as the Heimatortskartei, I have posted
copies of the documents associated with my mother's family and her childhood
neighbor friends.  As I obtain additional items, I will add them to this small
photo library.

http://www.many-roads.com/2012/01/05/heimatortskartei-gets-personal/

atb
...mark

Hello all.

After a forum message from a German friend, I decided to find and add pre-1945
Polska (Poland) maps to ManyRoads.  As many of you may know I am a big fan of
using maps in genealogy work.  You may view my entire collection (several
hundred) here:

http://www.many-roads.com/libraries/maps/

My new, albeit small, pre-1945 Polska map collection is to be found at:

http://www.many-roads.com/2012/01/18/pre-1945-polska-maps/

More will arrive as I find those that interest me... ;^)

atb
...mark

In keeping with my current map theme, I have created a posting providing links
to what I consider 4 of the web's premiere sites for pre-1945 maps on the former
German East & Poland. You may read the particulars here:

http://tinyurl.com/7wu99ch

Please pass these along to anyone you feel might benefit.

atb
...mark

Hello all

After all the web noise and activity around SOPA/PIPA, I thought this topic
might be timely.

Assuming you write and publish materials and you'd like to decide on options for
getting protection and/or maintaining some credit for your work, I have
published a Blog post on Copyright, copyleft, protect your stuff… (Note: do not
confuse this Blog posting with any manner of legal advice.) Hopefully however
you might find it interesting or useful.  Feel free to pass this on to anyone
you might think would be interested.

http://tinyurl.com/85lfmzr

atb.
...mark

Hello all.

I have been on a search for new and helpful tooling to assist me in my
genealogical endeavors.  Over the past several months I have stumbled across a
few items that I think hold good promise.  If you are interested in new & free
tools you might find this article worth your time.

http://tinyurl.com/7xyq5gl

If you think others might benefit from this information, please share this
information with them.

atb
...mark

I apologize for the bad link I just sent.  Here is the long link; hopefully it
works better.

http://www.many-roads.com/2012/01/29/data-gathering-tools-new-to-me/

atb
...mark

As I mentioned in an earlier post
(http://www.many-roads.com/2012/01/29/data-gathering-tools-new-to-me/), recently
I came across a VERY promising research tool to assist in gathering, sorting,
and sharing research source materials.  That tool is called Mendeley-
http://www.mendeley.com/features/. It enhances, compliments, and can even
replace tools like Zotero.  It, also, links interactively with desktop word
processing tools like LibreOffice/OpenOffice and perhaps even M$Office (although
I don't own a copy of that to test).   Mendeley, also, allows me to share its
content across multiple platforms including my Linux Laptops, my iPad and,
according to the provider, Mac and Windows.  Finally, the tool itself tracks,
inventories and gathers information from within Firefox and similar web browsers
or directly from my Desktop, if I happen to have my information there.

Oh, and before I forget... did I mention the tool allows for socializing
selected information and publications (individually or through Groups of Common
Interest).  Oh yes, and basic Mendeley usage is Free.

Two quick additional items:

1. If you are performing genealogy research and want to join in sharing
resources and source materials with me, please join Mendeley and my Genealogy
Researchers Group (Note: this group requires a Mendeley Account to View:
http://www.mendeley.com/groups/1807351/genealogy-researchers/papers/).
2.  If you are interested in following some of my exploits in using the Mendeley
Toolsuite you can my publicly available 'research' (meaning you don't need to
use Mendeley to see these here:
http://www.many-roads.com/2012/02/01/prussian-mennonite-research-materials/

I will share more details as I learn more.  Please feel free to pass this
message to others you feel might benefit.

atb
...mark

Mark, what is the difference between Mendeley and Ever-Note?

Kim



----- Original Message -----


From: "mark_f_rabideau" <genealogy@...>
To: prussiangenealogy@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2012 8:13:42 AM
Subject: [Prussian Genealogy] Using Mendeley &tc. for Genealogy Research

 




As I mentioned in an earlier post (
http://www.many-roads.com/2012/01/29/data-gathering-tools-new-to-me/ ), recently
I came across a VERY promising research tool to assist in gathering, sorting,
and sharing research source materials. That tool is called Mendeley-
http://www.mendeley.com/features/. It enhances, compliments, and can even
replace tools like Zotero. It, also, links interactively with desktop word
processing tools like LibreOffice/OpenOffice and perhaps even M$Office (although
I don't own a copy of that to test). Mendeley, also, allows me to share its
content across multiple platforms including my Linux Laptops, my iPad and,
according to the provider, Mac and Windows. Finally, the tool itself tracks,
inventories and gathers information from within Firefox and similar web browsers
or directly from my Desktop, if I happen to have my information there.

Oh, and before I forget... did I mention the tool allows for socializing
selected information and publications (individually or through Groups of Common
Interest). Oh yes, and basic Mendeley usage is Free.

Two quick additional items:

1. If you are performing genealogy research and want to join in sharing
resources and source materials with me, please join Mendeley and my Genealogy
Researchers Group (Note: this group requires a Mendeley Account to View:
http://www.mendeley.com/groups/1807351/genealogy-researchers/papers/ ).
2. If you are interested in following some of my exploits in using the Mendeley
Toolsuite you can my publicly available 'research' (meaning you don't need to
use Mendeley to see these here:
http://www.many-roads.com/2012/02/01/prussian-mennonite-research-materials/

I will share more details as I learn more. Please feel free to pass this message
to others you feel might benefit.

atb
...mark




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi Kim

Mendeley has 2 major differences... it is for conducting academic
research (it automatically builds bibliographies and allows communities
to merge and share source materials) plus it runs on all major platforms
(Evernote is primarily a windows thing with nods to other environments).

I tried and did not like Evernote... for whatever that's worth.  But
then it takes a lot of hacking to make it work on my platforms.

Pax Vobiscum,
...mark (Mark Rabideau)

ManyRoads Family Genealogist (Rabideau-Henss Family); *Professional
Genealogist *
*Visit us at: http://many-roads.com <http://many-roads.com/> *
*Snail mail at: *711 Nob Hill Trail - Franktown,CO USA - 80116-8717
*phone:*+1.303.660.9400 *fax:*+1.303.660.9217
*member:*Association of Professional Genealogists & National
Genealogical Society
_____________________________________________________________________
*"It's always useful to know where a friend-and-relation is, whether you
want him or whether you don't."*

Rabbit, Pooh's Little Instruction Book (Winnie the Pooh)




On 02/02/2012 08:50 AM, kklopping@... wrote:
>
>
>
> Mark, what is the difference between Mendeley and Ever-Note?
>
> Kim
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: "mark_f_rabideau" <genealogy@...
> <mailto:genealogy%40eirenicon.org>>
> To: prussiangenealogy@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:prussiangenealogy%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2012 8:13:42 AM
> Subject: [Prussian Genealogy] Using Mendeley &tc. for Genealogy Research
>
>
>
> As I mentioned in an earlier post (
> http://www.many-roads.com/2012/01/29/data-gathering-tools-new-to-me/
> ), recently I came across a VERY promising research tool to assist in
> gathering, sorting, and sharing research source materials. That tool
> is called Mendeley- http://www.mendeley.com/features/. It enhances,
> compliments, and can even replace tools like Zotero. It, also, links
> interactively with desktop word processing tools like
> LibreOffice/OpenOffice and perhaps even M$Office (although I don't own
> a copy of that to test). Mendeley, also, allows me to share its
> content across multiple platforms including my Linux Laptops, my iPad
> and, according to the provider, Mac and Windows. Finally, the tool
> itself tracks, inventories and gathers information from within Firefox
> and similar web browsers or directly from my Desktop, if I happen to
> have my information there.
>
> Oh, and before I forget... did I mention the tool allows for
> socializing selected information and publications (individually or
> through Groups of Common Interest). Oh yes, and basic Mendeley usage
> is Free.
>
> Two quick additional items:
>
> 1. If you are performing genealogy research and want to join in
> sharing resources and source materials with me, please join Mendeley
> and my Genealogy Researchers Group (Note: this group requires a
> Mendeley Account to View:
> http://www.mendeley.com/groups/1807351/genealogy-researchers/papers/ ).
> 2. If you are interested in following some of my exploits in using the
> Mendeley Toolsuite you can my publicly available 'research' (meaning
> you don't need to use Mendeley to see these here:
> http://www.many-roads.com/2012/02/01/prussian-mennonite-research-materials/
>
>
> I will share more details as I learn more. Please feel free to pass
> this message to others you feel might benefit.
>
> atb
> ...mark
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi Kim

I have added the following comparison to the post, relating to your query.

"Here is a comparison of Mendeley to other data gathering tools:
http://library.law.yale.edu/research/research-management-and-citation "

Pax Vobiscum,
...mark (Mark Rabideau)

ManyRoads Family Genealogist (Rabideau-Henss Family); *Professional
Genealogist *
*Visit us at: http://many-roads.com <http://many-roads.com/> *
*Snail mail at: *711 Nob Hill Trail - Franktown,CO USA - 80116-8717
*phone:*+1.303.660.9400 *fax:*+1.303.660.9217
*member:*Association of Professional Genealogists & National
Genealogical Society
_____________________________________________________________________
*"It's always useful to know where a friend-and-relation is, whether you
want him or whether you don't."*

Rabbit, Pooh's Little Instruction Book (Winnie the Pooh)




On 02/02/2012 09:11 AM, Mark F Rabideau wrote:
>
> Hi Kim
>
> Mendeley has 2 major differences... it is for conducting academic
> research (it automatically builds bibliographies and allows communities
> to merge and share source materials) plus it runs on all major platforms
> (Evernote is primarily a windows thing with nods to other environments).
>
> I tried and did not like Evernote... for whatever that's worth. But
> then it takes a lot of hacking to make it work on my platforms.
>
> Pax Vobiscum,
> ...mark (Mark Rabideau)
>
> ManyRoads Family Genealogist (Rabideau-Henss Family); *Professional
> Genealogist *
> *Visit us at: http://many-roads.com <http://many-roads.com/> *
> *Snail mail at: *711 Nob Hill Trail - Franktown,CO USA - 80116-8717
> *phone:*+1.303.660.9400 *fax:*+1.303.660.9217
> *member:*Association of Professional Genealogists & National
> Genealogical Society
> __________________________________________________________
> *"It's always useful to know where a friend-and-relation is, whether you
> want him or whether you don't."*
>
> Rabbit, Pooh's Little Instruction Book (Winnie the Pooh)
>
> On 02/02/2012 08:50 AM, kklopping@...
> <mailto:kklopping%40comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Mark, what is the difference between Mendeley and Ever-Note?
> >
> > Kim
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >
> > From: "mark_f_rabideau" <genealogy@...
> <mailto:genealogy%40eirenicon.org>
> > <mailto:genealogy%40eirenicon.org>>
> > To: prussiangenealogy@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:prussiangenealogy%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:prussiangenealogy%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2012 8:13:42 AM
> > Subject: [Prussian Genealogy] Using Mendeley &tc. for Genealogy Research
> >
> >
> >
> > As I mentioned in an earlier post (
> > http://www.many-roads.com/2012/01/29/data-gathering-tools-new-to-me/
> > ), recently I came across a VERY promising research tool to assist in
> > gathering, sorting, and sharing research source materials. That tool
> > is called Mendeley- http://www.mendeley.com/features/. It enhances,
> > compliments, and can even replace tools like Zotero. It, also, links
> > interactively with desktop word processing tools like
> > LibreOffice/OpenOffice and perhaps even M$Office (although I don't own
> > a copy of that to test). Mendeley, also, allows me to share its
> > content across multiple platforms including my Linux Laptops, my iPad
> > and, according to the provider, Mac and Windows. Finally, the tool
> > itself tracks, inventories and gathers information from within Firefox
> > and similar web browsers or directly from my Desktop, if I happen to
> > have my information there.
> >
> > Oh, and before I forget... did I mention the tool allows for
> > socializing selected information and publications (individually or
> > through Groups of Common Interest). Oh yes, and basic Mendeley usage
> > is Free.
> >
> > Two quick additional items:
> >
> > 1. If you are performing genealogy research and want to join in
> > sharing resources and source materials with me, please join Mendeley
> > and my Genealogy Researchers Group (Note: this group requires a
> > Mendeley Account to View:
> > http://www.mendeley.com/groups/1807351/genealogy-researchers/papers/ ).
> > 2. If you are interested in following some of my exploits in using the
> > Mendeley Toolsuite you can my publicly available 'research' (meaning
> > you don't need to use Mendeley to see these here:
> >
> http://www.many-roads.com/2012/02/01/prussian-mennonite-research-materials/
>
> >
> >
> > I will share more details as I learn more. Please feel free to pass
> > this message to others you feel might benefit.
> >
> > atb
> > ...mark
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>


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Just to update.  It appears that the majority of the Verlustliste have now been
digitized.

This Verlustliste are also being databased and can be searched here:

http://java.genealogy.net/eingabe-verlustlisten/search


--- In prussiangenealogy@yahoogroups.com, scheffkg.rm <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks to the Digital Library of Wielkopolska we now have free access to
German casualty lists for the period of August 1914 to February 1915.  Hopefully
with time more will be scanned and made available.
>
>
> http://www.wbc.poznan.pl/dlibra/publication?id=129687&tab=3
>

Greetings !
Just wanted to say hi to everyone and let you know my research
interests.
Researching Gottlieb Kreutzberg b.1814 in Thuringia  who was my 3 x
ggrand father.  There is plenty of info on the internet about Gottlieb
and his menagerie of animals, but more than anything, I'm looking for
living relatives. If anyone thinks they have a link with this family I'd
love to hear from you.
Lyn



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For those interested in first person accounts of historical events, I have just
published a posting on the aftermath of WW2 for part of my family (the Wedhorn
family).  I have spent more than 6 months gathering the data and information
associated with this first person account.  The Wedhorn Expulsion (Vertreibung)
account may be found at:

http://www.many-roads.com/2012/03/19/the-wedhorns-vertreibung/

...mark

Hello all.

For those of you who might be interested in finding ways to Remotely share your
genealogy information, findings, applications etc. across heterogeneous PC
Operating environments, I have written a posting on the topic with a few of my
observations and recommendations.  The article may be found at:

http://www.many-roads.com/2012/04/04/remote-desktop-sharing/

Please feel free to pass this on to anyone you believe might be interested.

ATB
...mark

For those who worry about which computing platform they run on and whether or
not their favorite Genealogy Toolset might work there, I have written a brief
chronology of running a Windows application (FTM 2012) on a non-Windows PC.
Although my experience involves Windows and Linux, the same tools and logic will
work in exactly the same manner in a heterogeneous environment of Windows-Mac
(Apple); Unix- Mac- Windows- Linux; or any combination of environments you might
wish to employ.

I hope folks find the tools and approach helpful.

The posting may be found at: http://goo.gl/8G95z


ATB
...mark

I have just published a new article on some of the problems I have been
experiencing with FTM (Family Tree Maker) 2012.  If you are interested in using
FTM 2012 or are a user of FTM 2012, you might find my adventure worth reading.

http://goo.gl/3lrqf

atb.
...mark

Hello all,

As a follow-up to my earlier complaints about FTM2012, I have found what might
be a solution. This solution may not necessarily be for the feint of heart. 
But, it is worth consideration given the frustration involved in having
non-functional software which you 'really' want to work.

http://goo.gl/4f7Fb

atb
...mark

Hello everyone.

Because a lot of folks over the years have questioned the value of having
genealogy information on a website, I thought I'd take this opportunity to
report that ManyRoads (my website) recently received its 200,000th visitor.

You may read the posting/ announcement here:
http://goo.gl/Z21Vr

Does any of this help?  I don't know, but it does mean that some amount of my
website information is being scrutinized.

atb
...mark

Hello all.

I apologize if this is not of huge interest.  But for those of you who have been
following my meanderings and musings, I have written a posting on growing from
the past and into the future.   I even included some photos to help illustrate
my points (I'm just living on the edge).

http://goo.gl/7aiJG

If you think there might be someone who would be interested in this, please feel
free to pass it along.

...mark

ps. Thank you to Joachim for prompting my writing with his "Deutsche Grabsteine
gefunden" message...

Hello all,

I might just have too much time on my hands.  But if you are interested in a
list on why one of this list's readers does genealogy work, my ponderings on the
topic may be read here:

http://goo.gl/DE087

Please feel free to send this on to anyone you feel my be entertained.

atb
...mark

Hello all,

For those of you who are iffy on the use of Ancestry hints, I, more often than
not, join you.  However, recently I experienced an eye opening.  As an old guy,
I am not really awfully keen on changing my nearly perfect opinions. ;^)  But if
you are interested in hearing or reading another perspective, I have one to
share at:

http://goo.gl/MOTWB

atb
...mark

Hello all,

If you are among those interested in getting help with 'your' German Genealogy
efforts, perhaps this posting and its pointers will be useful.  If you know of
others who might be able to benefit, feel free to pass the information along to
them as well.

http://www.many-roads.com/2012/06/23/german-genealogy-research-aids/

atb
...mark