November 2009 Chat Schedule

As of October 30, 2009

All of the chat times are listed in (MDT) Utah time and GMT. You can convert the given time to your timezone here: www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tz...
In general, Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST) and 2 hours behind Eastern Standard Time (EST).



Sunday, November 1, 2009 7:00pm (MST) (Monday, November 2, 1:00am GMT) Pennsylvania Research Chat: The Whiskey Rebellion
In 1794 the government decided to tax whiskey as a means to pay off the national debt. This infuriated people in the western part of Pennsylvania. This is a talk about the Rebellion. Your Chat Host, Jim Avery.

Monday, November 2, 8:00pm (MST) (Tuesday, November 3, 2:00am GMT) GENTREK: Genograms.
Have you ever wondered why your family does the things that it does? Ever wonder why certain people in your family are alike? Do you ever wish you could change a family pattern, but have no idea how to start? Genograms may help! Your Chat Hosts, Jayne McCormick and Dae Powell.

Tuesday, November 3, 8:00pm (MST) (Wednesday, November 4, 2:00am GMT) Paranormal Genealogy Chat: Dreams, part 1
Do your dreams come true, do they mean anything? Let's talk about dreams. Your Chat Host, Jim Avery.

Saturday, November 7, 8:00am (MST) (Sunday, November 8, 2:00pm GMT) GENTREK: Seven Stages in Genealogy Growth, Part 4
This week we conclude our 4-part series with the latter stages in a genealogist's progress. Dae has discussed these stages with many prominent genealogy professionals over the years -- even a few FASG's. Come see the final stages and where you fit in. And, when the presentation concludes, do share some of your own experiences. Your Chat Hosts, Jayne McCormick and Dae Powell.

Sunday, November 8, 7:00pm (MST) (Monday, November 8, 1:00am GMT) Pennsylvania Research Chat: Connecticut Claims
In the time shortly before the Revolution, the state of Connecticut claimed land in Northern Pennsylvania. This talk is about those claims. Your Chat Host, Jim Avery.

Monday, November 9, 8:00pm (MST) (Tuesday, November 10, 2:00am GMT) GENTREK: Organize Your Research.
Everyone has a mindset for organization. Aye, even I have one. Join us and we'll help you determine what your organizational mindset is. Your Chat Hosts, Jayne McCormick and Dae Powell.

Tuesday, November 10, 8:00pm (MST) (Wednesday, November 11, 2:00am GMT) Paranormal Genealogy Chat: Dreams, part 2.
Can dreams be analyzed? Lets talk some more about dreams. Your Chat Host, Jim Avery.

Saturday, November 14, 8:00am (MST) (Sunday, November 15, 2:00pm GMT) GENTREK: Case Study - Cluster Methodology
Perhaps the most common genealogical mistake is over-focusing -- a too narrow search. Broadening research to include a cluster of migrating families can lead to convincing evidence of birthplace and parents. Your Chat Hosts, Jayne McCormick and Dae Powell.

Sunday, November 15, 7:00pm (MST) (Monday, November 16, 1:00am GMT) Pennsylvania Research Chat: The Irish in Pennsylvania
A guest speaker, Beth McBride will give a talk about the Irish in Pennsylvania. Your Chat Host, Jim Avery.

Monday, November 16, 8:00pm (MST) (Tuesday, November 17, 2:00am GMT) GENTREK: Newspapers -- ONLINE! (part 1)
Thousands of newspapers provide first-hand accounts about your ancestors that simply can't be found in other sources. You'll be fascinated by the stories, names, dates, places and events that have played a role in your family's history. Your Chat Hosts, Jayne McCormick and Dae Powell.

Tuesday, November 17, 8:00pm (MST) (Wednesday, November 18, 2:00am GMT) Paranormal Genealogy Chat: How to attract Civil War spirits
A talk about how to increase chances of encountering a spirit at a Civil War battlefield or prison. Your Chat Host, Jim Avery.

Saturday, November 21, 8:00am (MST) (November 22:00pm GMT) GENTREK: Personal Biases in Genealogical Research
"An expert is a man who has stopped thinking - he knows!" Right. But is what he knows really correct? W. Don Fletcher believed that clarity stopped thinking. He contended that clarity actually stops the process of learning because the brain automatically, once it sees a pattern and understands it, goes to the next thing and spends all its time on the stuff it doesn't understand. How can we avoid personal biases in our research and evaluation of evidence? Join us for some good ideas. Your Chat Hosts, Jayne McCormick and Dae Powell.

Sunday, November 22, 7:00pm (MST) (November 23, 1:00am GMT) Pennsylvania Research Chat: Hessians
Germans who were paid to fight on the British side during the Revolution. Many were captured or otherwise decided to settle in Pennsylvania. Your Chat Host, Jim Avery.

Monday, November 23, 8:00pm (MST) (Tuesday November 24, 2:00am GMT) GENTREK: Newspapers -- ONLINE! (part 2)
We continue with the second part of our survey of online newspapers. Full text search capability and digital imaging permits the user to search and manipulate information in ways never before possible. Your Chat Hosts, Jayne McCormick and Dae Powell.

Tuesday, November 24, 8:00pm (MST) (Wednesday, November 25, 2:00am GMT) Paranormal Genealogy Chat: Shadow People
What are shadow people? If you watch Ghost Hunters they talk about them. There are several theories about them. This talk will recount several experiences with them and offer some theories. Your Chat Host, Jim Avery.

Saturday, November 28, 8:00am (MST) (Sunday November 29, 2:00pm GMT) GENTREK: Avoiding Genealogy Errors
Regardless of our approach, some general errors will creep in if we aren't prepared. We'll discuss some of these errors and methods to avoid them. Your Chat Hosts, Jayne McCormick and Dae Powell.

Sunday, November 29 , 7:00pm (MST) (Monday, November 30, 1:00am GMT) Pennsylvania Research Chat: Open Chat
A time for members helping one another on Pennsylvania topics. In October when I did my look up chat, no one asked for a lookup, but they did want to talk about their Pennsylvania ancestors. So we will do that again. Your Chat Host, Jim Avery.

Monday, November 30, 8:00pm (MST) (Tuesday December 1, 2:00am GMT) GENTREK: Newspapers -- ONLINE! (part 3)
We continue with the final part of our survey of online newspapers. Tonight -- "Stately" newspapers, organized by locality. Your Chat Hosts, Jayne McCormick and Dae Powell.