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Thomas MacEntee
Genealogy ninja
Latest Review · All Reviews (89)
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The Research Toolbox Webinar was great with lots of awesome information and ideas!
SCGS Webinar 16 May 2012
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Bio
Thomas MacEntee is a professional genealogist specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogical research and as a means of interacting with others in the family history community. Utilizing over 25 years of experience in the information technology field, Thomas writes and lectures on the many ways in which blogs, Facebook and Twitter can be leveraged to add new dimensions to the genealogy experience. As the creator of GeneaBloggers.com (http://www.geneabloggers.com) he has organized and engaged a community of over 2,500 bloggers to document their own journeys in the search for ancestors.
Through his business High-Definition Genealogy (http://www.hidefgen.com), Thomas is available for speaking engagements, workshops and other events. In addition, he can appear via WebEx for virtual presentations and distance education events. High-Definition Genealogy also performs market research within the genealogy industry and has proven track-record of mapping out the genealogy industry landscape for clients seeking to transact business and interact in the field.
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Books
Categories
Blogging,
Social Media,
Social Networking,
Technology and New Media,
Chicago,
Family History,
Genealogy,
Genealogy Technology,
Illinois,
Internet Research,
Under $2,500,
United States
Reviews (89)
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The Research Toolbox Webinar was great with lots of awesome information and ideas!
SCGS Webinar 16 May 2012
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"Research Toolbox" had so many good websites and links to look at! Thanks, Thomas!
SCGS Webinar 16 May 2012
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Very informative. Thank you for all of the links!
SoCal Genealogical Society Webinar
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Thomas is an excellent presenter. His information is timely and accurate. He knows his topics "inside out," and he can instruct and engage people of all levels of experience and expertise. His seminars are well prepared and well worth any effort made to attend. I'm looking forward to learning a lot more about genealogical research and technology through Thomas' lectures and webinars.
Enoch Pratt Library, Baltimore, MD March 31, 2012
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Thomas always delivers..he stays focused and to the point and extremely organized. He is not just presenting information, he is "guiding" the participants through the information. He consistently includes actual examples by walking thru the steps. I have listened to several of Thomas's talks and tuned in every Friday night on GeneaBloggers Blog talk radio! I will not miss any of Thomas's presentations.
Family Tree University Virtual Conference and more
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I've now listened to several of Thomas' webinars and always find that it is worth the time. The information he provides in his webinars reflects a depth of experience with and investigation of the topic that is greatly appreciated. I also appreciate that the material in the presentations is well organized.
Legacy Family Tree 1940 Census Webinar
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Thomas was thorough in presenting the information. Not only did he provide hand-outs, he walked the attendees through the process of setting up an actual webinar. I learned a lot from this presentation. Great job, Thomas!
An Introduction to GoToWebinar webinar
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I enjoyed the presentation of both the Reasearch Toolbox and Bloggers. I went home and set up my first Blog. Thank you Thomas
Robin Phillips, Elkhart, Indiana
Saturday, Feb., 18, 2012, Indiana Historical
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Thomas' presentation "What's In Your Research Toolbox?" today was both informative and fun. He provided many good tips for organizing genealogy research links and finding new content. I especially liked how he gave us some options, or things to consider in making the choices of how we organize our own personal research resources. I am studying his online toolbox and the links he gave us to decide how to reorganize (and backup) my toolbox.
Thanks,
Nancy Hurley
February 18, 2012, Indiana Historical Society
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Thomas provided a jam-packed hour of valuable information. As a new Evernote user, I truly appreciated this. I've watched the explorinar twice now - once when I was just starting with the program and again to look for more detailed options now that I've been using it for a week or so. Thank you, Thomas!
Evernote Explorinar
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I want to thank you for the Explorinar on Facebook Pages v. Groups. It was very clear and concise and gave good review and several tips for someone who is already familiar somewhat with Facebook but needs to expand my knowledge.
Thanks again. I am now ready to "explore" the Explorinars about Evernote and Weebly. Here we go!
Nancy Hurley
Explorinar on Facebook Pages v. Groups - recorded version
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I have heard Thomas give numerous talks. He is my go-to speaker for learning new technology. He must not sleep because I can't find any other way for him to manage to stay on top of all they new technologies that come out. He is able to learn technology and understand how to adapt it for the genealogical community and then be able to present it to people like me who aren't as quick at learning it. Thomas is an amazing speaker and highly recommended.
Legay Family Tree Webinars - 2011
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very organized, useful information for my genealogy research. Thomas provided many helpful resources. Thomas is so easy to understand. Sometimes he is very funny, but always enlightening. Thank you Thomas for sharing your wealth of knowledge.
It is Well with my Soul, Legacy Family Tree Webinar, 9 Nov 2011
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Good information and presentation, easy to understand and follow. I was late for the live explorinar so I appreciate the recorded version...ready to create a page:D
27-Oct-2011 Explorinar: Facebook Pages vs. Facebook Groups
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I was ambivalent about Evernote (tried it years ago) until I viewed Thomas' Web Explorinar. Now it's time to get serious and use Evernote. His teaching and explanations were excellent!
Explorinar: Evernote - Easy Note
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I've heard Thomas speak many times, most recently on this cruise. He's a fun, humorous speaker and knows his subjects. I really appreciate his willingness to share his knowledge during presentations and being approachable well beyond the speaking event. I always learn from him and have successfully put several of his suggestions into action.
Legacy Family Tree Cruise Oct 2011
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It answered the questions I had regarding using Facebook for genealogy purposes. He is so entertaining, explains everything clearly, and is so enthusiastic. He knows his material.
Podcase on Family Tree
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I always learn something new from Thomas. That's the main thing...but add to that his enthusiasm and his wicked sense of humor...what's not to love.
FGS 2011, Jamboree 2011, and Legacy Webinar
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While I am an active user of Faceboook for genealogy purposes, I picked up several new ideas from Thomas' webinar. This session was made available by Legacy Family Tree genealogy webinars. It was yet another excellent presentation by Thomas on using social media. It was very easy to understand, even for a beginner.
Facebook for Genealogists Webinar - Viewed 18 Sept 2011
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I found Tom MacEntee's comments on Facebook for Genealogists to be the best primer on safe use of Facebook that I've encountered yet. I highly recommend that anyone contemplating opening a Facebook account view this webinar before opening an account. The webinar would also be valuable for those now using Facebook. In addition, Tom MacEntee's tips on how to use Facebook for genealogy were extremely valuable.
This was one of the most useful webinars (of 24) I have attended yet!
John Zimmerman
Legacy webinar, "Facebook for Genealogists" , 14 September, 2011.
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Upcoming Events
· 45 past events
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Researching Your New York Ancestors 05/30/2012 · Surprise, AZ, USA |
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Backing Up Your Genealogy Data 06/07/2012 · Burbank, CA, USA |
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Internet Killed the Family History Star - How Technology Has Changed the Face of Genealogy 06/08/2012 · Burbank, CA, USA |
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Blogger Summit Panel #1 Blog Beginner to Reader to Blogger in 60 Minutes 06/09/2012 · Burbank, CA, USA |
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Blogger Summit Panel #2 Now That You're A Genealogy Blogger 06/09/2012 · Burbank, CA, USA |
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Got Illinois Ancestors? A Guide to Prairie State Genealogy 06/10/2012 · Burbank, CA, USA |
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Facebook for Genealogists 06/20/2012 · Evansville, IN, USA |
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They’re Alive – Searching for Living People 06/21/2012 · Evansville, IN, USA |
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Staying Safe with Social Media 06/22/2012 · Surprise, AZ, USA |
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They’re Alive – Searching for Living People 06/23/2012 · Wenatchee, WA, USA |
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Using FANS to Find Your Ancestors 07/12/2012 · Cincinnati, OH, USA |
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Build a Genealogy Website 07/20/2012 · Indianapolis, IN, USA |
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Facebook for Genealogists 07/20/2012 · Indianapolis, IN, USA |
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Google for Genealogists 07/20/2012 · Indianapolis, IN, USA |
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Staying Safe Online 07/21/2012 · Indianapolis, IN, USA |
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Social Media for Genealogists 07/21/2012 · Indianapolis, IN, USA |
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Backing Up Your Genealogy Data 07/21/2012 · Indianapolis, IN, USA |
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Google for Genealogists 07/26/2012 · Geneva, IL, USA |
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Social Networking: New Horizons for Genealogists 07/28/2012 · Eugene, OR, USA |
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Google for Genealogists 07/28/2012 · Eugene, OR, USA |
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Become a Genealogy Blog Reader 07/28/2012 · Eugene, OR, USA |
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Dropbox for Genealogists 07/28/2012 · Eugene, OR, USA |
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Wikis for Genealogists 08/08/2012 · Surprise, AZ, USA |
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Social Networking for Genealogy Societies 08/29/2012 · Birmingham, AL, USA |
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21st Century Marketing Techniques 08/29/2012 · Birmingham, AL, USA |
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TechSoup.org: Technology by the Bowlful for Your Genealogical Society 08/29/2012 · Birmingham, AL, USA |
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Google Docs for Genealogists 08/30/2012 · Birmingham, AL, USA |
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Facebook for Genealogists, 09/01/2012 · Birmingham, AL, USA |
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How to Play Nice In the Genealogy Sandbox 09/06/2012 · Cincinnati, OH, USA |
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Fall Virtual Genealogy Conference 09/14/2012 · Cincinnati, OH, USA |
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Fall Virtual Genealogy Conference 09/15/2012 · Cincinnati, OH, USA |
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Fall Virtual Genealogy Conference 09/16/2012 · Cincinnati, OH, USA |
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8th Annual Genealogy Conference and Cruise 09/16/2012 · Seattle, WA, USA |
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Privacy and Our Ancestors 10/03/2012 · Surprise, AZ, USA |
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ISGS Fall 2012 Conference 10/19/2012 · Rockford, IL, USA |
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ISGS Fall 2012 Conference 10/20/2012 · Rockford, IL, USA |
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It Is Well With My Soul: Finding Ancestors Amid the Rubble of Disaster and Misfortune 11/14/2012 · Bolingbrook, IL, USA |
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Salt Lake Christmas Tour 12/02/2012 · Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
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Salt Lake Christmas Tour 12/03/2012 · Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
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Salt Lake Christmas Tour 12/04/2012 · Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
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Salt Lake Christmas Tour 12/05/2012 · Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
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Salt Lake Christmas Tour 12/06/2012 · Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
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Salt Lake Christmas Tour 12/07/2012 · Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
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Salt Lake Christmas Tour 12/08/2012 · Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
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Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy 01/06/2013 · Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
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Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy 01/07/2013 · Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
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Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy 01/08/2013 · Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
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Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy 01/09/2013 · Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
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Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy 01/10/2013 · Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
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22nd Annual Spring Seminar - Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society 03/16/2013 · Sacramento, CA, USA |
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RootsTech 03/21/2013 · Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
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RootsTech 03/22/2013 · Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
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RootsTech 03/23/2013 · Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
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