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Thomas MacEntee
Genealogy ninja
Latest Review · All Reviews (82)
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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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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 2,000 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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Blogging,
Social Media,
Social Networking,
Technology and New Media,
Chicago,
Family History,
Genealogy,
Genealogy Technology,
Illinois,
Internet Research,
Under $2,500,
United States
Reviews (82)
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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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Thomas has a great presentation style. Even when I'm sure I know about the subject I still come away with new information I didn't have a clue about. Thomas also answers questions on the fly making sure he leaves no one behind in his presentation.
Legacy webinar - 9-14-11
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Thomas has a rare talent based in sincerity and, like Diane Arnold, I appreciate the lack of condescension in his approach. His presentation "Facebook for Genealogists" answered just about every question I needed answered about Facebook, especially in much publicized area of Facebook security.
Legacy webinar -- Facebook for Genealogists
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My first webinar at legacyfamilytree.com. Enjoyed it very much. Interesting and informative. Thanks!!!
Pat Dobson
September 14, 2011 legacyfamilytree.com
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Thomas has such a comfortable presenting style. He never talks down, he explains things clearly and with humor, and there are always little tips and tidbits that come out. He manages Q&A very well.
September 14, 2011 webinar via Legacy Family Tree
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I always enjoy Thomas' webinars. He speaks clearly and slowly and takes time to answer listener questions. Even when I think I know all there is to know about a topic, I learn something new from his talks.
14 Sept 2011 via Legacy Family Tree Webinar
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Gave information on Facebook that I either didn't know or had forgotten. Always explains in clear simple terms and with visual aids.
www.legacyfamilytree.com/webinars.asp.
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He not only explained how to use Evernote but gave examples showing how he used it. I've had the software for a few months and puttered around with it. Now I can use it productively. Like Julie, I was ready to put it to use at the end of the explorinar. His presentation was logical and practical. He made everything seem easy and that is just what I needed.
Evernote Explorinar 1 Sep 2011
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