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Updated 02 February 2010 Rick Roberts Biography & Links to Global Gazette Articles 
Rick's hobby became his vocation when he co-founded Global Genealogy with his wife Sandra in 1992, selling books and software by mail-order and at genealogy conventions. Global's online store opened in 1995. One year later, Rick launched The Global Gazette, a popular online family history magazine. Later the same year he started publishing Canadian history and genealogy books under the imprint Global Heritage Press. GHP now has more than 350 books in print. Global Print Services was added to the mix in 2009, providing professional printing and binding services for self-published authors. Rick is a frequent speaker at genealogy conferences across Canada and the US. His memberships include the Association of Professional Genealogists; The Genealogical Speakers Guild; National Genealogical Society; Ontario Genealogical Society; and the Ontario Historical Society. List of available lectures & workshops:
(1 hour) Sharing family history in printed form is an important objective for those who enjoy researching and recording their genealogy. This session provides much helpful information to help you compile and publish your family history in book or electronic form. It's easier and cheaper than you think! This practical session examines content and structure of the book, choice of paper, faonts, margins, and more to assist in successfully publishing the finished work. Whether you plan to print 1 copy or 10,000 copies, you will learn how to produce professional results while saving time, money and stress. Recording and Citing Sources Using Legacy Family Tree ( 1 hour ) Many family historians experience frustration and uncertainty when deciding how to record source information. Others put off recording sources "until they have time". Save time, effort and stress by learning how to use the source template system and related tools in Legacy Family Tree software to quickly and correctly record where information came from. Then learn how to use options in Legacy Family Tree to automatically cite those sources in reports, charts and books. It's easier than you think! Researching Canadian Military Records Using Online and Traditional Resources (1 hour) Discover which Canadian military records are available for different time frames and for different military conflicts, where those records are, how to access them, plus tips and hints for interpreting Canadian military documents. Case studies, compiled by using internet based and physical records, will illustrate effective strategies, research processes and results. Which Genealogy Software is Best for You - PC (1 hour) Choosing a family tree software program that best matches your needs can be a daunting task. This session introduces you to the three leading genealogy software packages; Family Tree Maker; RootsMagic; and Legacy Family Tree. Each has its individual strengths. The key is matching those strengths with what is important to you. By comparing how each program handles entering information, citing sources, project management, unique features, and sharing your results in printed or electronic form, you will be able to make an informed decision about which is best for you. LEGACY Tree Maker Workshop (software) (1 to 5 hours) Legacy Family Tree is a professional-grade genealogy software program that is easy to use. More than just a place to record and print out your work, Legacy gives you the tools that are required to help you manage your entire family history project. Discover proven techniques for getting started, entering information, citing sources, adding photos, videos and sound clips, tips and shortcuts, recording history and images of the places where family events happened, automatically application of GPS co-ordinates to places, backing up and much more. See how Legacy can examine the information and sources that you add to your family file, and how it makes recommendations of additional resources that you missed, along with providing descriptions of what those resources are, and how to access them online and/or by traditional means. By attending this workshop you will benefit from dozens of hints and tips that will help you improve your family history research results using Legacy Family Tree. Family Tree Maker Workshop (software) (1 to 5 hours) Benefit from dozens of hints and tips that will help you improve your results using Family Tree Maker. Learn the best techniques for entering information, dealing with conflicting dates and events, how to make professional quality genealogy charts and reports at the click of a mouse, and even how to create a family history book that your family and descendants will treasure. Most people use less than 20% of the capabilities of Family Tree Maker. Find out about the other 80%, and decide which of those features and options will help you. We absolutely guarantee that you will learn new skills, regardless of how long you have used Family Tree Maker. Global Gazette Articles by Rick Roberts
Ontario Genealogical Society Certificate Design Competition By: Rick Roberts The Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) founded a Heritage Society program in 2009, in which Ontarians whose ancestors were a part of chosen historic events, can submit an application to the Ontario Genealogical Society for a formal certificate of recognition. The OGS has launched a design competition for certificate designs for the two new Heritage Societies. New Television Series - The Generations Project By: Rick Roberts The Generations Project is a new reality TV series from Brigham Young University that helps those who have questions about their family history investigate their own identities by walking in the shoes of their ancestors. As they undertake these journeys, they often uncover the hidden identities in family pasts, and come to see that in many cases the best way to know who you are is to know who you came from. Watch it online or via satellite dish. 2009 Christmas Traditions - Old and New By: Rick Roberts Christmas is the premier religious Holiday of the year for millions of Christians around the world. Practising Christians focus celebrations of the Holiday season on the birth of Christ. However, for most Christians and for those of other faiths, the season has also become a time to celebrate family, renewal, and the spirit of sharing. A time to reflect on our common values and to extend goodwill to others. Ancestors in the Attic - Season IV Premieres January 7, 2010 By: Rick Roberts The popular Gemini-nominated (Best Documentary Series) Ancestors in the Attic returns for its fourth season on January 7, 2010 on History Television (in Canada). This promises to be the best season yet as the sleuths at Ancestors In The Attic help Canadians find lost relatives and discover the truth behind their unsolved family mysteries. Family Tree Maker 2010: Product Review By: Rick Roberts The newly released Family Tree Maker 2010 arrived at our warehouse on Tuesday of this week. I was quick to pop open the first carton, grab a package, and head to my computer to check it out. After spending several hours exploring Family Tree Maker 2010 I can report that Family Tree Maker 2010 has successfully built on their earlier success with FTM 2009, adding popular new user-requested features, and improving overall performance. Online Information About 630 Burial Grounds in Norfolk and Bedfordshire (UK) By: Rick Roberts. We recently visited a website which might prove a valuable source of information to family historians who have links to Norfolk and Bedfordshire in England. It comprises a searchable database of memorial inscriptions from English counties which UK-based National Archive of Memorial Inscriptions have been developing since 2005. They now have over 182,000 names from 630 burial grounds in Bedfordshire and Norfolk, and claim to be adding to the database on a regular basis. The site provides both free and commercial services. Surname Distribution and Density by Location By: Rick Roberts Many family history buffs and others are interested in knowing the geographical distribution of their surname. It turns out that there are a growing number of online tools to help us understand where persons with specific surnames have migrated and settled. Here are Surname Density links that you can try out. What To Do When You Accidentally Add The Same Person To Legacy Twice By: Rick Roberts. One of the questions that I am most frequently asked regarding genealogy software is, "how do I fix it when I accidentally add the same person to my database twice". The solution is very simple. However many users fear that they will badly damage their family files while trying to fix what is really a simple and common problem. Muhammad Ali Making Pilgrimage to His Ancestral Town in Ireland By: Rick Roberts. Famed boxing champion Muhammad Ali is getting ready to make a pilgrimage to the Irish town where his great-grandfather was born. The sports legend has accepted an invitation to visit Ireland in September, after local researchers recently discovered documents that indicate one of Ali's ancestors was born 160 years ago in the County Clare town of Ennis. Who really owned Britain - was it your forbears? By: Rick Roberts. Britain's Victorian [1873] "Doomsday Book" released online today. The first ever complete collection of fully searchable Landowner returns is published online today for England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland circa 1873. These fascinating Returns provide the name and address of every Owner and their holding in acres, rods and poles, with the estimated yearly rental valuation of all holdings over 1 acre. Some leaseholders are also included. Brenda Dougall Merriman Wins 2009 NGS Book Award By: Rick Roberts. Brenda Dougall Merriman has won the National Genealogical Society Award for Excellence: Genealogical Methods & Sources, 2009 for her recent book United Empire Loyalists, A Guide to Researching Loyalist Ancestors in Upper Canada. The award was announced at the May 2009 Annual Convention of the National Genealogical Society in Raleigh, North Carolina. New Archives of Ontario Building Opens April 2, 2009 By: Rick Roberts. The Archives of Ontario is opening its new, purpose-built facility in north Toronto on April 2nd at 8:30am. The old building at 77 Grenville St., in downtown Toronto will close for its final time at 5:00pm on Thursday, March 26th. Ancestry.ca Project To Preserve Deteriorating Historical Canadian Records By: Rick Roberts. Ancestry.ca has announced a Project To Preserve Deteriorating Historical Canadian Records. The following press release provides the details. Ancestry.ca is the Canadian data component of The Generarations Network, a Utah-based firm that markets access to genealogical and historical data via online subscription. In Memoriam - Michael Brede By: Rick Roberts. The genealogical community lost an avid enthusiast and dedicated volunteer with the recent passing of Michael Brede. Michael will be missed by all who had the priveledge of knowing him. Federation of Family History Societies Closing Down FamilyHistoryOnline By: Rick Roberts. The March 02, 2009 deadline for closure of online data site FamilyHistoryOnline, produced by the Federation Of Family History Societies, is fast approaching. Some Hampshire and Suffolk, England Burials Now Online By: Rick Roberts. Learn the details about two websites where burial information is available for specific cemeteries in Hampshire, England (Waveney District) and Suffolk, England (Waveney District). The records can be accessed without a fee. Canadian Civil Servants Lists of Canada, 1872-1900 Are Now Online By: Rick Roberts. Ancestry.ca (The Generations Network) has added another important collection of Canadian historical records in their popular online genealogy and historical subscription-based online archive. In Memorium: Wilson Harris Kerr By: Rick Roberts. We are saddened to hear of Wilson's passing. His always optimistic and helpful council, and cherished friendship will be deeply missed. Wilson was a tireless worker who selflessly assisted countless people in researching their family history. 3.4 Million Searches on First Day of New Online 1911 Census of England By: Rick Roberts. To the joy of many, the 1911 British census became available online on January 13, 2009. The project is a partnership between the The National Archives in England and FindMyPast.com, a for-profit company that provides access to historical records for a fee. Thre response has been extraordinary! 2008 Global Genealogy To Focus Resources on Its Online Business By: Rick Roberts. During the 16 years that Global Genealogy has published and distributed books and supplies for family historians, methods of communication and distribution have evolved greatly. That evolution continues... In Memorium: Paul James McGrath By: Rick Roberts. The genealogy and heritage communities are shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passsing of Paul James McGrath. Paul will be dearly missed by all. Slipping Canadian Dollar Means Built-In Discounts for Americans By: Rick Roberts. Over the last few weeks the Canadian dollar has slipped more than 20% in value compared to the American dollar. That means that Americans can buy Canadian goods at a discount equal to the drop in value of the Canadian dollar. Many analysts agree that this is a temporary situation .... Ontario Adoption Records to be Opened By: Rick Roberts. Many adoptees and birth parents from across Ontario have been frustrated in their attempts to access information from their own adoption records. Help is on the way. Beginning 01 June 2009, adopted adults and birth parents will be given access to identifying information from birth records and adoption orders. New projects. Current Projects, Record Language, and Percent Completion Status. Passchendaele, The Movie By: Rick Roberts. The Global Gazette is not where you would usually go to read about movie releases. We are making an exception with the new and highly acclaimed film Passendaele, a story of passion, courage and dedication, showing the heroism of those who fought in battles of World War One, and of the ones that loved them. Find the History of a Toronto House By: Rick Roberts. University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies have a new and interesting non-credit course coming up very soon. The course coaches would-be sleuths how to uncover the history of specific properties in Toronto. I suspect that the lessons learned will also assist students to use similar methods to research buildings in other places. We are often asked how to go about doing such a search. Here are the details about a course that promises to get you started. Toronto Star Newspaper: 51,849 Historic Pictures Online By: Rick Roberts. Today I stumbled onto a photograph that I have been seeking for thirty seven years. If you are interested in finding pictures of buildings, people or just about any other topic, check out the online picture archive of the Toronto Star newspaper. The collection is heavily weighted to local Toronto/Southern Ontario content, but also has a significant number of images of national and international interest. New Online Tool for Mapping Surname Distribution By: Rick Roberts. Now there is an easy way to find out how far and wide spread that persons with the same name have migrated. The database includes more than 300 million people living in 26 countries. It shows the origins of names and indicates where those families have moved to. Family Tree Maker 2008 users to receive free FTM 2009 By: Rick Roberts. Some Global Gazette readers have informed us that they received email notifications from Family Tree Maker telling them that they, as registered Family Tree Maker 2008 users, will recieve a free download of Family Tree Maker 2009. A good bit of news! "Go West" Horace Greely's Advice Taken by Many Canadians By: Rick Roberts. While doing research for her new book Leaving Ontario, Resources for Tracking Ontario Migrants, Fawne Stratford-Devai discovered much documentary evidence of individuals who left Ontario to seek their fortunes in the USA and other parts of Canada. She has generously offered the following transcription of one of those resources for the readers of The Global Gazette... Canada Day Celebration was Enjoyed by All By: Rick Roberts. Perfect weather and an outstanding performance by David Morris provided a fun and educational Canada Day celebration in Campbellville. Morris entertained an appreciative audience with his interpretation of United Empire Loyalist Robert Land's experiences before, during and after the American Revolutionary War. Update - Canada Day Celebration with "Robert Land, Esq." in Campbellville By: Rick Roberts. Wow. What a response we've had from those interested in comiing to our Canada Celebration (July 1st, from 2-4 pm) with "Robert Land, Esq." Loyalist Soldier, Spy, and First Settler of the nearby city of Hamilton, Ontario! Special arrangements have been made to recognize the descendants of Robert Land, and for an alternate indoor facility if it rains. Plan to come to Campbellville to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, and a memorable Canada Day. Read the details... Faster Delivery for Global Genealogy Shipments to USA Customers By Rick Roberts. GlobalGenealogy.com Inc is pleased to announce that we have dramatically upgraded our delivery services for shipments destined to our American customers. Delivery up to 75% faster! Canada Day Celebration with "Robert Land, Esq." Loyalist Soldier and Spy By Rick Roberts. Join us in Campbellville on July 1st for an entertaining and educational afternoon with "Robert Land, Esq." Loyalist Soldier, Spy, and First Settler of the nearby city of Hamilton, Ontario! Be our guest! Bring your family. Bring lawn chairs/blankets and don't forget your camera -- have some fun on Canada Day in Campbellville. More UK Searchable Genealogy & History Websites By Rick Roberts. Explore seventeen searchable online databases with information including maps, military records, deaths, Wills, newspapers and more. Searches are free on all sites listed. Some charge a fee for accessing the supporting digital documents, others do not. Have fun! Upcoming Genealogy Fair in Peterborough, Ontario By: Rick Roberts. Trent Valley Archives in Peterborough, Ontario has organized a genealogy fair to be held on 05 April 2008. The genealogy fair is a full day event, packed with interesting topics for everyone from people with a budding curiousity about family history research to those who are actively seeking their roots. British 19th Century Newspapers Now Online. By: Rick Roberts. All of our readers with ancestors from Great Britain will be very interested to know that the British Library has digitized newspapers from the 19th century and has them available online, at no cost, for a short period of time. Ontario Research Conference - Toronto By: Rick Roberts. We exhibited at yet another successful genealogy mini-conference, organized by the Toronto Branch of The Ontario Genealogical Society last week. The event, Keys to Ontario Research, was co-sponsored by the Canadiana Department of the North York Public Library. Those of you who know of the library are aware that a visit to the facility provides a wonderful opportunity to use their considerable genealogy resources that are housed on the sixth floor. Additionally the Ontario Genealogical Socety has their Toronto-based collection hosted at the same site. A research bonanza for those with Ontario roots! These events are a bargain... plan to attend one soon. 2007 2006 2005 Shopping Cart & Order Desk Global Genealogy & History Shoppe 1-800-361-5168 ( 9-5 Monday to Friday )
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