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Welcome! I'm Megan and I'm here to help family tree climbers beat the "I'm too busy" blues. That's why I started Family Tree Time, especially after I didn't take my own advice years ago - I never visited that old aunt, who took many family stories to the grave.
As a Freelance Researcher on episodes of 'Who Do You Think You Are?' (Aust) and as a nationally published writer (eg Inside History magazine), I know how to work fast yet smart, whether you want me to
- trace your family tree (or bits of it!)
- write your family history, reunion booklet, or article
- be your coach to get you closer to your family tree goals
- help you de-clutter and organise your family tree research paperwork/computer files/office chaos
- share my timesaving tips and tales - in my timesaving tips book or
- speak at your genealogy/family history event
I work to your budget and your schedule (even after work or weekends). I invite you to explore my website, and contact me to take those first steps in starting or progressing with your family tree
...before it's too late.
News and Events
VAFHO was gold at Ballarat
A big thanks to Dorothy Wickham, Jan Parker, and the rest of the team behind "Under the Southern Cross: A Goldfields Experience" aka the 8th VAFHO Family History State Conference, hosted on the first weekend in May by the Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc. I spent a fabulous weekend in Ballarat attending the conference Welcome and seminars, and I was delighted to speak on the panel at the Plenary Session on Sunday afternoon, addressing the topic "Private Lives, Public Images: Family History - Is it JUST for the family or for a broader audience?". Others on the panel included Kate Prinsley, the Executive Officer from the RHSV (which is a great, often "hidden" resource), and Dr Val Noone. Some interesting points were raised on this diverse panel,and I'm told a podcast should be available soon. The conference was well worth attending and I'm looking forward to the next one already!
Phillip Island to get family tree time
Calling all family tree fans - come along and enjoy Megan Gibson's "tips and tales" talk at Cowes, hosted by The
When: Saturday 18 May 2013
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Where: Heritage Centre Meeting Room, 89 Thompson Ave, Cowes (Victoria)
Cost: $7 PIADGS members/$10 non-members. Includes Afternoon Tea.
Parking available to the rear of the Heritage Centre/Library.
Megan will also be available for book signings, with How to Get More Family Tree Time - Tips for the Time Poor! on special for the event price of only $25.
RSVP: Places limited, book early. Contact piadgs@gmail.com, or call David (President PIADGS) on 0411 118 706.
See you there!
Book Review - thanks ancestry.com.au
"We recently received a copy of "How To Get More Family Tree Time" by Megan Gibson. Megan is a freelance researcher who has done work for private clients, as well as researching several episodes of the Australian series 'Who Do You Think You Are?' - no doubt her work in TV production led to many of the tips in this book!
The tips - and there are 50 of them - are divided into well organised chapters that make the book a great reference tool as well as a pleasing cover-to-cover read. Each suggested time-saving maxim is supported by practical, personal experience from Megan, so you get to see how these things translate into the real world.
But it's not just for the time poor genealogist. This book is also great for beginners as it's packed with useful information for those starting out. So if this sounds like a book you or someone you know would be interested in - Christmas is just around the corner..." Book Review, ancestry.com.au e-newsletter, Nov 2010
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'How To Get More Family Tree Time - Tips for the Time Poor!' is THE book for anyone who doesn’t have enough time to research their family tree, by Freelance TV Researcher Megan Gibson (incl episodes of 'Who Do You Think You Are?' Australia).
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