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The British Library, in affiliation with Gale (now owned by GENGAGE Learning) has made digital editions of forty-nine 19th-century British newspapers now available online. According to their press release, “every front page, editorial, birth and death notice, advertisement and classified Continue reading Forty-Nine Digital Newspapers Now Available from the British Library
The following press release was received from Kathleen Hinckley: WESTMINSTER, Colo., September 24 – The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) honored five members for outstanding contributions and achievements at the 2009 Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Conference held September 2-5 Continue reading APG Honors Five Members For Outstanding Contributions & Achievements
The following news release was received from my friend, Kathy Meade: Genline (www.genline.com) is working with groups around the country to promote research on Swedish roots. They are promoting the SwedGen 2009 tour, which is appearing in Worcester, Mass.; Berlin, Continue reading SwedGen 2009 Tour
Jeff Bockman recently posted an excellent article that he wrote for Heritage Quest Magazine in 2004. It’s titled “Birth Records & Alternatives.” As we research back in time, civil birth records often become nonexistent, since vital registration in many states Continue reading Birth Records and Alternatives
A few weeks ago, I blogged about the various surname distribution maps being posted online by dynastree.com and its associated sites. Now I see that they have posted more of them. I modified the 1st paragraph below to include the Continue reading Surname Distribution Maps For Argentina, the Netherlands & the United Kingdom Are Online
Family History Expos has extended the Early Bird Registration for the 2nd Annual Mesa Family History Expo January 22-23, 2010. The Early Bird Special is good through Friday September 25, 2009! Take advantage of this special pricing and you will Continue reading Early-Bird Registration Extended for the Mesa Family History Expo – to take place January 22-23, 2010
Having a name like Meitzler immediately brands me as having a Germanic ancestry. It just happens that my great-grandfather was from Kriegsfeld, Rhinepfalz, Germany, and he married great-grandmother Elizabeth Damm, who was born nearby in Albishiem, Rhinefalz, Germany. So I’m Continue reading Germanic Surnames
The following news release was received from BYU: Lecture proposals are now being accepted for the 2010 Brigham Young University Computerized Genealogy Conference, which will be held Friday, 12 March, and Saturday, 13 March 2010, at the Conference Center, BYU Continue reading Call for Papers – 2010 BYU Computerized Genealogy Conference
The following item was received from Thomas A. McGill and Valerie Hansen: The Utah Genealogical Association is pleased to announce completion of their new on-line registration system for the 2010 Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. The 2010 Salt Lake Institute Continue reading The 2010 Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy
I got the following note from Holly Hansen with Family History Expos. This is our final call for papers for the St. George, Utah Family History Expo. Our general submission dates have past. Some of you have already submitted, thank Continue reading Final Call For Papers for the St. George Family History Expo
The following was written by ProGenealogists staff: SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—September 16, 2009—ProGenealogists® , the world’s leading genealogical research firm, announced today that nationally renowned branding and marketing expert Jim Detjen has joined the company as Vice President of Marketing. Continue reading ProGenealogists Hires Pro Branding Whiz Detjen
Blogging the last month has been very light – caused by a heavy schedule on my part. The family had a reunion in Colorado. Then I went to Little Rock, Arkansas for the FGS Conference, checking out the Oklahoma History Continue reading Personal Update from Leland
The following was received from the Federation of Genealogical Societies: Within the genealogical community, the Library of Michigan has long been recognized as one of the premier state libraries in the country. The cohesive Library of Michigan collection with over Continue reading Update on the Library of Michigan Petition
Map Guide to German Parish Registers, Kingdom of Saxony II, Volume 26 of the series was just published. Soft cover books on standing order were shipped on Wednesday, September 16. This volume includes a total of 2,894 places – mostly Continue reading Map Guide to German Parish Registers, Saxony II, Covering Chemnitz, Dresden, and Bautzen, Now Available
I spent the last several days in an exhibit booth at the annual FGS Conference, held this year in Little Rock, Arkansas. For my part, I had a great time, visiting with friends from years past, and selling FRPC product. Continue reading FGS Conference Exhibit Hall in Little Rock Wraps Up