Army Corps of Engineers Civil War Maps Are Digitized

The following excerpt is from the National Archives blog. Sept. 21, 2021: Civil War era and related maps from the Army Corps of Engineers have been digitized and are available to view and download from the National Archives Catalog. The Continue reading Army Corps of Engineers Civil War Maps Are Digitized

South Carolina Digital Collections Adds Civil War Documents You’ve Most Likely Never Heard of

If you’re a researcher interested in South Carolina research, you most likely very familiar with the collections at the South Carolina State Library. Of late they have been working with the Relic Room to scan and digitize hundreds of documents Continue reading South Carolina Digital Collections Adds Civil War Documents You’ve Most Likely Never Heard of

Digital North Carolina Posting Newly Digitized Yearbooks, Newspapers & UDC Applications in July, 2018

I get notices from the Digital North Carolina blog every few days. In most cases they are announcing newly digitized yearbooks or newspapers. One of the collections digitized this last month was a United Daughter of the Confederacy Application collection Continue reading Digital North Carolina Posting Newly Digitized Yearbooks, Newspapers & UDC Applications in July, 2018

New & Updated FamilySearch Databases Posted July 25 through 31, 2018

The following info is extracted from FamilySearch.org. Click on the links to search. Collection – Number of Records – Date Posted or Updated  BillionGraves Index – 25,551,766  – Aug 1, 2018 Argentina, Buenos Aires, Catholic Church Records, 1635-1981 – 1,114,946 – Jul 31, 2018 Continue reading New & Updated FamilySearch Databases Posted July 25 through 31, 2018

Fold3 is Offering Free Access to its Black History Collection Through Feb 28, 2018

The following teaser is from the Fold3 blog. In recognition of Black History Month, Fold3 is making the records in its Black History collection available for free through the end of February. Whether you’re searching for your ancestors or looking Continue reading Fold3 is Offering Free Access to its Black History Collection Through Feb 28, 2018

Georgia Archives Posts the Georgia Confederate Muster Rolls

The Georgia Archives has posted the company muster rolls for the Georgia Confederate military. The collection was launched in March of 2017. The following is from the Georgia Archives website: The majority of the company muster rolls in this series Continue reading Georgia Archives Posts the Georgia Confederate Muster Rolls

Genealogical Resources of the Civil War Era – Second Edition

Following eight years of sales, Genealogical Resources of the Civil War Era – Online and Published Military or Civilian Name Lists, 1861-1869 & Post-Civil War Veteran Lists has been updated and revised in a new Second Edition. Written by William Continue reading Genealogical Resources of the Civil War Era – Second Edition

Genealogical Resources of the Civil War Era — by Bill Dollarhide; 35% Off Thru December 17

For Day 8 of the 2016 FRPC 12 Days of Christmas sale, FRPC is offering Bill Dollarhide’s Genealogical Resources of the Civil War Era at 35% off, making it just $21.42. Click on this link to order. Most genealogical records Continue reading Genealogical Resources of the Civil War Era — by Bill Dollarhide; 35% Off Thru December 17

New Historic Records Databases at FamilySearch the Week of October 24, 2016

The following is from FamilySearch: SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Free, searchable census records from Ghana, The Czech Republic, and New Jersey this week at FamilySearch.org. New historic records were also added from Sweden, Netherlands, Russia, and the United states, Continue reading New Historic Records Databases at FamilySearch the Week of October 24, 2016

North Carolina Militia Records 1747 to 1893 Posted Online.

The following excerpt is from the State Archives of North Carolina Blog: The Troop Returns from the State Archives of North Carolina Military Collection are now available online via the North Carolina Digital Collections. This collection includes lists, returns, records Continue reading North Carolina Militia Records 1747 to 1893 Posted Online.

Lost Roanoke Colony’s Ft. Raleigh? New Find on Roanoke Island Creates Stir

The following excerpt is from m.obsentinel.com Scott Dawson, a native of Hatteras Island and now a resident of Colington, has shared the location of a discovery he made on National Park Service property with that agency, which has now secured Continue reading Lost Roanoke Colony’s Ft. Raleigh? New Find on Roanoke Island Creates Stir

FGS Announces $2 Million Dollar Mark Surpassed for Preserve the P​e​nsions Project

The following is from FGS: Significant Milestone Reached in Landmark Project Thanks to Donors January 19, 2016 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the $2 million dollar mark has been surpassed in 2015 with the support Continue reading FGS Announces $2 Million Dollar Mark Surpassed for Preserve the P​e​nsions Project