FGS and the National Park Service Announce Launch of U.S.- Mexican War Soldier & Sailor Database

Great News! The following news release was received from Mike Mansfield, FGS: January 14, 2020 – Austin, TX. and Brownsville, TX.: The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) and the National Park Service’s Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (NPS) announce Continue reading FGS and the National Park Service Announce Launch of U.S.- Mexican War Soldier & Sailor Database

New & Updated Databases Posted at FamilySearch September 1 through October 11, 2018

The following databases were posted or updated at FamilySearch.org between September 1 and October 11, 2018. Database – Number of Indexed Records – Dated Posted or Updated Find A Grave Index, 171,490,666, Sep 28, 2018 BillionGraves Index, 26,142,664, Sep 25, 2018   Argentina, Santa Continue reading New & Updated Databases Posted at FamilySearch September 1 through October 11, 2018

Databases Added or Updated at FamilySearch.org From August 1 1 thru October 20

The following databases have been added or updated at FamilySearch.org between the dates of August 11, 2017 and October 20, 2017. DATABASE – NUMBER OF RECORDS – DATE BillionGraves Index – 22,500,536 – 26 Sep 2017 Find A Grave Index Continue reading Databases Added or Updated at FamilySearch.org From August 1 1 thru October 20

Alamo Archaeologists May Have Found the Main Gate to the Old Mission

The following teaser is from an article posted August 8, 2016 at the FoxNews website. Archaeologists digging at the Alamo may be close to locating the site of the historic compound’s main gate. Experts discovered stones beneath San Antonio’s Alamo Continue reading Alamo Archaeologists May Have Found the Main Gate to the Old Mission

FGS & the NPS Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park Partner for 130k U.S.-Mexican War Database

The following was received from FGS: FGS Marshals Volunteers to Help National Historic Park Tell the Stories of Over 130,000 U.S.-Mexican War Soldiers August 8, 2016 – Austin, TX. and Brownsville, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) and the Continue reading FGS & the NPS Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park Partner for 130k U.S.-Mexican War Database

The American Battle Monuments Commission Website

Having served in the U.S. Army, I’m always checking to see if any of my former “Battle Buddies” have lost their lives. This has led me to look for the names and records of soldiers lost in other conflicts. The Continue reading The American Battle Monuments Commission Website

Google is Mapping Arlington National Cemetery

Google is about to post a walk-through of Arlington National Cemetery. Although some headstones photographed with the walk-through might not be as clear and readable as others, it is said that many will for more legible than those currently posted Continue reading Google is Mapping Arlington National Cemetery

FamilySearch Adds Mexican War Data & Confederacy Service Records

The following is from FamilySearch: FamilySearch Adds to United States Mexican War Index and Service Records; New Collection for United States Confederacy Navy and Marine Service Records FamilySearch added 211,909 additional images records for the United States Mexican War Index Continue reading FamilySearch Adds Mexican War Data & Confederacy Service Records

FamilySearch Adds New Collections from Canada, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Peru, & the United States

FamilySearch added an additional 6.4 million new, free indexed records and images this week to its collection. Notable additions include the 1,034,803 records for the Netherlands, Zeeland Province, Church Records from 1527-1907, the 1,436,121 added from Italy Civil Registrations from Continue reading FamilySearch Adds New Collections from Canada, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Peru, & the United States

Historic WPA-Created Hamilton County, Ohio, Veteran Burial Map Books Posted Online

The following teasor is from an article posted in the April 23, 2012 edition of CityBeat.com. Newly restored digital copies of 73-year-old maps detailing where U.S military veterans are buried throughout Hamilton County will be unveiled Wednesday. The Hamilton County Continue reading Historic WPA-Created Hamilton County, Ohio, Veteran Burial Map Books Posted Online

Footnote.com Announces New Focus on Historical U.S. Military Records & Changes Name to Fold3

Footnote.com has long been one of my favorite websites. I’ve had a personal subscription for years, and plan to keep it for a long time. The site is reasonably priced, and the data is etrememely valuable for any genealogist with Continue reading Footnote.com Announces New Focus on Historical U.S. Military Records & Changes Name to Fold3

Military Bounty Land 1776-1855

Military Bounty Land 1776-1855, by Christine Rose, was published in March. The 176 page book is without a doubt one of the best genealogical research guides published this year. Bounty land was often awarded to those who served in American Continue reading Military Bounty Land 1776-1855