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The following news release was received from Mathew Deighton at Ancestry.com: Ancestry.com Launches new AncestryDNA Service: The Next Generation of DNA Science Poised to Enrich Family History Research Affordable DNA Test Combines Depth of Ancestry.com Family History Database with an Continue reading Ancestry.com Launches New AncestryDNA Service
While many Irish found their way to New York and other New England destinations, many landed further north, in Canada. The “Atlantic Canada” region receive a steady flow of immigrants between 1761 and 1853. The region recognized as “Atlantic Canada” Continue reading Erin’s Sons: Irish Arrivals in Atlantic Canada 1761–1853 Volume III
We have received the following press release from the National Genealogical Society: David L. Greene, PhD, FASG: “Becoming a Genealogist” New Release in Voices of Genealogy Video Series Arlington, VA, 30 APRIL 2012: In celebration of the 100th anniversary Continue reading New Release in Voices of Genealogy Video Series
Standing between many of the early American colonies and the majority of the continent were the Appalachians. The entire mountainous region was thick with tree and undergrowth, hillsides and rivers, breached only by the game trails of buffalo and game. Continue reading An Atlas of Appalachian Trails to the Ohio River
Urban Anthropology, Inc., a Milwaukee based group “dedicated to the celebration of cultural diversity and a holistic approach to urban problem-solving,” is offering free genealogical research. The service is free of charge to Milwaukee residents. The organization will provide research Continue reading Urban Anthropology, Inc. is Offering Free Research to Milwaukee Residents
One of our tour family, Maureen MacDonald, lives across Washington state from me and so we manage to rendezvous every now and then. She drove east from Whidbey Island (picking up Sharon Fowler, another member of our tour family) to Continue reading Salt Lake Christmas Tour…………. Week’s Peek
The Dawes Act of 1887 provided for the division of Indian lands to individual tribal members. This was an attempt to integrate the Indians into American society. The Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole) were excluded from Continue reading Applications for Enrollment of Creek Newborn Act of 1905
There will be an all new episode of “Who Do You Think You Are,” airing this Friday, May 4, 8/7 central. This week will feature actress Rashida Jones. “Rashida has starred in such films as ‘The Muppets,’ ‘Our Idiot Brother,’ Continue reading Next on Who do You Think You Are
While many Irish found their way to New York and other New England destinations, many landed further north, in Canada. The “Atlantic Canada” region receive a steady flow of immigrants between 1761 and 1853. The region recognized as “Atlantic Canada” Continue reading Erin’s Sons: Irish Arrivals in Atlantic Canada 1761–1853 Volume II
The following article was written by my friend, Bill Dollarhide: If you have evidence that a man had died ten months before a certain child was born, it would seem to exclude that man as the potential father of that Continue reading The 1752 Calendar Change in British North America
ACT NOW! The early-bird registration discount deadline is Monday, April 30. The 43rd Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree will be held at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel on Friday through Sunday, June 8th to 10th, 2012. Separate events, Continue reading SCGS Jamboree Early-Bird Registration Discount Deadline is Monday, April 30
While many Irish found their way to New York and other New England destinations, many landed further north, in Canada. The “Atlantic Canada” region receive a steady flow of immigrants between 1761 and 1853. The region recognized as “Atlantic Canada” Continue reading Erin’s Sons: Irish Arrivals in Atlantic Canada 1761–1853 Volume I
It has been a few weeks since there was a new episode, but this Friday “Who Do You Think You Are” will feature actor Rob Lowe. “Actor Rob Lowe ventures into his past and discovers an ancestor who battled against Continue reading A New Episode of “Who Do You Think You Are,” This Friday
Although the majority of the 1890 census was burned when a fire razed the Commerce Department Building in 1921, and the few remaining fragments destroyed by 1935, there is one group of the population whose records have endured. In addition Continue reading West Virginia 1890 Census Index of Civil War Veterans or Their Widows
Saw this article on NewJersey.com and wondered to myself how often this scenario plays itself out time again. How much history is lost or forget when no one is left with the mean to take care of it. The quest Continue reading The quest to save local history